Auctioning seized sand: Ramgarh mining department auctions 8,800 cubic feet of seized sand; Generates Rs 1.47 lakh revenue from local bidders

In a successful crackdown on illegal mining, Ramgarh district’s authorities auctioned off 8,800 cubic feet of seized sand for Rs 1.47 lakh, in line with directives from the Jharkhand High Court. The sand, stored at various sites, went to four local bidders, highlighting the administration’s dedication to addressing illegal sand mining and enhancing local revenue.

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Protecting elephants in Saranda: West Singhbhum forest officials engage villagers; Awareness campaigns launched to safeguard elephants from illegal activities

In a proactive move, forest officials in West Singhbhum are uniting with local communities in elephant-sensitive zones to fight against illegal activities that jeopardize wildlife in Saranda forest. Regular patrols and an uptick in intelligence gathering are being implemented. Residents are urged to voice any threats they observe to elephants or other wildlife.

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Fraud in Abua Awas Yojna: Chinia panchayat mukhiya recommended for suspension over fraudulent withdrawals; Officials to recover misappropriated funds

In a significant move, the deputy commissioner of Garhwa has called for the suspension of Pushpa Devi, the mukhiya of Dole panchayat, amid allegations of her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently withdraw funds from the Abua Awas Yojna. Reports suggest that a fictitious account was manipulated to disburse payments to phantom beneficiaries linked to…

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Qatar Grand Prix: Novak Djokovic lights up podium as Oscar Piastri wins F1 Sprint, Lewis Hamilton’s remark sparks buzz

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri clinched victory in the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race, with George Russell and Lando Norris completing the podium. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration over his Ferrari’s performance, questioning radio comments about making the car worse after finishing 17th. Both Ferraris struggled significantly after attempting experimental changes.

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