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.
HPCL LPG cylinder shortage in North India due to Bathinda refinery shutdown. Deliveries delayed up to 10 days. Officials promise normalcy by Dec 19. Read details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Punjab Cabinet plans incentive policy for teachers and doctors in border districts. New rules for charitable societies and GPS on mining vehicles also approved to curb illegal mining.
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.
PM Modi inaugurates South India Natural Farming Summit 2025, emphasizes indigenous farming methods, and releases ₹18,000 crore PM-KISAN installment benefiting 9 crore farmers nationwide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally invited two schoolgirls at the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 after their handwritten banners caught his eye. Read about this inspiring interaction.
As KSPCB marks 50 years, Karnataka faces severe pollution challenges with 66% industries operating illegally and 14 rivers contaminated. Read about the board's revival plans.
China's SMIC warns of severe memory chip shortage affecting smartphone and automotive sectors. AI boom consuming chip supply, causing price surges and order hesitancy. Read full analysis.
A new survey reveals a quiet healthcare rebellion as 1 in 6 adults, and nearly 25% under 30, turn to AI chatbots for medical comfort and advice, seeking what the system often can't provide.
Mahindra Group Chairman reveals a bigger crisis than AI job losses: 1 million skilled trade jobs vacant in US. Discover why mechanics earning $120k can't find workers.
Samsung increases memory chip prices up to 60% amid AI-driven shortage. Server makers face cost pressure, smartphone & computer prices likely to rise. Details inside.
Major power failure at Dhabeji grid station disrupts Karachi's water supply, affecting millions. KWSB struggles to restore normalcy amid electricity crisis.
CSIR develops breakthrough technology converting hazardous foundry sand into eco-friendly construction bricks. A sustainable solution to industrial waste management in India.