Government announces Rs 5K cr incentive for states to expedite mining blocks' auction, operationalisationIn an effort to boost the mining sector, the government is allocating a substantial Rs 5,000 crore to states that enhance the efficiency of...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Lenskart drops store staff curbs on religious attire after social media backlashLenskart has reversed restrictions on religious symbols in its in-store dress code after facing social media criticism. The company will no...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
J&K weather alert: IMD warns 'travel only if necessary' as heavy rain & snow loom. Check forecast, dates, and affected areasJammu and Kashmir weather update: Jammu and Kashmir is facing severe weather conditions, with heavy rain and snowfall impacting the region....
04 Apr, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Dedicated rare earth corridors will reduce import dependence: GovtIndia is establishing dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to reduce import dependence and boos...
01 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Govt to set up program management unit to improve efficiency of DMF, PMKKKYTo bolster the welfare of mining-affected communities and enhance the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PM...
14 Apr, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
Revised mining guidelines to introduce stringent steps to optimise coal extraction: MinistryThe revised mining plan guidelines aim to optimise coal extraction through stringent measures, balancing flexibility for mine owners with r...
02 Jul, 2024, 05.43 PM IST
New mineral fund rules restrictive: Chhattisgarh governmentChhattisgarh government red-flags new District Mineral Foundation guidelines, citing potential misuse of funds meant for people affected by...
25 Jun, 2024, 12.08 AM IST
Draft guidelines for notification of private agencies to be discussed at workshop on offshore miningAmendments in the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act, 2002 and the recent handover of 35 offshore blocks by Geological S...
12 Feb, 2024, 03.18 PM IST
Guidelines issued to check misclassification of mineralsThe Indian government has recommended stricter surveillance measures to prevent misclassification of minerals in the country. These measure...
09 Oct, 2023, 11.33 PM IST
Centre seeks to amend PMKKKY for effective use of DMF fundsThe govenrment in 2015 launched the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) scheme to provide for the welfare of areas and peo...
16 Aug, 2022, 05.11 PM IST
NGT refuses total ban on dredging in Tamil Nadu, says resources of nature be used scientificallyResources of Mother Nature should be used in a scientific manner by a human being so that it can be available not only for the present gene...
21 May, 2021, 05.26 PM IST
Auction of mineral blocks with pre-embedded clearances to attract huge investments: FicciThe auction of mineral blocks with pre-embedded clearances is another significant reform taken by the government, Ficci Mining Committee Co...
05 Jun, 2020, 10.01 PM IST
Centre issues guidelines on sustainable sand mining, proposes crackdown on illegal minersThe Union environment ministry on Wednesday came out with detailed "guidelines on sustainable sand mining" in the country.
10 Sep, 2015, 11.38 AM IST
Environment ministry eases clearance norms for industryEarlier this year, the Ministry had done away with the mandatory clearance requirement for brick earth and ordinary earth mining in leases ...
27 Dec, 2013, 10.05 PM IST
- Odisha to seek more time for mining lease renewal process
The decision was taken at the review meeting of the inter-departmental panel headed by development commissioner cum additional chief secret...
10 Jun, 2013, 08.20 PM IST
- New guidelines for sand mining in river beds in Gujarat
New guidelines for sand mining activity in river beds of the state are issued by the committee of additional secretary of forest and enviro...
24 Jan, 2013, 02.58 PM IST
- DoD proposes stiffer labour norms for mining PSUs
The Disinvestment Department has proposed that PSUs involved in mining ores should qualify for 'natural asset' status while imposing additi...
03 Feb, 2003, 02.38 PM IST