Bihar sand mining: Bihar's sands of crime

Illegal sand mining in Bihar is causing an estimated annual loss of Rs 7,000 crore to the state exchequer. The sand mafia operates with impunity, using violence and intimidation to continue their ...

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Patna, Saran, Bhojpur, Aurangabad, Kaimur and Rohtas are some of the worst-affected districts. Sand in Bihar is being sold for as much as ₹30,000 to ₹35,000 per truck load.

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SC allows sand mining in Bihar; says total ban gives rise to …

SC allows sand mining in Bihar; says total ban gives rise to illegal mining; causes huge loss to public exchequer "When legal mining is banned, it gives rise to mushroom growth …

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Bhojpur builds a 'fence' under a bridge to stop …

Bhojpur in particular has been under the scanner of the police and the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which has banned sand mining in Bihar for a certain period of time every year since 2017. In May this year, Bihar Chief …

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Impact of Sand Mining on Zooplankton of River …

Literature review also evidently confirmed that no such study was conducted to study the sand mining mediated effects on three main rivers of Kishanganj district of Bihar however earlier similar ...

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Bihar sand-mining case | Enforcement Directorate conducts …

Bihar sand-mining case: "The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 16 conducted fresh searches in Bihar as part of a money-laundering case investigation linked to …

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Sand prices in Patna

Sand is being stolen and smuggled from the riverbanks to the city, and people have to pay a high amount to acquire it. Due to illegal sand mining, Bihar achieved less than one …

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ED uncovers Rs. 250 crore sand mining scam in …

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) unearthed a Rs. 250 crore illegal sand mining scam involving two private firms in Bihar.. The agency raided 27 locations related to the firms in Bihar, Jharkhand ...

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New sand mines set for auction in 8 districts in …

The state government has also decided to extend the lease of ghats of various rivers for sand mining in another eight districts for a period of six months (from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 ...

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Environment: Bihar to Double Sand Mining Ghats …

Patna: Ignoring the absence of a scientific study and data on sand mining's impact on river beds and the environment in Bihar, the state government is set to double the sand mining ghats from next month onwards to increase …

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Sand mining ban in Bihar extended until October 15

The NGT had previously banned sand mining in Bihar from July 1 to September 30, 2023, during the monsoon season. However, due to moderate to heavy monsoon rains …

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Bihar: Failure to Stop Illegal Sand Mining During Rains …

Patna: Though sand mining has been banned on paper during ongoing monsoon season in compliance with the order of the National Green Tribunal, large-scale illegal sand …

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No further sand mining will be allowed on Son …

The Tribunal's Principal Bench was hearing a case against two companies mining sand in violation of conditions of their environment clearance in Sonbhadra, and causing damage to aquatic ecology, flora, and fauna. ...

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Bihar: Sand Crisis May Hit People Again After Reports of …

River experts and environmentalists have warned that mindless sand mining had already ruined river ecosystems, health and biodiversity. Kiul river is on the verge of extinction, and the Sone …

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Illegal Sand Mining

In a significant move against illegal sand mining, Bihar police arrested sand smugglers near the Sone River. This operation reflects a crucial step in combating illicit sand mining. This just in: UKPSC 2025 Official …

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Green Tribunal Probes Sand Mining Allegations in Bihar

The National Green Tribunal has launched an investigation into claims of illegal sand mining in Bihar's Rohtas district. The allegations involve constructing temporary dams in …

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Punjab Minister Announces Over 1,360 FIRs Filed Against Illegal Mining

Punjab's mining minister Barinder Kumar Goyal reveals that 1,360 FIRs have been lodged against illegal mining activities, with a total of 18.38 lakh metric tonnes of minerals …

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Bihar: Rampant Illegal Sand Mining Threatens Gangetic …

Patna: As illegal sand mining by powerful sand mafia continues in Ganga and its tributaries in Bihar on a large scale, contrary to the claim of governments, it is adversely affecting Gangetic …

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Bihar State Mining Corporation Limited

Private construction and public infrastructure projects in the state are dependent on the availability of sand. Sand mining is the extraction of sand, mainly through an open pit but sometimes …

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Illegal Sand Mining Thrives in Kataria Bihar Despite …

Hindi News Bihar News Banka News Illegal Sand Mining Thrives in Kataria Bihar Despite Government Warnings. सुईया और आनंदपुर क्षेत्र में अवैध बालू उत्खनन …

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Sand smugglers kill 2 policemen in UP and Bihar

The sand mining mafia's deadly activities in UP and Bihar led to the deaths of two constables over the weekend. In UP, 24-year-old Rohit Kumar Pancholi was killed Saturday night while stopping a ...

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Innovative Approach to Tackle Illegal Sand …

Hotspots of Illegal Sand Mining. Bhojpur and Patna, reporting the highest number of illegal sand mining cases in Bihar, incur significant annual losses estimated at Rs 7,000 crore to the state exchequer. The construction of …

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Illegal sand mining rampant in Jharkhand, Bihar: Union …

Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey said illegal sand mining was "rampant" in Jharkhand and Bihar. The Union minister was on a two-day visit to Jharkhand as part of the …

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Sand mining ban extended till October 15 in Bihar

Changing rainfall trends in monsoon 2023 have impacted sand mining in Bihar. For the first time, the ban on sand mining will be extended beyond October 1, according to an order by the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

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Bihar Sand Mining Policy, 2019

Settlement potential of yellow sand districts differs from those of white sand, as there is a huge demand for construction sand whereas sand used for filling purposes has …

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After Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, ED scanner on illegal mining …

"Broadsons has been involved in illegal sand mining and selling of sand without using the departmental prepaid transportation e-challan, issued by the mining authority, Bihar and has …

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Sushil alleges illegal sand mining in Bihar

Delhi News:Sushil alleges illegal sand mining in Bihar. Sushil alleges illegal sand mining in Bihar. May 1, 2025 e-Paper. LOGIN Account. FREE TRIAL Subscribe GIFT FRONT …

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Govt announces hefty penalties tocurb illegal sand mining …

The rules, titled Bihar Mines (Illegal Mining, Transportation Prevention) (Amendment) Rules 2024, stipulate that sand ghats or 'patta (blocks)' will be allotted for …

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Bihar sand mining

Bihar sand mining - खनन विभाग को बालू घाटों के लिए नहीं मिले ठेकेदार, टेंडर जारी करने के बाद भी आधे से अधिक घाटों की नहीं हुई …

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