Explore mining options, CM tells Rayati farmers
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today encouraged farmland owners to legally look for mining options on their Rayati land while speaking at a political rally here this afternoon.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today encouraged farmland owners to legally look for mining options on their Rayati land while speaking at a political rally here this afternoon.
The Union Ministry of Mines has provided the state ₹100 crore under its Special Assistance Scheme for 2025–26 in recognition of its commendable progress in mining reforms.
The Chief Secretary said all development activities would be based on community consultation and consent.
During a comprehensive review meeting of the Department of Geology and Mining on Sunday, the Chief Minister stated that the state's mining policy has now emerged as a model of transparency and technological efficiency.
Ramesh argued that this move would adversely impact the tiger habitat and fragment the critical tiger corridor.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on his 74th birthday.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said the state government's revenue from mining is set to grow by Rs 120 crore in two years.
India and Sri Lanka on Saturday held a meeting to strengthen bilateral ties between in the areas of critical minerals, exploration, and mining.
Farmers and residents of Mylaram village in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana on Monday launched a relay hunger strike to protest against mining activities in the area as police arrested several people to crack down on the ongoing agitation.
The government on Thursday announced to increase minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), in a bid to help workers cope with the rising cost of living.
