In order to reduce the social and environmental costs of abandoning mines, the ministry of coal and mines has set up a committee to suggest changes in the policy regarding closure of mines. The

The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department today submitted his report in the High Court about the damage caused to the Advoi nullah in Sattrai taluka in Goa by the dumps erected by mining

Two special task force teams comprising officials from four departments police, revenue, mines and geology and forests have been formed to carry out operations against illegal mining and the hunt for

Rajasthan High Court has ordered to close down mines coming within the range of 6 km from Chittorgarh fort. Notices have been issued to around 700 licensed mines for their closure. The High court

Large mining companies look set for a reprieve after it emerged that the South African government was likely to water down plans to transfer ownership of the country's mining sector to

The Orissa government proposes to formulate a mineral policy soon for effective development and utilisation of its vast wealth of natural resources.

Farmers of Barikhad, Lodhwan, Hagwal, Gagwal, Majra, Damtal and Mohtli areas of the subdivision and those of Haryal, Tirate and Mammon areas of neighbouring Pathankot subdivision are up in arms

The Orissa government proposes to formulate a mineral policy soon for the effective development and utilisation of its vast natural resources. Despite having high reserves of various minerals, the

The flora is flourishing and the fauna is returning. suddenly Neelgai can be seen nibbling at saplings and the elusive peacock, another pleasant sight, strutting in the rain. It seems the ecological

An alarming rise in illegal mining of sand and earth from farmland and water sources is seriously threatening agricultural operations in Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu. Anyone raising his voice