Rs 3.35 Crore Sand Mining Machinery Seized in Aurangabad
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.
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Odissi, Kathak Mark Finale of 36th Konark Festival
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.
Check Dam Blast Was Deliberate Sabotage: Probe Panel
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 ACB arrests circle officer for Rs 1 lakh bribe in Bhor
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.
Red Sand Boa Smuggling Racket Busted in Buxar, 3 Held
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.
Punjab Groundwater Extraction Hits Alarming 156%
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Sand shortage cripples Rs multi-crore hospital project in Palamu
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.
Laterite Stone Price Falls in Mangaluru, More Drops Expected
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.
International Sand Art Festival 2025 starts in Odisha
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!
Bangladesh Court Sentences PM Sheikh Hasina to 5 Years
A Bangladesh court sentences Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 5 years in prison for corruption. The case, filed in 2007, involves a gas extraction deal. Read the full details and political implications.
Massive 15km traffic jam strands thousands in Buxar
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.
Indian Firm Negotiates Mining Rights in Afghanistan
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd engages in crucial discussions with Afghan authorities to extract valuable minerals from Afghanistan's rich mines. Historic opportunity for Indian mining sector.
BJP Leader Challenges Punjab CM Over Illegal Sand 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 fines ₹12 crore for illegal sand mining via drone survey
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 cancels permits for illegal mining vehicles
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.
ED attaches Rs 80cr properties in granite mining scam
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.
Sand Mafia Installs Tracking Devices on Police Vehicles
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.
India's Megacities Face Land Subsidence Crisis
Rapid urban development and groundwater extraction are causing land subsidence in Indian megacities, threatening infrastructure and millions of residents. Immediate action needed.
CSIR turns hazardous foundry sand into green bricks
CSIR develops breakthrough technology converting hazardous foundry sand into eco-friendly construction bricks. A sustainable solution to industrial waste management in India.
BCL Industries Q2 Results: Revenue Falls, Profit Rises
BCL Industries reports ₹720 crore Q2 revenue, down 12.4% sequentially. Operating profit jumps to ₹67 crore with margins improving to 10%. Distillery segment emerges as strong performer.
India's Mega-Cities Sinking: Urban Crisis Deepens
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
Punjab's Sand Paradox: Glut in Fields, Mining in Rivers
Punjab faces a curious sand crisis: massive stockpiles lie unused in fields while illegal mining devastates riverbeds. Discover the economic and environmental implications of this growing problem.
Goa sand mining accused freed due to police errors
In a shocking turn of events, a man accused of illegal sand mining in Goa gets acquitted as police fail to follow proper seizure procedures. The High Court ruling highlights critical gaps in enforcement.
Goa Scientists Extract Odourless Collagen from Jellyfish
In a revolutionary discovery, Goa-based scientists develop water-soluble, odourless collagen from jellyfish, offering sustainable alternatives for biomedical and cosmetic industries.
India's Sand Mining Crisis: Ecological Disaster Ahead
India's construction boom fuels alarming sand mining practices, causing irreversible damage to river ecosystems, groundwater depletion, and threatening millions of livelihoods. Learn about the environmental crisis unfolding across the nation.
Goa sand mining dispute turns violent with shooting
A territorial dispute over sand extraction in Goa escalates into shooting incident near Patradevi, raising serious law and order concerns as opposition parties demand immediate government action.
Punjab Sand Scheme Cuts Prices by 35%
Punjab government's innovative sand mining scheme delivers massive 35% price reduction, making construction more affordable while combating illegal mining.
Punjab Sand Prices Crash 30% After New Scheme
In a major relief for construction sector, Punjab's new policy triggers dramatic 30% drop in sand prices across the state, benefiting builders and homeowners alike.
Snake Venom: Worth More Than Gold | Rare Buy
Discover why snake venom has become one of the world's most expensive substances, fetching prices up to ₹7.5 crore per liter and revolutionizing medical treatments.
Pastor's 'Sand Demons' Remark to Kash Patel Sparks Fury
A Florida pastor faces backlash after telling Kash Patel to 'go worship sand demons' following Nikki Haley's Diwali greetings. The controversial comments highlight religious intolerance during festival season.
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