Bicholim Protest: Locals Block Mining Trucks Over Jobs
Residents of Poira-Bicholim protest against Salgaonkar mining company, blocking iron ore transport. They demand fair employment and better infrastructure. Read their 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.
Despite being just 2 km from Gangnani on the Gangotri highway, Hurri village in Uttarkashi lacks a motorable road. 500 residents face daily struggles, impacting healthcare, education, and tourism access. Read about their long-pending demand.
Crops in Uttarkashi's Rawai valley dry up after 3 months without rain. Farmers face huge losses as pea and wheat plants wither. Officials urge use of irrigation.
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.
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.
Tambakhani residents protest for 16 days against Uttarkashi's waste mismanagement causing stench, health hazards, and traffic chaos. Leaders demand urgent action.
Congress members in Uttarkashi allege illegal mining and construction in the eco-sensitive Pachiyari area, blaming norms violation for the Dharali disaster and risking another. Authorities have halted work pending permissions.
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
Gorshali village in Uttarkashi concluded its unique winter Ramlila on Jan 1, a tradition since 1904. Discover the story of royal bans, serpent deities, and community devotion.
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.
A rare Sirkeer Malkoha bird, typically found in plains, has been recorded for the first time in Uttarkashi district. Forest officials cite climate change as a possible cause. Discover the details.
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.
Uttarkashi administration declares missing Agniveer Sachin Ponia dead after 4-month search. Family clings to hope despite provisional death certificate. Read the full story.
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.
Uttarkashi administration will address concerns of Hathras Agniveer's family after declaring him dead post-flash floods. The 24-year-old soldier went missing in August 2025.
Garhwa SDO Sanjay Kumar launched a major crackdown on illegal sand mining after a surprise inspection. Notices served to over two dozen. Read about the action and warnings issued.
The Centre's new ban on mining leases in the Aravallis faces criticism as over 1,200 existing leases cover 174 sq km. Experts warn of irreversible environmental damage. Read the full analysis.
More than 1,230 contested mining leases, covering 17,393 hectares, persist in Rajasthan's Aravali hills despite a central ban on new leases. Explore the environmental impact and district-wise data.
BJP leader Vineet Joshi alleges fresh illegal mining activity in Mohali's Majri block, contradicting official claims. He accuses AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Mann of inaction. Read the full report.
Umred Police in Nagpur intercepted three tippers carrying illegal sand, valued at Rs 80.9 lakh. Drivers lacked valid permits. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan authorities intensify action against illegal sand and stone mining. 9 vehicles seized, 10 boats destroyed, and 15,000 CFT of sand confiscated. DC issues show-cause notices to officials.
Gurgaon authorities seized 126 vehicles involved in illegal mining and transportation, collecting fines of Rs 84 lakh between April and December. Read about the strict measures being implemented.
Rajasthan's mining department cracks down on illegal mining in Bhilwara's Aravallis after a TOI drone investigation. Eight leaseholders face notices for massive violations, with potential penalties exceeding Rs 1,000 crore. Read the full report.
The Union Environment Ministry has instructed Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat to halt new mining leases in the Aravallis until a sustainable management plan is ready, reinforcing a Supreme Court order. Read the full details.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa attacks Punjab's AAP government over unchecked illegal mining, calling it a systematic loot. He demands a judicial inquiry and warns of ecological damage. Read the full story.