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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)

Published 12 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)

Published 26 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)

Updated 30 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)

Published 33 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.

Published 38 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)

Published 41 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.

Published 46 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)

Published 47 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)

Published 49 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)

Published 60 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

Published 60 days ago

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

(X/ShivcharanBalai)

Updated 62 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)

Published 68 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)

Published 68 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)

Published 69 days ago

Nuh police dismantle paths used for illegal mining in Aravallis

Officials told HT that the paths were found built on the hills around the Chila Chharoda and Panchgaon villages in Tuaru. (Photo for representation)

Published 79 days ago

Main accused in Virar RTI activist murder case arrested in Dahanu

The assailants vandalised the car used by the inspection team

Published 80 days ago

Man killed, hand chopped off in Odisha over illegal mining of laterite stone; two held

Man killed, hand chopped off in Odisha over illegal mining of laterite stone; two held

Published 83 days ago

Ludhiana: 25 sarpanches seek action over illegal mining

Leaders of several villagers with the memorandum in Ludhiana on Wednesday.

Published 87 days ago

Four workers die as coal slurry buries labourers in Jharkhand's Dhanbad

People gather during a rescue operation as at least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry at Moonidih coal washery, in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, Saturday.

Published 91 days ago

Himachal imposes entry fee on mineral-laden vehicles to curb illegal mining

The Himachal Pradesh government has issued a notification imposing check post operation and infrastructure fee on vehicles transporting minor minerals into the state, in a move aimed at preventing illegal mining, transportation, and storage. (Representational image)

Published 96 days ago

Nuh police destroy illegal mining roads in Aravalli near Hathan

Joint team used earthmovers to block access routes; action followed complaints and drone surveillance uncovering mining network. (HT)

Published 102 days ago

Jailed MLA Pathanmajra arrested in mining case

APP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra at the district court complex, in Patiala. (ANI FIle)

Published 104 days ago

VACB launches ‘Operation Earth Guard’ to curb illegal soil mining in Kerala

VACB launches ‘Operation Earth Guard’ to curb illegal soil mining in Kerala

Published 104 days ago

ED attaches assets worth ₹159 crore in Bengal coal mining probe

The investigation, ED said, has revealed that the illegal mining operations were carried out by a syndicate. (Representative file photo)

Published 109 days ago

ED arrests I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel in Bengal coal case

The arrest comes more than a week after the agency launched fresh raids on I-PAC on April 2, including at Vinesh Chandel’s residence.

Updated 111 days ago

District collectors given powers to grant mining permissions, says Maharashtra minister

District collectors given powers to grant mining permissions, says Maharashtra minister

Published 116 days ago

Trailer rams mining team vehicle during raid in Rae Bareli

Officer sustains minor injuries as overloaded red sand vehicle allegedly flees after hitting official Scorpio during anti-illegal mining enforcement drive (Sourced)

Published 116 days ago

J&K budget session: 527 stone crushers operational in J&K, says Deputy CM

J&K deputy CM Surinder Choudhary during the Budget session of the state Legislative Assembly, in Jammu, on Thursday. (PTI)

Published 122 days ago

Rain suspected behind Dhanbad subsidence, bodies sent for autopsy

Rain suspected behind Dhanbad subsidence, bodies sent for autopsy

Published 123 days ago

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