Cold-rolled formed engineering solution slashes mining scrap by 80 pc, cut costs by 10-20 pc:ExpertsCold-rolled formed engineering solutions are revolutionizing the mining sector by significantly reducing waste, with experts highlighting u...
06 May, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Spacetech startups spot promise in defence apps; it's road of tough choicesIn response to escalating geopolitical strains, Indian spacetech startups are making a bold pivot from commercial focuses to military appli...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risksUnder the Trump administration, coal power is making a comeback, as plans to phase out coal plants are being scrapped. This change is desig...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
95% overweight, 50% diabetic: Inside the world's most fattest nation facing the worst health crisesNauru, the world's least visited country, faces a severe health crisis with 95% of its population overweight and over 40% having diabetes. ...
04 Apr, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Supreme Court on Aravallis: Illegal mining can cause irreversible damage, expert panel plannedThe Supreme Court will form an expert committee to examine mining and related issues in the Aravalli Hills. This committee will conduct a c...
21 Jan, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi for not visiting Manipur amid crisisThe situation in Manipur is disturbing, with violent clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities. Manipur has been under the President's ru...
29 Mar, 2025, 09.20 PM IST
Convert deserted mining pits into green projects: ParsekarGoa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Sunday mooted the idea of converting exhausted mining pits into environmental projects. "The deser...
03 Jul, 2016, 11.04 PM IST
Welcome Supreme Court move to scrap mining banMining licences that have not been renewed since 2007 will be scrapped and the total volume of ore excavated cannot exceed 20 million tonne...
22 Apr, 2014, 04.40 AM IST
Mining upto 27.5 million tons sustainable in Goa: CommitteeThe committeehas said that mining at the rate of 20 to 27.5 million tons per annum appears sustainable.
27 Mar, 2014, 03.08 PM IST
- 2013 sees highest number of 'green' lawsuits
Of 83 environmental cases pending in various courts across the country, over 70% were filed in 2013 and most of them are related to mining.
13 Oct, 2013, 02.07 AM IST
Sustainable development fundamental right of people: SCSustainable development is an integral part of fundamental rights conferred on citizens by the Constitution, the Supreme Court has said.
19 Apr, 2013, 05.02 PM IST
Supreme Court gives some relief to stalled iron ore mining in KarnatakaMining companies should offer terms that elicit consent of those who stand to be displaced for the uprooting of life and livelihood.
19 Apr, 2013, 12.36 PM IST
- Bellary forests, water bodies ravaged
The most awaited scam report of the state will be released anytime now, but one of its worst environmental disasters - linked to the scam -...
27 Jul, 2011, 05.17 AM IST
- Why not ban all mining activity in AP and Karnataka, asks SC
Concerned by extensive damage to the environment, the Supreme Court on Friday asked why a blanket ban be not imposed on mining operations i...
20 Jul, 2011, 05.15 AM IST
- Experts call for scientific mining, rain water harvesting
They also urged the government to ensure that each mine have a programme for Rain Water Harvesting both on the surface and in the ground.
14 Jun, 2011, 08.39 PM IST
- Gujarat NRE's Aussie plans hit green hurdle
Environmental group says Gujarat NRE's plans to expand its coke mines located near Sydney could pose a major threat to the city’s water cat...
22 Aug, 2008, 12.00 AM IST