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.
In a step towards checking illegal mining in the state, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday gave its nod for the enactment of the Punjab Regulation of Crusher Units Act, 2025.
A total of 1,531 cases of illegal mining and transportation were recorded in the border areas of Himachal Pradesh (HP) in 2024-25. These areas include Kangra's Mand, Indora, and Fatehpur; Nalagarh in Solan; Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur; and parts of Una district.
The Haryana government is taking strict and continuous measures to curb illegal mining in the state. In Mahendragarh district also, the mining department in collaboration with the district administration, is actively inspecting hilly and river areas.
Haryana Mines and Geology Department is stepping up its efforts to combat illegal mining in the state.With the objective of conserving natural resources and stopping unauthorized mining activities, it has put in place a robust enforcement strategy that includes increased inspections, monitoring, and the use of cutting-edge technology.
VB registers corruption case against Contractor, Mining Dept officials in Ferozepur
