Himachal to Separate Mining Department from Industries; Cabinet Approves Move
New department to focus on curbing illegal mining, regulating mineral extraction and boosting revenue; government eyes ₹3,000 crore annually through scientific dredging…

New department to focus on curbing illegal mining, regulating mineral extraction and boosting revenue; government eyes ₹3,000 crore annually through scientific dredging…

Kangra - Illegal mining in the Mand area of Indora Assembly constituency has turned the once-flowing stretch of the Beas River into…

Unscientific and unregulated riverbed mining in Himachal Pradesh has caused severe environmental degradation, prompting repeated warnings from the Supreme Court and the…

Nalagarh: For years, illegal miners have been chipping away at riverbeds while authorities played the role of mute spectators. But on Friday…

Shimla – The Industries Department has launched a statewide campaign to curb illegal mining in Himachal Pradesh, registering 895 cases and imposing…

Solan/Nalagarh: BJP State President Dr. Rajiv Bindal has alleged that forest, Chitta, and scrap mafias are operating unchecked in Himachal Pradesh under…

Shimla: The Industries Department has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining with a special campaign launched on February 22, 2025. Director of…

Shimla: Illegal mining is thriving in Himachal Pradesh under the Congress government, alleged BJP state president Dr. Rajiv Bindal. Raising concerns over…

Mandi: Mandi SDM Sadar was attacked by the mining mafia on Monday evening while taking action against illegal mining. In the assault,…

Acknowledging the persistent issue of illegal mining in Himachal Pradesh, the state government is taking stringent steps to curb the menace. Industries…

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the state government, the Pollution Control Board, and two stone crushers owned…

Shimla: Illegal mining continues to pose a significant threat to the environment and natural resources in India, including Himachal Pradesh. The Mining…
