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The Congress today alleged that illegal mining of iron ore and exports is continuing unabated in Karnataka and challenged BJP government's claims to the contrary while demanding transfer of key officials from mineral rich Bellary district. "Despite the Karnataka government banning iron ore export from 10 minor ports, minerals carried from the state in hundreds of trucks are being shipped from p

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The Congress Monday asserted that illegal mining and export of iron ore is continuing in Karnataka despite the ban announced by Chief Minister B.S.

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The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Bill saw a smooth passage in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, clearing one of the last hurdles in India’s entry into international nuclear commerce. As expected, the Left parties opposed the Bill but with the Congress and BJP supporting it, the legislation was passed with a voice vote.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today congratulated the tribals of Lanjigarh for what he called their “victory” in the fight to save the sacred Niyamgiri hills in Kalahandi district. "Your voice reached Delhi and you saved your land. I did what I could, but this is your victory," Rahul said addressing a rally of tribals at Jagannathpur near Lanjigarh.

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All-India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday admitted he had played a crucial role in the rejection of forest clearance to the Niyamgiri bauxite mines and assured local tribals here that he would continue to fight to protect their interests. Mr Gandhi, whose visit to this remote and poverty-stricken part of the state comes just three days after the Union ministry of e

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BJP, Left Join Ajit Singh-Led Protest Of Farmers In Capital Against Poor Compensation For Land CONGRESS has started groundwork for introducing the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill in the winter session of Parliament.

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Present System Enables Traders, Not Actual Users, To Control Mining: BJP Leader Our Political Bureau NEW DELHI A CONSENSUS of sorts appears to be emerging on better management of natural resources.

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Prafulla Das LANJIGARH: All-India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday told the Dongria Kondh tribals living in and around the Niyamgiri hills in Orissa that his work as their “sepoy” in New Delhi had just begun. Mr.

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LUCKNOW: The Samajwadi Party organised State-wide demonstrations on Thursday in protest against alleged forcible acquisition of farmers' land by the Bahujan Samaj Party Government in Uttar Pradesh. In a memorandum addressed to the Governor, B. L.

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