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To overcome shortage, state to promote artificial sand

Maharashtra to promote M-sand in construction to address natural sand shortages, making it mandatory within three years and setting up local crushers.

Mumbai, India - November 20, 2019 : Illegal sand mining in progress at Mahad. HT Photo (Hindustan Times)

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Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:02 AM IST

ByFaisal Malik

Malawi's women sand miners trapped in climate change dilemma

MALAWI-MINING/SAND (FEATURE, PIX):FEATURE-Malawi's women sand miners trapped in climate change dilemma

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Published on Mar 21, 2025 06:31 PM IST

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Bengaluru bridges to get CCTV cameras to curb illegal activities

During an inspection of Addur Bridge on Wednesday, Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasized that illegal sand extraction near bridges has been weakening their structures.

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.(Unsplash)

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Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:24 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Centre bans riverbed mining operations during monsoons

The ministry wrote to state governments and UTs on its decision this week following several requests by Uttarakhand government and mining companies in Himachal.

The monsoon plays an important role in replenishing sand and boulder material. (File photo)

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Updated on Aug 31, 2024 03:50 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

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

Mafioso-politician who used an AK 47 to kill an MLA, set to move out of jail for “good conduct”. The court had sentenced him and his two brothers to life terms in November 2019

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Published on Jul 20, 2024 07:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Lucknow/ Prayagraj

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

There is widespread sand mining and stone quarrying with heavy machinery in the Deithor and Rangsali rivers in Assam, said the complaint.

The widespread mining with heavy machinery has take place in the Deithor and Rangsali rivers in Assam. (HT )

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Updated on Jul 18, 2024 01:04 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

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

ASI Mahendra Bagri posted at the Byahari police station died on the spot, said police, adding that the tractor driver identified as Raj Rawat, is absconding

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Updated on May 05, 2024 02:04 PM IST

ByShruti Tomar

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

The bench comprising acting chief justice BR Sarangi and justice Murahari Raman passed the order on Wednesday in view of the state’s December 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)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2024 08:05 PM IST

ByDebabrata Mohanty

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

The Tamil Nadu government said the PMLA does not permit interference by the ED in the affairs of the state and to summon its officers for investigation

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)

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Updated on Nov 25, 2023 07:36 AM IST

ByDivya Chandrababu

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

The observation was stated in a report filed by the committee before the NGT in compliance with the order during a hearing on July 18 in the matter of “Dharamvir V/S State of Haryana and Ors”

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Updated on Oct 19, 2023 07:40 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Ambala

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

According to suspension order issued by DIG, Ferozepur range, the cops tortured the MLA’s brother-in-law to make him confess that the mining operation was being carried out by Lalpura

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.

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Updated on Sep 29, 2023 07:18 AM IST

ByAnil Sharma

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

The National Green Tribune (NGT) directed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to put a check on such illegal activities and take action against officials who fail to exercise their duties sincerely.

The National Green Tribune told HSPCB to take immediate remedial action, stop illegal mining activities and submit a report within four weeks. (Shutterstock)

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Updated on Jul 23, 2023 01:14 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

How rain in hills is flooding Delhi

Rainfall data from areas that feed the Yamuna suggest that these regions received rainfall much higher than the normal range

National Disaster Response Force personnel rescue people from flooded waters at Jaitpur Khadda in New Delhi on Thursday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 14, 2023 05:19 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Neeraj Santoshi

Ludhiana: Two booked for illegal mining

The police booked two persons, identified as Paviter Singh of Bhukhdi Kalan village and Gurdeep Singh of Khasi Kalan village, on the charges of illegal sand mining at Khasi Kalan village after raids by the mining department on Tuesday

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)

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Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

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

Patna SSP Rajiv Mishra said the crackdown against overloaded vehicles will continue despite the attack on the team

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)

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Updated on Apr 17, 2023 10:03 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

9 arrested for history-sheeter’s murder in Sonepat

The accused arrested for history-sheeter’s murder in Sonepat have been identified as Anuj alias Richa, Ankur, Raja Hooda and Sonu of UP, and Vipin, Aman, Sumit, Dault alias Pradeep and Ankit of Sonepat. Police produced accused before a local court in Sonepat, which sent them to four-day police remand.

