Panchkula police seize 5 vehicles in illegal mining crackdown
Panchkula police intensify drive against illegal mining, seizing five vehicles including tippers and poclain machines in coordinated night raids. Authorities vow zero-tolerance policy.
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.
Gurgaon residents urge Centre to secure UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status for the entire Aravalli range to ensure long-term protection and halt mining. Join the movement for ecological preservation.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Youth Congress and green activists protest in Haryana's Narnaul against illegal mining threatening the Aravallis. Demanding immediate government action to protect this vital ecosystem. #SaveAravallis
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.
Supreme Court puts MoEFCC's Aravalli report on hold, forms High-Powered Expert Committee for participatory decision-making. Key concerns on lower hills & gaps addressed. Read more.
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.
Supreme Court's historic stay on the 100-metre Aravalli definition brings relief. Mining ban continues, next hearing on Jan 21, 2026. A major win for conservation.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra says Supreme Court heard people's call to save 'Aravalli Mata'. He warns against Union govt's alleged mining mafia conspiracy, vows continued agitation.
Supreme Court stays its Nov 20 verdict on Aravalli definition, halting the controversial 100-metre rule. An expert committee will now re-examine mapping to protect the ancient range's ecology. Read more.
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.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda welcomes SC's suo motu on Aravalli, alleges govt avoided discussion. He links illegal mining to deaths, flags injustice in Haryana jobs. Read more.
The Supreme Court suspends its Nov 2025 order defining the Aravallis, acknowledging a 'structural paradox'. This move highlights the struggle to translate ecological needs into legal standards. Read the full analysis.
The Congress party demands Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's resignation after the Supreme Court stays its Aravalli order. Jairam Ramesh warns of ecological devastation. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has paused its approval of a new definition for the Aravalli hills, fearing it would expose 90% of the range to mining and construction. Read the full story on the crucial environmental U-turn.