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GPS devices soon on vehicles ferrying minerals

This version is designed to curb the illegal transport of minerals in the state

03 April 2022, 22:26 IST

GPS devices soon on vehicles ferrying minerals

GPS devices soon on vehicles ferrying minerals

GPS devices soon on vehicles ferrying minerals

03 April 2022, 22:26 IST

Six boats seized in raid on illegal sand mining racket

Officials from the Mines and Geology department seized six boats during a raid on a thriving sand racket near Trasi and Movady in Gangolli police station limits on Wednesday.

23 March 2022, 18:07 IST

Six boats seized during raid on illegal sand mining racket

Six boats seized during raid on illegal sand mining racket

Six boats seized in raid on illegal sand mining racket

23 March 2022, 18:07 IST

Officials warn of strict action

Officials from the mines and geology department have warned of initiating strict action against those engaged in illegal sand extraction on the banks of Varahi, Sauparnika, Swarna rivers in the CRZ area.

13 November 2021, 17:43 IST

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Officials warn of strict action

13 November 2021, 17:43 IST

20 metric tonnes of sand stolen

Officials from Mines and Geology department complained to the police that 20 metric tonnes of sand in their possession was stolen by unidentified miscreants.

27 June 2020, 19:06 IST

20 metric tonnes of sand stolen

20 metric tonnes of sand stolen

20 metric tonnes of sand stolen

27 June 2020, 19:06 IST

Agency for mining ban within 500-metre of Sandur temple

The National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM) has submitted a report to the Mines and Geology department and the Archaeological Survey of India, stating that the mining within the 500-metre radius of Kumaraswamy Temple in Swami Malai forest will have an adverse impact on the monuments and biodiversity of Sandur region.

19 August 2019, 16:24 IST

Agency for mining ban within 500-metre of Sandur temple

Agency for mining ban within 500-metre of Sandur temple

Agency for mining ban within 500-metre of Sandur temple

19 August 2019, 16:24 IST

Govt official booked for duping mining firm

The city police have booked a second division assistant posted at the Mines and Geology Department for duping a Karwar-based mining company by forging signatures of a senior government official and minister.

27 May 2019, 20:10 IST

Govt official booked for duping mining firm

Govt official booked for duping mining firm

Govt official booked for duping mining firm

27 May 2019, 20:10 IST

Officials fail to clear sand from fields

Villagers and the officials from the Mines and Geology Department had a tiff over the issue of sand accumulated in the fields located in the proximity of riverbed in Kalooru village.

01 May 2019, 16:10 IST

Officials fail to clear sand from fields

Officials fail to clear sand from fields

Officials fail to clear sand from fields

01 May 2019, 16:10 IST

Sand contractors urge prevention of illegal mining

District Sand Contractors’ Association, on Thursday, urged the district administration to prevent illegal mining of sand in the district and allow contractors who have successfully bid for sand extraction through proper channels.

14 February 2019, 19:46 IST

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Sand contractors urge prevention of illegal mining

14 February 2019, 19:46 IST

Illegal quarrying rampant in state, says govt report

Despite stringent measures, it seems illegal mining, quarrying of sand and stone are still rampant in the state, a Lokayukta enquiry has revealed.

19 September 2018, 06:28 IST

Illegal quarrying rampant in state, says govt report

Illegal quarrying rampant in state, says govt report

Illegal quarrying rampant in state, says govt report

19 September 2018, 06:28 IST