image for representation | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) on Monday launched a Statewide surprise inspection drive titled ‘Operation Earth Guard’ following intelligence inputs about widespread irregularities, violations and corruption in the excavation and transportation of ordinary earth across the State, officials said. According to VACB, the operation was initiated on the directions of Vigilance director Manoj Abraham and commenced at 10.30 am across Kerala. Published – April 20, 2026 12:29 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Akshaya Tritiya: gold purchases hit in Chennai amid high prices, anxiety over poll seizures Fly91 Hyderabad to Hubbali flight diverted to Bengaluru after turbulence sparks panic onboard