1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (20+ words) NGT probes whether top cement and chemical firms in Gujarat promoted illegal limestone mining by buying from mines lacking clearances....

8+ hour, 40+ min ago  (169+ words) Keonjhar police launched a massive crackdown on the sand mafia, conducting raids at 12 locations across Anandapur, Ghasipura, and Nandipada police limits. The operation, carried out under the direction of the district SP, resulted in the seizure of Rs 25 lakh in…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (272+ words) Keonjhar, May 18: In a major crackdown on illegal sand mining and smuggling, the Keonjhar Police Special Squad on Monday conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations across Keonjhar district. Police teams carried out mega raids at nearly 12 locations in Anandpur, Ghasipura,…...

5+ hour, 6+ min ago  (223+ words) Odisha police launched a major crackdown on illegal sand trade activities in Keonjhar district on Monday, conducting raids at multiple locations linked to alleged sand mafia operators. The operations targeted areas under Anandapur, Ghasipura, and Nandipada police stations. During the…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (353+ words) Published On: May 14, 2026 The Supreme Court criticised Rajasthan authorities on January 31, 2026, for widespread illegal sand mining within the National Chambal Sanctuary, which extends across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. This activity threatens aquatic and endangered species, including gharials. A…...

17+ hour, 51+ min ago  (88+ words) Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 17: The police today seized 15 vehicles involved in the unauthorised extraction and transportation of minerals in Shopian and Pulwama districts. A spokesperson said that in Shopian, police seized 10 tractors and two tippers involved in illegal extraction and…...

15+ hour, 38+ min ago  (569+ words) JAKARTA - The Forestry Law Enforcement Agency for Sulawesi Region of the Ministry of Forestry has named two suspects in alleged illegal logging in the Mangolo Nature Park area, Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, after officers found dozens of trees being cut…...

13+ hour, 14+ min ago  (303+ words) Patna: The Bihar government has introduced sweeping amendments to its mining regulations, imposing stringent penalties aimed at curbing the illegal mining, transportation and storage of sand and stone across the state. Under the newly notified Bihar Mineral Amendment (Grant, Prevention…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (184+ words) BARIPADA: Morum mafias attacked the vehicle of a mining officer during a late-night patrol in Khaira area of Balasore district on Friday. Junior mining officer Abhisekh Behera, posted in the Khaira circle, escaped unhurt after miscreants pelted stones at his…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (67+ words) The Times of India - Orissa high court pulls-up mining officer for 'usurping power', stays sand quarry suspension The Orissa high court Lalmohan Patnaik is a seasoned journalist based in Cuttack, with over three decades of experience, primarily as a correspondent…...