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Gadwal: In a decisive action against illegal sand transportation, Gattu police seized a sand-laden tipper truck on Tuesday and registered a case against those involved. According to Gattu SI KT Mallesh, the operation was carried out based on credible information about unauthoriSed sand storage and sales. The prime accused, identified as Anjaneyulu from Ellandoddi village, had allegedly been transporting sand from the neighboring state of Karnataka without obtaining any official permits. Once brought into Telangana, the sand was being dumped and illegally stockpiled on the outskirts of Ellandoddi. It is reported that Anjaneyulu was selling this sand at inflated prices, violating state regulations and contributing to environmental exploitation. During the Tuesday's raid, the police not only confiscated the tipper truck but also seized the illegally stored sand. The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Revenue Inspector (RI), and a formal panchanama was completed. The seized material was later handed over to the local Tehsildar's office for further action. Police have registered charges against three individuals.
BHUBANESWAR: Revenue minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday said Odisha would not be allowed to follow the lawless path in sand operations like it is in Bihar and West Bengal, while responding to the recent assault of an additional tehsildar in Kaptipada block, Mayurbhanj district, by the sand mafia. He promised stringent action against the sand mafia regardless of their connections, while speaking to mediapersons here on Saturday. "The Kaptipada incident represents a serious escalation in conflict between law enforcement and the sand mafia. The attack on officers performing their enforcement dut ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Revenue minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday said Odisha would not be allowed to follow the lawless path in sand operations like it is in Bihar and West Bengal, while responding to the recent assault of an additional tehsildar in Kaptipada block, Mayurbhanj district, by the sand mafia. He promised stringent action against the sand mafia regardless of their connections, while speaking to mediapersons here on Saturday."The Kaptipada incident represents a serious escalation in conflict between law enforcement and the sand mafia. The attack on officers performing their enforcement dutie ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government has pledged strict action against illegal sand mining along the Wardha River. Speaking during the monsoon session of the state legislature on Tuesday, revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule assured that officials showing laxity in curbing illegal excavation would face immediate suspension. To ensure accountability, drone surveys have been ordered to monitor sand mining sites. Bawankule said the state introduced a new sand policy on April 1, abolishing the earlier depot system and replacing it with an auction-based model, which has already begun generating ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood top actress Deepika Padukone has once again proved that she is a global icon. The actress has been chosen as a recipient of prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the coming year. Deepika has pinned India on the global map as Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honours Deepika with her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the class of 2026 in Motion Pictures category. Announced over a live-stream, it becomes even more special as Deepika becomes the first Indian to receive this prestigious accolade. Our Indian superstar shares the class with Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, ...Read More >
Gadwal: In a decisive action against illegal sand transportation, Gattu police seized a sand-loaded tipper truck on Tuesday and registered a case against those involved. According to Gattu Sub-Inspector (SI) K.T. Mallesh, the operation was carried out based on credible information about unauthorized sand storage and sales. The prime accused, identified as Anjaneyulu from Ellandoddi village, had allegedly been transporting sand from the neighboring state of Karnataka without obtaining any official permits. Once brought into Telangana, the sand was being dumped and illegally stockpiled on the o ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday announced that the transportation of excavated sand will be allowed for 24 hours after taking a valid transport permit. The minister, in his statement in the state Assembly, said that at present, the sand excavation is permitted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and transportation of excavated sand is allowed after 6 p.m. for those who have taken a valid transport permit. The sand transportation is not allowed in some cities in the wake of heavy traffic. The demand for sand is rapidly increasing to complete ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Come Saturday and people can whistle into Srinagar on a train as Northern Railway has notifed regular Vande Bharat Express services between Katra and the city. PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first passenger train to the Kashmir Valley on Friday from Katra.The service will be operational for six days a week with no train on Wednesday, railways said. More trains would be deployed depending on demand at a later stage, officials added. From Saturday, a pair of Vande Bharat trains will operate on the Srinagar-Katra-Srinagar route with an intermediate halt at Banihal. Journey time wil ...Read More >
Chennai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad has strongly condemned the brutal attack on journalist Silambarasan in Salem district, alleging a complete administrative breakdown under the DMK government and rampant collusion between officials and the sand mafia. Prasad said the incident exposes the growing impunity enjoyed by criminal networks involved in illegal sand mining across the state, and accused the ruling DMK regime of turning a blind eye to the ongoing plunder of Tamil Nadu's natural resources. Journalist Silambarasan was attacked in Velliyampatti near ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Maharashtra government has pledged strict action against illegal sand mining along the Wardha River. Speaking during the monsoon session of the state legislature on Tuesday, revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule assured that officials showing laxity in curbing illegal excavation would face immediate suspension. To ensure accountability, drone surveys have been ordered to monitor sand mining sites.Bawankule said the state introduced a new sand policy on April 1, abolishing the earlier depot system and replacing it with an auction-based model, which has already begun generating h ...Read More >