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A proposal to decontrol sand mining business in the state and make sand a resource free for all is under active consideration of the Punjab government with several MLAs of the ruling Congress pushing for the move. The government has now sought legal opinion to check implications of
Sand and gravel mining and stone crushing have been permitted as part of the constructionrelated activities in Punjab from Monday, according to the state home department. Also in view of the new academic session, shops dealing in distribution of books to school and college students have also been allowed to operate, as per an official release here.
Punjab allows sand mining, stone crushing from April 20. In view of approaching summer season, the sale of airconditioners, aircoolers, fans and their repair shops have also been brought under ambit of essential goods or services and have been allowed to remain
With objectives stated below Punjab State Sand and Gravel Mining Policy, 2018 is hereby notified under Punjab Minor Mineral Rules, 2013 framed under Section 15 and Section 23C of the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957: 1.
A HIGH court ban has done little to curb illegal sand mining in Punjabs Ropar district. Worse, the district administration has now drafted a plan to take control of illegal mining sites and lease them out for legal mining, much to the dismay of residents. Situated on the banks of the Satluj, Ropar is the states most affected district by illegal
quot;Illegal sand mining in Punjab is going on unabated with the approval of the Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh,quot; alleged Khaira while addressing the gathering of his party workers. Khaira, MLA from Bholath, also charged the district administration with submitting false report showing that no illegal mining was taking place in Harsa Bela, Beinhara and Sohara quarries.
CHANDIGARH: Sand and gravel mining and stone crushing have been permitted as part of the constructionrelated activities in Punjab from Monday, according to the state home department. Also in view of the new academic session, shops dealing in distribution of books to school and college students have also been allowed to operate, as per an official release here.
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In a crackdown against illegal sand mining, 10 persons have been arrested from six police districts in Punjab in a nightlong operation, director general of Punjab (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said on Sunday.
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#0183;#32;As the din surrounding the alleged sand mining scam in Punjab gets louder with each passing day, it is Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh who is facing the brunt of the criticism.
Rupnagar (Punjab), Jun 25 (PTI) AAP MLA and Leader of Opposition Sukhpal Singh Khaira today accused the Punjab government of protecting the sand mafia in the state, saying that illegal mining of
With prices of sand hitting the roof in the state, the Punjab government will release additional annual sand/gravel to the tune of 2 crore tonnes, through eauction progressive bidding of 102
#0183;#32;Read | Punjab sand crisis: 107 mines auctioned in four rounds, only 23 are operational. Sidhu courts another row. Sidhus recommendation to Prime Minister for a Padma award for noted Punjabi litterateur Jaswant Kanwal created a controversy as in the normal course, such recommendations are made to the CM, who in turn forwards it to the PM.
#0183;#32;Sand mining is not supposed to happen in eastern Punjab''s Khizrabad. It is an area not sanctioned for any kind of mining by the government.
#0183;#32;Mining sand in Punjab has translated into a mega business. Punjab sand mining business: On an annual basis, the demand for sand is estimated to be 2 crore tonnes in Punjab
Punjab allows sand mining, stone crushing from April 20. CHANDIGARH: Sand and gravel mining and stone crushing have been permitted as part of the constructionrelated activities in Punjab from Monday, according to the state home department.
Mining sand in Punjab has translated into a mega business. Punjab sand mining business: On an annual basis, the demand for sand is estimated to be 2 crore tonnes in Punjab. (Reuters)
#0183;#32;Govt plans to use drone to control illegal mining In Nov. 2018, the Punjab Mining and Geology Department has decided to deploy drones to curb illegal sand mining by borrowing the drones from the state police. The dept. also decided to keep surveillance on
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