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Kolkata: Six workers died and five others were severely injured on Friday when a portion of a stone quarry collapsed at Bahadurpur village in Birbhum's Nalhati. Eyewitnesses said the labourers got buried under heavy rocks.Officers said efforts were on to ascertain whether any more workers were trapped in the quarry.The tragedy was a rerun of last October's accident where three labourers had died in a stone mine collapse in Nalhati."The collapse was so sudden that the workers did not get a chance to escape. Around 12 labourers were working in the quarry when it collapsed. They were all buried. As news spread, workers from other stone quarries nearby rushed to the spot and tried to rescue the trapped labourers," an eyewitness said.A district official said the bodies of five workers were recovered from under the debris and six injured workers were taken to Rampurhat Medical College and Hospital.One of the injured died at the hospital and two among the rest were shifted to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital as their condition deteriorated.A large team from Nalhati police station, along with senior govt officials, went to the spot and joined the rescue operation.Sources said heavy monsoon rain, which caused waterlogging in the mines and softened the soil, might have caused the collapse.A relative of an injured said, "The labourers went down to work in the morning. They were digging into the stone surface when soil and rocks suddenly collapsed from above around 2pm, burying all of them."The police are investigating whether the quarry was operating legally following allegations from residents that illegal mining, with minimal safety measures, was rampant in the area."We'll question the mine owner. Stringent action will be taken if we come across any safety lapse," an officer said. "It is too early to comment on the cause of the collapse."The bodies have been sent for post-mortem. Rescue operations are on to ensure that no other workers remain trapped under the debris, the officer said.
The long-term outlook remains positive, supported by strong export potential and a government-led infrastructure push. Source : Freepik Following a subdued start to FY2026, Rating agency ICRA projects a turnaround in the Indian mining and construction equipment (MCE) industry in the latter half of the year, driven primarily by renewed government-led capital expenditure. "Given the observed weakness in domestic demand during Q1 FY2026--which is expected to persist into Q2 as monsoon conditions i ...Read More >
'Weigh-In-Motion' technology to accurately track vehicle overloading soon: Officials To curb illegal mining and transportation, the state government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS). Mining activities are being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates, officials said in a statement on Thursday. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading, ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 12 (UNI) More than six months after the devastating rat-hole coal mine tragedy in Assam's Dima Hasao district, a key regional organisation has demanded that the state government immediately make public the findings of the judicial commission that probed the incident. On January 6, 2025, nine workers were trapped inside an illegal coal mine in the Umrangso area of Dima Hasao due to sudden flooding. After a massive, multi-agency rescue operation involving the Indian Navy, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and state authorities, the last of the victims' bodies was recovere ...Read More >
: The Uttar Pradesh government is now using modern technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones, and satellites, to stop illegal mining and the illegal transport of minerals in the state. Officials said that more than 21,477 vehicles involved in illegal transport have been blacklisted. To monitor mining vehicles, the state has set up 57 smart check gates with help from the transport department. These gates use AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technology, along with Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) sensors, to detect overloaded vehicles and stop them. The directorate of geology and mining i ...Read More >
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju will hold a meeting with the floor leaders of political parties in both the Houses of Parliament, ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament scheduled to begin on Monday. The meeting will be held in Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe. The meeting will be followed by a media briefing. The meeting will commence at 11:00 AM, as per an official communication. The Government had earlier announced the schedule for the Monsoon Session of ...Read More >
Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Ana Sagar lake in Rajasthan's Ajmer overflowed on Saturday morning, following incessant rain, which caused waterlogging. Due to this, the road connecting Bajrang Garh to the market has been closed. The locals used sandbags in an attempt to stop the flow of water. Also Read | Meghalaya Shocker: Schoolgirl Hacked to Death With Machete by Assailant in East Garo Hills District. Municipal Corporation Chief Engineer Vinod Manohar stated that the cause of waterlogging is due to lake water entering through escape channels, which have been opened by near ...Read More >