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)

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Updated on Apr 17, 2023 10:03 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Scientifically Speaking | The world is running out of useful sand

Much of the world’s concrete will disintegrate and need to be replaced. Unfortunately, as ludicrous as it may seem, the world is running out of the sand needed for reconstruction

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.(Shutterstock)

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Published on Mar 16, 2022 02:10 PM IST

ByAnirban Mahapatra

Sand mining: Experts remain wary as Bengal govt centralises auction

The West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Corporation will henceforth hold the auctions online that was earlier done by the district magistrates.

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Updated on Aug 02, 2021 02:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kolkata

TN mining baron jailed for bribing official

A fine of ₹10 lakh was also imposed on Vaikundarajan’s company, VV Minerals, for trying to fraudulently get approval for the terms of reference, which are considered in-principle approval for a project.

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)(HT Photo/Representative)

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Published on Feb 24, 2021 04:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

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

In December last year the high court, in a detailed judgment, issued a series of directions to the Goa government to undertake regular patrolling through flying squads at all stretches of rivers to check against illegal sand mining.

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)

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Updated on Dec 11, 2020 05:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Panaji | ByGerard de Souza

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

Forest officers say illegal mining disturbs the gharials’ nesting sites and destroys pools and colonies of the reptile.

The Chambal river in Madhya Pradesh used to be a major habitat of the gharial.(HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 29, 2020 07:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bhopal/Gwalior | ByShruti Tomar

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

Alleging violation of rights by Centre, Mufti said in a subsequent tweet, “This is their warped idea of Naya Kashmir. Sand mafia is operating in broad daylight yet we are expected to remain quiet.”

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti addresses a press conference at party HQ in Jammu.(PTI)

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Updated on Nov 21, 2020 03:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai

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

Three people allegedly involved in illegal sand mining along the Yamuna river were arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida on Thursday, police said.

The accused persons worked for mining mafia Sanjay Momnathan and include his son also, the police said.(File photo for representation)

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Updated on Oct 16, 2020 12:11 AM IST

Noida | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Niyati Singh

Public hearings on crucial infrastructure projects compromised due to pandemic

Around 14-15 representatives, mainly from the civil society and industry, took part, but there was no representation from the villages that could be adversely impacted because of the project, according to some of the participants in the public hearing.

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(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 14, 2020 06:26 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByJayashree Nandi

Pay money, get police protection: Ludhiana man held for extortion, false claims

Akshwar Nath Mishra had allegedly taken ₹50,000 from a man to get his sister’s in-laws arrested for forcing her to abort her pregnancy

A man has been held in Ludhiana for taking money from people in exchange of police help.

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Updated on Jun 22, 2020 10:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

MLAs, MPs and journalists are bosses in Bhind, says cop in leaked audio clip

Some policemen in Madhya Pradesh allegedly facilitate the work of the sand mafia in the state.

Policemen search vehicles in Morena in Madhya Pradesh allegedly used by the sand mafia.(HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 01, 2020 04:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bhopal | ByRanjan| Edited by Sabir Hussain

10 arrested for illegal sand mining in Punjab

18 vehicles also seized in overnight crackdown carried out in six police districts on CM’s directions

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Updated on Mar 15, 2020 10:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Illegal sand mining on Beas banks continues unabated in Tarn Taran

The residents of Gagrewal, Jalalabad and Bhalojala villages in Khadoor Sahib sub-division say they have been complaining to the mining department about the illegal practice for the last one year, but to no avail.

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Published on Mar 12, 2020 10:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Tarn Taran | ByAnil Sharma, Tarn Taran

SC: Illegal sand mining rampant in Rajasthan, should be stopped

The bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde also directed state authorities to take steps to stop illegal mining.

