Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveils a massive 60-ft Santa Claus sculpture made with sand and 1.5 tonnes of apples at Puri's Niladri Beach. The artwork promotes peace and aims for a national record. Read more about this festive marvel.
Months after devastating floods, farmers in Sultanpur Lodhi's Baupur Mand area face a race against time to clear sand and silt for maize sowing. Seechewal leads volunteer efforts. Read the full story.
A fact-finding committee blames the sand mafia for destroying key check dams in Karimnagar and Peddapalli using gelatin sticks. It demands immediate police action and restoration.
Rajasthan police suspends five SHOs and sends six others to lines after a statewide decoy operation exposes collusion in illegal sand mining. Read the full story.
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
Bihar's EOU cracks down on sand, land, and exam mafias, planning to confiscate properties worth over ₹55 crore. DIG Dhillon reveals arrests and ongoing investigations. Read the full story.
A 50-year-old man was killed after a tractor driver ran him over following an argument over wrong-side driving on NH-32 in Dhanbad. The incident triggered protests against illegal sand mining. Read more.
Assistant Police Inspector Sunil Ambhore was seriously injured after sand smugglers attacked a police team in Yavatmal's Wakodi village. Two accused arrested. Read the full details.
A parliamentary committee has been granted more time to examine two crucial bills that outline the process for removing a Prime Minister or Chief Minister from office. The report is now due in the Winter Session.
A parliamentary committee has been given more time to examine crucial bills that propose changes to the process of removing the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers. Read the latest updates.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule calls for talks with employees planning a strike over suspensions linked to illegal sand mining. He warns against pressure tactics. Read the full story.
Facing a severe natural sand shortage, MahaMetro has begun using crushed sand for Nagpur Metro Phase II construction. Trials show promise for a long-term shift. Read more.
A 15-year-old student was killed by an overloaded sand tractor in Dumka. Villagers protest illegal mining. FIR lodged, investigation ongoing. Read the full report.
Haryana commemorates Veer Bal Diwas with sand art and events in Kurukshetra and Ambala, honoring the sacrifice of Sahibzadas. Read about the solemn tributes.
A 68-year-old man in Nagpur's Jaripatka suffered severe injuries after an argument over sand dumping turned violent. Police have arrested one accused under BNS 2023. Read the full details.
Bori police crack down on illegal sand mining in Dudhana riverbed, seizing equipment & cash worth Rs 3.35 crore. 17 workers detained. Read the full details of the major enforcement action.
The 36th Konark Festival ended with spectacular Odissi and Kathak performances. Sand art awards were announced for 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' and 'Viksit Bharat' themes. Read more.
A fact-finding committee alleges the Manair river check dam collapse was a mafia-driven blast to aid illegal sand mining. It demands a full probe and criticizes police inaction. Read more.
Pune's Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a Nigudghar circle officer for accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe from a sand transporter. The officer had demanded money to allow legal sand transport. Read the full details of the trap laid by ACB officials.
Buxar forest officials, with WCCB, bust an illegal wildlife trade ring, seizing a rare red sand boa snake. Three suspects detained in a late-night raid. Read more.
A severe sand shortage in Jharkhand has halted construction of Daltonganj's 500-bed Medinirai Medical College. The project, delayed since 2019, now misses its 2025 deadline, impacting healthcare services.
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner announces laterite stone price drop from Rs 65 to Rs 45, with further reduction expected. 59 extraction permits issued to boost supply. Read for details on sand mining and road repairs.
The 15th International Sand Art Festival has commenced on Chandrabhaga Beach, Odisha. Over 140 artists from India & abroad create stunning sculptures. A must-visit cultural spectacle!
A 15-kilometer traffic gridlock from Buxar Golambar to Dumraon halted NH-922 for over 24 hours, stranding thousands. Sand trade activities and UP border checks caused the massive jam affecting Bihar-UP movement.
Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma accuses AAP government of shielding illegal mining mafia, dares CM Bhagwant Mann to witness ground reality in border districts. Read the explosive allegations.
Cuttack administration imposes ₹12 crore penalties after drone survey exposes massive illegal sand extraction across 15 quarries. Operators given 15-day deadline for payment.
Maharashtra govt orders on-the-spot permit suspension & cancellation for vehicles involved in illegal sand mining. A three-tier penalty system is now in effect to curb revenue loss.
Enforcement Directorate attaches properties worth over Rs 80 crore linked to BRS MLA's brother in illegal granite mining money laundering case. Read full details.
Banaskantha court exposes how sand mafia installed tracking devices on police vehicles to evade capture during illegal mining operations in Banas river. Read shocking details.
Delhi High Court orders immediate removal of AI-generated deepfakes misusing podcaster Raj Shamani's identity for cricket betting promotions while protecting satirical content rights.