Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Containers from sunken ship likely to drift towards Alappuzha, Kollam Coasts in 48 hours: INCOIS" appearing in The Hindu dated 25.05.2025 dated 27/05/2025. The original application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled …
The state government's plan to allow export of iron ore extracted in neighbouring states suffered a set back as the Supreme Court's central empowered committee (CEC) on Thursday directed the state to keep the permission granted for export of iron ore of Maharashtra origin in abeyance. The directorate of mines …
Newly-formed corporation will take up Rs 30,000 crore worth of projects to rehabilitate areas damaged by rampant illegal mining The Karnataka government has proposed to incorporate a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to formulate and implement projects under the Comprehensive Environment Plan for Mining Impact Zone (CEPMIZ). The Supreme Court, on …
SC stipulated that a max of 25 mn tn of iron ore can be extracted annually from Bellary district, 5 mn tn from Chitradurga, Tumkur district Faced with the constraints on granting new mining leases in view of the cap on extraction of iron ore at 30 million tonne per …
The SC appointed Monitoring Committee is currently assessing the quantity of iron ore available at these dumps in the three mining districts The Supreme Court appointed Monitoring Committee, which is supervising the e-auction of iron ore, has planned to put on auction iron ore dumps containing mostly low-grade iron ore. …
CBI/SIT probe urged against alleged violators, including Sesa Goa, Mysore Minerals A few mining companies cleared by the Supreme Court to resume mining in Karnataka might have more challenges in store. The primary petitioner in the public interest litigation against illegal mining in the state has filed a fresh application …
Union Forest Ministry asks States to submit report before February 15 The Forest and Wildlife Department will work on demarcating ecologically sensitive zones around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the State as per directions of the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF). V. Gopinath, Chief Wildlife Warden, told …
Hundreds of people here today began a chain sit-in protest demanding immediate resumption of mining activity in the state which has been on hold for the last four months following the Supreme Court directives. The protestors, under the banner of Goa Mining People’s Front (GMPF), have resolved to continue their …
The iron ore-starved steel industry in and around Karnataka might have to wait longer to for the smooth supply of key raw material for its blast furnaces as the opening of Category B mines, which contain larger deposits, is getting delayed. The delay is due to non-fulfilment of certain conditions …
The State government, which has strongly favoured establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for rejuvenating areas devastated by illegal mining, has found that mining lessees have made windfall profits with little investment and with negligible concern for sustainability. The government is in favour of retaining a higher portion of …
For millions of tourists, Ramnagar is the gateway to Corbett tiger reserve. Most hotels and resorts are clustered around this town. It is the national park headquarters that issues permits. All major entries to Corbett — from Amdanda to Durgadevi — are on the Ranikhet road off Ramnagar. Not much …
In a turnaround, the state forest department has decided to prepare eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) proposals around protected areas (PAs) as per the 10km norm, deciding on case-by-case basis and depending on site-specific situations and not as per the Supreme Court's centrally empowered committee (CEC) recommendation. In September, the CEC recommended …
The illegal mining in the mountains along Khaniara village is continuing despite ban orders of the Himachal High Court. When The Tribune team visited the area, slates mined illegally from mountains were being brought openly to the market of Khaniara village. Trucks of slates were being loaded and sent out. …
PANJIM: Alleging that the Goa Foundation (GF) had "tarnished their image" in connection with the excess iron ore production case which now stands to be withdrawn, mining firms have written to Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) demanding "compensation". The 42 mining firms which were accused of excess production by …
ML Rungta, Rungta Mines, Indrani Patnaik and Serajuddin among offenders The vigilance department in Odisha has initiated cases against mine owners in connection with illegal mining. The miners against whom cases have been lodged include ML Rungta (Silijora-Kalamati iron ore & manganse mines), Rungta Mines Ltd (Jajang iron ore & …
The Orissa High Court on Wednesday ordered the state government to take the court’s permission before allowing operation of mines that are functioning under deemed extension clause of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960. In Orissa, currently there are 104 mines operating of which 54 are under deemed extension. Hearing a …
The Goa Government has decided to pump in Rs 100-150 crore in various developmental works in the mining belt of the state, which has been hit with recession due to closure of iron ore extraction activity. “We will invest Rs 100-150 crore to implement developmental works in the areas affected …
The Odisha High Court has issued notices to the state and union government over the controversial deemed extension clause of Mineral Concession Rule (MCR), 1960, which allows miners to operate their mines even after the lease expiry under special cases. The High Court, admitting a petition filed by Biswajit Mohanty …
State has been hit with recession due to closure of iron ore extraction activity The Goa government has decided to pump in Rs 100-150 crore in various developmental works in mining belt of the state, which has been hit with recession due to closure of iron ore extraction activity. "We …
PANJIM: About 5,000 mining-dependent people affected by the halt of illegal mining, on Tuesday, held a rally in Panjim, demanding “immediate resumption of legal mining” in Goa and threatening to disrupt water supply from the Selaulim dam, the major source of water for South Goa, if mining is not resumed …
The Karnataka Iron and Steel Manufacturers’ Association (KISMA) on Tuesday urged the State government to expedite the resumption of operations at all ‘A’ category mines, so that the steel industry gets adequate supply of iron ore. Addressing reporters, KISMA president Vinod Nowal, who is also the CEO of JSW Steel, …
