Forest Team Attacked in Dholpur Mining Crackdown
Locals in Dholpur's Sarmathura pelted stones at forest officials trying to stop illegal mining, damaging vehicles and seizing back a crane before police intervened.
Locals in Dholpur's Sarmathura pelted stones at forest officials trying to stop illegal mining, damaging vehicles and seizing back a crane before police intervened.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau registers a case against officials and contractors for illegal mining activities in Bharatpur, causing major revenue loss to the government.
RLP supremo Hanuman Beniwal began a protest march from Nagaur to Jaipur, accusing BJP, Congress, and officials of enabling illegal sand mining and ecological damage.
Despite enforcement actions, illegal mining of stone and sand continues in Nuh's Aravali belt near Basai Meo. A hillock was brought down in Dec 2024. Read about the latest violations and government response.
Rajasthan forest department sends high-level team to probe illegal sandstone mining in Mandana forest block. Activists allege collusion between officials and mining mafia. Deep pits, blasting cause ecological damage.
Despite Supreme Court orders, illegal mining of stone and sand persists in Haryana's Aravalis near Basai Meo. A hillock was brought down in Dec 2024, with officials finding empty sites upon inspection. Read more on the enforcement challenges.
Punjab govt auctions 29 commercial mining sites via online bidding, generating Rs 11.61 crore. New reforms aim to boost transparency, curb illegal mining, and increase state revenue. Read more.
Buxar mining department's surprise raid leads to truck seizure & FIR for illegal soil transport. ₹8 lakh compounding fee imposed. Officials vow zero tolerance against mining violations.
Forest guard Jitendra Singh Shekhawat, an ex-serviceman, was killed while stopping illegal mining in Alwar. Police arrest mining mafia member Ramsevak Gurjar. Read the full story.
After the brutal killing of forest guard Jitendra Singh by illegal mining mafia in Dholpur, Rajasthan forest department strengthens safety protocols and staff deployment. Read more.
In a late-night raid near Khera Kalmot village, Punjab's mining department seized machinery used for illegal sand mining. Officials vow strict action against environmental damage.
A special team investigates alleged illegal laterite mining in Belagavi taluk after complaints and media reports. Officials inspect sites, seize records to assess revenue loss.
SDM Patran Ashok Kumar led raids in Patiala, intercepting two tractor-trolleys with illegal soil. The seized vehicles were handed to police. Read about the crackdown on illegal mining.
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil criticizes large-scale mining in Goa for causing irreversible ecological damage and destroying sacred sites, highlighting illegal activities and corruption. Read his stark assessment.
Violence erupts between residents and a gold mining company in Takhar, Afghanistan, leaving four dead. Officials suspend operations as Taliban's $6.5 billion mining push faces local friction.
Opposition leaders in Rajasthan term Khari River sand dumper accident an 'open murder', demand CM Bhajan Lal Sharma's intervention. Read about the allegations of political-mafia nexus.
Head Constable Rajesh Meena suspended after accusing BJP MLA of pressuring him to release seized vehicles from alleged illegal mining site. Congress attacks state government.
Rajasthan's plans to auction gold and emerald mines in the Aravallis are suspended. The Supreme Court's ban on new leases has stalled high-value projects in Rajsamand and Udaipur. Read the full story.
A head constable in Ajmer was suspended for alleged assault. He claims it's retaliation for acting against illegal mining backed by a BJP MLA. Read the full story.
Residents of Poira-Bicholim protest against Salgaonkar mining company, blocking iron ore transport. They demand fair employment and better infrastructure. Read their full story.
A six-member CBI team has begun its investigation into the massive Rs 1,500 crore illegal stone mining scam in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, following a Supreme Court order. Read for the latest details.
Paliganj police, in a pre-dawn raid, confiscated six sand-laden tractors and a loader used for illegal mining. Penalties estimated at Rs 23.81 lakh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Punjab's new mineral policy introduces online auctions, new site categories to tackle raw material shortages, curb corruption, and boost state revenue. Read more.
Rajasthan government intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining, taking 552 enforcement actions in a week. 17 arrests made, over 500 vehicles seized, and Rs 2.88 crore fines recovered. Read the full report.
Panchkula police intensify drive against illegal mining, seizing five vehicles including tippers and poclain machines in coordinated night raids. Authorities vow zero-tolerance policy.
Two workers killed in illegal stone quarry blast in Dhenkanal. Police arrest supervisor, seal 20 illegal units. Political blame game erupts over illegal mining. Read the full story.
Bihar's mines department conducted 4,582 raids against illegal sand mining in Dec, seizing 574 vehicles. Deputy CM Sinha urges public to report via helpline. Revenue collection exceeds target.
Illegal laterite mining flourished in Belagavi's Badas village for over 3 months, despite being in the constituency of Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. A raid failed to stop the 'influential' contractor. Read more.
Karkala town police intercepted a tipper transporting illegally mined sand without permits. Two individuals were detained. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.