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mining sector news

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 on May 25, 2026 10:55 pm IST

Vatican launches project encouraging disinvestment from mining sector

Vatican launches project encouraging disinvestment from mining sector
Published on Mar 20, 2026 06:18 pm IST

LG: J&K can generate extra annual revenue of 15k-20k cr in 5-7 yrs

The lieutenant governor, Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday, said that since J&K holds immense potential in limestone, sapphire, lithium and other minerals, the union territory can shore up its coffers with an additional annual revenue of 15,000 crore to 20,000 crores. (PTI File)
Published on Dec 18, 2025 04:02 am IST

Over 1100-cr GST evasion to fore, UP tightens noose around mining, real estate sectors

A dedicated team at the state tax headquarters, monitoring suspicious dealers for three months, has uncovered widespread non-compliance in the two key sectors, revealing that nearly one-third of lease contractors in the mining sectors have been operating outside the tax net. (Pic for representation)
Published on Aug 08, 2025 10:29 pm IST

U.P’s mining policy a model of transparency, tech efficiency: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath during the review meeting of the department of geology and mining. (Sourced)
Published on Jun 30, 2025 05:02 am IST

Saudi Arabia, US to discuss deal in mining, mineral resources, cabinet says

Saudi Arabia, US to discuss deal in mining, mineral resources, cabinet says
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:43 pm IST

Odisha needs to explore mineral resources to become future-ready, say experts

Odisha needs to explore mineral resources to become future-ready, say experts
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:43 pm IST

Mining to resume in Goa in next six months, says Union minister Reddy

Mining to resume in Goa in next six months, says Union minister Reddy
Published on Mar 14, 2025 08:44 am IST

India’s GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q2, below RBI estimate: Govt data

India remains the fastest-growing major economy as China’s GDP growth in the July-September quarter this year was 4.6%. (REUTERS FILE PHOTO)
Published on Nov 29, 2024 05:51 pm IST

Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing th

Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing th
Published on Oct 30, 2024 10:50 am IST

AAP’s mining tangle: Punjab gets fourth minister in 30 months

With the latest cabinet rejig, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has appointed its fourth mining minister in just two-and-a-half years, pointing at its struggle with managing critical state sectors.
Updated on Sept 24, 2024 09:10 am IST

CM Soren reacts after Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal's arrest

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren (PTI)
Published on May 11, 2022 10:01 pm IST

India’s mining sector to witness reforms, flurry of activities in 2021

The country’s mining sector will see “hectic activities” in the new year with the central government’s approvals for pending mining reforms expected in January
Published on Dec 28, 2020 12:27 pm IST

Odisha records Rs 117 crore motor vehicle revenue collection in September

Odisha’s motor vehicle revenue for September 2020 only 7% less than last year
Published on Oct 16, 2020 02:18 pm IST

Odisha mining revenue shrinks amid lockdown by two-thirds in 2 months

A large portion of the Rs 667 crore revenue that the state earned during the last 2 months was from royalty on ores.
Published on May 30, 2020 11:49 pm IST

Maharashtra economic survey: High goals, but state’s growth rate low

Maharashtra's minister of state for finance Deepak Kesarkar and finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar go through the interim budget at Mantralaya in Mumbai on Monday.
Updated on Jun 18, 2019 08:56 am IST

India must seize the opportunity to create safe and healthy workplace

During 2011-16, the number of cases of occupational diseases reported to the government in India was only 562. In contrast, a scientific article published in the National Medical Journal of India, 2016, indicates prevalence of occupational diseases such as silicosis and byssinosis.
Published on May 20, 2019 08:08 am IST

‘Pramod Sawant was Parrikar’s choice to replace him’: BJP leader

Pramod Sawant has been elected as leader of the BJP legislature party in Goa, clearing the decks for his swearing-in.
Updated on Apr 24, 2020 08:20 am IST