Odisha suspends officials for illegal sand mining role
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav states no new mining leases in the Aravallis until ICFRE submits a sustainable mining plan. This comes as the Supreme Court receives a review plea on its Nov 20 mining judgement.
Congress leaders accuse Rajasthan BJP government of colluding with mining mafia over Supreme Court's Aravalli hills order. Details on the political clash and environmental concerns inside.
A 28-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with a milk tanker on Nakodar Road in Jalandhar. Police have registered a case and are investigating the fatal road accident.
A drone survey reveals systematic illegal mining across 64 hectares near Bhilwara, with 57 lakh tonnes of stone extracted beyond legal limits. Potential penalty nears Rs 256 crore. Read the shocking details.
Jalandhar police demolished an illegal structure belonging to a drug peddler in Basti Bawa Khel. The action follows a crackdown on the suspect's illicit activities. Read more about the enforcement drive.
Patna's new Mines and Geology Director, Manesh Kumar Meena, orders strict action against illegal mining and transport to ensure scientific mining and higher revenue. Details inside.
Nashik revenue officials file a police complaint against 10 illegal miners in Sarul for operating with expired permits, causing a Rs 1.1 lakh royalty loss. Read the full details.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation gets approval to hire 1,196 new sanitation workers. This major recruitment drive aims to revolutionize cleanliness and waste management in the city. Read more.
Jalandhar's iconic cake mixing ceremony at Hotel Radisson Blu marked the start of Christmas festivities. Over 100kg of ingredients were mixed, blending tradition with community spirit. Read more about this joyful event!
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation launches a major anti-encroachment drive, demolishing over 50 illegal structures including shops and booths. Read about the crackdown and its impact.
Police in Jalandhar arrest one man for a house burglary in Model Town. Gold jewellery and cash stolen. Investigation ongoing to find accomplices. Read details.
A police patrol was targeted by the mining mafia in Chandigarh's Kansal area. Two suspects were arrested after a dramatic midnight chase. Read the full details of the brazen attack.
A joint police-forest force raid in Koderma's Chatarbar Wildlife Sanctuary seized heavy machinery, cracking down on illegal mica mining. Officials vow to continue operations. Read more.
Malaysian authorities intensify action against illegal Bitcoin mining, uncovering 14,000 sites causing massive power theft losses. A new taskforce leads the charge. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to boost mining revenue through exports, domestic use, and a North Andhra metal cluster. Learn about the state's new mining strategy.
Haryana police seized 20 vehicles for illegal mining violations in Panchkula. The crackdown follows a high-level order and involves survey teams for compliance checks. Read more.
Jalandhar police crack down on gym shooting case, arresting two after a five-month investigation. Details on the incident, arrests, and ongoing probe inside.
Panchkula police intensify crackdown on illegal mining, seizing heavy machinery and registering multiple cases. Authorities vow to continue operations against environmental offenders.
Thieves targeted a restaurant in Jalandhar's Rama Mandi, stealing goods worth lakhs. Police investigation underway. Read details of the shocking robbery.
Joint police-mining department operation in Etawah seizes 4 trucks, arrests 3 drivers for illegal mineral transport. Over ₹5 lakh fine imposed in midnight raid.
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.
Women's participation in Jharkhand's mining sector has increased significantly since 2019. DGMS reports 442 women in opencast mines, 178 in underground operations. Read more about this transformative change.
Rajasthan's mines directorate launches statewide crackdown on illegal mining with drone surveillance and surprise inspections. Teams to conduct monthly checks across all districts.
Jammu makes history with its first limestone block auction today. Learn how this groundbreaking event will boost local economy and create new opportunities.
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.
Death toll in Sonbhadra stone quarry collapse mounts to seven as rescue teams recover Gulab Kharwar's body. The tragedy highlights ongoing illegal mining concerns in Uttar Pradesh.
Tragedy strikes Sonbhadra as three more bodies recovered from collapsed stone quarry, death toll now four. MP alleges illegal mining by mafia-police nexus. Rescue operations continue.