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Kerala's Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to review a new bill, fearing it will erode states' constitutional and fiscal powers regarding mineral rights and taxation.
Kudallur: Even as large quantities of sand have been dredged from the Bharathapuzha at Koottakkadavu near Kudallur, residents fear that the failure to restore the river's natural flow by clearing sandbars and dense vegetation from the riverbed could recreate the devastation caused by the floods of
A Mineral Revenue Inspector in Kannur was arrested accepting a ₹15,000 bribe for a sand mining licence, reportedly demanding ₹30,000 initially for a legally straightforward application.
Sand mining poses a significant threat to the Edappalam – Moorkkanad Bridge due to rampant extraction from the Thootha River.
The Mananthavady municipality imposed a ₹33 lakh fine on a landowner for violating mining regulations and exceeding permitted extraction limits.
Nilambur gold mining is a complex issue involving traditional practices, environmental concerns, and legal restrictions.
Illegal rock mining in Panniyankara has prompted a stop memo from the village officer.
The High Court, considering a petition that mining would adversely affect the ecology of Aayiravallipara rock structure and the surrounding area, recommended to inspect the site and submit a report.
The rescue personnel had to evade rock pieces falling off the steep, craggy surfaces throughout the operatio
The development comes in response to complaints by the Mylam Panchayat.
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