Ugandan Olympic marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the Paris Olympics, has died after being set on fire by her former boyfriend. The suspect, Dickson Ndiema, also died from his own burn injuries while hospitalized in Kenya. The attack is believed to have stemmed from a land dispute.
Residents of Manapakkam, Kolapakkam, and Gerugambakkam in Chennai are facing a dire situation as access to the historic Rudrabhoomi burial ground remains restricted due to bureaucratic hurdles and land disputes with the Union Defence Ministry’s Officers Training Academy (OTA). This has resulted in delayed burials and immense inconvenience for families in need, highlighting a critical issue of public access to essential services in the city.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has confirmed that a 4,306 sq ft plot of government land in Kodungaiyur belongs to the Chennai Collectorate and not Velachery MLA J M H Aassan Maulaana. The GCC plans to remove encroachments and build a road on the land, which was previously claimed by the MLA and his family, sparking a legal battle.
Manorama Khedkar, mother of controversial trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a court in Pune, Maharashtra. She was arrested in connection with a case of threatening a farmer over a land dispute. The case stems from a viral video showing Khedkar allegedly threatening the farmer with a gun.
Dilip Khedkar, father of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, has been granted interim protection by a Pune court in a case involving threats against a farmer. His wife, Manorama Khedkar, is also a co-accused in the case and was arrested by the Pune Rural police. The accusations stem from a video showing Manorama allegedly threatening individuals with a gun over a land dispute. Meanwhile, Puja Khedkar faces scrutiny over her claims regarding disability and OBC certificates, leading the UPSC to file a criminal case against her for fraudulent attempts in the civil services examination.
The controversy surrounding IAS officer Puja Khedkar escalated on Friday as an old video of her mother, Manorama Khedkar, brandishing a gun at farmers went viral. The video depicts Manorama Khedkar attempting to take over land with private security, challenging police and reporters, and making legal threats. This incident adds to the existing controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar’s alleged misconduct, including demands for special treatment and unauthorized use of government symbols. Reports also allege that her father, retired IAS officer Dilip Khedkar, amassed significant wealth and purchased land in various locations.
A bitter boundary dispute spanning decades has finally been resolved in court. The legal battle between two pensioners centered around a disputed quarter-acre of land, causing financial and emotional distress for both parties. The court ruled in favor of one of the neighbors, awarding them the contested area.
