Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hemant Kumar & Others Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 13/05/2025. An application was received by the NGT filed by Hemant Kumar on behalf of all the villagers of Gram Panchayat Salani Katola, tehsil Nahan, district Sirmaur, Himachal …
Minerals are a finite and non-renewable resource, and must be exploited wisely in the larger interest of the State. While on the one hand, mineral exploration brings about increased economic activity and development of the State, it can have adverse social and ecological consequences which must be sincerely and adequately …
Safety, environment and revenue to the Government are the order of preference considered while preparing the Mineral Policy. Measures will be continued for checking unauthorized mining stocking and transportation of minerals. Steps will be taken for necessary amendment of the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules
Rituparna Bhuyan New Delhi: The mining business in the country may be shrouded in a nefarious political economy nexus that abets illegal extraction of mineral wealth. While the Supreme Court has stepped in to stop the allegedly rampant illegal mining operations of firms owned by Karnataka tourism minister G Janardhana …
SHILLONG, Dec 17: The Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM) met the Deputy Chief Minister Mukul Sangma yesterday to put forward its suggestions to the Government on the State draft mining policy 2009. Addressing a press conference today, president L Kharbani said,
SHILLONG: The Draft Mining Policy (DMP) is likely to dominate the proceedings of the four-day Winter Session of the State Assembly which begins here from Friday. On the first day private members' bills will be introduced, discussions for which is scheduled from December 7. The Assembly will take up obituary …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Environmentalists in the state have alleged major loopholes in the new Kerala mineral policy being prepared by the State Government on the basis of the policy formulated by the Central Government. Apart from the ambiguities regarding the depth to which mining can be done, there are also clauses which …
No translation into local dialects SHILLONG, Nov 30: The raging controversy over the draft mining policy seems to have put the Lapang Government on the mat as it decided to extend the period of soliciting public opinion on the issue by another three months. The policy claims to address issues …
Rishi Raj, KG Narendranath New Delhi: In a move that could fast track multimillion-dollar investments in the mineral sector, the Union steel ministry has proposed that licensing the mining of all strategic minerals
SHILLONG: The East Jaintia Coal Miners and Owners Association (EJCMOA) has demanded redrafting of mining policy as the present policy contains a number of loopholes. In a memorandum submitted to the Deputy Chief Minister BM Lanong on Tuesday, the EJCMOA said the mining policy was formulated keeping in mind the …
SHILLONG, Nov 19: NCP leader Purno Agitok Sangma today said that the Meghalaya Draft Mining Policy had not taken into account two important legislations introduced by the Centre to protect the interests of the indigenous people of the State. Addressing a press conference here today, Sangma reminded the MUA Government …
SHILLONG: Agitated over the Draft Mining Policy (DMP), land and mine-owners under the banner of Joint Forum on the Draft Mining Policy will organise a meeting on November 21 at the Arts and Culture Hall at Soso Tham Auditorium. The meet will seek suggestions from stakeholders and also allow land …
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SHILLONG: The East Jaintia Coal Miners and Owners Association (EJCMOA), a conglomeration of coal miners and owners from the East Jaintia Hills has suggested the State Government to constitute a Joint Advisory Committee on Mining Policy which shall include representatives of the Government, professionals, experts and social organizations. Such a …
SHILLONG, Nov 10: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has invited the Khlieh Nongsynshar Shnong (traditional heads) for a discussion on the State draft mining policy with an aim to arrive at formulating suggestions to the State Government
SHILLONG: The Congress-led MUA Government got a boost on Friday when Opposition NCP appreciated its move to introduce scientific mining in the State but it warned that the government should be careful while implementing the proposed mining policy, saying the policy might have serious repercussions on the land owners. Addressing …
SHILLONG, Nov 6: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has asked the Government to consider formulating the mining policy of Meghalaya with the seriousness that it deserves since it is directly concerned with the future of the State and its people. Expressing concern over the casual manner in which the draft …
