The action comes on the directives of the Supreme Court

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered 22 cases against companies involved in alleged exports of 2.1 million tonnes of iron ore without valid permits from Belekeri port in Karnataka.

Revenue Department’s drive following complaints from eco forums

The Revenue Department has resumed its drive against illegal mining and transportation of minor minerals including laterite, gravel, clay, and sand. The drive is being resumed in the wake of complaints from environmental organisations and action councils formed against the illegal mining activities.

The probe against illegal mining has died a quiet death.

PANJIM: Directorate of Mines and Geology has refused to renew the mining lease of one Zacarias Antano located at Potrem village in Sanguem taluka after it was observed that the lease falls within t

Panaji: Another 250 mining leases could face cancellation if the lease holders fail to provide evidence to prove that they have either applied for first renewal of the lease or that the lease was i

Another 250 mining leases could face cancellation if the lease holders fail to provide evidence to prove that they have either applied for first renewal of the lease or that the lease was in operat

Home department goes slow in Kanakapura case

The Ramanagara division of the Forest department has booked 143 cases of illegal stone quarrying. D K Suresh, Bangalore Rural MP, is among those against whom charge sheets have been filed.