Old and unrelated visuals are shared as linked to the Kancha-Gachibowli controversy near HCU, Hyderabad

Old and unrelated visuals are shared as linked to the Kancha-Gachibowli controversy near HCU, Hyderabad

The Telangana government has decided to allocate 400 acres in Survey No. 25 of Kancha Gachibowli, near Hyderabad Central University (HCU) (also known as University of Hyderabad), for various projects through the Telangana Government Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC). While students allege that the government is trying to auction university land, officials claim the land belongs to the state. On 30 March 2025, land-leveling work began…

Kancha Gachibowli land issue: All you need to know about the protests in Hyderabad

The government’s decision to auction off 400 acres of forested land in the heart of Hyderabad triggered massive student protests, got the Supreme Court involved.

Why were students protesting over Kancha Gachibowli?

Kancha Gachibowli protests: University of Hyderabad students protest against auction of campus land, Supreme Court intervenes, highlighting environmental concerns and legal battles.

Telangana govt urged to hold discussions on 400-acre land issue near Hyderabad university

Amid growing protests from students and other groups, Meenakshi Natarajan, in charge of party affairs for Telangana at the All India Congress Committee (AICC), has called on the state government to engage in discussions with all stakeholders regarding the 400-acre land near the University of Hyderabad (UoH). Natarajan, who arrived in Hyderabad on Saturday, urged the government to consider the objections raised by students and avoid hasty decisio…

AICC advises Telangana govt to tread carefully on 400-acre land issue in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Amid growing protests by students and other groups, AICC in charge of party affairs in Telangana Meenakshi Natarajan has asked the state government to hold discussions with all the stakeholders about the 400-acre 400-acre land adjacent to the University of Hyderabad. The committee of ministers comprises Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, both alumni of UoH, and state Revenue Minister Pon…

Decoding the Land Fiasco Behind Controversial Deforestation and Protest at Hyderabad University

The forest land, which is situated within the Hyderabad University campus, was never registered in the five decades of the varsity’s existence. However, the university has been its custodian.