Survey highlights role of last-mile connectivity in Metro Rail Success
Mindspace Business Parks REIT awarded 10 Sword of Honour
Mindspace Business Parks REIT, owner and developer of quality Grade A office portfolio, has received the 10 Sword of Honour Awards from British Safety Council for 2024, marking the sixth consecutive year that Mindspace REIT has been recognised for its exemplary commitment to safety, setting a new standard as the REIT with the highest number of Sword of Honour awards among all listed REITs. Each of the 10 participating assets in the REIT’s portfolio has been awarded this prestigious accolade, showcasing the organisation’s unwavering dedication to safety excellence. The assets that are honou..
Bihar mining department collects Rs 1.8 million fine in raid operations
The Mines and Geology Department conducted raids at 75 locations across all 38 districts of the state, resulting in the recovery of illegally mined sand, stone chips, and dug earth intended for commercial use. The department collected fines amounting to Rs 1.8 million and seized 13 vehicles. Additionally, six first information reports (FIRs) were registered. According to a communiqué from the department, the raids aimed to curb illegal mining, transportation, and storage of sand, as well as the unauthorised excavation and transportation of stone chips and earth for commercial purposes. Th..
ED arrests two in PMLA case over illegal sand mining in Himachal, UP
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced that it had arrested two individuals in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal sand and mineral mining from rivers in Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The arrested individuals, Gian Chand and Sanjay Dhiman, were taken into custody on Monday under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), as stated by the federal agency. Sources confirmed that the arrests were made in Himachal Pradesh. The case concerns unauthorized sand and mineral mining in the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh and the Yamuna River in the Saha..