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IIT Kanpur-NMCG study sets new benchmarks for sustainable sand mining

Kanpur, Oct 7 (UNI) In partnership with IIT Kanpur, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has finalized a detailed scientific study on the geomorphic and ecological effects of sand mining in major rivers.
The Empowered Task Force (ETF) reviewed the final report of this project, which was unveiled by the Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil, at NMCG on September 29, 2025. VL Kanta Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, emphasized that involvement of state governments will advance this work nationwide.
The study, conducted by Prof Rajiv Sinha of the Department of Earth Sciences at IIT Kanpur, utilizes high-resolution satellite data, drone surveys, replenishment volume estimation, and advanced modeling. It provides actionable insights into the long-term degradation of river systems caused by unregulated sand mining.
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SFs determined to dismantle terror ecosystem but society too must join the fight: LG Sinha

14 Nov 2025 | 2:00 AM

Jammu, Nov 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the security forces are determined to dismantle the terror ecosystem but society must stand up against terror sympathisers.

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Rahul's wish for Bihar victory a distant dream: Ex-Uttarakhand CM Rawat

14 Nov 2025 | 1:48 AM

Dehradun, Nov 13 (UNI) Former chief minister and Haridwar BJP MLA Trivendra Singh Rawat has termed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's wish for Bihar elections victory as a distant dream, for which he will have to wait many more years.

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UP Cong Chief Ajay Rai visits family of Delhi terror victim, demands Rs 50 lakh aid and Amit Shah’s resignation

14 Nov 2025 | 1:38 AM

Lucknow, Nov 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President and former minister Ajay Rai on Thursday visited the residence of Dinesh Mishra in village Ganeshpur Majra, district Shravasti, who was killed in the recent terrorist attack in Delhi two days ago. He met the family members of the bereaved and expressed his condolences on behalf of the Congress Party.

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Raj CM Sharma discusses Jaipur Metro Rail Phase-II in Delhi

14 Nov 2025 | 1:20 AM

Jaipur, Nov 13 (UNI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday discussed with union Minister for Urban Development Manohar Lal Khattar the matter of sanction to Jaipur Metro Rail project Phase-2 and other key issues pertaining to development in the state.

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Third suspect vehicle linked to Delhi blast found in Haryana’s Al-Falah University campus

14 Nov 2025 | 12:37 AM

Chandigarh, Nov 13 (UNI) In a breakthrough in the ongoing probe into the recent Delhi blast near Red Fort, security agencies have recovered a third suspect vehicle, a Brezza car, from the premises of Al-Falah University in Faridabad.

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