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    Illegal Mining News

    Act against illegal mining or face independent probe: HC to Punjab

    The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Punjab government to take action on a ‘Survey of India’ report identifying nearly 233 sites where illegal mining activities are allegedly being carried out in Pathankot and Gurdaspur districts. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
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    Published 11 hours ago

    NGT halts illegal mining in Sirmaur, issues notice over landslide deaths

    The tribunal will next hear the matter on December 9. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 6 days ago

    Illegal mining: SC takes note of killing of forest ranger in Rajasthan

    Illegal mining: SC takes note of killing of forest ranger in Rajasthan
    Cities
    Published 8 days ago

    Nigerian police use tear gas during protests over the deaths in custody of 37 miners

    Nigerian police use tear gas during protests over the deaths in custody of 37 miners
    World News
    Updated 12 days ago

    Acting on HC order, legal services authority inspects illegal mining site in Hoshiarpur

    According to former sarpanch and block samiti member Naresh Kumar illegal crushers were active across Talwara and Hajipur alleging that their activities had destabilised river beds (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 23 days ago

    New Mines Act to serve Jharkhand, nation’s interests: ex-CM Das

    Former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das (HT File)
    Cities
    Updated 35 days ago

    Gauhati HC notice to govts on plea linking illegal mining to Upper Assam floods

    The July disaster claimed more than 80 lives and displaced lakhs of people across Sivasagar, Charaideo and surrounding areas. (ANI)
    India News
    Published 35 days ago

    Fake e-Ravana permits not under our jurisdiction: Pollution board in illegal mining case

    Says bills authenticity and examining misuse of the portal was the responsibility of the mines department. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 48 days ago

    Illegal mining: Eight of 13 penalised crushers back in operation in Rupnagar

    PPCB’s action-taken report to NGT shows that more than <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>90 lakh in environmental compensation remains unpaid. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 48 days ago

    Haryana: HC orders CBI probe on illegal mining petition

    On March 27, the court directed the state to obtain instructions in this regard. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 49 days ago

    Madhya Pradesh to deploy over 100 guards to combat illegal mining in Chambal

    National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh enjoys tri-state ecology. It fosters and raises critically endangered species like Indian Gharials and Gangetic Dolphins.
    India News
    Updated 49 days ago

    SC’s Aravalli panel hears calls to protect range from mining, construction

    SC’s Aravalli panel hears calls to protect range from mining, construction
    Cities
    Updated 50 days ago

    Punjab illegal mining: Bajwa demands joint House committee probe

    Bajwa dismissed the government’s claim that there was no illegal mining in the state. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 54 days ago

    Noisy scenes in Punjab assembly session over BJP MLA’s ‘girl child’ remark

    BJP MLA Ashwani Sharma at Punjab Vidhan Sabha on the fourth day of monsoon session in Chandigarh. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
    Cities
    Published 55 days ago

    Illegal mining triggers uproar in Punjab assembly session, Congress stages walkout

    Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, along with other Congress MLAs, protesting against the Punjab government in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
    Cities
    Published 55 days ago

    Forest officials allege attack during raid on illegal mining in Pinjore; FIR registered

    Based on the complaint, Pinjore police registered an FIR under Section 21(4) of the Mines and Minerals Act and Sections 132, 221, 303 and 3(5) of the BNS against unidentified persons. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 72 days ago

    Assets from unknown sources can’t be presumed to be ‘proceeds of crime’: Allahabad HC

    The court in its July 1 order also observed that merely alleging possession of assets from an unexplained source would not automatically establish that they were proceeds of crime under the PMLA. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Published 85 days ago

    Four held for attacking Panchkula police team during an Illegal mining operation

    A case has been registered at Chandimandir police station under Sections 109, 121, 132 , 221, 324 (4) related to attempt to murder, voluntarily causing hurt, assault, mischief of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Mining Act. (HT File)
    Cities
    Updated 90 days ago

    Five of seven complaints resolved at Panchkula grievance meeting

    Krishan Lal Panwar, minister of development and panchayats listening to the complaints of the peopleduring the grievance redressal committee meeting at the PWD Rest House in Sector 1, Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Sant Arora/HT)
    Cities
    Published 92 days ago

    Chhattisgarh government tightens illegal mining rules, raises penalties

    With new rules in place, offenders face substantial fines and stricter regulations, fostering a more accountable mining sector in the state.
    India News
    Published 98 days ago

    Panchkula: Waste disposal, illegal mining puts Ghaggar river in distress

    Pollution remains another major concern. Ghaggar river receives untreated or partially treated wastewater through multiple drains. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 100 days ago

    Rupnagar: HC allows de-silting around Aggampur bridge on Sutlej

    The June 8 order had come on a public interest litigation (PIL) that claimed illegal mining in Rupnagar area, threatening areas downstream.
    Cities
    Published 105 days ago

    Katraj illegal mining crackdown: 7 cases filed, 8 vehicles seized by revenue department

    Acting on these inputs, the squad conducted inspections at several locations and found instances of excavation and transportation without required permissions. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
    Cities
    Published 106 days ago

    ‘75% earnings go to CM’: Marandi alleges top-level patronage after 4 die in illegal mine tragedy, Cong hits back

    Rescue work underway at a 40-ft-deep unauthorised mine, in Ramgarh district. At least four persons died of suspected asphyxiation while allegedly carrying out mining here. (PTI)
    Cities
    Published 108 days ago

    Ludhiana: Amid clampdown, administration warns mining, police officials of action over negligence

    During the floods last year that affected several villages, residents had blamed rampant illegal mining for their ordeal. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 119 days ago

    Take immediate steps to curb illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarh: Governor Deka directs officials

    Take immediate steps to curb illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarh: Governor Deka directs officials
    India News
    Published 120 days ago

    10 injured after goons open fire, attack Raj villagers opposing illegal mining

    (X/ShivcharanBalai)
    India News
    Updated 122 days ago

    HT Impact: SC seeks MP’s govt response over illegal mining at Chambal sanctuary

    The court said the report indicates that illegal mining and transportation activities continue unabated despite its directions. (ANI)
    India News
    Published 128 days ago

    Punjab: MLA Pathanmajra gets bail in mining case

    The 50-year-old first-time MLA was held on March 24 from the outskirts of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh and brought to Patiala the following day. (ANI)
    Cities
    Published 128 days ago

    Soren stresses transparency in mining sector, strict crackdown on illegal mining

    Chief minister Hemant Soren reviews progress of finance and commercial tax department at the state secretariat on Monday. Finance minister Radha Krishna Kishore and other senior officials are also present. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 128 days ago
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