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
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
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 ...
26 May, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
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 ...
28 Jan, 2021, 12.49 PM IST
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 ...
16 May, 2017, 09.09 PM IST
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...
10 Oct, 2016, 12.59 AM IST
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...
06 Oct, 2015, 09.33 PM IST
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...
02 Aug, 2015, 04.56 PM IST
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 ...
19 May, 2015, 10.02 PM IST
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.
08 Feb, 2015, 10.27 AM IST
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...
24 Jan, 2015, 02.12 AM IST
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.
13 Dec, 2013, 01.34 PM IST
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.
29 Jul, 2013, 03.04 PM IST
- 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...
05 Aug, 2012, 01.20 PM IST
- 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.
11 May, 2011, 03.42 AM IST
- 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.
29 Dec, 2010, 01.27 PM IST
- 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.
31 Aug, 2006, 02.16 AM IST