Jalandhar artist creates sand art to welcome 2025
Jalandhar's sand artist, Satinder Singh, created a stunning artwork on New Year's Day 2025, depicting a clock and a dove. Discover his unique celebration and artistic vision.
Jalandhar's sand artist, Satinder Singh, created a stunning artwork on New Year's Day 2025, depicting a clock and a dove. Discover his unique celebration and artistic vision.
Saudi Arabia & UAE import construction sand from Australia & others. Discover why desert sand fails for skyscrapers like Burj Khalifa & the global sand crisis. #Construction #MiddleEast
Discover Hokkaido, Japan's unique coastline where winter snow blankets the beach beside an unfrozen sea. A rare natural spectacle for travellers. Plan your trip!
APCC President Gaurav Gogoi condemns the burning of Molai Kathoni, demands probe into sand mafia nexus and cancellation of mining licenses. Read the full story.
Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena caught three tractors illegally transporting sand from Ghodahada river bed. Vehicles seized, cases filed. Govt vows zero tolerance on mineral theft.
An earthmover operator and a tipper truck driver were arrested in Krishnagiri for attempting to murder a tahsildar and deputies who foiled their illegal sand mining operation. Read the full details of the dramatic incident.
NGT rejects appeal to restore sand mining clearance on Jhansi's Dhasan river, citing delay & environmental violations. UP-SEIAA cancelled EC after irregularities. Details inside.
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.
An NGT-ordered inspection uncovers severe illegal sand mining in the Yamuna floodplains near Delhi-Ghaziabad. Violations include boundary breaches and GRAP norm flouting. Read the full report.
AIADMK's legal wing petitions DVAC for an FIR and impartial probe into a massive ₹4,730 crore illegal sand mining scam in Tamil Nadu, alleging involvement of WRD officials and Minister Duraimurugan. Read the full details.
Explore the Red Sea's secrets: its 1,200-mile coral reef, 1,166 fish species, and the ancient theories behind its mysterious name. Dive into history and biodiversity.
Umred Police in Nagpur intercepted three tippers carrying illegal sand, valued at Rs 80.9 lakh. Drivers lacked valid permits. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan authorities intensify action against illegal sand and stone mining. 9 vehicles seized, 10 boats destroyed, and 15,000 CFT of sand confiscated. DC issues show-cause notices to officials.
Scientists uncover a hidden world of gas hydrate mounds and chemosynthetic life deep in the Greenland Sea, reshaping Arctic oceanography and climate understanding. Explore the groundbreaking find.
A new govt definition accepted by the Supreme Court strips protections from 90% of the Aravallis, risking desertification, water security & wildlife. Read why this ancient range is India's ecological shield.
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveils a massive 60-ft Santa Claus sculpture made with sand and 1.5 tonnes of apples at Puri's Niladri Beach. The artwork promotes peace and aims for a national record. Read more about this festive marvel.
A rare purple sea snail, Janthina, found on a California beach signals shifting ocean patterns. Discover its unique features and what its arrival means for our climate.
Months after devastating floods, farmers in Sultanpur Lodhi's Baupur Mand area face a race against time to clear sand and silt for maize sowing. Seechewal leads volunteer efforts. Read the full story.
Discover the rare deserts worldwide, from Saudi Arabia to the Sahara, that witnessed unexpected snowfall in recent years. Explore the stunning visuals and climate science behind these events.
Saudi Arabia announces Miraval The Red Sea, its first adults-only luxury wellness resort set to open in early 2026 on Shura Island. Discover 180 keys, holistic activities, and nature-inspired design.
A fact-finding committee blames the sand mafia for destroying key check dams in Karimnagar and Peddapalli using gelatin sticks. It demands immediate police action and restoration.
For the first time in 30 years, parts of Saudi Arabia experience snowfall, turning desert mountains into icy landscapes. Residents enjoy skiing and viral winter scenes. Read more about this rare climate event.
Saudi Arabia's Tabuk region witnesses rare snowfall, transforming the arid landscape into a winter wonderland. Discover how this unusual weather event occurred and what it means. Read more!
Northern Saudi Arabia experiences rare heavy snowfall, turning golden dunes white. Experts link the extreme weather to climate change and the 'warming paradox'. Watch the stunning visuals here!
Rajasthan police suspends five SHOs and sends six others to lines after a statewide decoy operation exposes collusion in illegal sand mining. Read the full story.
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
Bihar's EOU cracks down on sand, land, and exam mafias, planning to confiscate properties worth over ₹55 crore. DIG Dhillon reveals arrests and ongoing investigations. Read the full story.
Northern Saudi Arabia's Tabuk region experiences rare snowfall, transforming the desert landscape into a winter wonderland. See the stunning photos!
Northern Saudi Arabia witnesses a rare winter spectacle as snow blankets the Tabuk region's mountains and deserts on December 18. Discover the stunning visuals and global reaction.
Jabal Al-Lawz in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk region transformed into a winter wonderland on December 18 after a rare heavy snowfall. See the stunning scenes and global reaction.