illegal mining

Uttarakhand High Court flags lack of GPS tracking in mining vehicles, seeks report from state authority by January 13

January 08, 2026 3:13 pm

Uttarakhand's Bageshwar Illegal Mining: Chief Justice G Narendar and Justice Subhash Upadhyay was hearing a public interest litigation related to illegal mining and transportation of minor minerals in Bageshwar district.

Cop alleges assault, MLA pressure over 'illegal' mining; suspended for ‘misconduct’

January 08, 2026 7:52 am

In a video on social media, Head Constable Rajesh Meena, who was posted at Ajmer’s Kekri Sadar police station, said that the Station House Officer of the police station informed him that one person had died during illegal mining and instructed him to reach the spot immediately.

‘FIR filed, yet illegal mining continues’: BJP slams AAP govt, demands independent probe

December 23, 2025 10:23 am

The BJP leader further alleged that the entire administrative and policing machinery, from local police officials to senior district officers and mining authorities, had either turned a blind eye or become complicit.

New Aravalli definition may open low hills to mining: Activists

November 22, 2025 3:58 pm

The Supreme Court, in its November 20 order, accepted a uniform, elevation-based definition of the Aravalli Hills.

Raids in ‘7 locations’ across West Bengal as ED intensifies illegal sand mining probe

October 16, 2025 12:02 pm

A key focus of the current operation is the residence of an individual named Manish Bagaria in the Murgashol area of Asansol. Bagaria has been allegedly involved in the sand business for an extended period.

Illegal mining thriving in Hamirpur under noses of local MLAs, officials: Sukhu in HP Assembly

September 02, 2025 11:05 pm

Sukhu informed the House that local police in Sujanpur recently received a tip-off about illegal mining being carried out under the guise of a stone crusher, which had been ordered to shut last year

Telangana HC rejects IAS officer Y Srilakshmi's plea in 2006 OMC illegal mining case

July 25, 2025 5:34 pm

Following the Telangana HC order, Srilakshmi would remain as an accused in the OMC illegal mining case, and will have to face trial in the CBI court.

Explosions heard at Aravalli range, 'illegal miners' booked

July 02, 2025 6:29 am

Mining in the Aravalli region in Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Nuh districts was prohibited in 2002.

Protect whatever is left of Aravallis, combat illegal mining, environmental group urges Haryana government

June 01, 2025 12:35 pm

The report by People for Aravallis emphasised the need to find alternative sources for construction materials, provide compensation to those affected by mining pollution, and implement initiatives to restore native plant species and revive dried-up rivers in Haryana.

Illegal mining in Panchkula villages: HHRC takes suo motu cognizance, asks for action taken report

April 27, 2025 9:59 am

The commission bench noted that “these conditions amount to violations of fundamental rights enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution, including the right to life, health, livelihood, and dignity”.

17 Year Old's Viral Video Throws Light On Beach Sand Mining in Southern Kerala

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

An important anti-mining campaign by a bunch of villagers in Alappad, Kerala was brought to public spotlight through the video of a 17 year old class 12 student.

Witness In The Alleged Human Sacrifice Case At PRP Granites Mines

September 17, 2015 3:42 pm