Tag: illegal mining
Unscientific Riverbed Mining Pushing Himachal Rivers to the Brink, Experts Warn
Unscientific and unregulated riverbed mining in Himachal Pradesh has caused severe environmental degradation, prompting repeated warnings from the Supreme Court and the National Green...
River Takes the Law in Its Own Hands, Administration Left Watching
Nalagarh: For years, illegal miners have been chipping away at riverbeds while authorities played the role of mute spectators. But on Friday morning, Mahadev...
895 Illegal Mining Cases Registered in Himachal; Rs. 44.31 Lakh Fine...
Shimla – The Industries Department has launched a statewide campaign to curb illegal mining in Himachal Pradesh, registering 895 cases and imposing fines worth...
Illegal Mining, Forest and Drug Mafia Thriving in Himachal: Bindal Blames...
Solan/Nalagarh: BJP State President Dr. Rajiv Bindal has alleged that forest, Chitta, and scrap mafias are operating unchecked in Himachal Pradesh under government protection....
Over 700 Cases of Illegal Mining Registered in Two Months, Says...
Shimla: The Industries Department has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining with a special campaign launched on February 22, 2025. Director of Industries, Dr....
Illegal Mining Flourishing in Himachal Under Congress Rule, Alleges BJP President...
Shimla: Illegal mining is thriving in Himachal Pradesh under the Congress government, alleged BJP state president Dr. Rajiv Bindal. Raising concerns over lawlessness in...
Mandi SDM Attacked by Mining Mafia, One Arrested, Two Absconding
Mandi: Mandi SDM Sadar was attacked by the mining mafia on Monday evening while taking action against illegal mining. In the assault, one of...
State Government to Crack Down on Illegal Mining: Industries Minister
Acknowledging the persistent issue of illegal mining in Himachal Pradesh, the state government is taking stringent steps to curb the menace. Industries Minister Harshwardhan...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Issues Notice in Alleged Illegal Mining Case...
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the state government, the Pollution Control Board, and two stone crushers owned by the...
Mining Department Detects 295 Illegal Mining Cases, Imposes Rs. 12.6 Lakh...
Shimla: Illegal mining continues to pose a significant threat to the environment and natural resources in India, including Himachal Pradesh. The Mining Department, however,...
184 Illegal Mining Cases Registered, ₹5.49 Lakh Penalty Collected in Drive
Shimla: In a focused effort to tackle illegal mining, the Himachal Pradesh Industries Department has registered 184 cases across the state during a week-long...
Himachal Steps Up Fight Against Illegal Mining
The Himachal Pradesh Industries Department has launched a campaign to tackle the persistent issue of illegal mining, a problem that has severely impacted the...
