In 2019, the illegal wildlife trade reached staggering levels. Pangolin scales and ivory were being trafficked in massive quantities from Africa to Asia, exposing a network of crime syndicates operating at an industrial scale. The sheer volume of these shipments marked a disturbing milestone, one that revealed the global reach …
District officials should take all steps to check illegal transportation of sand from Dakshina Kannada to Kerala, said District-in-Charge Secretary B S Ramprasad.Speaking at a district-level review meeting at DC
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday challenged the Congress to submit documents regarding illegal mining to the Supreme Court or the President.Addressing a press conference here while handing over the keys to 242 houses built for flood victims at Donga Rampur village by Matha Amritanandamayi Trust, Yeddyurappa said:
The European Parliament's decision to end the import of illegally harvested timber and timber products into EU member countries from 2012 is a welcome step towards better protection of the world's forests. Considering that an estimated 20 per cent of the wood coming into the European Union is felled in …
Sujay MehdudiaNEW DELHI: Days after Union Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh lauded the Karnataka government for imposing a ban on iron ore export, Union Mines Minister B.K. Handique came down strongly on the State government for failing to get its act together on checking illegal mining.In a harshly worded letter to …
Mandatory For Vessels To Take Nod From Mining Department Before Leaving State THE Goa government has decided to freeze mining exports of all companies found selling iron ore illegally.
To curb illegal mining and streamline growth in the sector, the government is actively considering setting up a National Mineral Regulation Authority (NMRA) and arm it with prosecution powers. The new authority, proposed by the home ministry, will put in place a strong regulatory mechanism. At present, the sector does …
With the Lokayukta intensifying its probe into the illegal transport of iron ore, the State Government on Wednesday deputed four forest officers for investigation. The Lokayukta had asked for Biswajeet Mishra, Deputy Forest Officer, (DCF), Wildlife Division, Chamarajnagar; TS Ranawat, Interim DCF, Dharwad; Vipin Singh, DCF, Bidar; and R Udaya …
With Congress' 'Bellary chalo' march in protest against the BJP government's ''failure'' to check illegal mining entering the fifth day, three Karnataka ministers on Thursday launched a counter rally challenging the Opposition to prove its charge. Tourism Minister G Janardhana Reddy, his brother and Revenue Minister Karunakara Reddy and Health …
In a remarkable move, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa yesterday announced a ban on export of iron ore from Karnataka. The ban applies not only on exports out of the country but also out of the state. This means that Karnataka miners will not be able to circumvent the …
Bangalore:Commencing his first round of public consultations on the steps to be taken to tackle illegal mining, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Thursday made it clear that the recent measures taken by his government against illegal mining was the beginning of a stern and uncompromising drive against an activity …
Despite the tiger population dwindling worldwide, some good news is flowing in from Chitwan National Park (CNP) where the number of adult tigers rose to 125, a jump of 34, as compared to a count conducted about two years ago. Altogether there are 155 adult tigers in the country now, …
On July 21, barely a fortnight after he filed a PIL in the Gujarat High Court seeking an end to illegal limestone mining along the Gir wildlife sanctuary, 36-year-old activist Amit Jethava was killed. He was shot from point blank range on a busy highway in Ahmedabad, minutes after he …
In an attempt to counter the Congress-led Bangalore-Bellary march, BJP leaders from the district launched 'Swabhimani Bellary Yatra' here on Wednesday. The tour will culminate on August 7 a day before the planned rally of Congress in Bellary, with a rally at Toranagal, 20 km from here. Hundreds of party …
The Karnataka government today banned issue of permits to transport iron ore and other minerals for exports, saying this is necessary to protect natural resources and check illegal mining and illegal export of minerals. "To protect the natural resources and to check illegal mining and illegal export of minerals, it …
BANGALORE: In a bid to further tighten the screws on illegal mining, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Wednesday announced that he would form a committee to put a complete end to the activity, besides commencing consultations with intellectuals, writers, journalists, religious heads and economists on stopping the loot of the …
Ranchi, July 27: Chief secretary A.K. Singh has directed deputy commissioners (DCs) and superintendents of police (SPs) to launch a major crackdown on illegal mining across the state. In a letter to DCs and SPs today, he held them responsible for rampant mining of iron ore, coal, et al in …
