A new govt definition accepted by the Supreme Court strips protections from 90% of the Aravallis, risking desertification, water security & wildlife. Read why this ancient range is India's ecological shield.
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.
Omendra Singh, a 46-year-old solar trader in Kanpur, died by suicide after alleged fraud by his partner. Police have launched a search for the accused. Read the full details.
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.
Calcutta High Court overturns anticipatory bail for Rajganj BDO Prasanta Barman in Salt Lake gold trader murder. Ordered to surrender within 72 hours. Details inside.
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 Sambhal woman allegedly conspired with lovers to murder her husband, dismember his body, and scatter the parts. Police found crucial evidence after a missing head delayed identification.
Himachal Pradesh govt extends Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana to urban areas, offering One Time Settlement up to ₹1 lakh for small shopkeepers with NPAs. Learn eligibility and benefits.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
A 45-year-old meat trader was assaulted in Aligarh on suspicion of transporting prohibited animal meat. Police have arrested one accused and registered an FIR against 18-19 persons. Read the full details.
CGST Rohtak arrests Sonipat pharma trader Pawel Garg for alleged GST evasion of Rs 21.30 crore on sales of Rs 118.49 crore. Raid uncovers unaccounted transactions. Read the full details.
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.
Discover the three essential principles—Strategy, Risk Management, and Psychology—that form the foundation for sustainable trading success in India's rapidly evolving stock market. Learn how to navigate volatility and build discipline.
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.
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.
Coimbatore police file a new FIR against a jailed history-sheeter for cheating a Kerala cinnamon trader of Rs 8.07 lakh. This is the second case in three days, revealing a pattern of spice trade fraud. 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.
Thieves broke into three Ranchi shops, stealing cash & goods. Traders blame severe guard shortage on 63-acre complex. Police probe ongoing. Read details.
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.
ACO registers FIR against 5 Lucknow policemen for fabricating a theft case against an iron-rod trader in 2020 to earn praise. A three-year probe exposes the staged arrests.
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.