NGT Probes Illegal Mining in Jajpur's Manduka Quarry
The National Green Tribunal has established a joint committee to investigate allegations of illegal mining and environmental violations at Manduka morrum quarry in Odisha's Jajpur district.
The National Green Tribunal has established a joint committee to investigate allegations of illegal mining and environmental violations at Manduka morrum quarry in Odisha's Jajpur district.
Bengaluru traffic police will launch verification stickers for auto-rickshaws to curb unauthorised vehicles. The move aims to enhance passenger safety and regulate transport services in the city.
The Orissa High Court criticized government authorities for bureaucratic delays in processing quarry permit applications, warning that such inaction hampers public works and harms citizens.
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A 45-year-old man is feared dead after a landslide at a stone quarry in Perambalur's Chettikulam village. Rescue operations continue. Read the full story.
The deaths of seven individuals linked to the SIR scheme in West Bengal trigger a fierce political blame game between TMC and BJP. Get the full details on the controversy.
Despite govt rules, Bengaluru's bulk waste generators continue using unauthorised collectors, undermining waste management. BSWML seeks strict enforcement and penalties to ensure compliance.
Thiruparankundram temple official lodges police complaint over unauthorised flag hoisting on sacred hill for Sandhanakoodu Festival. Read details on the trespassing incident and court directives.
Karnataka cabinet extends B-khata to A-khata conversion to all urban centres, aiming to bring lakhs of unauthorised properties into the tax net and formal framework. Details inside.
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A tragic accident in Namakkal's Periyasoorampalayam claims a labourer's life after a truck loaded with quarry dust fell into a 400-foot-deep pit. Driver seriously injured. Police investigation ongoing.
Jaipur Development Authority sealed a commercial rooftop pool in Sanganer for lacking approval and violating building safety norms. Officials warn such structures are dangerous in an earthquake-prone city.
Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa initiates a suo motu case against 10 officials for negligence after a truck driver's death in an illegal Mandya quarry. Officials must appear on Feb 16. Read the full report.
RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar alleges Ajit Pawar's NCP office in Pune is in an unauthorised building on charitable trust land. Read the full investigation details here.
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.
GMADA has filed a police complaint against developers for constructing an unauthorised colony in Majri village. The authority demands an FIR and demolition of illegal structures. Read the full story.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Buxar district administration launches a strict drive against illegal banners and hoardings. DM Sahila warns of FIRs, fines under Bihar Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1987. Read more.
Mumbai's suburban rail sees a 7% drop in fatalities in 2025, but 2,287 deaths underscore a persistent safety emergency. Track crossing and overcrowding remain top killers.
Two workers died in a rock collapse at an illegal stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal. The quarry's lease had expired and blasting clearance was suspended. Authorities have launched a probe.
Two workers died in an illegal mine blast at an unauthorised stone quarry in Dhenkanal, Odisha. Authorities fear more may be trapped. Rescue ops ongoing. #Odisha #MiningTragedy
Two workers died in a rock collapse at an unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district. Police investigation underway. Read about the safety lapses.
Poonam, a Haryana housewife, is arrested for a child's murder, leading to revelations of three more deaths. Villages now use her name as a cautionary tale. Read the full investigation.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal has trapped several workers. ODRAF teams are leading rescue efforts. Latest updates here.