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27 die in Meghalaya: What is rat-hole mining, why it continues despite ban
February 08, 2026 12:21 pm
Rat-hole mining is a method of extracting coal from narrow, horizontal seams, with multiple safety risks for workers. Despite a ban, it remains operational across India.
Video of woman constable being stripped during violent Chhattisgarh anti-mining protest sparks outrage, 2 arrested
January 02, 2026 6:53 pm
While the violence took place on December 27, a video of the assault on the police constable surfaced on social media later.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai unveils digital portals, announces record revenue at mining conclave
October 08, 2025 8:24 pm
At the 2025 Mining Conclave, CM Vishnu Dev Sai unveils key MoUs, launches upgraded digital portals, and calls for sustainable, innovation-led development in the mineral-rich state.
Gujarat: 165 cases of illegal mining reported in Surendranagar in last two years, says Minister
March 01, 2025 5:24 am
Balwantsinh Patel was responding to a question asked by Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani during the Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly on Friday.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on Genome India Project and rat hole mining (Week 86)
January 17, 2025 2:36 pm
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 3 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.
Knowledge nugget of the day: 'Rat-hole' mining
January 20, 2025 10:14 am
Despite being banned, rat-hole mining remains a prevalent practice. What makes this hazardous practice so dangerous, and how did it play a crucial role in the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue of 2023? Here's what you need to know.
SC stays HC order directing CBI probe into ‘illegal’ coal mining
October 19, 2024 8:01 am
“Issue notice, returnable in four weeks. Until further orders, there shall be stay of impugned order passed by the high court,” the bench ordered.
Illegal Coal Mining Case: No relief for Abhishek, wife Rujira Banerjee as SC upholds ED summons
September 10, 2024 2:50 am
In September 2021, the ED had issued the summons to the couple, asking them to appear in its New Delhi office in connection with the probe.
Transition away from coal power poses grave challenges to marginalised groups: report
June 27, 2024 1:49 am
India plans to phase down coal use to achieve the target of 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from sources based on non-fossil fuels by 2030.
Electoral bonds data: Mining, steel majors spent Rs 825 crore, among them firms awaiting green nod
March 15, 2024 2:48 pm
Of these companies, Rungta Sons Private Limited spent Rs 100 crore, Vedanta Ltd Rs 376 crore, EMIL Rs 224.5 crore, JSPL Rs 123 crore and Dempo Rs 1.5 crore.
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