illegal mining

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”.

Indonesia gold mine collapses after landslide, killing 15

September 27, 2024 2:35 pm

The illegal gold mine in the district of Solok collapsed after a landslide on Thursday evening due to heavy rain.

‘Indefensible in law’: Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes ED arrest of Congress MLA Surender Panwar in mining case

September 25, 2024 7:26 pm

The Punjab and Haryana HC says the ED should ensure fair treatment of suspects in line with Article 21 of the Constitution and UN human rights standards.

Satellite to GPS to remote sensing, govt plans to rope in tech to curb illegal mining

July 13, 2024 7:34 am

Proposals to implement the VTS system have been received from UPDESCO, and proposals have also been requested from other technical institutions, an official said.

Explained: The history of Supreme Court orders against illegal mining in Sariska reserve

May 21, 2024 11:29 am

SC has been trying to stop illegal mining in and around Sariska tiger reserve since 1991. It has been thwarted for reasons that include uncertainty about the reserve’s borders. A new order presents another opportunity.

In Anandpur Sahib, illegal mining forms part of electoral narrative

May 16, 2024 7:56 am

At least seven out of the nine Assembly segments in the constituency have sand and mines in these segments are allotted to contractors.

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