Authorities in Kendrapada seized 50 trucks and three digging vehicles in a crackdown on illegal sand mining at Kilipal Ghat. The lessee was found to be operating far beyond sanctioned limits, lifting over ten times the authorized sand volume daily. This illegal extraction is estimated to cause a significant financial loss to the state exchequer.
On Constitution Day, Mizoram’s Governor Gen Vijay Kumar Singh celebrated the Indian Constitution as the very essence of democracy. He highlighted the judiciary’s crucial function in protecting citizens’ rights and acknowledged the timeless aspirations of the Constituent Assembly.
In a startling operation, vigilance agents discovered a staggering Rs 10.5 lakh in cash alongside Rs 27.3 lakh in precious metals at the residence of Upendra Nath Verma, the executive officer of Rosera Municipal Council. The findings included two high-end vehicles and ownership papers for 14 properties that vastly outstripped his reported earnings.
Recent findings suggest that the kitchens of India are a silent battleground for health, as smoke generated from conventional cooking methods is inflicting lung damage that rivals the consequences of smoking. Strikingly, over half of the women regularly inhaling biomass smoke suffer from lasting airway harm, which promotes a cycle of infections and emergency care.
In a landmark meeting by the picturesque Ward’s Lake, Meghalaya’s cabinet has set plans in motion to shape a vibrant future cultural center. In an effort to enhance order, the assembly instituted more stringent regulations concerning the use of sirens and beacons on official vehicles.
The Odisha government plans to revive the ancient Pushpagiri University, a significant Buddhist learning center, at the renowned “Diamond Triangle” sites of Langudi, Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, and Udayagiri. A proposal has been sent to the Union government for approval. The state also aims to secure World Heritage Site status for these historically rich Buddhist locations.
A newly discovered, faint radio emission, the Hectometric Continuum, emerges only after sunset and pulses through Earth’s upper atmosphere for several hours. This natural radiation, undetectable from the ground, originates from plasma interactions within the magnetosphere and has surprised scientists due to its nighttime-only appearance and sensitivity to calm space weather.
In a major crackdown, security personnel in Manipur have uncovered an alarming cache of weaponry, including a formidable long-range missile laden with 40 kg of explosives in the Churachandpur district. Follow-up investigations in Kangpokpi and surrounding regions revealed an extensive assortment of rifles, mortars, grenades, and plastic explosives.
From Poonch madrassa, Omar Abdullah says it’s unpatriotic to spread ‘propaganda against religious education institutions’
Berhampur police have initiated action against 176 mule bank accounts suspected of facilitating illegal money transactions. Information on these and 346 other accounts was received from the ICCC portal. These accounts are used by cybercriminals to launder illicit funds. Authorities are now working to freeze these accounts and identify all involved parties.
