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Chhattisgarh BJP leader dies in burning car, 2 relatives killed; sand mining rivalry suspected

Chhattisgarh BJP leader burnt alive in car, 4 from rival family arrested

June 19, 2026 5:07 am

Police say BJP leader Bharat Singh was trapped inside his vehicle after it was allegedly rammed and set ablaze; four members of a rival family arrested as investigators probe a sand mining feud

Karnataka Lokayukta orders detailed probe into alleged illegal sand mining in Udupi

May 15, 2026 9:04 pm

A committee has been directed to conduct a field inspection on May 21 and submit a comprehensive report by June 16.

Punjab and Haryana High Court cracks whip on illegal Sutlej mining, warns deputy commissioner of personal appearance

April 27, 2026 9:31 am

Despite a detailed representation submitted on December 21, 2025, to multiple authorities – including the Punjab chief minister, Punjab chief secretary, and district officials – the petitioners claim no action was taken.

‘No regard for law, life’: Madhya Pradesh High Court says sand mafia a ‘systemic danger’, refuses relief in truck seizure case

April 01, 2026 10:18 am

Declining to release a seized truck allegedly involved in illegal transportation of sand, the Madhya Pradesh High Court stressed the need for a firm judicial approach to curb such mining.

Karnataka JD(S) MLA Karemma Nayak faces threats from sand mafia; home minister assures protection

January 27, 2026 8:28 pm

JD(S) legislature party leader C B Suresh Babu recalls a recent video where several people were shown gheraoing MLA Karemma Nayak’s house.

Delhi CM to Yogi: Risk of flooding due to illegal sand mining near Yamuna

July 08, 2025 3:05 am

With heavy rain being experienced in the hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the water level in the Yamuna is expected to rise in the coming days

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography (Week 95)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Asiatic Lions, illegal sand mining and more (Week 95)

February 06, 2025 2:41 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.

ILLEGAL SAND MINING VIDEOS

17 Year Old's Viral Video Throws Light On Beach Sand Mining in Southern Kerala

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

An important anti-mining campaign by a bunch of villagers in Alappad, Kerala was brought to public spotlight through the video of a 17 year old class 12 student.