In 2019, the illegal wildlife trade reached staggering levels. Pangolin scales and ivory were being trafficked in massive quantities from Africa to Asia, exposing a network of crime syndicates operating at an industrial scale. The sheer volume of these shipments marked a disturbing milestone, one that revealed the global reach …
The Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (Fimi) favours re-opening of mines categorised as A and B in Karnataka. “The Supreme Court has stopped all iron ore mines in Karnataka. We understand that the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has now finished the survey of all mines and classified them into A …
Check posts would be set up on Odisha-Jharkhand border to stop illegal mining of iron ore, officials said here today after a meeting of the top officials of the two States. “Illegal mining has been taking place on revenue and forest land in Manki-Munda command in the bordering areas of …
Finally it is victory for environmentalists, especially for Dharwad-based NGO Samaja Parivartana Samudaya, which questioned the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education's (ICFRE) suggestion to exploit mining reserves in the Western Ghats. The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) in its report submitted to the court on February 3 …
New Delhi In what may hit steel and mining companies in Karnataka, the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) in its report to the Supreme Court has recommended that the iron ore mining in Bellary district should be capped at 25 million tonne (mt), whereas for other districts Chitradurga and Tumkur, a …
The Odisha government is considering electronic auctions for iron ore mined in the state as resource-rich but cash-starved states seek to increase their precious revenue to counter rampant illegal mining. A senior state government official told ET that such a proposal is being considering but is at a preliminary stage. …
Apanel set up by the Supreme Court to investigate Karnataka’s illegal mining mess has made some important recommendations. It says 49 licences are patently illegal and should be scrapped. Another 72 mining companies should be fined for operating outside sanctioned areas. It also asks for Karnataka’s iron ore output to …
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan high court has taken a serious note of illegal mining taking place in the state on a largescale, especially in the green belts and has constituted a special investigation team headed by Justice K S Choudhary, a former judge of Rajasthan High Court. "The special investigation team …
A routine road trip from Ranchi to Dhanbad was enough for an aghast senior functionary of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to pull up Jharkhand for illegal mining and exploitation of tribals at the hands of the coal mafia. A source told The Telegraph that NHRC secretary-general Rajiv Sharma had …
Chandrapura (Bokaro), Feb. 7: Five women — all illegal miners — were buried alive when the roof of a 15ft deep coal pit collapsed on them near Chandrapura junction, 35km from Bokaro steel city, this noon. Two others were injured in the incident. That the mishap took place at Jhungurghuttu, …
Wants cancellation of 49 iron ore leases, penalties on others The panel appointed a year earlier by the Supreme Court to probe illegal mining in Karnataka has made several recommendations in its final report, with far-reaching implications. The final report was given to the SC on Friday. The Central Empowered …
Miners, ore consumers stare at higher costs; smaller players may lose mines. Iron ore miners and consumers in Karnataka, including NMDC, the country’s largest iron ore producer, and JSW, India’s largest private sector steelmaker, will have to grapple with higher costs and lower production if the Supreme Court accepts the …
BHUBANESWAR: The State Government has lost its case against Indrani Patnaik in the court of Revision Authority (Tribunal) of Ministry of Mines. The Authority set aside the showcause notice issued to the petitioner for determination (cancellation) of mining lease. ‘’I observe that there is no shred of evidence adduced in …
The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on Monday filed its final report on illegal mining in Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur districts of Karnataka recommending cancellation of 49 mining leases for “flagrant” violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act and other laws. The CEC has told the court that “these (49) leases should …
‘Greed of a few people putting ecology in peril’ The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on Monday recommended cancellation of 49 mining leases in three districts of Karnataka, including some belonging to both BJP and Congress politicians. The mining leases facing the axe include that of Associated Mining Company …
Calling Dhanbad district a “hotbed” of gangs indulging in illicit coal trade, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday issued notice to Jharkhand Government over economic hardships faced by tribals and “illegal mining” in the Naxal-affected area. The Commission said that “abject poverty” was the reason behind spread of …
After a nine-month survey and demarcation of mining areas in three mineral-rich districts of Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur; the Supreme Court-constituted Central Empowered Committee (CEC) investigating illegal mining in the state, is likely to submit its final report to the apex court on Monday. The final report is believed to …
Coal belt police have pulled up their socks to wage war against drunken driving and illegal coal mining. Lakshman Prasad Singh, the coal belt DIG, while talking to reporters on Sunday said breath analysers from Dhanbad would be introduced in Bokaro to conduct surprise inspections. Those found guilty will be …
Over 6,200 poultry birds and ducks were culled in Tripura after reports of a fresh outbreak of bird flu, officials said here on Thursday. The culling was done in Lembuchara area of western Tripura. “Mopping up operations and disinfection of poultry farms, birds and ducks enclosures and cages have begun,” …
Illegal sand mining is rampant in Srikakulam district in spite of the claims of the authorities that they are inspecting the ramps frequently and imposing fines on lawbreakers. The sand mafia, which is highly influential, is reportedly extracting between Rs.80 crore and Rs.100 crore worth of sand every year from …
The objective of this paper is to analyse and share a critique of forest sector governance in Nepal, particularly with forest law enforcement. This paper will also explore types of illegal practices and examine the degree to which forest law enforcement is contributing to or hindering effective forest governance in …
