Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: Death toll rises to 25
Officials also confirmed that two other persons, who had sustained serious injuries in the explosion and the subsequent fire at the illegal mine, later died while undergoing treatment
Officials also confirmed that two other persons, who had sustained serious injuries in the explosion and the subsequent fire at the illegal mine, later died while undergoing treatment
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi made it clear that the proposed expert committee would function under the direct control and supervision of the Supreme Court.
The joint operation will be carried out by the Mines, Revenue, Police, Transport and Forest departments in coordinated action under the supervision of district collectors.
Replying to a query by BJD member Sambit Patra, the minister told the Upper House that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), periodically reviews the environmental compliance status of operating coal mines, including the mines in Sundargarh district of Odisha.
The new rule will pave the way for a hassle-free ambience for the mining lessees to further facilitate the ease of doing business in the state.
Himachal Pradesh Industries Director Dr Yunus said that the crackdown, backed by more than 900 inspections across the state, aims to protect environmental balance, safeguard water sources, and prevent revenue loss to the state.
Between 2022-23 and 2024-25, a total of 29,276 cases were detected, and a fine of Rs 18.33 crore was imposed on the offenders, according to the Ministry of Mines.
A spokesperson from the Chief Minister’s Office stated that Punjab has witnessed numerous incidents in the past involving the sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and other revered scriptures, deeply wounding public sentiment and causing unrest in society.
Demonstrating an unprecedented level of vigilance, the state has blacklisted over 21,477 vehicles found involved in unlawful transportation activities.
A spokesperson for the Himachal Pradesh Police said here on Friday that the department is continuously taking strict action against the illegal mining mafia.
