#Mining

India can mine the deep sea. But should we?
Kanimozhi opposes mineral extraction plans in Tamil Nadu’s unique Theri regions
Federalism question: Keralam faces potential revenue loss, reduced powers under new Mines and Minerals Bill
Explained: Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill and how it threatens states’ fiscal autonomy
Revanth Reddy orders CID probe into Raghava Constructions linked to revenue minister, mining activities of BRS leaders
Kerala demands withdrawal of Centre’s offshore atomic mineral rules, warns of ecological and livelihood damage
Green massacre: India has diverted over 1.7 lakh hectares of forest land for infra projects
Massacres on one side, mining carnivals on the other!
Centre’s ambitious deep-sea mining plan meets fierce resistance in Kerala
Farmers of Madurai prevail: Union government annuls tungsten mining auction
Karnataka wants to lift night mining ban, re-categorise iron ore, despite warnings
Gali Janardhana Reddy to enter Ballari after 14 years: Can he revive BJP’s fortunes?
SC allows states to seek refund of royalty on minerals from Union government, mining firms from 2005 onwards
Amid protest, Karnataka preps for trial blasts in Baby Betta
Amid protest over threat to KRS dam, Karnataka preps for trial blasts in Mandya’s sensitive Baby Betta
Mining companies ravage farmers’ lands and livelihoods in Sundur, Karnataka
Farmers in Karnataka’s Sandur call for justice as mining companies ravage their lands and livelihoods
Death warrant for 1 lakh trees after HDK okays mining lease
Death warrant for 1 lakh trees: HD Kumaraswamy approved mining lease despite Forest Department’s objection
Karnataka Cabinet approves mining in KGF, entrusts property tax, water bill collection to SHGs

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