illegal mining
Opening of 8 New Sand Quarries in Tamil Nadu Will Damage Groundwater and Environment, Warns PMK Ramadoss
PMK leader S. Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw its plan to open eight new sand quarries, warning that it...
M-Sand and Black Stone Prices Beyond Control: Mineral Resources Department Responds in High Court
M-Sand prices in Tamil Nadu continue to rise as black stone crushing and production costs soar. In a High Court case, the Mineral...
Illegal Mining Rampant in Tamil Nadu Despite Court Crackdowns
The operations of illegal mining in Tamil Nadu continue almost unhindered for want of stringent government interventions, bringing to light a deeply rooted...
Activists Demand Goondas Act Detention for Cauvery Sand Mining Accused
Environmental activists have urged the Tamil Nadu government to invoke the Goondas Act against those involved in illegal sand mining from the Cauvery...
Tiruppur Quarries Face Fines for Illegal Mining Beyond Permitted Limits
Two private quarries in Tiruppur district have been found guilty of large-scale illegal mining, prompting authorities to initiate penalty proceedings. Tiruppur District Collector...
Madras High Court to Reserve Verdict on Long-Standing Beach Sand Mining Cases
The Madras High Court is all set to decide on a range of cases it has heard about beach sand mining in Tamil...
