A new study warns that encroachments, deforestation, and illegal mining in the Aravali ranges have severely damaged groundwater recharge, biodiversity, and climate regulation, threatening northern India's ecological stability.
Punjab govt auctions 29 commercial mining sites via online bidding, generating Rs 11.61 crore. New reforms aim to boost transparency, curb illegal mining, and increase state revenue. Read more.
Buxar mining department's surprise raid leads to truck seizure & FIR for illegal soil transport. ₹8 lakh compounding fee imposed. Officials vow zero tolerance against mining violations.
Haryana State Enforcement Bureau intensifies crackdowns on illegal mining, liquor trade & organised crime in Aravali region. Key districts include Gurgaon, Faridabad, Nuh. Read details.
Global asset manager Blackstone Group invests $100 million for a 50% stake in Udaipur's Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, signaling strong confidence in India's luxury hospitality sector. Read more about this major deal and its implications.
Supreme Court hears petitions on stray dog rules, sharply criticising arguments by Sharmila Tagore's counsel. Court warns against romanticising dogs in hospitals. Read the full details.
Violence erupts between residents and a gold mining company in Takhar, Afghanistan, leaving four dead. Officials suspend operations as Taliban's $6.5 billion mining push faces local friction.
Rajasthan's plans to auction gold and emerald mines in the Aravallis are suspended. The Supreme Court's ban on new leases has stalled high-value projects in Rajsamand and Udaipur. Read the full story.
Residents of Poira-Bicholim protest against Salgaonkar mining company, blocking iron ore transport. They demand fair employment and better infrastructure. Read their full story.
A six-member CBI team has begun its investigation into the massive Rs 1,500 crore illegal stone mining scam in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, following a Supreme Court order. Read for the latest details.
Supreme Court's height-based Aravali definition & TN's hillock reclassification show how ecological protection is lost not by destruction, but by legal redefinition. A deep dive into a quiet crisis.
Haryana forest officials razed structures on 25 acres of protected Aravali land in Raisina hills, sealing a borewell and blocking roads. This action follows NGT orders to halt non-forest use. Read about the ongoing encroachment battle.
Punjab's new mineral policy introduces online auctions, new site categories to tackle raw material shortages, curb corruption, and boost state revenue. Read more.
Rajasthan government intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining, taking 552 enforcement actions in a week. 17 arrests made, over 500 vehicles seized, and Rs 2.88 crore fines recovered. Read the full report.
Illegal laterite mining flourished in Belagavi's Badas village for over 3 months, despite being in the constituency of Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. A raid failed to stop the 'influential' contractor. Read more.
Environmental groups demand a transparent process and independent impact study for the Aravallis. They urge the Supreme Court to stop all mining until findings are implemented. #SaveAravalli
ED chargesheets 14 firms & 4 individuals, including businessman Arun Saraf, for laundering Rs 78 crore & illegal sand trade worth Rs 145 crore in West Bengal. Next hearing on Monday.
Authorities in Noida impose a Rs 5 lakh penalty and file an FIR after detecting illegal sand mining in the Yamuna riverbed. The crackdown follows a joint inspection in Raipur Khadar.
Jalandhar mining department cracks down on illegal sand transportation, seizing two tippers near Nakodar. Authorities warn of strict action against illegal mining activities.
Rampant illegal mining near the Sutlej river is endangering a crucial bridge in Anandpur Sahib. The Mining Department has filed a police complaint. Read about the threats and official response.
Mohali DC Komal Mittal launches 7 special teams for daily checks against illegal mining. FIRs must include vehicle details. A comprehensive database of mining vehicles is ordered. #Mohali #Punjab
The 4th Odisha Mining & Infrastructure Expo 2026, from Jan 8-11 in Bhubaneswar, will feature 250+ exhibitors and 20,000+ visitors. Discover cutting-edge tech and sustainable practices shaping the future of mining.
Haryana launches the Aravali Green Wall Project to combat desertification and land degradation by 2030. Minister Rao Narbir Singh details plans for biodiversity, water security, and youth employment.
The Supreme Court of India convenes vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, during the winter break—a historic first. Discover the urgent cases heard.
In a historic first, Supreme Court vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, convened during the winter recess. The court was closed from Dec 22 to Jan 2. Read more.
A Punjab mining department report reveals extensive illegal mining along the Satluj river near Saidpur village. Public pressure forced the investigation. Key details and official reactions inside.
A massive joint enforcement drive across 20 Rajasthan districts seized over 30 vehicles and recovered ₹3 lakh in penalties for illegal mining in the Aravalli range. Read the full report.
Supreme Court stays its own Nov 20 order on Aravali definition based on 100m height, questions bureaucrat-heavy panel. New committee of domain experts to be formed for scientific examination. Mining banned until further orders.
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda welcomes Supreme Court's directive to halt mining in Aravallis, warning of ecological disaster. Read his full statement.
Supreme Court's frequent reversals of its own orders in 2025, from Aravali to stray dogs, raise serious questions about judicial consistency and credibility. Read the full analysis.