The Haryana government is taking strict and continuous measures to curb illegal mining in the state. In Mahendragarh district also, the mining department in collaboration with the district administration, is actively inspecting hilly and river areas.
Haryana Mines and Geology Department is stepping up its efforts to combat illegal mining in the state.With the objective of conserving natural resources and stopping unauthorized mining activities, it has put in place a robust enforcement strategy that includes increased inspections, monitoring, and the use of cutting-edge technology.
VB registers corruption case against Contractor, Mining Dept officials in Ferozepur
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday emphasised the need for a strict crackdown on illegal mining and drug menace.
The National Green Tribunal(NGL) has ordered Uttarakhand government to stop building material mining on the banks of river Ganga in Rishikesh following reports of illegal mining in the guise of desilting riverbed following monsoon floods.
The National Green Tribunal had on 28 March directed the Darjeeling DM to ensure payment of Rs 20 Lakh each to families of three victims, who had died when a chunk of earth fell on them while illegally mining sand at Matigara, and Rs 5 Lakh to an injured, after deducting the amount already paid, within one month
The incident took place in BS Mining Outsourcing company's excavation project in West Modidih colliery at around 6 a.m.
The CAG says the Mines Department itself identified 48,486 cases of illegal mining activities during the years 2015 to 2020.
The petitioners have alleged blatant, unscrupulous, illegal and unprecedented destruction of flora and fauna, habitat of wildlife and the water sources on account of highly unscientific and unhindered exploitation of minor minerals from Luhan Khad as a result of rampant illegal mining being carried out.
Political controversy erupts a day after VB was asked to probe alleged involvement of Cong leader and former Speaker Rana KP Singh in illegal mining.
