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Four die of suspected asphyxiation in illegal mine in Jharkhand's RamgarhTragedy struck Ramgarh district in Jharkhand on Saturday. Four individuals lost their lives inside an unauthorized mine. The incident occur...
Tamil Nadu geology, mining dept to conduct enhanced drone inspection to find illegal miningTamil Nadu's Geology and Mining Department to use advanced drones for quarry inspections. This follows recent physical checks that uncovere...
L&T bags 'large' BCGCL order for coal-to-chemicals plant in Odisha, 2,000 TPD capacityLarsen & Toubro has secured a landmark deal to develop a state-of-the-art coal-to-ammonium nitrate facility in Odisha, poised to deliver 2,...
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...
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.
How sand mafia diverted the Yamuna river flow in SonipatIllegal sand mining in Asadpur, Sonipat, has diverted the Yamuna. A state report confirms violations by licensed firms exceeding permitted ...
Strict action to be taken against illegal mining, says Karnataka Minister Murugesh NironSpeaking about the Shivamogga blast, the Minister said that the person who supplied explosives in connection with the Shivamogga blast has ...
NGT bans mechanised sand mining in Uttar Pradesh, orders enquiryA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar ordered that there should be no mining activity within 50 metres from the end of ...
Mines surveillance system will soon be extended to publicAll mines in the country will be digitised for real-time monitoring through a dashboard and mobile application, Mines Secretary Balvinder K...
Uma Bharti for joint probe into 'unauthorised' mining in GangaAn official statement said that Bharti has expressed concern over unauthorised mining activities going on in river Ganga in Bijnor district...
Coal transportation in Meghalaya: NGT extends time till November 30The NGT has prohibited mining in the entire state of Meghalaya but allowed transportation of extracted coal kept in the open with due "chec...
National Green Tribunal extends time for transportation of coal in MeghalayaNGT has extended time for transportation of extracted coal in Meghalaya till June 30 while last date for payment of royalty has been fixed ...
State authorities have shut eyes on mining: NGT to RajasthanA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar held that indiscriminate mining has adversely affected flora and fauna in Alwar.
Coal scam: CBI registers fresh case against HindalcoThis particular case pertains to allocation of the Talabira 1 coal block in Odisha in 1994 to INDAL, a company which was merged with Hindal...
Have arrested 120 persons for illegal sand mining: UP govt to NGTThe state govt also assured the bench that it will not grant any lease of mining of sand without clearance from the SEIAA.
IAS association demands revocation of its officer's suspensionIAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal met the officiating chief secretary and demanded revocation of her suspension order.
- Centre amends licence rule to check illegal mining
The Centre has resorted to a multi-pronged strategy including setting up of an Inquiry Commission and asking states to make action plans to...
- Mining bill to link profit sharing with mineral value
The mining industry has opposed efforts to incorporate the clause on top of royalties, cess, and other local taxes it was already paying.
- Orissa detects 2 state PSUs among 13 illegal mines operators
The state government is processing a show-cause notice likely to be served against its own PSU Orissa Mining Corporation soon.
- Coal co-ops may be the answer to illegal mining
COAL India subsidiaries may provide a marketing channel for coal mined by illegal miners through the legal route.