Ramban Sep 15: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained partially open on Monday with authorities permitting only one-way traffic at Tharad in Udhampur district. Only Jammu-bound vehicles are being allowed to ply, and even that under strict regulation due to the narrow, single-lane passage and the severely uneven road surface. A problematic 250-300 meter stretch at Tharad continues to pose serious challenges to vehicular movement. Traffic officials deployed at Chenani said that while fruit-laden trucks stranded for days were allowed to move towards Jammu, the movement was slow and cauti ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre and Rajasthan governments over the reported plan to redraw the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve for the reactivation of over 50 mining operations, saying the move would be "ecologically devastating". The opposition party also said that with the Rajasthan and Union environment ministers both being from Alwar, this "double engine" cannot be supporting such a move. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which claimed that a plan to redraw the boundaries of Rajasthan's ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab govt moved a resolution on the first day of the state assembly's special session on Friday to demand a Rs 20,000-crore special financial package for flood relief from the Centre and criticising the Prime Minister's Office for not responding to Punjab chief minister's repeated requests for a meeting to give an account of the full scale of the disaster.The resolution will be tabled on the second day of the session. Moved as part of the debate on 'Rehabilitation of Punjab', the resolution highlighted the "insufficient, belated, and undisbursed flood relief package from the Unio ...Read More >
Maharashtra will use special camera drones (LiDAR drones) to check mining and make more money. Following the government conncern over losing money because companies dig up more soil and stone than they report. These drones will accurately measure what's being dug Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Saturday that the state government intends to utilise advanced LiDAR-based drone technology to monitor mining activities and boost revenue. This initiative will commence with a pilot project in the Pune district, reported news agency PTI. The state revenue minister highlight ...Read More >
Agartala, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to boost the farmers' income, in all 22 foreign improved varieties and 13 indigenous improved varieties of mango are being experimentally cultivated at the Horticulture and Research Centre, at Nagichara in West Tripura, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Sunday. Addressing the Monsoon Mango Fiesta-2025 at Narikel Kunj in Gandatwisa under tribal inhabited Dhalai district, the minister said that since the BJP government came to power in 2018, around 706 hectares of new area have been brought under mango cultivation throug ...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 >
The bodies of five workers were recovered from the debris, while four others were rescued but were said to be critical. Five workers died and four others suffered serious injuries after the Bahadurpur stone quarry collapsed in Birbhum district on Friday afternoon. Police from the Nalhati police station arrived at the site shortly after being informed of the collapse. According to police sources, prima facie a group of workers were extracting stones from the quarry when a section of it suddenly ...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 >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is packing for what could be the longest diplomatic journey of his decade-long premiership. Five countries. Eight days. Thousands of kilometres. A tour that promises more than handshakes and speeches, this is about placing India at the heart of the Global South's rising story. From the mineral-rich heartlands of Africa to the energy corridors of Latin America, Modi's route is carefully chosen. His first five-nation circuit in 2016 had the charm of high-level symbolism. This one feels strategic, calculated and heavier in ambition. Ghana PM Modi is land ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government will table a bill in the assembly on Friday to introduce harsher punishment for religious sacrilege. However, the law will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to hold consultations with stakeholders before finalising the legislation.Mann said the decision was taken in a meeting of the cabinet earlier in the day. After the legislation is tabled, Punjab govt will gather suggestions on the law from stakeholders, including religious organisations and people, he added.Sources said said the new legislation ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. Also Read | 'Arvind Kejriwal Used Government Funds to Buy Mobiles Costing Up to INR 1.63 Lakh', Claims Delhi Minister Ashish Sood. According to the official re ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The robust GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1 FY26), at 7.8 per cent which was well above the estimate of 6.6 per cent, was led by a sharp growth in the manufacturing sector and strong momentum in the services sector, a report said on Tuesday. "All three heads within the services - Trade, Hotels, Transport, and Commerce and Broadcasting Services (8.6 per cent as compared to the estimated 6 per cent), Financial, Real Estate, and Professional Services (9.5 per cent in Q1FY26 as compared to 7.8 per cent in Q4FY25), and Public Administration and Defence (9.8 pe ...Read More >
