Despite enforcement actions, illegal mining of stone and sand continues in Nuh's Aravali belt near Basai Meo. A hillock was brought down in Dec 2024. Read about the latest violations and government response.
Rajasthan forest department sends high-level team to probe illegal sandstone mining in Mandana forest block. Activists allege collusion between officials and mining mafia. Deep pits, blasting cause ecological damage.
Despite Supreme Court orders, illegal mining of stone and sand persists in Haryana's Aravalis near Basai Meo. A hillock was brought down in Dec 2024, with officials finding empty sites upon inspection. Read more on the enforcement challenges.
Punjab govt auctions 29 commercial mining sites via online bidding, generating Rs 11.61 crore. New reforms aim to boost transparency, curb illegal mining, and increase state revenue. Read more.
Buxar mining department's surprise raid leads to truck seizure & FIR for illegal soil transport. ₹8 lakh compounding fee imposed. Officials vow zero tolerance against mining violations.
Forest guard Jitendra Singh Shekhawat, an ex-serviceman, was killed while stopping illegal mining in Alwar. Police arrest mining mafia member Ramsevak Gurjar. Read the full story.
In a late-night raid near Khera Kalmot village, Punjab's mining department seized machinery used for illegal sand mining. Officials vow strict action against environmental damage.
Aditya, a 21-year-old IIT Ropar student, died after collapsing during a workout. Suspected brain haemorrhage. The incident raises campus safety concerns. Read more.
A special team investigates alleged illegal laterite mining in Belagavi taluk after complaints and media reports. Officials inspect sites, seize records to assess revenue loss.
SDM Patran Ashok Kumar led raids in Patiala, intercepting two tractor-trolleys with illegal soil. The seized vehicles were handed to police. Read about the crackdown on illegal mining.
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil criticizes large-scale mining in Goa for causing irreversible ecological damage and destroying sacred sites, highlighting illegal activities and corruption. Read his stark assessment.
Violence erupts between residents and a gold mining company in Takhar, Afghanistan, leaving four dead. Officials suspend operations as Taliban's $6.5 billion mining push faces local friction.
Residents of Poira-Bicholim protest against Salgaonkar mining company, blocking iron ore transport. They demand fair employment and better infrastructure. Read their full story.
A six-member CBI team has begun its investigation into the massive Rs 1,500 crore illegal stone mining scam in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, following a Supreme Court order. Read for the latest details.
Paliganj police, in a pre-dawn raid, confiscated six sand-laden tractors and a loader used for illegal mining. Penalties estimated at Rs 23.81 lakh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Punjab's new mineral policy introduces online auctions, new site categories to tackle raw material shortages, curb corruption, and boost state revenue. Read more.
IIT Ropar lays foundation for Dr Ishan Shivanand Centre for Yogic Sciences and announces 10 fully-funded scholarships for underprivileged students, focusing on holistic development.
IIT Ropar pioneers a Centre for Yogic Sciences, blending ancient wisdom with modern research. Explore how this initiative will transform education and wellness in India.
Ropar Police dismantles a contract killing module with international links, arresting five. The gang was planning murders in Punjab and abroad. Read the full investigation details.
Rajasthan government intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining, taking 552 enforcement actions in a week. 17 arrests made, over 500 vehicles seized, and Rs 2.88 crore fines recovered. Read the full report.
Panchkula police intensify drive against illegal mining, seizing five vehicles including tippers and poclain machines in coordinated night raids. Authorities vow zero-tolerance policy.
Ropar police thwart a 'targeted killing and robbery' conspiracy with alleged pro-Khalistan links, arresting five after an encounter. One suspect injured. Read the full details.
A Punjab mining operator used a drone for surveillance before shooting at an ED informant in Patiala. The violent attack highlights the tech-savvy tactics of illegal mining cartels. Read the full investigation.
Two workers killed in illegal stone quarry blast in Dhenkanal. Police arrest supervisor, seal 20 illegal units. Political blame game erupts over illegal mining. Read the full story.
Bihar's mines department conducted 4,582 raids against illegal sand mining in Dec, seizing 574 vehicles. Deputy CM Sinha urges public to report via helpline. Revenue collection exceeds target.
Illegal laterite mining flourished in Belagavi's Badas village for over 3 months, despite being in the constituency of Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. A raid failed to stop the 'influential' contractor. Read more.
Karkala town police intercepted a tipper transporting illegally mined sand without permits. Two individuals were detained. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
A Ropar businessman's Tinder date in Mohali turned into a nightmare after his coffee was spiked and jewellery stolen. Police nabbed the duo in a multi-state operation. Read the full story.
Punjab Police arrests a man and woman for honey-trapping a Ropar businessman via Tinder, drugging him, and stealing gold and cash. Details on the modus operandi and arrests inside.
Two workers died in a rock collapse at an illegal stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal. The quarry's lease had expired and blasting clearance was suspended. Authorities have launched a probe.