Dhanbad DC Aditya Ranjan held an urgent meeting with BCCL officials over toxic gas leaks from abandoned mines in Kenduadih. Evacuation plans are underway as risks to residents and highway commuters rise.
Nashik revenue officials file a police complaint against 10 illegal miners in Sarul for operating with expired permits, causing a Rs 1.1 lakh royalty loss. Read the full details.
Gadchiroli, once a Maoist hotspot, has seen a dramatic decline in insurgency. SP Neelotpal reveals how policing, civic action, and surrender policies brought peace. Read the full story.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy announced the revival of 28 abandoned coal mines, with production starting in two. This move aims to boost energy security and generate massive employment.
Nagpur's 12th Wine & Food Festival showcased homegrown Vidarbha wines, including tribal Mahua wine from Gadchiroli, blending culture, music, and flavour. Discover the region's growing wine footprint.
Two dead, over a dozen hospitalised after toxic gas leak from abandoned Dhanbad mines. District administration and BCCL intensify response. Read about the crisis and relief efforts.
Maharashtra Police arranged a 450km journey for a deceased Maoist commander's body, a humanitarian act in the conflict-ridden Gadchiroli region. Read about this rare gesture bridging decades of mistrust.
A rare striated grassbird sighting in Gadchiroli's Chaprala sanctuary marks a major range extension for Maharashtra. The citizen science survey also documented over 140 species.
CM Devendra Fadnavis positions urban development as BJP's election theme across Vidarbha, announces Gadchiroli airport, industrial investments worth ₹3 lakh crore, and welfare schemes continuity.
Eleven Naxalites, including two women, surrendered in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Tuesday. The surrendered cadres were active in various Naxal formations. Read more about this significant development.
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd engages in crucial discussions with Afghan authorities to extract valuable minerals from Afghanistan's rich mines. Historic opportunity for Indian mining sector.
Gadchiroli's abundant mineral reserves including iron ore and limestone could drive significant economic growth with industrial backing. Collector Avishyant Panda presents investment roadmap.
Rajasthan's mines directorate launches statewide crackdown on illegal mining with drone surveillance and surprise inspections. Teams to conduct monthly checks across all districts.
Jammu & Kashmir possesses nearly a billion tonnes of limestone reserves, reveals a senior govt official. Explore the region's mineral potential and economic impact.
Dilip Buildcon shares gained 3% after securing massive ₹5,000 crore Pottangi Bauxite Mines contract from NALCO. Discover project details and financial performance.
Gadchiroli Police built a fortified assistance centre in 24 hours using 1000 personnel to curb Maoist influence and boost development in the remote Bhamragad area. Read more.
Central Empowered Committee finds Karnataka government violated Supreme Court mining orders by stitching illegal mines for auction. Read the full investigation details.
CM Devendra Fadnavis & Shloka Ambani's Rosy Blue Foundation launch a solar school project in Gadchiroli to ensure uninterrupted digital learning for 1,470 students. A boost for education in a Naxal-affected district.
Residents of Ghatshila's tribal assembly constituency express frustration as copper mines remain closed since 1997. Political promises fail to revive economic backbone. Read their stories of migration and neglect.
Chhattisgarh High Court intervenes in Korba's environmental emergency, directing authorities to halt fly ash dumping in mine pits and implement sustainable disposal solutions.
Eastern Coalfields revives closed mines under MDO model, targeting increased production and financial turnaround in India's coal sector revival.
Anil Agarwal's Vedanta Resources announces massive $1 billion investment in Zambian copper mines, signaling major Africa expansion and commitment to global metals leadership.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's aide, Satej Patil, launches sharp criticism against Devendra Fadnavis, questioning his interest in Gadchiroli mines and alleged PM aspirations in escalating political feud.
Union Mines Ministry expands critical minerals infrastructure with two new recognized Centres of Excellence, accelerating India's self-reliance in strategic resources.
In a remarkable transformation, former Maoist sympathizers in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district are surrendering muzzle-loading guns for legal firearms licenses, marking a new era of peace and cooperation with authorities.