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Chhattisgarh man charred to death, 4 injured in sand mining dispute linked attack

Police said four people have been arrested. (Shutterstock)
india news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 05:35 pm IST

Man burnt alive, 4 injured in clash over sand mining dispute in Chhattisgarh

Man burnt alive, 4 injured in clash over sand mining dispute in Chhattisgarh
india news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 11:16 am IST

Take immediate steps to curb illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarh: Governor Deka directs officials

Take immediate steps to curb illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarh: Governor Deka directs officials
india news
Published on Jun 03, 2026 03:24 pm IST

After being pulled up by SC, MP bans Chambal river sand mining, fuel sale to unregistered vehicles

After being pulled up by SC, MP bans Chambal river sand mining, fuel sale to unregistered vehicles
bhopal news
Published on Apr 16, 2026 06:24 pm IST

Sand mining in Dhasan river in Jhansi: NGT rejects plea challenging cancellation of clearance

The plea was cancelled due to gross non-compliance with the environmental clearance conditions. (For Representation)
lucknow news
Published on Dec 27, 2025 08:28 pm IST

Constitute panel to regulate sand mining from Thottappally spillway: Kerala HC to govt

Constitute panel to regulate sand mining from Thottappally spillway: Kerala HC to govt
india news
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:41 pm IST

To overcome shortage, state to promote artificial sand

Mumbai, India - November 20, 2019 : Illegal sand mining in progress at Mahad. HT Photo (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:02 am IST

Malawi's women sand miners trapped in climate change dilemma

Malawi's women sand miners trapped in climate change dilemma
world news
Published on Mar 21, 2025 06:31 pm IST

Bengaluru bridges to get CCTV cameras to curb illegal activities

To safeguard these critical structures, the minister instructed officials to implement round-the-clock CCTV surveillance at both ends of key bridges, including Addur Bridge.
bengaluru news
Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:24 am IST

Centre bans riverbed mining operations during monsoons

The monsoon plays an important role in replenishing sand and boulder material.
india news
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 03:50 am IST

SP MLA Jawahar Yadav murder case: Uday Bhan Karwariya gets premature release from jail

For representation only (HT File Photo)
others
Published on Jul 20, 2024 07:36 pm IST

Letter to Supreme Court flags rampant sand mining in Karbi Anglong area

The widespread mining with heavy machinery has take place in the Deithor and Rangsali rivers in Assam. (HT )
india news
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 01:04 am IST

ASI crushed to death by illegal sand miner in MP’s Shahdol: Police

(Representative Photo)
bhopal news
Updated on May 05, 2024 02:04 pm IST

Orissa high court stays sand mining after state’s Dec 21 order

On November 29 last year, the high court slammed the affidavit filed in July by former Cuttack Collector Bhabani Shankar Chayani in response to the petition (FILE PHOTO)
india news
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 08:05 pm IST

Tamil Nadu collectors move SC, seek quashing of summons by ED

Tamil Nadu’s public department secretary filed the five petitions in the Madras high court on behalf of the five collectors stating that the Enforcement Directorate is interfering in the domain of the state government which is mining leases for sand excavation. (HT Archives)
india news
Updated on Nov 25, 2023 07:36 am IST

Illegal mining detected in Markanda river at Ambala’s Kala Amb

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chandigarh news
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 07:40 am IST

Tarn Taran SSP transferred; CIA in-charge among 5 cops suspended

Two days after the police arrested Aam Aadmi Party’s Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura’s brother-in-law for allegedly running a sand mining nexus, the state government on Thursday shifted Tarn Taran senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gurmeet Singh Chauhan and suspended five police officers.
chandigarh news
Updated on Sept 29, 2023 07:18 am IST

Green Tribunal cracks whip on HSPCB over illegal sand mining in Yamuna

The National Green Tribune told HSPCB to take immediate remedial action, stop illegal mining activities and submit a report within four weeks. (Shutterstock)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 01:14 am IST

How rain in hills is flooding Delhi

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National Disaster Response Force personnel rescue people from flooded waters at Jaitpur Khadda in New Delhi on Thursday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
india news
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 01:42 am IST

Ludhiana: Two booked for illegal mining

A case under Section 379 of the IPC and 21 of the Mining Act has been registered against the accused at the Meharban Police Station. (iStock)
chandigarh news
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:32 am IST

Bihar team of mining officials thrashed for stopping trucks in Patna; 44 arrested

Patna SSP Rajiv Mishra said the Bihta police registered three FIRs against the suspects as well as truck owners under sections of attempt to murder and illegal mining b (Video Screengrab)
patna news
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 10:03 pm IST

9 arrested for history-sheeter’s murder in Sonepat

The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) wing of the Sonepat police on Monday arrested nine persons in connection with the killing of a history-sheeter, Nikhil. Gangster Nikhil was shot dead a week ago at a tea shop near the Murthal grain market in the district. (Getty Images/ Representational image)
chandigarh news
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 10:03 pm IST

Scientifically Speaking | The world is running out of useful sand

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I spent many years just a short bicycle ride from the sandy banks of the Kangsabati river. Sadly, whenever I visit now, I come crashing back to reality. The river still exists, but it looks nothing like it did a few decades ago.
opinion
Published on Mar 16, 2022 02:10 pm IST

Sand mining: Experts remain wary as Bengal govt centralises auction

Image for representation. (File photo)
kolkata news
Updated on Aug 02, 2021 02:32 am IST

TN mining baron jailed for bribing official

On Vaikundarajan, the court said,“He indulged in all sorts of manipulations, which he made in his records including personal records and that of the company of which he is the managing partner and as well outside by showing disregard in handing over the application directly to Neeraj Khatri, by his side-stepping the established procedure,” the court said. (Representative Image)
india news
Published on Feb 24, 2021 04:58 am IST

‘Illegal sand mining back with vengeance’: Court raps Goa for ignoring orders

The state chief secretary Parimal Rai, the Director Mines and Geology and the Director General of Police have been issued contempt notices asking why action should not be initiated against them for violating court’s order. (HT Photo)
india news
Updated on Dec 11, 2020 05:32 pm IST

Chambal river’s gharials migrate to Kuno as sand mining disturbs habitat

The Chambal river in Madhya Pradesh used to be a major habitat of the gharial.
india news
Published on Nov 29, 2020 07:23 pm IST

Mehbooba Mufti stopped from visiting Rambiara Nalla, alleges Jammu-Kashmir ‘turned into open air prison’

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti addresses a press conference at party HQ in Jammu.
india news
Updated on Nov 21, 2020 03:58 pm IST

Mafia’s son among three held for illegal sand mining along Yamuna

The accused persons worked for mining mafia Sanjay Momnathan and include his son also, the police said.
noida news
Updated on Oct 16, 2020 12:11 am IST

Public hearings on crucial infrastructure projects compromised due to pandemic

Public hearings, which give an opportunity to the community to make objections and suggestions on large infrastructure projects, are suffering because of the raging Covid-19 pandemic
india news
Updated on Jul 14, 2020 06:26 pm IST
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