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AP govt failed to curb illegal mining in State, says ABV
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (180+ words) The New Indian Express VIJAYAWADA: Retired IPS officer, former Intelligence chief and Centre for Liberty chairman AB Venkateswara Rao on Monday accused the coalition government of failing to curb alleged illegal mining and abuse of power, claiming both the YSRCP…...
Why mineral-rich states are upset over amending mines law
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (724+ words) What has the amendment changed? The MMDR Act, 1957, lays down the framework for mining leases, mineral auctions, royalties and the regulation of major minerals. The law has been amended several times in the past. The latest amendment adds the words…...
Death toll rises to 100 as rescuers recover more bodies after Central African Republic gold mine collapse
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (411+ words) BANGUI: Hopes of finding survivors of a collapsed gold mine in Central African Republic were fading Thursday, two days after the disaster killed more than 100 people and left others buried under debris. Rescuers continued recovering bodies from the artisanal mining…...
At least 100 killed in landslide at illegal gold mine in Central African Republic
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (556+ words) BOUAR: A landslide at an illegal gold mine has killed at least 100 people in the Central African Republic on the border with Cameroon, the latest of many such accidents in the mineral-rich nation. Search operations are still under way after…...
‘Poor enforcement behind quarry violations in southern Tamil Nadu’
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (249+ words) TIRUNELVELI: A five-member panel formed by the Arappor Iyakkam last year to study the social, environmental and livelihood impacts of stone-quarrying in Tirunelveli and surrounding districts put the blame for illegal mining and environmental degradation on mining, revenue and pollution…...
Gold mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing at least 30 miners
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (246+ words) BANGUI, Central African Republic: A gold mining site collapsed Tuesday in the western part of Central African Republic, killing at least 30 miners and leaving others trapped, authorities and residents said. The low-tech, artisanal mine collapsed Tuesday morning in the Abba…...
TN mulls law to protect revenue officials acting against illegal mining
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (344+ words) The New Indian Express CHENNAI: The state government is planning to enact separate legislation to provide special protection to revenue officials, including Village Administrative Officers (VAOs), revenue inspectors, deputy tahsildars and tahsildars, who are involved in preventing illegal sand smuggling…...
Mineral power grab: Naveen asks Majhi to call special assemly session
1+ week, 3+ day ago (357+ words) The New Indian Express BHUBANESWAR: BJD president and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday lashed out at the Centre for pushing through the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, terming the move, a direct assault on Odishaâ…...
TN Coastal communities slam amendments to mining law
1+ week, 4+ day ago (276+ words) THOOTHUKUDI: The amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has raised concerns among the public and fishermen in the coastal districts, as the provisions allow the union government to take control over mineral-bearing lands and restrict…...
Lok Sabha clears bill to amend Mines and Minerals Development Law without debate
1+ week, 5+ day ago (501+ words) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, without a debate. The legislation proposes changes to the regulatory framework for mines and minerals and restricts states from imposing additional taxes on mineral rights....