`Centre has written to states to stop illegal sand mining`

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 15:15

The Centre has written to all state governments in the country to take steps to stop illegal sand mining activity in their respective states, Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan said.

8 arrested for illegal sand mining in Punjab

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 17:24

Police on Monday arrested eight persons for their alleged involvement in illegal sand mining in the district.

Sand mining: NGT tells UP to show `definitive results`

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 16:06

National Green Tribunal directed Uttar Pradesh government to show by August 29 "definitive results" of action to implement order banning illegal sand mining in rivers and beaches across the country.

Illegal sand mining: MP Cong forms `fact-finding` committee

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 17:45

Opposition Congress on Monday announced setting up of a two-member committee to inquire whether 100-odd dumpers seized in connection with illegal sand mining in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh were let off with impunity.

Durga Shakti Nagpal responds to UP Govt’s chargesheet, says she is innocent

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 22:53

Responding to the chargesheet filed against her by the Uttar Pradesh government, suspended IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal on Friday said that she was innocent, media reports suggested.

Did IAS officer Durga Nagpal crusade against sand mining?

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 20:11

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav told the agency earlier this week that the officer was suspended only on grounds that her action imperilled communal harmony.

Sand mining: SC asks NGT to consider MP govt plea in a week

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 19:36

The SC asked the National Green Tribunal to consider within a week the plea of Madhya Pradesh government seeking modification of its order putting a blanket ban on sand mining.

SC refuses to interfere in Durga Shakti Nagpal`s case

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 09:35

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL which sought quashing of all proceedings against suspended IAS officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal.

Bengal to act tough against illegal sand mining, sand mafia

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 22:23

WB govt is contemplating an amendment to Minor Minerals Act-2002 act to strengthen laws to stop illegal sand mining and mafia activities in state.

SC to hear PIL on Durga Shakti Nagpal`s suspension

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 10:54

The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a PIL seeking quashing of all proceedings against suspended IAS officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal.

BJP alleges illegal sand excavation in Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 22:45

Delhi BJP on Friday alleged that illegal sand excavation has been taking place Delhi.

Bihar IAS officers seek revocation of Durga`s suspension

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 00:33

IAS officers of Bihar on Thursday expressed solidarity with suspended officer Durga Shakti Nagpal and urged the Uttar Pradesh government to "forthwith revoke her suspension".