illegal mining

Jammu, February 27 The Anti-Corruption Bureau continued its crackdown on illegal mining in the Reasi and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, seizing electronic gadgets, crucial records, and incriminating documents, officials said.The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) launched...

Jammu, February 27 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday directed strict enforcement of e-challans at crusher units, mandatory GPS tracking of all vehicles transporting mining material, and implementation of the “one parchi–one load” rule to curb illegal mining across the Union territory...

Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today directed for strict enforcement of e-challan at quarry units, mandatory GPS tracking of all vehicles transporting mining material, and the implementation of the “One Parchi, One Load” rule to completely curb illegal mining across Jammu and...

Jammu, February 27 – In a major crackdown on illegal mining, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted surprise raids in the Udhampur and Reasi districts on Friday, officials said.A statement by the Jammu and Kashmir ACB said, "As a decisive move to protect the region's...

Chandigarh, February 26 Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a 'Badlav' rally in Moga, Punjab, on March 14, state BJP working president Ashwani Sharma said on Thursday.Speaking to the media here, Sharma said that everyone in Punjab sees the BJP as an alternative in the state.He said...

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary reiterated the government's strict zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir, directing strict action against violators as well as negligent officials.During an inspection of the riverbed near the 4th Bridge over the Tawi...

Jammu, February 25 The ACB conducted joint surprise inspections across multiple districts of the Jammu division on Wednesday, following complaints of widespread illegal mining activities allegedly being carried out by mining block holders in connivance with certain officers and officials of the...

Jammu, February 25 Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary reiterated the government's zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, asserting that strict action will be taken against violators and negligent officials.During an inspection of the riverbed...

Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated the Government’s firm commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that strict action will be taken against violators as well as negligent officials. During an inspection of the...

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary ordered strict action against illegal mining during an inspection near the 4th Bridge over the Tawi River in Jammu.Feb 25, Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance policy against illegal...

Itanagar, February 23 The Arunachal Democratic Party (ADP) formally merged with the Congress (INC) on Monday, with all office-bearers and members joining the party en masse at an induction ceremony here.ADP president Tami Pangu said the merger was driven by ideological conviction and faith in...

Shillong, February 22 The Meghalaya Police have seized over 17,000 metric tonnes of coal and 25.5 kg of explosive material in the East Jaintia Hills district, as part of a crackdown on illegal mining and transportation, officials said.The action comes after the February 5 blast at an illegal...

Ranchi, February 21 Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday said his government was preparing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to check man-animal conflicts, implement mitigation measures, and simplify the compensation process in the state.Responding to a question by Congress MLA...

Shillong, February 19 The Meghalaya High Court on Thursday directed East Jaintia Hills SP Pankaj Rasgania and his predecessor to appear before it next week during the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL) on the illegal coal mining tragedy that claimed 34 lives.A division bench...

Ranchi, February 19 – The issue of elephant attacks dominated discussions in the Jharkhand Assembly on Thursday, as MLAs expressed concern over the rising number of deaths and called for urgent government intervention.On the second day of the Budget Session, Nirmal Mahto, an MLA from Mandu...

Mumbai, February 18 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a comprehensive survey of alleged illegal quarrying and stone crushing behind the Tata Cancer Hospital in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, and its impact on the hospital.The hospital authorities had last year written to the Maharashtra...

Balrampur, February 16 A Sub-Divisional Magistrate and three other individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a 60-year-old man after he was beaten up with sticks during a raid against illegal mining in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district, police said on Monday.The accused...

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, in a statement to the Assembly today, said that the February 5 explosion at Mynsngat–Thangsko was caused by illegal mining involving explosive materials. The death toll from the illegal coal mine explosion in the East Jaintia Hills has risen to 33. Rescue...

Shillong, February 16 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Monday that the judicial commission constituted to investigate the recent coal mine blast will not only examine the circumstances that led to the explosion but also identify any lapses by authorities or individuals and...

Shillong, February 16 The Meghalaya assembly's budget session commenced on Monday, with members from both the ruling and opposition benches attending the ceremonial opening.The state budget for 2026-27 is scheduled to be presented on February 20, according to assembly officials.The...