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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.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi expressed concerns over the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023.
According to the minister, the matter was reiterated at the 64th Central Geological Programming Board meeting in Bhubaneswar on January 19, where the Union Mines Secretary acknowledged Kerala’s stance.
District Geologists have to ensure the implementation of the closure plan and issue a closure certificate.
The report will be compulsory for grant of permit to mine granite building stone from rock quarries.
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