State mining departments turn tech-savvy to track mineral ores

Odisha takes lead, sets up robust system to monitor minerals produced and transported

SC dismisses petition seeking to stall Kudankulam commissioning

Rejects demand for panel to examine whether court’s directions on safety measures are being properly implemented

Latest AAP members: people displaced by Narmada dams

Facing harassment by government, Narmada Bachao Andolan chooses electoral politics with Aam Aadmi Party as its anchor

Moily wants to give oil field to Essar in the midst of election, alleges AAP

‘Move would fetch gains of US $9.2 billion to Essar and partner company’

Kudankulam agreement void if it violates Nuclear Liability Act: Supreme Court

Agreement which makes Indian government liable is against law of the land, contends petitioner

Coal scam: spare 46 coal blocks, Centre urges SC

BJP government seeks to protect 46 mines, already producing coal, from imminent cancellation by Supreme Court. Cites investments and a looming …

Odisha mining scam: petition in SC seeks closure of illegal mines

As Shah Commission report gets tabled in Parliament, Delhi-based NGO, Common Cause, seeks Supreme Court's intervention for a macro environment …

People’s tribunal throws new light on Sister Valsa John’s murder

New report by tribunal comprising leading lawyers and researchers suggests the nun fighting for land rights of tribal people in Jharkhand was …

Kudankulam plant can withstand Fukushima-like disaster: Centre to SC

Court says it will not allow the plant to function if safety conditions are not met

SC raps FSSAI

Asks it to reconstitute panels examining the harmful effects of chemicals and toxins in carbonated beverages and other food items

Gutkha ban: Supreme Court seeks compliance report from states

Ban remains on paper; activists demand nationwide enforcement

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