Punjab's New Mining Auctions Generate Rs 11.61 Crore
Punjab govt auctions 29 commercial mining sites via online bidding, generating Rs 11.61 crore. New reforms aim to boost transparency, curb illegal mining, and increase state revenue. Read more.
Punjab govt auctions 29 commercial mining sites via online bidding, generating Rs 11.61 crore. New reforms aim to boost transparency, curb illegal mining, and increase state revenue. Read more.
Buxar mining department's surprise raid leads to truck seizure & FIR for illegal soil transport. ₹8 lakh compounding fee imposed. Officials vow zero tolerance against mining violations.
Forest guard Jitendra Singh Shekhawat, an ex-serviceman, was killed while stopping illegal mining in Alwar. Police arrest mining mafia member Ramsevak Gurjar. Read the full story.
In a late-night raid near Khera Kalmot village, Punjab's mining department seized machinery used for illegal sand mining. Officials vow strict action against environmental damage.
A special team investigates alleged illegal laterite mining in Belagavi taluk after complaints and media reports. Officials inspect sites, seize records to assess revenue loss.
SDM Patran Ashok Kumar led raids in Patiala, intercepting two tractor-trolleys with illegal soil. The seized vehicles were handed to police. Read about the crackdown on illegal mining.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil criticizes large-scale mining in Goa for causing irreversible ecological damage and destroying sacred sites, highlighting illegal activities and corruption. Read his stark assessment.
Violence erupts between residents and a gold mining company in Takhar, Afghanistan, leaving four dead. Officials suspend operations as Taliban's $6.5 billion mining push faces local friction.
Residents of Poira-Bicholim protest against Salgaonkar mining company, blocking iron ore transport. They demand fair employment and better infrastructure. Read their full story.
A six-member CBI team has begun its investigation into the massive Rs 1,500 crore illegal stone mining scam in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, following a Supreme Court order. Read for the latest details.
Paliganj police, in a pre-dawn raid, confiscated six sand-laden tractors and a loader used for illegal mining. Penalties estimated at Rs 23.81 lakh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Punjab's new mineral policy introduces online auctions, new site categories to tackle raw material shortages, curb corruption, and boost state revenue. Read more.
Rajasthan government intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining, taking 552 enforcement actions in a week. 17 arrests made, over 500 vehicles seized, and Rs 2.88 crore fines recovered. Read the full report.
Panchkula police intensify drive against illegal mining, seizing five vehicles including tippers and poclain machines in coordinated night raids. Authorities vow zero-tolerance policy.
Two workers killed in illegal stone quarry blast in Dhenkanal. Police arrest supervisor, seal 20 illegal units. Political blame game erupts over illegal mining. Read the full story.
Bihar's mines department conducted 4,582 raids against illegal sand mining in Dec, seizing 574 vehicles. Deputy CM Sinha urges public to report via helpline. Revenue collection exceeds target.
Illegal laterite mining flourished in Belagavi's Badas village for over 3 months, despite being in the constituency of Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. A raid failed to stop the 'influential' contractor. Read more.
Karkala town police intercepted a tipper transporting illegally mined sand without permits. Two individuals were detained. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Two workers died in a rock collapse at an illegal stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal. The quarry's lease had expired and blasting clearance was suspended. Authorities have launched a probe.
Two workers died in an illegal mine blast at an unauthorised stone quarry in Dhenkanal, Odisha. Authorities fear more may be trapped. Rescue ops ongoing. #Odisha #MiningTragedy
Two workers died in a rock collapse at an unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district. Police investigation underway. Read about the safety lapses.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal has trapped several workers. ODRAF teams are leading rescue efforts. Latest updates here.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has left several workers dead. Rescue operations are ongoing. Read the latest updates.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has trapped several workers. Rescue teams are on site. Details on casualties and cause awaited.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has left several workers feared dead. Rescue teams are working tirelessly. Read for the latest updates and official reactions.
A massive explosion at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has claimed 11 lives and left many injured. Details on the rescue operation and ongoing investigation.
ED chargesheets 14 firms & 4 individuals, including businessman Arun Saraf, for laundering Rs 78 crore & illegal sand trade worth Rs 145 crore in West Bengal. Next hearing on Monday.
ED submits charge sheet in Bengal illegal sand mining case, revealing Rs 145 crore irregularities. 14 companies & 4 individuals named. Next hearing on Monday. Get the full story.
Authorities in Noida impose a Rs 5 lakh penalty and file an FIR after detecting illegal sand mining in the Yamuna riverbed. The crackdown follows a joint inspection in Raipur Khadar.