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Do not mess with the Aravallis

Updated on Dec 23, 2025 14:54 IST

Short-term financial consideration can’t be allowed to override long-term ecological and societal considerations, which includes management of air pollution and groundwater conservation in the NCR. (HT Archive)

Sand shortage hits Patna’s construction sector amid crackdown on illegal mining

Bihar is among the top two states as far as availability of sand is concerned, with reserves in 29 of the 38 districts. (HT File)

Published on Dec 23, 2025 12:17 IST

Amid Aravalli row, env minister backs new norm: ‘Only 0.19% mining possible’

Yadav’s remarks come a day after the Centre released a comprehensive factsheet that mentioned the ‘Operational Definitions’ of the Aravalli Hills and the Aravalli Range.

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 15:11 IST

Union minister highlights importance of Aravalli protection amid definition row

South 24 Parganas: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addresses a press conference after meetings with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and 'Project Elephant, a wildlife conservation movement, at Sundarbans, in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) (PTI12_21_2025_000098A)

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 06:44 IST

Human rights panel orders monthly surprise inspection to curb illegal mining in Panchkula

The commission particularly highlighted that many units had not developed the mandatory double-row green belt, which serves as the primary buffer against dust and air pollution. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Dec 19, 2025 24:38 IST

NGT seeks replies from BBMB, Centre, Punjab over flood mgmt

BBMB manages both the Bhakra Dam and Pong Dam on the Sutlej and Beas rivers.

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Published on Dec 16, 2025 01:04 IST

Custodial thrashing case: HC orders probe, ₹1.5L compensation to JLKM leader

The Jharkhand high court has ordered the state police to pay <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.50 lakh in compensation to JLKM leader Tarun Kumar Mahato (HT File)

Published on Dec 13, 2025 21:36 IST

Congress MP Ajay Maken raises Aravalli ‘100-metre rule’ concern in Parliament

The proposed “100-meter rule” is a disconnect between legal terminology and ecological reality. (ANI photo)

Published on Dec 8, 2025 10:08 IST

Illegal mining can’t flourish without political protection: Punjab BJP chief

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab working president Ashwani Sharma on Friday accused chief minister Bhagwant Mann of overlooking serious allegations of rampant illegal mining across the state.

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Published on Nov 28, 2025 21:44 IST

Despite seizures, Panchkula police fail to secure single conviction in illegal mining cases

Beyond the challenges of securing convictions, the Panchkula police are facing significant hurdles in tracing and arresting those accused of illegal mining. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Nov 25, 2025 01:48 IST

Ban on mining activities during night in Himachal’s Una

The Una DC said that special routes have been identified for the transportation of materials within the stipulated time period. (File)

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Published on Nov 22, 2025 02:24 IST

Gurugram environmentalists hail SC order on sustainable mining in Aravallis

The plan will identify permissible mining zones, priority areas for restoration, and ecologically sensitive regions where mining must be completely banned. (HT archive)

Updated on Nov 20, 2025 22:40 IST

SC orders sustainable mining plan for entire Aravalli range, halts new leases

The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) told the court that varying definitions of the Aravalli hills have led to indiscriminate mining, threatening the sustenance of the ancient fold mountain. (Representative photo)

Published on Nov 20, 2025 07:48 IST

SDMs will not attend private events during duty hours: Shimla DC

Shimla DC Anurag Kashyap issued the instructions during the revenue review meeting held on Tuesday. (File)

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Published on Nov 18, 2025 17:27 IST

Rescue op in Sonbhadra quarry collapse completed; seven bodies recovered

Rescue operations at the site of the stone quarry collapse, in Sonbhadra on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Published on Nov 18, 2025 13:12 IST

Sonbhadra stone quarry collapse: 5 more bodies found, toll climbs to 6

NDRF personnel conduct a rescue operation on Monday after a portion of a stone quarry collapsed in Sonbhadra. (PTI Photo)

Published on Nov 17, 2025 21:38 IST

Bengal cops seize 20,000 gelatine sticks from pick-up van in Birbhum

An investigation is ongoing in coordination with the Pakur police,” Birbhum superintendent of police (SP) Amandeep said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Nov 12, 2025 14:04 IST

Haryana: Residents of Charkhi Dadri village rue inaction against illegal mining

Locals at the site in Gudana village where rocks have been mined illegally on their side of the hillock. (HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 6, 2025 22:30 IST

Meghalaya panel seeks demolition of illegal Coke Plants, FIRs against 21

A coke oven is an industrial furnace used in the recovery of coke from coal, where the conditions of production significantly influence the composition and properties of by-products such as coal tar. (Representational image)

Published on Nov 4, 2025 09:29 IST

Admin orders crackdown on illegal mining across Gurugram

Deputy commissioner Ajay Kumar said the district administration is adopting a zero-tolerance approach toward illegal mining and related environmental violations. (HT)

Published on Oct 28, 2025 22:44 IST

Cong MLA alleges sand mafia-govt staff collusion

Cong MLA alleges sand mafia-govt staff collusion

Published on Oct 21, 2025 23:48 IST

Dalit man brutally assaulted, urinated on ‘for opposing illegal mining’ in MP

Dalit boy beaten by four people

Published on Oct 16, 2025 14:14 IST

Panel submits report defining Aravalli Hills, seeks curbs on new mining leases

The report recommends that to ensure sustainable mining in Aravallis, no new mining lease, except in the case of critical, strategic, and atomic minerals, should be allowed. (HT archive)

Updated on Oct 15, 2025 20:17 IST

Ex-IAS officer appointed recovery commissioner for illegal mining proceeds

Ex-IAS officer appointed recovery commissioner for illegal mining proceeds

Published on Oct 10, 2025 10:30 IST

BJP holds mock assembly session, seeks CBI probe into ‘missing’ ₹12,000-cr disaster fund

The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a “Janata ki Vidhan Sabha” (people’s assembly), a mock session of Punjab assembly in which the party demanded CBI probe into the “missing” SDRF funds worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12,000 crore. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Published on Sep 29, 2025 23:52 IST

Hoshiarpur: Vehicles, equipment impounded from illegal mining site, FIR registered

On the complaint filed by assistant district mining officer Dasuya, Talwara police have lodged an FIR under Sections 21 (1) and 21 (4) of the Mining Mineral Act against the crusher owner (HT file photo/for representation only)

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Published on Sep 28, 2025 24:26 IST

Punjab floods ‘Mann-made’, Chugh hits back at AAP govt

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh was in Jalandhar on Saturday. (Gourav)

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Published on Sep 27, 2025 23:56 IST

Meghalaya sets up panel to probe illegal mining, hill cutting

The committee’s upcoming report is expected to be a key test of how Meghalaya reconciles development ambitions with environmental safeguards. (Meghalaya Tourism)

Published on Sep 25, 2025 16:18 IST

Fresh inspection ordered on disappearance of 4000 MT of coal, Meghalaya govt tells HC

Fresh inspection ordered on disappearance of 4000 MT of coal, Meghalaya govt tells HC

Published on Sep 23, 2025 11:19 IST

SC seeks Raj govt reply on illegal mining in Ranthambore tiger reserve

SC seeks Raj govt reply on illegal mining in Ranthambore tiger reserve

Published on Sep 17, 2025 22:42 IST

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