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FIR filed after miscreants attempt to plant GPS on mining officer’s car in Ghaziabad

The FIR added that two magnetic GPS devices along with SIM cards were found.

Published on Mar 28, 2026, 4:16 AM IST

UP likely to adopt Gujarat, T’gana models to boost mineral revenue

UP likely to adopt Gujarat, T’gana models to boost mineral revenue

Published on Mar 20, 2026, 10:35 PM IST

Nuh police block illegal Aravalli routes used for stone theft in drive

Officials said the action followed complaints about stone extraction in violation of Supreme Court orders banning illegal mining in the protected Aravalli range. (HT)

Published on Mar 17, 2026, 4:20 AM IST

Supreme Court takes note of illegal sand mining at Chambal’s protected area

A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said, “We have taken note of some recent newspaper articles and other reports which suggest that the entire protected area falling under the National Chambal Sanctuary where gharial preservation is going on, are being rampantly mined.”

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 12:41 PM IST

What's behind South Africa's plan to deploy army in high-crime areas

Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa.

Published on Feb 28, 2026, 11:06 AM IST

J&K Dy CM announces steps to rein in illegal mining

Amid illegal mining across the eco-fragile Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir, deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary, on Friday, announced a slew of measures to rein in illegal mining and stem the rot. (File)

Published on Feb 28, 2026, 6:34 AM IST

SC calls for deeper probe into illegal mining in Andhra

SC calls for deeper probe into illegal mining in Andhra

Published on Feb 25, 2026, 7:34 AM IST

SDM among 4 held for beating man to death during raid in Chhattisgarh

The four accused were arrested after the investigation and booked for murder, the police officer added.

Published on Feb 16, 2026, 10:43 PM IST

Yeida hires ex-army personnel to protect its land from encroachment

The hired staff will be held responsible in case the land mafia grabs government land and builds unauthorised projects near Noida International airport, said officials. (HT Archive)

Published on Feb 16, 2026, 5:10 AM IST

Meghalaya illegal mine blast toll rises to 25, two arrested

Search and rescue operation underway after an explosion in an illegal coal mining site at Thangsku area, in East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.

Updated on Feb 7, 2026, 6:45 AM IST

Act against illegal mining in Mayurbhanj, Balasore districts: Orissa high court

The Orissa high court was hearing a petition filed by Jayanta Kumar Rout and others. (Photo: Orissa HC website)

Published on Feb 5, 2026, 8:20 PM IST

‘Callousness, possible connivance’, HC raps Haryana over mining violations in Aravallis

In December 2025, a lawyer was appointed as court commissioner by the court, which came out with a damning report. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Feb 3, 2026, 5:40 AM IST

Delay in Morni demarcation: HC issues contempt notice to Haryana forest secy

The area was formerly a part of the Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh and became a part of Haryana in 1966. (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 6:10 AM IST

‘Stop immediately’: SC calls for halt to illegal mining in Aravallis

“Any illegal activity has to be stopped immediately,” the bench told the Union government and the state of Rajasthan. (Sanjay Sharma)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026, 9:15 AM IST

Illegal mining can lead to irreversible damage: SC bats for expert committee on Aravallis

Illegal mining can lead to irreversible damage: SC bats for expert committee on Aravallis

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 1:27 PM IST

Ludhiana: Garhi Fazal residents demand revival of Satluj drain channel

Garhi Fazal residents say the 30-year-old structure vanished due to neglect and erosion. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 3:18 AM IST

Gurugram residents write to PM seeking ban on Aravalli mining

Activists called the hills NCR’s last natural shield, urged no-mining status, native forest restoration and long-term legal safeguards. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 6:09 AM IST

Crackdown on sand mafia: 18 tractors seized, ₹1 cr fine imposed, case against 54

Crackdown on sand mafia: 18 tractors seized, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 cr fine imposed, case against 54

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 10:28 PM IST

Illegal mining checking at Dera Bassi: 6 booked for trying to run over cops

Police officials said no arrests have been made so far and efforts are underway to trace the accused. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Jan 13, 2026, 5:32 AM IST

Illegal mining raises flood threat along Yamuna in Haryana: Surjewala

Former chief minister and leader of opposition (LoP) Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday led a protest in Rohtak along with Congress workers against the alleged dilution of MGNREGA. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 12, 2026, 3:56 AM IST

Haryana enforcement bureau to intensify anti-mining drive across Aravalli

Over 4,500 sites checked and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.85 crore recovered in 2025 as Haryana Enforcement Bureau reviews performance in Gurugram region. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 11, 2026, 5:26 AM IST

CBI investigates mining fraud at Nimbu Pahar in Sahebganj dist

A team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday reached Nimbu Pahar in Sahibganj district (HT File/Representative use)

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 9:44 PM IST

Over 200 new mining sites identified in Punjab; surveys underway

The state government received 290 applications under the crusher mining sites (CRMS) and landowner mining sites (LMS) categories.

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 5:50 AM IST

Illegal mining: GB Nagar imposes ₹17 lakh penalty, seizes 33 vehicles

The enforcement drive was carried out across multiple pockets of the district (HT)

Published on Jan 4, 2026, 3:42 AM IST

Rajasthan: 150kg of explosives seized in Tonk ahead of New Year, 2 men arrested

Visuals of the ammonium nitrate seized from a car in Tonk, Rajasthan, on Wednesday. (X)

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 4:13 PM IST

Haryana Congress welcomes SC stay on Aravalli order

A view of Aravalli Range at Gurugram-Sakatpur village road. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Published on Dec 30, 2025, 3:48 AM IST

Supreme Court set to hear Aravalli Hills matter today after suo motu cognisance

Referring to the long-running environmental litigation in TN Godavarman Thirumulpad case, the Supreme Court delivered a 29-page judgement in the suo motu matter.

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 5:20 AM IST

Chandigarh: Mining mafia destroying Aravali hills, looting public resources, says Surjewala

The Rajya Sabha MP charged that the “mining mafia” was openly looting public resources and destroying the Aravalli hills, with little concern for the environment. (HT File)

Published on Dec 27, 2025, 5:32 AM IST

Illegal mining continues in Panchkula despite seizures

The district police on Thursday caught two JCB machines on shamlat land in Rattewali village. (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 26, 2025, 6:38 AM IST

Congress creating confusion on Aravalli issue: Khattar

In his first reaction in the state on the Aravalli hills issue, Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar claimed that the Congress is creating confusion in the case, adding that the absence of legal guidelines will only promote illegal mining. (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 25, 2025, 6:56 AM IST

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