Have arrested 120 persons for illegal sand mining: UP to NGT

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 14:31

Uttar Pradesh government has admitted before the National Green Tribunal that largescale illegal sand mining had been going on in Gautam Budh Nagar district of the state and said it has arrested 120 persons in this connection.

Durga Shakti Nagpal shifted to Kanpur

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 08:36

Less than a week after revocation of her suspension, Uttar Pradesh IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, who had taken on sand mining mafia in Gautam Budh Nagar district, was tonight posted as Joint Magistrate of Kanpur (Rural).

Revocation of Nagpal`s suspension delayed decision: IAS body

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 23:03

The decision to revoke Durga Shakti Nagpal`s suspension is a delayed decision, central IAS officers` association said.

New Gautam Budh Nagar DM promises drive against illegal mining

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 23:54

A day after the transfer of Ravikant Singh, Hiralal Gupta took over as new DM and asserted that the drive against illegal mining will be intensified.

Her silence made UP govt stubborn: SC on Durga Shakti Nagpal

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 22:19

Her silence has made Uttar Pradesh government "stubborn", was how Supreme Court described govt`s response to IAS Durga Sakthi Nagpal for cracking sand mafia in Gautam Budh Nagar.

Action taken whenever illegal mining was reported: Akhilesh

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 14:25

Under attack over illegal mining issue in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said stern action was taken whenever such incident was reported in the state.

Env Ministry forms panel to look into sand mining in GB Nagar

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 20:57

Durga Shakti Nagpal, the 28-year-old SDM of GB Nagar, who led the crackdown on sand mining mafia in her district, was suspended on July 27

3-member panel to probe illegal sand mining in GB Nagar in UP

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 20:41

Amid the raging controversy over the IAS officer`s suspension issue, Centre on Wednesday constituted a three-member panel to probe allegations of illegal sand mining in Gautam Budh Nagar district in UP.

UP Minister downplays LIU report on Nagpal, says inquiry is on

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 18:02

Durga Shakti Nagpal, who led the crackdown on sand mining mafia in her district, was suspended on July 27.

LIU report says Durga Shakti Nagpal not present at demolition spot

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 23:46

The District Magistrate, GB Nagar has already stated in his report to the state government that Nagpal had not got the wall of any religious place demolished.

IAS officers` association wants justice for Durga Shakti Nagpal, knocks at PM`s door

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 11:47

The clamour for reinstating suspended Uttar Pradesh IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal grew louder on Thursday.

SDM leading crackdown on illegal mining suspended

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 15:04

The Sub-Divisional magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar, in news recently for clamping down on illegal mining in her district, has been placed under suspension, official sources said.