Father, Teen Daughter Drown in Virar Quarry on Makar Sankranti
A Makar Sankranti family visit turned tragic when a father and his teenage daughter drowned in a water-filled quarry in Virar while trying to save each other.
A Makar Sankranti family visit turned tragic when a father and his teenage daughter drowned in a water-filled quarry in Virar while trying to save each other.
Mizoram's Disaster Management Minister Lalnilawma visited Sihphir Neihbawih after a stone quarry collapse killed one, injured another, and left two missing. He praised rescue efforts and provided financial aid.
Nagpur's Bhandewadi waste plant faces a massive 55,000-tonne compost stockpile with no buyers. Authorities explore using it to reclaim abandoned quarries. Read about the disposal challenge.
A 45-year-old man is feared dead after a landslide at a stone quarry in Perambalur's Chettikulam village. Rescue operations continue. Read the full story.
Delhi Police arrests two more in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident, bringing total to 13. Enhanced security deployed near mosques. Latest updates on the investigation.
A tragic accident in Namakkal's Periyasoorampalayam claims a labourer's life after a truck loaded with quarry dust fell into a 400-foot-deep pit. Driver seriously injured. Police investigation ongoing.
Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa initiates a suo motu case against 10 officials for negligence after a truck driver's death in an illegal Mandya quarry. Officials must appear on Feb 16. Read the full report.
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.
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.
Two workers died in an illegal mine blast at an unauthorised stone quarry in Dhenkanal, Odisha. Authorities fear more may be trapped. Rescue ops ongoing. #Odisha #MiningTragedy
Two workers died in a rock collapse at an unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district. Police investigation underway. Read about the safety lapses.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal has trapped several workers. ODRAF teams are leading rescue efforts. Latest updates here.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has left several workers dead. Rescue operations are ongoing. Read the latest updates.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has trapped several workers. Rescue teams are on site. Details on casualties and cause awaited.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has left several workers feared dead. Rescue teams are working tirelessly. Read for the latest updates and official reactions.
A massive explosion at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has claimed 11 lives and left many injured. Details on the rescue operation and ongoing investigation.
A pregnant leopard and her two unborn cubs died near Bengaluru, likely from a quarrying blast. The Karnataka government has ordered a high-level investigation into the tragic incident.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders investigation into leopard's death in Kaggalipura, suspected link to quarry blasting. Carcass found in Soolivara village.
Violence broke out in Ahmedabad's Kalana village after a clash between two youth groups led to stone pelting. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Read the full report.
A minor altercation near a madrassa in Kishtwar escalated into stone-pelting, prompting police intervention. No injuries reported, but tensions remain high in the Jammu district.
Ludhiana police hunt for drivers of an Audi and Tata Indica after separate high-speed crashes in dense fog. A historic marker was destroyed. Read for details on the investigation.
A minor argument between children over kite flying in Barwani's Rajpur escalated into large-scale stone-pelting, injuring several and damaging vehicles. Police have registered cases and deployed additional forces. Read the full report.
A constable was injured and two others hurt in a stone-pelting incident at Pupunki Ashram in Bokaro during a centenary event. Police detained several after the clash. Read the full details.
A damaged bridge has severed access to the historic Hirebenkal megalithic site in Karnataka. With repairs pending, tourists and even a visiting Swamiji face a strenuous trek to see the 3,000-year-old tombs.
A children's kite-flying argument in Rajpur, Barwani, escalated into major stone-pelting and violence. Police registered cases against 45 people. Read the full report on the incident and its aftermath.
Police arrest 19 after violence in Chomu, Jaipur. 11 personnel injured during encroachment removal near a mosque. Mobile internet suspended to curb rumours. Read the latest updates.
NGT's Pune bench sets aside Gujarat SEIAA's order rejecting environmental clearances for 56 stone quarries, citing discrepancies in geographical data. The authority must now reassess.
A Mayem family breaks tradition, donating nine 300-year-old stone idols to a Goa museum for preservation, saving invaluable heritage from immersion. Read about this landmark decision.
A tipper truck driver died after his vehicle fell into a deep, water-filled stone quarry in Nagamangala, Mandya. Rescue ops face challenges. Police investigate.
Violence erupted in Chomu near Jaipur as a mob pelted stones at police during an anti-encroachment drive near a mosque. Six officers were injured and 70 people detained. Get the latest details.