Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegationsChavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave her post after Trump fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
SpaceX IPO yet to come, but here’s how investors can cash in on Space right nowThe SpaceX IPO 2026 is set to shake global markets with a projected $1 trillion valuation and up to $80 billion fundraising. Investor deman...
17 Apr, 2026, 02.42 AM IST
Meghalaya mine blast toll rises to 25 in East Jaintia HillsThe blast took place inside an unauthorised mine in the Mynsyngat-Thangskai area, under the jurisdiction of the Umpleng police outpost.
07 Feb, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Karnataka HC bans mining activity around KRS dam, pending studyThe High Court of Karnataka on Monday imposed a ban on mining and blasting activities within a 20-km radius of the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS...
08 Jan, 2024, 07.12 PM IST
Legislation to safeguard unorganised sector workers to be placed in Parliament: Santosh Kumar GangwarGangwar, who is the union minister of state for labour and employment, said that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre is trying to ma...
10 Jan, 2018, 05.51 PM IST
Need to attract investments for regional exploration: GovtThe members were informed about the measures taken by the Coal Ministry after the recent accident in Rajmahal Open Cast project.
10 Feb, 2017, 10.14 PM IST
Meghalaya to take up with Centre coal mining resumption issue"The department has been mandated to exclusively deal on coal-related issues," Chief Minister Mukul Sangma told reporters after a cabinet m...
24 Jun, 2016, 06.06 PM IST
Police can take action to check illegal mining sans a complaint: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court, overruling all earlier orders passed by various high courts supporting arguments of illegal miners.
06 Sep, 2014, 04.59 AM IST
Poor maintainance of safety zones around mining lease area: GovernmentIn a written reply in the House Prakash Javadekar said non-compliance to stipulated conditions have been brought to the notice of state gov...
16 Jul, 2014, 06.49 PM IST
- Mines Act referred to GoM amid differences
A clause in the Mining Act to make certain top officials of a mine responsible in case of an accident today divided the Union Cabinet.
09 May, 2013, 10.52 PM IST
- New mines act will tighten supervision of mines and fix responsibility for accidents
"The act will give lethal power in supervision of mines and help in fixing ultimate responsibility for accidents," Suresh said.
03 Apr, 2013, 06.07 PM IST
- Coal India to fill up supervisory posts to enhance mine safety
Coal India has decided to constitute a panel to fill up the vacant supervisory level posts for enhancing safety at the mines of the PSU.
12 Apr, 2012, 03.49 PM IST
- Govt mulling PF interest rate hike
Minister for Labour and Employment Kharge today said the govt was looking at further hiking the interest rate on Provident Fund from the pr...
16 May, 2011, 07.38 PM IST
- Amendments to Mining Safety Act to be passed soon: Mallikarjun Kharge, Labour Minister
A number of amendments to the Mining Safety Act would be passed soon by Parliament.
02 May, 2011, 01.28 AM IST
- Mines Act to be amended for welfare of miners
In an effort to improve working conditions of people employed in mining activities, the government proposes to amend the Mines Act, which w...
30 Dec, 2010, 09.50 PM IST
- Govt may consider amendments in Mines Act tomorrow
'The Union Cabinet would conduct a comprehensive review the Mines Act 1952 for ensuring greater safety, health and welfare related affairs ...
29 Dec, 2010, 11.12 PM IST
- CIL faces safety concerns in reviving abandoned mines
Leading coal miner Coal India Ltd (CIL) is facing safety concerns for miners in reviving its 18 abandoned underground coal mines.
09 Oct, 2008, 02.04 AM IST