Illegal sand mining, which could cause irreparable damage to the environment, is rampant in Rajasthan and should not be allowed to continue, a dismayed Supreme Court said(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 20, 2020 03:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Drug smugglers running sand mining biz, Ferozepur DC writes to chief secy

Allotment of a ‘khud (quarry)’ in Ferozepur district has come under scanner after the deputy commissioner wrote to the chief secretary to immediately stop sand mining in the area, claiming that “drug and arms smugglers quarrying sand along the Indo-Pak border could pose a threat to the national security”.

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Updated on Feb 06, 2020 10:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByRavinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh

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Maharashtra to promote M-sand in construction to address natural sand shortages, making it mandatory within three years and setting up local crushers.

MALAWI-MINING/SAND (FEATURE, PIX):FEATURE-Malawi's women sand miners trapped in climate change dilemma

During an inspection of Addur Bridge on Wednesday, Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasized that illegal sand extraction near bridges has been weakening their structures.

The ministry wrote to state governments and UTs on its decision this week following several requests by Uttarakhand government and mining companies in Himachal.

Mafioso-politician who used an AK 47 to kill an MLA, set to move out of jail for “good conduct”. The court had sentenced him and his two brothers to life terms in November 2019

There is widespread sand mining and stone quarrying with heavy machinery in the Deithor and Rangsali rivers in Assam, said the complaint.

ASI Mahendra Bagri posted at the Byahari police station died on the spot, said police, adding that the tractor driver identified as Raj Rawat, is absconding

The bench comprising acting chief justice BR Sarangi and justice Murahari Raman passed the order on Wednesday in view of the state’s December 21 order

The Tamil Nadu government said the PMLA does not permit interference by the ED in the affairs of the state and to summon its officers for investigation

The observation was stated in a report filed by the committee before the NGT in compliance with the order during a hearing on July 18 in the matter of “Dharamvir V/S State of Haryana and Ors”

According to suspension order issued by DIG, Ferozepur range, the cops tortured the MLA’s brother-in-law to make him confess that the mining operation was being carried out by Lalpura

The National Green Tribune (NGT) directed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to put a check on such illegal activities and take action against officials who fail to exercise their duties sincerely.

Rainfall data from areas that feed the Yamuna suggest that these regions received rainfall much higher than the normal range

The police booked two persons, identified as Paviter Singh of Bhukhdi Kalan village and Gurdeep Singh of Khasi Kalan village, on the charges of illegal sand mining at Khasi Kalan village after raids by the mining department on Tuesday

Patna SSP Rajiv Mishra said the crackdown against overloaded vehicles will continue despite the attack on the team

Much of the world’s concrete will disintegrate and need to be replaced. Unfortunately, as ludicrous as it may seem, the world is running out of the sand needed for reconstruction

The West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Corporation will henceforth hold the auctions online that was earlier done by the district magistrates.

A fine of ₹10 lakh was also imposed on Vaikundarajan’s company, VV Minerals, for trying to fraudulently get approval for the terms of reference, which are considered in-principle approval for a project.

In December last year the high court, in a detailed judgment, issued a series of directions to the Goa government to undertake regular patrolling through flying squads at all stretches of rivers to check against illegal sand mining.

Forest officers say illegal mining disturbs the gharials’ nesting sites and destroys pools and colonies of the reptile.

Alleging violation of rights by Centre, Mufti said in a subsequent tweet, “This is their warped idea of Naya Kashmir. Sand mafia is operating in broad daylight yet we are expected to remain quiet.”

Three people allegedly involved in illegal sand mining along the Yamuna river were arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida on Thursday, police said.

Around 14-15 representatives, mainly from the civil society and industry, took part, but there was no representation from the villages that could be adversely impacted because of the project, according to some of the participants in the public hearing.

Akshwar Nath Mishra had allegedly taken ₹50,000 from a man to get his sister’s in-laws arrested for forcing her to abort her pregnancy

Some policemen in Madhya Pradesh allegedly facilitate the work of the sand mafia in the state.

18 vehicles also seized in overnight crackdown carried out in six police districts on CM’s directions

The residents of Gagrewal, Jalalabad and Bhalojala villages in Khadoor Sahib sub-division say they have been complaining to the mining department about the illegal practice for the last one year, but to no avail.

The bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde also directed state authorities to take steps to stop illegal mining.

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