South Africa to deny aid to trapped illegal miners in Stilfontein operation

South Africa to deny aid to trapped illegal miners in Stilfontein operation

South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining. The miners in the mineshaft in Stilfontein are believed to be suffering from a lack of … Read more

‘State cannot usurp judicial functions’: SC lashes out at illegal demolitions, orders compensation to victims

‘State cannot usurp judicial functions’: SC lashes out at illegal demolitions, orders compensation to victims

A bulldozer is being used to demolish the illegal construction. File | Photo Credit: PTI Supreme Court on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) lashed out at illegal demolitions of private property, homes of accused persons and held that compensation must be given to victims of illegal demolition. The Supreme Court held that the State cannot usurp … Read more

Illegal sand mining: 23 boats seized in Mangaluru

Illegal sand mining: 23 boats seized in Mangaluru

The boats have been parked at Adyar Katte, closer to the police station and further investigation is on. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu A team of officials from the Department of Mining and Geology carried out a raid at an illegal sand mining site in Mangaluru taluk and seized sand and 23 boats used … Read more

Illegal ‘semaglutide’ slimming drugs sold in salons and online

Illegal ‘semaglutide’ slimming drugs sold in salons and online

Vicky Boyd Peter and Vicky Boyd say her symptoms after taking fake semaglutide were terrifying For those with severe weight issues, semaglutide – the active ingredient in slimming drugs – can be a life-changer. Celebrity success stories have massively increased demand, but brought with it a booming black market for illegal and often life-threatening products. … Read more

Ghatkopar hoarding crash: Current GRP commissioner ignored all safety warnings, allowed illegal hoarding, says suspended IPS officer

Ghatkopar hoarding crash: Current GRP commissioner ignored all safety warnings, allowed illegal hoarding, says suspended IPS officer

Debris at the site after a 100-foot tall illegal billboard fell on a petrol pump on Monday due to rains and dust storm, in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai. File photo | Photo Credit: PTI Suspended IPS officer Quaiser Khalid has claimed before Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Ghatkopar hoarding crash that incumbent Government Railway … Read more

Five persons, including retired IPS Officer charged for illegal access of CDR

Five  persons, including retired IPS Officer charged for illegal access of CDR

An FIR has been lodged against five individuals, including a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and a police inspector, for allegedly illegally accessing call detail records (CDRs) of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official in Bengaluru. The complaint was filed by an IAS officer, prompting an investigation by the cyber crime police. The accused … Read more

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

Dr Jonathan Lord, medical director at MSI, which is one of the UK’s main abortion providers, believes the “unprecedented” number of women now falling under investigation may be linked to the police’s increased awareness of the availability of the “pills by post” scheme – introduced in England and Wales during the Covid-19 lockdown. Scotland also … Read more

Wildlife task force identifies illegal aquaculture ponds in 1,700-acre stretch of Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh

Wildlife task force identifies illegal aquaculture ponds in 1,700-acre stretch of Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh

The wildlife task force during the raid on illegal aquaculture ponds in the 5th contour of Kolleru Lake in Eluru district on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Andhra Pradesh State Wildlife Management authorities have identified that illegal aquaculture activities are going on in a stretch of more than 1,700 acres falling under the … Read more

‘Illegal custody’ of businessman: Will ask Gujarat HC to give proper training to magistrates, says SC

‘Illegal custody’ of businessman: Will ask Gujarat HC to give proper training to magistrates, says SC

The top court had issued notices to the additional chief secretary of the State’s home department, Surat police commissioner, deputy commissioner of police, inspector of Vesu police station and the additional chief judicial magistrate concerned and sought their replies by January 29. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Having termed as “grossest of contempt” the … Read more