Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has issued a notification imposing check post operation and infrastructure fees on vehicles transporting minor minerals into the state, in a move aimed at preventing illegal mining, transportation, and storage. The notification, issued by the Department of Industries, states that the decision has been taken under Rule 80(1) of the.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has termed illegal mining by the mining mafia in the border area a serious matter. They have sought a response from the Deputy Commissioner of Pathankot. The petition alleges that relatives and associates of a senior IPS officer are involved in this illegal mining. The High Court clearly stated.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on its earlier verdict concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills and directed that status quo be maintained until further orders.
Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau files case against Mining Department officials, crusher owners, and contractors for allegedly facilitating illegal mining and causing huge revenue loss to the state.
Jaipur: Under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining, Rajasthan has intensified enforcement through a coordinated crackdown that has yielded significant results. In just two weeks, 1,132 actions were taken across the state, leading to the recovery of over Rs 7.13 crore in penalties credited to the state treasury. Principal Secretary, Mines.
SAS Nagar: In a decisive move against illegal mining activities, the SAS Nagar Police conducted a large-scale, coordinated enforcement operation across multiple locations within the district, reaffirming their zero-tolerance stance on environmental violations. The special crackdown was carried out during the intervening night of December 26–27, 2025. Coordinated raids were conducted in the jurisdictions of.
Illegal mining caught late at night in Jalandhar’s Cantt area. Police and AAP leader Rajwinder Kaur Thiara, seized a Poclain machine and five tipper trucks.
Jaipur: The Jaipur Mines Department has carried out a major crackdown on illegal mining in the Bassi Ghata area, uncovering what officials described as a sprawling digital surveillance network that facilitated advance alerts to offenders. During the operation, authorities seized four JCB excavators, three dumpers, and a motorcycle, and registered two FIRs. Officials said five.