Bhawanipatna: Police Thursday seized around 6.5 quintals of explosives and 115 detonators in Kalahandi district and arrested four people. A statement issued by the Kalahandi Police said that based on an FIR lodged by a mining officer, a joint raid by the Mining department and police was conducted on a stone quarry and crusher at Lakhbahali under Jaypatna police station. Two explosive-laden vehicles were seized, and four people, including two drivers, were arrested. Kalahandi SP Nagaraj Devarakonda said that it was discovered that the vehicles were carrying 6.5 quintals of explosives in viol ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industrial output growth slowed to a nine-month low in May as electricity and mining sectors contracted sharply and the key manufacturing sector remained sluggish. This points to some pain for the vital sector against the backdrop of global uncertainties.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday showed the index of industrial production (IIP) rose by 1.2% in May lower than the 2.6% in April and below the 6.3% recorded in May last year. The early onset of the monsoon was seen as a factor behind the contraction of the electricity and mining sectors. The electrici ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday announced the provisional attachment of assets worth approximately ₹131.45 crore in Spain, including a luxury yacht and immovable properties, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These assets belong to Pavel Prozorov, a Spanish national and the alleged mastermind behind the unauthorised forex trading platform OctaFX. The attached assets comprise a commercial Italian-model luxury yacht cruising in the Western Mediterranean, a minijet boat, a luxury car, and two residential properties in Spain. The ED's probe was launched ...Read More >
Lucknow: Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak on Saturday launched a blistering attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, accusing him of treating public property like personal wealth and misleading the people of the state. "The people of Uttar Pradesh are no longer naïve -- they now know the difference between promises and actions," Pathak said. Addressing mediapersons in Lucknow, Pathak criticised the alleged institutionalised corruption during the SP govt's 2012-2017 tenure. "From the JPNIC to the Gomti Riverfront and the mining department, everything was tainted by mismanagement, nepotism, and l ...Read More >
Mumbai: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Saturday assured that efforts are underway to increase the strength of judges in the Bombay High Court, which is currently functioning with less than 70% of its sanctioned strength. Speaking at a felicitation function organised by the Bombay High Court, CJI Gavai said, "As on July 1, the High Court is functioning with 65 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 94." He added that the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court has recommended 15-16 names for appointment, which are under consideration. "At no cost, the independen ...Read More >
Tirupati/Chittoor: After chilli and tobacco farmers, mango growers are now in focus as YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy looks to raise the political heat in the state. A bumper mango yield this year has brought little joy to farmers, who are struggling with falling prices. Despite the state government's swift action, announcing subsidies and deploying officials to assist distressed farmers, the issue has turned political. Looking to capitalise on the unrest, Jagan will visit Bangarupalem market yard on July 9 to console mango farmers. In fact, the government claims that Andhra Pradesh's pr ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Seven bills have been listed for consideration and passing ahead of the Parliament monsoon session scheduled from July 21, while eight other bills have also been listed for introduction, consideration and passing. Bills listed for introduction, consideration and passing belong to finance, commerce, education, sports, mining and culture. These bills include the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill. The key objectives of these bills are to amend the ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled from forest lands in Chaithla village, and 713 and 490 trees in Rohru and Kotgarh forest divisions, r ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has decided to curb illegal sand mining through drone-based surveys. Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said drones will be deployed to survey minor mineral mining zones in the state as part of the government's efforts to stop illegal sand mining and quarrying. The objective is to complete a comprehensive mapping of all mining areas within the next three months, which will not only curb illegal excavation of resources like stone, gravel, and sand but also accelerate the development of eco-friendly initiatives such as artificial sand manufa ...Read More >
Guwahati: VL Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, underscored that the Geological Survey of India has identified over 36,000 square kilometres in the Northeast India as having mineral potential, translating to nearly 3,000 prospective mines. He highlighted that Assam has now firmly entered the national auction map, signalling a new era for mineral development. The 2nd North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave was inaugurated in Guwahati, Assam on Friday. He called for expanding exp ...Read More >