'Sand Bazaar' to avoid sand deficit in the state: Minister UT Khader
Bengaluru: Urban Development Minister UT Khader has said that 'Sand Bazaar', which has begun experimentally in Dakshina Kannada to prevent sand deficit, will be held across the state in coming days.
Speaking at a press meet here on Friday, he said that the newly launched Sand Bazar App will also help to regulate sand mafia.
"The app helps consumers to get sand on time at a cheaper price," he added.
"After registering in the app the user will get a message on his registered mobile number. The message would contains the detail of availability, price and other information about the sand. The customer would get the sand to doorstep within 48 hours after placing an order", he said.
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3 killed in motorcycle-SUV collision in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): Three persons, including two boys, were killed after their motorcycle collided with an SUV in Jharkhand's Palamu district, police said on Friday.
The accident happened near Barwadih in the Patan police station area on Thursday night, they said.
"Two persons died on the spot, while the third person succumbed to the injuries while undergoing treatment at Medinirai Medical College and Hospital," a police official said.
"We have seized the motorcycle and the SUV. The driver and other occupants of the SUV fled following the accident, leaving their vehicle behind," he added.
