Mining bosses regularly concealed deaths and fatal accidents, an official newspaper reported Tuesday, suggesting that China's already horrific mine safety record is worse than previously

In a landmark move, the Supreme Court (sc) admitted a public interest petition filed against mining going on in the Jadugauda mines of Bihar. The writ petition was filed in April 1999 by lawyer

The Karnataka High Court today ordered issuance of notices to the State government and others on a public interest writ petition seking directions to prevent quarrying of sand from Dodda Halla, which

The Supreme Court has admitted a public interest suit which accuses the Uranium Corporation of India of not taking steps to safeguard people from the effects of uranium mining activities in Jaduguda

More than amphibians, it is the reptiles that are in danger of becoming extinct, claims a new study

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Zimbabwean soldiers are plundering the

The Sri Lankan Supreme Court rules against a mining project that would have displaced thousands of people

the water quality of Powai lake, Mumbai, has deteriorated considerably in the past few years because of pollution and degradation. The surrounding hills have been subjected to deforestation and

Minister for mines SS Dhindsa has asked the environment and forest ministry for support in regulating the surface use of mineral bearing areas. Speaking at the inaugural function of the annual