Odisha Cold Wave: G Udayagiri Hits Season's Low at 4.4°C
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
Nashik revenue officials file a police complaint against 10 illegal miners in Sarul for operating with expired permits, causing a Rs 1.1 lakh royalty loss. 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.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. 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.
A police patrol was targeted by the mining mafia in Chandigarh's Kansal area. Two suspects were arrested after a dramatic midnight chase. Read the full details of the brazen attack.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
A joint police-forest force raid in Koderma's Chatarbar Wildlife Sanctuary seized heavy machinery, cracking down on illegal mica mining. Officials vow to continue operations. Read more.
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.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Malaysian authorities intensify action against illegal Bitcoin mining, uncovering 14,000 sites causing massive power theft losses. A new taskforce leads the charge. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to boost mining revenue through exports, domestic use, and a North Andhra metal cluster. Learn about the state's new mining strategy.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
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!
Haryana police seized 20 vehicles for illegal mining violations in Panchkula. The crackdown follows a high-level order and involves survey teams for compliance checks. Read more.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
Panchkula police intensify crackdown on illegal mining, seizing heavy machinery and registering multiple cases. Authorities vow to continue operations against environmental offenders.
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates Industry Conclave 2025, highlighting state's MSME growth, 6.1% GDP infrastructure investment & plans to become eastern India's MSME gateway. Read more.
Joint police-mining department operation in Etawah seizes 4 trucks, arrests 3 drivers for illegal mineral transport. Over ₹5 lakh fine imposed in midnight raid.
Himachal Pradesh mining tippers flood Nangal for overnight parking after Una implements evening-to-morning road ban. Local residents face noise, pollution, and safety concerns.
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.
Women's participation in Jharkhand's mining sector has increased significantly since 2019. DGMS reports 442 women in opencast mines, 178 in underground operations. Read more about this transformative change.
Odisha government approves 20 industrial projects across 11 districts, expected to create 7,815 jobs and boost state economy. Key sectors include renewable energy, tourism and manufacturing.
Rajasthan's mines directorate launches statewide crackdown on illegal mining with drone surveillance and surprise inspections. Teams to conduct monthly checks across all districts.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces ambitious $500 billion economy target by 2036, reveals Rs 2 lakh crore investments and 84 new industries. Read about Odisha's industrial transformation.
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.