Mining Ban
Centre asks states to impose complete ban on new mining leases in Aravallis
The Centre has directed states to halt new mining leases in the Aravalli range, citing environmental concerns, days after the Supreme Court defined the hills, leaving low-lying areas unprotected
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MEAI raises concern over rising unemployment of mining professionals in Goa
The MEAI on Tuesday raised concerns over rising unemployment of mining professionals in Goa and the lost job opportunities due to the delay in arriving at a solution to restart mining in the state
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Goa govt making efforts to resume mining, says Governor Koshyari
The Goa government is making continuous efforts to resume mining in a systematic manner, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari said on Monday
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Goa suffering badly due to halt in mining, drop in tourism: State minister
Mining, the backbone of Goa's economy, has come to a standstill
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Mining ban turns Goa into a minefield; Parrikar to meet PM Modi soon
Parrikar's fourth stint as chief minister has become challenging amid a failing economy, serious job losses
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Steel and mining companies still bearing the brunt of ban in Karnataka, Goa
Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel at present has a total installed capacity of 18.1 million tonnes
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