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.
Haryana Health Department extends the application deadline for 450 Medical Officer posts to March 31, 2025. Learn about the eligibility criteria and application process.
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.
Rajasthan's plans to auction gold and emerald mines in the Aravallis are suspended. The Supreme Court's ban on new leases has stalled high-value projects in Rajsamand and Udaipur. Read the full story.
Residents of Poira-Bicholim protest against Salgaonkar mining company, blocking iron ore transport. They demand fair employment and better infrastructure. Read their full story.
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.
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.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini invites Punjab industrialists to invest in the state, highlighting a Rs 170 crore MSME push, plans for an Electric Vehicle Park, and promising a streamlined single-window system.
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.
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.
The Aravalli range faces catastrophic damage from unchecked mining, threatening water security and biodiversity. Urgent action is needed to save India's ancient ecological shield.
Jalandhar mining department cracks down on illegal sand transportation, seizing two tippers near Nakodar. Authorities warn of strict action against illegal mining activities.
The Trump administration's expanded travel ban now suspends all adoption visas from 39 nations, including Nigeria and Haiti. Experts call it a major, underreported shift in policy. Read the full list and implications.
Rampant illegal mining near the Sutlej river is endangering a crucial bridge in Anandpur Sahib. The Mining Department has filed a police complaint. Read about the threats and official response.
Mohali DC Komal Mittal launches 7 special teams for daily checks against illegal mining. FIRs must include vehicle details. A comprehensive database of mining vehicles is ordered. #Mohali #Punjab
Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal, a day after taking charge, held a 3-hour review with 700+ officers. He stressed women's safety, zero tolerance for corruption, and district-specific action plans within two days.
The 4th Odisha Mining & Infrastructure Expo 2026, from Jan 8-11 in Bhubaneswar, will feature 250+ exhibitors and 20,000+ visitors. Discover cutting-edge tech and sustainable practices shaping the future of mining.
Haryana government bans oral Nimesulide above 100mg, citing health risks. Health Minister vows no compromise on public safety. Full compliance ordered for all drug sellers.
The Haryana government has transferred 8 senior police officers, including 2 IPS and 6 HPS cadre officials. Get the full list of new appointments and postings here.
Haryana appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapur as new DGP. The focus now shifts to the appointment of the next Chief Secretary, with senior IAS officers in contention. Key bureaucratic reshuffle underway.
Burkina Faso and Mali impose reciprocal travel restrictions on US citizens after Trump's expanded ban on 39 countries. 25 African nations are affected, raising concerns for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read the full list here.
The Indian government has prohibited the manufacture of painkiller nimesulide, citing safety concerns. Know the details and implications of this major healthcare decision.
A Punjab mining department report reveals extensive illegal mining along the Satluj river near Saidpur village. Public pressure forced the investigation. Key details and official reactions inside.
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala accuses BJP govt of allowing illegal mining in Haryana, with blasts 350m from villages. Read the explosive allegations.
A massive joint enforcement drive across 20 Rajasthan districts seized over 30 vehicles and recovered ₹3 lakh in penalties for illegal mining in the Aravalli range. Read the full report.
Former CM Bhupinder Hooda accuses Haryana govt of failing local youth, with outsiders filling 75% of state jobs. He demands immediate action and promises change if Congress wins.
Explore the pivotal legal battles over the Aravalli's definition in Haryana. A year of landmark rulings has major implications for conservation, mining, and real estate. Read the full analysis.
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda welcomes Supreme Court's directive to halt mining in Aravallis, warning of ecological disaster. Read his full statement.