mining regulations

The Orissa High Court has ruled that statutory authorities cannot usurp powers not expressly conferred by law. The court stayed an interim suspension order on a sand quarry lessee, finding no provision in the Odisha Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016, for such immediate action pending adjudication of alleged violations.

West Bengal has banned cow slaughter without valid fitness certificates, citing a 1950 law and a 2018 court order. Only municipal chairmen and government vets can issue joint certificates for animals over 14 years or incapacitated. The state also ordered zero tolerance for illegal cattle trade and slaughterhouses, with violators facing jail and fines.

The Orissa High Court has stayed an interim suspension order on a sand quarry lessee, ruling that statutory authorities cannot "usurp power" not expressly conferred by law. The court found no provision in the 2016 Rules authorizing interim suspension of quarry operations pending adjudication of alleged violations. The matter is listed for further hearing.

New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.

Empowering children with everyday choices fosters independence and responsibility. Allowing them to select clothes, manage free time, pick healthy meals from options, choose reading material, and organize personal space cultivates crucial life skills. This guided freedom, within safe boundaries, helps children develop confidence and learn to think for themselves, rather than simply following instructions.

Mumbai's groundwater has been declared 'Safe' by the GSDA, despite the agency admitting it lacks data on commercial extraction, tanker withdrawals, and illegal borewells. This contradiction raises serious questions about the assessment's scientific basis, especially given rampant extraction and saline water intrusion into wells.

Tongad has written to the Gr Noida Authority multiple times but his complaint has remained unanswered

Soaring gold prices are igniting a mining frenzy in Brazil's Amazon, leading to accelerated deforestation in protected zones and hazardous mercury contamination. Illegal mining operations are expanding rapidly, particularly within Indigenous territories, posing a significant threat to the rainforest and its inhabitants. Authorities are struggling to curb these activities, which are often financed by powerful criminal organizations.