Lokayukta seeks K’taka Guv’s nod to prosecute Kumaraswamy in mining lease case

Lokayukta seeks K'taka Guv's nod to prosecute Kumaraswamy in mining lease case

Bengaluru, Feb 26 (IANS) The Karnataka Lokayukta on Wednesday made a submission to Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot seeking his consent for prosecution against Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy in a case related to granting of mining lease in violation of law, allegedly to the Sri Sai Venkateswara Minerals company. Sources confirmed … Read more

GIS will boost investment in MP’s mining sector: Mohan Yadav

GIS will boost investment in MP's mining sector: Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, Feb 25 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that Madhya Pradesh will gain its biggest boost in the investment sector from mining at the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025. He emphasised the vast investment opportunities in the mining sector while addressing the mining session of the GIS which concluded at the Rashtriya … Read more

Murder of activist: TN environmentalists to hold statewide protests against illegal mining

Murder of activist: TN environmentalists to hold statewide protests against illegal mining

Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) The Federation of Environmental Activists of Tamil Nadu has announced a series of agitations across the state, demanding protection for green activists who raise their voices against illegal mining activities. The move comes in response to the alleged murder of K. Jagaber Ali, an environmental activist who had complained about large-scale … Read more

Annamalai accuses CM Stalin of political games, praises PM Modi’s swift action on mining project

Annamalai accuses CM Stalin of political games, praises PM Modi’s swift action on mining project

Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) After visiting the villagers at Melur Arittapatti, Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai spoke to the media and shared his views on various issues. He expressed gratitude for the visit of Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to Melur Arittapatti and the Vallalapatti area. He said that all 14 Ambalakarars, along with other … Read more

ED files prosecution complaint in illegal mining in Himachal, UP

ED files prosecution complaint in illegal mining in Himachal, UP

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Thursday said it has filed the prosecution complaint in an illegal mining case pertaining to the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh and the Yamuna River in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. Gian Chand and seven others have been arraigned as accused in the prosecution complaint … Read more

CM Stalin to visit Madurai tomorrow to celebrate Tungsten mining project’s cancellation

CM Stalin to visit Madurai tomorrow to celebrate Tungsten mining project's cancellation

Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M. K. Stalin is scheduled to visit villagers of Arittapatti in Madurai district on Sunday to acknowledge their efforts and celebrate the cancellation of the tungsten mining project. Tungsten is a valuable mineral used in various industries, including electronics and aerospace. After experts from … Read more