Government mulls policy to impose VAT, entry tax on import of sand

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 12:58

This will not only stop illegal transport of sand in the state, but will also get us revenue.

Sand mining: NGT issues show cause notice to offenders

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 21:49

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today issued notice to all persons, named by Uttar Pradesh goverment as offenders indulging in illegal sand mining, asking why they should not be directed to pay compensation for unauthorised removal of the mineral from river Yamuna.

Sand mining: NGT issues show cause notice to offenders

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 18:55

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday issued notice to all persons, named by Uttar Pradesh goverment as offenders indulging in illegal sand mining.

Researchers reveal how sand dunes are formed

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 18:58

Researchers after a four-year experiment have revealed how prevailing winds create sand dunes on Earth.

Sand grains help make complex lenses: Study

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 22:40

Spider-Man fan? Then you surely remember the transformation of Flint Marko, an escaped convict, into shape-shifting sand in the third Spider-Man outing.

Jharkhand restores decision to give sand mining right to panchayats

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 01:20

Jharkhand government on Thursday restored its earlier decision to give rights to the panchayats over sand mining.

Sandy tribute to Nelson Mandela on Puri beach

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 09:08

Well known sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Friday created a sculpture of Nelson Mandela on the Puri beach in Odisha to pay tribute to the anti-apartheid icon who died Thursday at the age of 95.

Punjab: Trucks laden with sand seized, 13 arrested

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 13:32

Thirteen people were on Monday arrested for their alleged involvement in illegal mining in this district and 14 trucks laden with sand were seized.

Karnataka govt moves to crack down on sand mafia

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 18:15

The Karnataka government decided to bring in comprehensive amendments to the mineral concession rules to crack down on the sand mafia.

NHRC notice to Kerala on minister`s remarks against protester

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 00:08

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday issued notice to the Kerala government after a woman who is protesting against sand mafia alleged that the state revenue minister made defamatory comments against her.

Famous sand artist pays a tribute to Sachin Tendulkar

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 10:40

As master blaster Sachin Tendulkar bid adieu to the international cricket, famous sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafted a sculpture in Odisha to pay him a tribute.

100% ban on sand mining is wrong: CJI

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 00:21

Two months after National Green Tribunal banned sand mining from river beds and beaches without environmental clearance, Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam said 100% ban on sand removal is "wrong".