The Mining Branch of Nawada District Collectorate announces a public open auction for 27,514.83 CuM (49,526.69 MT) of stored sand at Lakhmone/Dhanwara. The secure deposit amount is ₹1,43,93,283. Tender documents can be downloaded from https://nawada.nic.in starting August 20, 2026, with submissions closing September 19, 2026. The open auction takes place on September 24, 2026, at 12:30 PM.