Sand Mafia Threatens Officials in Ahmedabad Raid
Suspected sand mafia members obstructed government officials, used abusive language, and issued death threats during a late-night check near Makarba in Ahmedabad.
Suspected sand mafia members obstructed government officials, used abusive language, and issued death threats during a late-night check near Makarba in Ahmedabad.
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.
ED raids in Nagpur uncover a ₹1,000-crore illegal sand mining racket linked to a former minister's aides. Get the full story on the cross-border scandal and political fallout.
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.
Residents of Poira-Bicholim protest against Salgaonkar mining company, blocking iron ore transport. They demand fair employment and better infrastructure. Read their full story.
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.
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.
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.
ED chargesheets 14 firms & 4 individuals, including businessman Arun Saraf, for laundering Rs 78 crore & illegal sand trade worth Rs 145 crore in West Bengal. Next hearing on Monday.
Authorities in Noida impose a Rs 5 lakh penalty and file an FIR after detecting illegal sand mining in the Yamuna riverbed. The crackdown follows a joint inspection in Raipur Khadar.
Jalandhar mining department cracks down on illegal sand transportation, seizing two tippers near Nakodar. Authorities warn of strict action against illegal mining activities.
Rampant illegal mining near the Sutlej river is endangering a crucial bridge in Anandpur Sahib. The Mining Department has filed a police complaint. Read about the threats and official response.
Mohali DC Komal Mittal launches 7 special teams for daily checks against illegal mining. FIRs must include vehicle details. A comprehensive database of mining vehicles is ordered. #Mohali #Punjab
The October 27 gunfire over illegal sand mining in Pernem's Uguem has left the village in fear. Locals now hope their deity will restore peace as ecological damage worsens. Read the full story.
The 4th Odisha Mining & Infrastructure Expo 2026, from Jan 8-11 in Bhubaneswar, will feature 250+ exhibitors and 20,000+ visitors. Discover cutting-edge tech and sustainable practices shaping the future of mining.
A Punjab mining department report reveals extensive illegal mining along the Satluj river near Saidpur village. Public pressure forced the investigation. Key details and official reactions inside.
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala accuses BJP govt of allowing illegal mining in Haryana, with blasts 350m from villages. Read the explosive allegations.
A massive joint enforcement drive across 20 Rajasthan districts seized over 30 vehicles and recovered ₹3 lakh in penalties for illegal mining in the Aravalli range. Read the full report.
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda welcomes Supreme Court's directive to halt mining in Aravallis, warning of ecological disaster. Read his full statement.
Garhwa SDO Sanjay Kumar launched a major crackdown on illegal sand mining after a surprise inspection. Notices served to over two dozen. Read about the action and warnings issued.
The Centre's new ban on mining leases in the Aravallis faces criticism as over 1,200 existing leases cover 174 sq km. Experts warn of irreversible environmental damage. Read the full analysis.
More than 1,230 contested mining leases, covering 17,393 hectares, persist in Rajasthan's Aravali hills despite a central ban on new leases. Explore the environmental impact and district-wise data.
Congress launches 'Aravalli Bachao Janjagran' across Rajasthan, opposing SC's 100-meter definition. Leaders allege govt-mine mafia nexus, vow to continue protests. Youth, tribals join marches.
BJP leader Vineet Joshi alleges fresh illegal mining activity in Mohali's Majri block, contradicting official claims. He accuses AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Mann of inaction. Read the full report.