Frustrated by rampant illegal sand and M-sand extraction, Belagavi's M-Sand Producers Welfare Association warns of staging protests at the Department of Mines and Geology premises if authorities fail to act immediately.
Enforcement Directorate raids in Ganjam district reveal Rs 2.5 crore unaccounted cash hidden in an almirah and benami properties linked to illegal sand and stone mining operations.
RLP chief Hanuman Beniwal called off his farmers' protest after Nagaur administration gave written assurances on action against illegal sand mining and pending farmer claims.
Ganjam police conducted simultaneous raids in Aska and Kabisurya Nagar areas, seizing 11 sand-laden vehicles. Authorities are verifying documents and taking legal action against those involved in illegal transportation.
RLP supremo Hanuman Beniwal began a protest march from Nagaur to Jaipur, accusing BJP, Congress, and officials of enabling illegal sand mining and ecological damage.
A late-night raid by an NGT-constituted task force uncovered extensive illegal sand mining in Yamuna, seizing excavators and exposing a fake permit scheme near the Delhi-UP border.
Suspected sand mafia members obstructed government officials, used abusive language, and issued death threats during a late-night check near Makarba in Ahmedabad.
As Pongal nears, Tamil Nadu schools may close from Jan 14-17. No official order yet. Parents and students advised to check school notices for confirmed holiday dates.
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.
After the brutal killing of forest guard Jitendra Singh by illegal mining mafia in Dholpur, Rajasthan forest department strengthens safety protocols and staff deployment. Read more.
ED raids in Nagpur uncover a ₹1,000-crore illegal sand mining racket linked to a former minister's aides. Get the full story on the cross-border scandal and political fallout.
Despite being flagged as structurally unsafe by PWD and IIT Roorkee, the Rahon-Machhiwara bridge in Nawanshahr remains open to overloaded tipper trucks, many carrying illegally mined sand, posing a major public safety risk.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches a Rs 100 crore deep-tech startup policy to transform the state into an innovation hub. Discover how this investment aims to boost R&D and attract global companies.
Opposition leaders in Rajasthan term Khari River sand dumper accident an 'open murder', demand CM Bhajan Lal Sharma's intervention. Read about the allegations of political-mafia nexus.
BJP gears up for Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu with multiple visits by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Nitin Nabin. Key rally planned in Kanyakumari, alliance talks with OPS, TTV Dhinakaran underway.
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.
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.
Bhandara district in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region reports a historic low of only 10 murders in 2025. SP Noorul Hasan credits intelligence-led policing and a crackdown on organized crime for the dramatic turnaround. Read the full story.
Bela police and revenue officials halted illegal sand extraction from Nand river near Pipra Shivar. Four accused booked after fleeing the scene. Read the full details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day Tamil Nadu trip concluded without a clear NDA expansion. Key meetings with AIADMK's EPS, PMK, and DMDK did not materialize. Read about BJP's strategy for the upcoming state elections.
Tamil Nadu's new State Indicator Framework reveals superior outcomes in health, education, jobs, and gender parity compared to all-India figures. Discover the data driving the state's success.
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.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections, citing strong public support and a weakening DMK.
ED chargesheets 14 firms & 4 individuals, including businessman Arun Saraf, for laundering Rs 78 crore & illegal sand trade worth Rs 145 crore in West Bengal. Next hearing on Monday.
ED submits charge sheet in Bengal illegal sand mining case, revealing Rs 145 crore irregularities. 14 companies & 4 individuals named. Next hearing on Monday. Get the full story.
Authorities in Noida impose a Rs 5 lakh penalty and file an FIR after detecting illegal sand mining in the Yamuna riverbed. The crackdown follows a joint inspection in Raipur Khadar.