Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 31 (ANI): In an endeavour to curb the menace of illegal sand mining in the state, the Andhra Pradesh Government will be introducing GPS tracking system by July end this year.
(Udupi) Karnataka [India], Apr. 3 (ANI): Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Udupi district Priyanka Francis has filed a complaint with the police alleging that she and the Assistant Commissioner (AC) Shilpa Nag faced murder attempts by illegal sand miners at Kandlur near Kundapur.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Nov. 23 (ANI): Illegal sand mining in the Sutlej River basin in Himachal Pradesh is on the rise. This unscientific and illegal method of sand queering is not only creating environmental hazards, but also, giving a fillip to corruption.