Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India and the United States agreeing on a trade deal. In his third election rally in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, Gandhi said the deal will lead to the closure of small- and mid-sized industries and cause job losses in India.He alleged that PM Modi’s control is in Donald Trump’s hands, claiming that the India-US trade deal would harm w…
Latest Illegal Mining News & Updates
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday told the Legislative Assembly that illegal mining is rampant in the state and will be shut down immediately. He also announced that an ETS mapping (digital system survey) of all mines across the state will be conducted.The issue of large-scale illegal excavation of minor minerals in Raigad, Thane and Palghar districts was raised through a ‘Calling Attention’ motion by Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Sunil Prabhu.Prab…
Jammu, Feb 27 (IANS) In a major crackdown on illegal mining, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), on Friday, carried out surprise raids in Udhampur and Reasi districts, officials said. A statement by the Jammu and Kashmir ACB said, “In a decisive move to protect the region’s environment and combat corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched sweeping Joint Surprise Checks (JSCs) targeting illegal mining operations across the Udhampur and Reasi districts.””The operation was …
Ranchi, Feb 19 (IANS) The issue of elephant attacks reverberated through the Jharkhand Assembly on Thursday, as MLAs raised alarm over the increasing number of deaths and demanded urgent government intervention.On the second day of the Budget Session, Mandu MLA Nirmal Mahto of All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) staged a sit-in protest on the steps of the Assembly, holding a banner and accusing the state government and the Forest Department of gross negligence in tackling the escalating man-anim…
Shillong, Feb 6 (IANS) In a significant development in the East Jaintia Hills coal mine tragedy, police have arrested two persons believed to be the owners of the illegal coal mine where a powerful explosion claimed at least 18 lives, officials said on Friday. Confirming the arrests, East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police Vikash Kumar said the accused were taken into custody in connection with the blast that occurred on Wednesday morning at Thangsko area. However, the police declined to rev…
Shillong, Feb 5 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills district that claimed at least 16 lives and announced a comprehensive inquiry into the incident to fix responsibility.In a statement posted on social media platform X, Sangma conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and said the state government stands firmly with those affected by the tragedy.“Profoundly saddened by the tragic co…
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has amended key provisions of the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959, introducing a refundable security deposit system for permission-holders seeking to remove sand and other minor minerals from lands and tanks under the control of various government departments.The move is aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, preventing excess quarrying, and ensuring the protection and restoration of waterbodies.Under the revised rules, appli…
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) The Mines Department has recorded a significant increase in revenue collection during the current financial year, collecting Rs 7,451.63 crore up to January 21, which is Rs 627 crore more than the revenue collected during the same period last year. This marks the highest-ever revenue collection by the department for this period, reflecting a 9 per cent growth rate.To maximise revenue in the remaining months of the financial year, the Mines Department has developed…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on its earlier verdict concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills and directed that status quo be maintained until further orders.A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said that the interim direction — keeping in abeyance the earlier judgment prescribing a revised definition of the Aravalli Hills — would continue to operate.The Bench, also comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vip…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Acting against individuals involved in illegal sand and blackstone mining, the ED conducted searches at more than 25 premises across Odisha’s Ganjam district and seized Rs 2.63 crore in cash and incriminating documents, an official said on Sunday.The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhubaneswar Zonal Office, carried out the co-ordinated search operation on January 16 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.Those who faced the action …