Rajasthan Police acts against corruption in sand mining
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.
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.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that no new mining leases will be granted in the Aravali hills until a sustainable management plan is finalised, countering opposition claims. Learn the facts.
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
Udupi SP reveals status of 68 Naxal-related cases: 39 under trial, 28 disposed. Details of 11 key accused, their charges, and jail locations disclosed. Get the full report.
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.
Brahmavar police register case after a pregnant woman's hospital visit exposes a group staying & working illegally at a resort. SP warns of security threat, mandates C-Form reporting.
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.
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.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK instructs officials to inspect and improve alternative routes for heavy vehicles during the Katpadi junction overpass construction on NH-66, addressing public inconvenience.
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.
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.
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.
Udupi district launches an AI-driven Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) with 14 high-resolution cameras and speed radar guns to automate violation detection and improve road safety.
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.
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!
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.
Former minister Pramod Madhwaraj voluntarily abstained from PM Modi's Udupi event after being denied a pass, despite donating a gold kavacha to Sri Krishna Mutt. Read the full story.
Burglars in Udupi's Badagubettu village stole 368g of gold worth Rs 44.6 lakh from a 53-year-old woman's home near Sharadamba Temple. Police have registered a case. Read for details.
Udupi's religious leaders propose international airport, Mangaluru-Udupi metro & infrastructure upgrades to PM Modi. Plan aims to boost tourism, trade & tech in coastal Karnataka.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a massive roadshow in Udupi and participated in Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana at Sri Krishna Matha. Witness the historic moments!
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.
PM Modi's Udupi visit highlights the city's pivotal role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and pays tribute to saint Kanakadasa. Explore the historical and political significance.