Land Grab
Coverage of Land Grab in the Nexus archive.
- Karnataka High Court questions why MLA M.C Sudhakar is not made accused in alleged land grab case against his father Chowdareddy, former Home Minister
The Karnataka High Court questioned why MLA M.C. Sudhakar and his brother M.C. Balaji were not made accused in an alleged land grab case against their father Chowdareddy, despite being named as beneficiaries in the complaint. The court raised concerns about their omission from the case despite direct ties to the encroached government land.
- Homeowners living next to Essex greenfield site that travellers tarmacked in a two-hour weekend 'land grab' tell of their fury as the culprits are allowed to live there a whole YEAR
Homeowners in Essex are angry because travelers occupied a greenfield site during a two-hour weekend event, and the site has remained occupied for a year.
- Travellers ordered to demolish huge illegal site built on protected green belt fields during weekend 'land grab'
Travellers were ordered to demolish an illegal site constructed on protected green belt fields during a weekend 'land grab'. The site was built without authorization on land designated for preservation.
- The Home Counties village where 'travellers outnumber locals': Families in 20 caravans expand illegal camp as they bulldoze another field in weekend land grab
In a Home Counties village, families in 20 caravans have expanded an illegal camp by bulldozing another field during a weekend land grab, leading to a situation where travelers now outnumber locals.
- The Florida airport land grab sparked by Spirit Airline's collapse: JetBlue seizes chance to build a major new hub
The collapse of Spirit Airlines has led to a land grab at a Florida airport, with JetBlue taking the opportunity to establish a major new hub. JetBlue is capitalizing on the situation to expand its operations in the region.
- Convicted drug dealer is linked to shady group of companies buying traveller 'land grab' targets before bulldozers turn up and transform green fields into tarmac building sites
A convicted drug dealer is linked to a group of companies purchasing land targeted for development before construction begins, converting green fields into building sites. This raises concerns about illegal land grabs and environmental destruction.
- 'Stop treating us like a political football!' Falkland islanders are 'sick to the back teeth' of being 'used as pawns' after US hinted support Argentina in land grab
Falkland islanders express frustration over being 'used as pawns' in geopolitical tensions, following a U.S. hint of support for Argentina's claims to the islands. They demand an end to the issue being treated as a 'political football,' highlighting longstanding disputes over sovereignty.
- Making themselves at home already! Travellers unveil sign for new farm after Surrey 'land grab' as more caravans pitch up at 'illegal' site
Travellers have set up a new farm and caravan site in Surrey following a land dispute, despite the location being labeled 'illegal'. The situation highlights ongoing tensions over land use and unauthorized settlements.
- 'One law for them, another law for us': Villagers condemn police for 'aiding and abetting' traveller land grab after officers 'arrested residents for trying to stop caravans moving in'
Villagers accuse police of aiding travellers in a land grab by arresting residents who attempted to stop caravans. The dispute highlights perceived double standards in law enforcement actions, with villagers claiming officers are enforcing different rules for different groups.