Centre rejects Shah Commission recommendation to cap iron ore production in Odisha

Mining ministry opposes cap on iron ore production; environment ministry disregards recommendation to cancel licence of firms encroaching forestland

Why demand for Gondwana state continues to be scuttled

Successive governments have been rejecting demand for separate tribal state in central India on the ground that there is no unifying language. …

Mines ministry says no to export ban on minerals to check illegal mining

This was the primary recommendation of Shah Commission in its interim report

Government stand against EU ban on Indian drugs much needed, says industry

Standing against the arbitrary ban on 700 drugs, India has decided to defer the proposed talks on the free trade agreement between India and the EU

पंचायतों पर डोरे डालने के निहितार्थ

पंचायती राज व्यवस्था अपने 25वें साल में है। विकास का महत्…

A ‘kick’ass jibe

Could Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘gadha’ comment increase awareness about wild equid conservation in India?

Centre suspends green clearances to Goa mines

Conditions for restoring clearances not spelt out

Drilling in details

Hartman de Souza decodes Goa's mining machinery, which has defrocked the state's environment

Dream run over

Aparna Pallavi finds out why residents of Goa’s prettiest village cannot wish away mining which they hate

Public walk out of hearing for Mithi Virdi nuclear power project

Residents say public hearing was illegal and organised without a proper rehabilitation plan for the project-affected

Mining's impact on Bonai's forests, people

SC halts work in 26 mines operating illegally in Odisha

Asks state to consider all mine renewal applications at the earliest and dispose them of within six months

Delhi High Court bans e-rickshaws in city

While the Central government plans to bring e-rickshaws under the ambit of local municipalities, Delhi High Court bans them citing safety and …

Illegal mining’s ground zero

Rampant mining for over a decade is altering north Odisha’s Bonai forests, and spurring protests

M B Shah Commission report: Odisha's mine of scams exposed

Illegal iron ore mining in Joda circle of Sundargarh district is one of the biggest scams in India, says commission

The Gond kingdoms

The first historically recorded Gond kingdoms came up in central India’s hilly region in the 14th and 15th century AD

J&K to get Rs 60,000 crore as BJP-PDP agree on government formation

State allocated maximum amount among 11 revenue deficit states, following recommendations of 14th Finance Commission

SC allows e-auction of Goa's iron ore stocks mined prior to ban

About 11.48 million tonnes of iron ore worth Rs 6,600 crore is lying in various mine lease areas and jetties; money realised will go to …

Environmental clearance must for removing mine dumps in Goa: Union mines ministry

Transporting mineral-rich reject in large quantities will cause air pollution and its processing will produce waste, says ministry

Supreme Court to probe illegal mining in Odisha

Hearing on plea to stay illegal mining to be taken up next Monday. Petitioners argue that the illegally recovered wealth from the miners should …

Goa mine workers take to the streets

Over 100,000 people in the state affected by suspension of mining activity

Where India's water economy stands

Tushaar Shah works at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Anand and leads the IWMI-Tata water policy programme in India. He …

Introduction of ‘data exclusivity’ in pesticides Bill will affect farmers

Certain clauses in the Bill threaten to delay the entry of affordable generic products in the market

‘Save Yamuna’ activists call off protest

Say senior BJP leaders, including Home Minister Rajnath Singh and party president Amit Shah, have promised to take action within two months

Cabinet clears mineral Act; foreign companies can mine too

Government takes ordinance route to clear Bill, allowing foreign companies to bid for mineral resources