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 …
SC, in its order on Oct 5, 2012, has halted transportation and extraction of ore in the state The Goa government will file an affidavit in the Supreme Court tomorrow, in which it will highlight the socio-economic impact of suspension of iron ore mining activities in the state since October …
PANJIM: The directorate of mines and Coastal police raided Akada, St Estevam and seized one canoe and arrested 10 persons for illegal sand mining. The 10 – labourers –will be produced before the SDM Wednesday, Old Goa PI, Manoj Mardokar told media Tuesday. It may be recalled that last month …
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the Goa government on a plea which alleged that the state government, in violation of its order, had allowed export of iron ores, purportedly extracted from Maharashtra. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Aftab Alam, sought the replies of …
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the Goa Government on a plea that alleged that the State Government, in violation of its order, has allowed export of iron ores, purportedly extracted from Maharashtra. A three-judge bench headed by Justice Aftab Alam also sought the replies …
Environmental governance has failed in the country and when people rise up in arms against environmental degradation, their protests are suppressed instead of checking the damage, said ecologist MadhavGadgil on Thursday. Gadgil was delivering the Arpan lecture organized by the Rotary Club of Mapusa in memory of late Kumudini Usgaonkar …
Newly-formed corporation will take up Rs 30,000 crore worth of projects to rehabilitate areas damaged by rampant illegal mining The Karnataka government has proposed to incorporate a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to formulate and implement projects under the Comprehensive Environment Plan for Mining Impact Zone (CEPMIZ). The Supreme Court, on …
Some months ago, a woman was caught with a tiger cub in her bag at the Bangkok Airport. She had put the sedated cub in her bag along with a few stuffed toy tigers. However, airport staff spotted the cub when the bag went under the scanner and booked her. …
CBI/SIT probe urged against alleged violators, including Sesa Goa, Mysore Minerals A few mining companies cleared by the Supreme Court to resume mining in Karnataka might have more challenges in store. The primary petitioner in the public interest litigation against illegal mining in the state has filed a fresh application …
Poachers slaughtered a record 668 rhinos in South Africa in 2012 as demand for their horns continued to surge on the black market in Asia, the government said yesterday. Over 60 percent of the slaughtered pachyderms were from the vast Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest wildlife reserve and the …
PANJIM: In a fresh salvo fired at the government by the green lobby, environmentalist Ramesh Gawas has charged that the government’s process of revalidating licences of ore traders is illegal and should be scrapped since the giving of trading licences itself by State government is ultra virus. The Mines Department, …
Illegal sand mining in Amritsar and its surrounding areas continues unabated, thanks to a shortage of staff in the Industries Department and the alleged indifferent attitude of the Police Department. The illegal activity has resulted in environmental degradation. It is also proving a security threat as mining is being done …
Africa's biggest animals were poached in near record numbers in 2012, with surging demand for horn and ivory from Asia driving the slaughter of rhinos and elephants. By mid-December, poachers had killed 633 rhinos in South Africa, according to environment ministry figures. That marks a new annual peak in the …
Illegal trade in rhinoceros horn continues to be one of the most structured criminal activities currently faced by CITES. There are clear indications that organized criminal groups are involved in rhinoceros poaching and illegal trade in rhinoceros horn. Some populations of rhinoceroses could be seriously affected by continued high levels …
Escalating levels of poaching and illegal trade in rhino horns are seriously undermining rhino conservation efforts, putting the survival of these species at risk, according to this new report by IUCN and TRAFFIC that examines the conservation status and trade in African and Asian rhino species.
While the government is seeking world heritage status for the Edakkal Caves on the Ambukuthy hills in Wayanad district, famous for its Neolithic petroglyphs, illegal granite quarrying and fast urbanisation in the vicinity of the caves are posing a serious threat to the rock engravings. The government had banned all …
Africa's biggest animals were poached in near record numbers in 2012, with surging demand for horn and ivory from Asia driving the slaughter of rhinos and elephants. By mid-December, poachers had killed 633 rhinos in South Africa, according to environment ministry figures. That marks a new annual peak in the …
The illegal mining in the mountains along Khaniara village is continuing despite ban orders of the Himachal High Court. When The Tribune team visited the area, slates mined illegally from mountains were being brought openly to the market of Khaniara village. Trucks of slates were being loaded and sent out. …
Team of unknown persons is conducting unauthorised raids A group of persons, which claims to be working under the direction of a Standing Committee of Chennai Corporation Council, has emerged as an obstacle to the campaign against the trade of illegal plastic bags. These persons, claiming to represent the Standing …
ML Rungta, Rungta Mines, Indrani Patnaik and Serajuddin among offenders The vigilance department in Odisha has initiated cases against mine owners in connection with illegal mining. The miners against whom cases have been lodged include ML Rungta (Silijora-Kalamati iron ore & manganse mines), Rungta Mines Ltd (Jajang iron ore & …
The Orissa High Court on Wednesday ordered the state government to take the court’s permission before allowing operation of mines that are functioning under deemed extension clause of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960. In Orissa, currently there are 104 mines operating of which 54 are under deemed extension. Hearing a …
