Jharkhand Traders, Police Hold Local Meetings for Safety
FJCCI initiates trader-police meets in Ranchi to address encroachment, drug menace & traffic. Plan to expand statewide for safer commercial hubs. Read details.
FJCCI initiates trader-police meets in Ranchi to address encroachment, drug menace & traffic. Plan to expand statewide for safer commercial hubs. Read details.
A 65-year-old pomegranate trader was robbed of Rs 5 lakh by a gang in a Nashik auto rickshaw. Panchavati police investigate the violent daylight crime. Read details.
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!
Una District Magistrate mandates traffic regulations to ease congestion. Traders express parking worries. New measures aim to streamline city movement. Read full details.
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.
After 12 years, National Spot Exchange crisis concludes as NCLT approves ₹1,950-crore settlement. Traders to receive up to 42% of dues. Read the full story.
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.
CSIR develops breakthrough technology converting hazardous foundry sand into eco-friendly construction bricks. A sustainable solution to industrial waste management in India.
Business community in Dhanbad holds massive protest after trader attacked and robbed of ₹4 lakh. BJP lawmakers join demonstration demanding immediate arrest of culprits.
Punjab faces a curious sand crisis: massive stockpiles lie unused in fields while illegal mining devastates riverbeds. Discover the economic and environmental implications of this growing problem.
In a shocking turn of events, a man accused of illegal sand mining in Goa gets acquitted as police fail to follow proper seizure procedures. The High Court ruling highlights critical gaps in enforcement.
Chatra police dismantle opium trader Rajesh Dangi's illegal empire, seizing multiple properties under NDPS Act in major anti-narcotics operation
In a shocking incident in Pakur district, a prominent stone trader was shot dead in his village. Jharkhand Police have arrested two individuals while launching a massive manhunt for other suspects. Details emerging.
Business owners in Bhubaneswar's Baramunda area stage protest as delayed road widening work causes traffic chaos and revenue losses. Authorities face mounting pressure.
India's construction boom fuels alarming sand mining practices, causing irreversible damage to river ecosystems, groundwater depletion, and threatening millions of livelihoods. Learn about the environmental crisis unfolding across the nation.
A 57-year-old Kolkata businessman takes his own life amid growing NRC-related fears, leaving behind a grieving family and raising questions about the mental health impact of citizenship uncertainty.
A territorial dispute over sand extraction in Goa escalates into shooting incident near Patradevi, raising serious law and order concerns as opposition parties demand immediate government action.
Punjab government's innovative sand mining scheme delivers massive 35% price reduction, making construction more affordable while combating illegal mining.
In a major relief for construction sector, Punjab's new policy triggers dramatic 30% drop in sand prices across the state, benefiting builders and homeowners alike.
Uttar Pradesh BJP takes swift action after viral video shows party leader publicly humiliating a local trader, sparking widespread condemnation and political backlash.
A Florida pastor faces backlash after telling Kash Patel to 'go worship sand demons' following Nikki Haley's Diwali greetings. The controversial comments highlight religious intolerance during festival season.
Explosive allegations reveal Karnataka officials colluding with sand mafia in massive corruption scandal. Siddaramaiah's close aide blows whistle, giving BJP powerful political ammunition ahead of elections.
Dumka district administration launches surprise raid, confiscating sand-filled trucks in ongoing crackdown against illegal sand mining activities across the region.
In a major victory for Indian authorities, a Belgian court has approved the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, accused in the ₹13,000 crore PNB fraud case. Here's what happens next.