Meghalaya coal mine blast toll rises to 30; rescue ops called offThe death toll in Meghalaya's coal mine blast has risen to 30, with two more people succumbing to their injuries on Tuesday. They were unde...
10 Feb, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Exterminate rat-hole mining once & for allTragic deaths in Meghalaya's coal mines are a result of illegal rat-hole mining. This practice, banned in 2014, continues due to weak enfor...
09 Feb, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Coal weighing as much as 1,000 Indian elephants goes missing in MeghalayaMeghalaya High Court questioned the state about missing illegally mined coal. A minister proposed heavy monsoon rains as a possible reason ...
30 Jul, 2025, 01.43 PM IST
Africa pushes back against China's predatory practices in rare earth mineral sectorResource rich bigger African states are pushing back against Beijing. In August Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy, suspended some of illega...
18 Sep, 2023, 06.16 AM IST
Not possible to completely stop illegal coal mining without providing alternative livelihood to workers: Conrad SangmaThe Chief Minister said that there are different laws to take action against the people who are now involved in illegal activities of coal ...
06 Jul, 2023, 11.30 PM IST
- 13 feared trapped in flooded coal mine in Meghalaya
Chief minister, Conard Sangma said that team from NDRF and district administration are carrying out the rescue operation. “This is unfortun...
14 Dec, 2018, 11.41 PM IST
Do you have a policy to stop illegal sand mining, SC asks CentreThe Supreme Court today expressed concern over rampant illegal sand mining in several parts of the country and asked the Centre whether it ...
23 Feb, 2018, 10.47 PM IST
Ensure no illegal mining takes place in Haridwar: NGT to Ministry of Environment and forestsNational Green Tribunal today directed the Environment Ministry and Uttarakhand government to ensure that no "illegal and unscientific" san...
15 Apr, 2015, 09.15 PM IST
Illegal mining flourishing in Uttar Pradesh: BJPBJP today alleged that the practice continues unabated in the state despite statements by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
12 Aug, 2013, 08.29 PM IST
Punjab government sets up Special Investigation Team to stop illegal miningPunjab government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to curb the practice of illegal mining in the state.
24 May, 2013, 10.40 PM IST
- GCCI wants mine owners to cough up for illegalities
GCCI said that money should be recovered from mine owners who have defrauded the state exchequer by indulging in illegal practices.
12 Mar, 2013, 06.42 PM IST
- Following urge from India, Bhutan to bring down dolomite mining practice to the minimum
Government of adjoining country Bhutan has decided to bring down its Dolomite mining practice to the minimum level.
16 Oct, 2012, 07.21 PM IST
- Large scale dolomite contamination of river water is retarding production of tea gardens
The illegal dolomite mining practice is a major production retardant for more than 50 tea gardens in Dooars areas of foothills in northern ...
23 Jul, 2012, 04.34 PM IST
- Odisha govt mulls cap on iron ore production
The Odisha government may impose a cap on iron ore production in the state, dealing a blow to the industry reeling under closures.
03 May, 2012, 06.18 AM IST
- In two-tier checks, govt plans state regulator for minor minerals
The government proposes to form a state mining regulatory authority to cover minor minerals that are used in the small scale sector, as par...
02 Oct, 2010, 03.37 AM IST
- Illegal mining, iron ore ban to figure in Thursday's GoM meet
Issues pertaining to illegal mining and ban on iron ore exports are likely to figure in a meeting of a ministerial panel, headed by Finance...
21 Jul, 2010, 07.31 PM IST
- Union govt seeks reports on illegal mining from Orissa, other states
Union government has sought detailed reports on mining activities from mineral bearing states in the country. The move follows recent detec...
28 Jan, 2010, 11.12 PM IST