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SC panel assesses quantity of ore in dumps

SC panel assesses quantity of ore in dumps

The Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee is estimating the quantity of iron ore available at the dumps in the three mineral-rich districts of Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur in Karnataka. After assessing the quantity of ore available at these dumps, the committee plans to sell it via e-auction so that steel firms, who face shortage of iron ore, can bene

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NHAI goes to SC on roadblocks, forest approvals

NHAI goes to SC on roadblocks, forest approvals

Seeking modification of its guidelines mandating forest clearance prior to environmental clearance, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on January 9 moved the Supreme Court, saying the related procedures have delayed and stalled 22 important projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore.

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Ridge construction: BRO asked to pay Rs 85 lakh

Ridge construction: BRO asked to pay Rs 85 lakh

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) should be asked to pay Rs 85,55,090 for carrying out construction in 2.25 acres of the Ridge area without seeking clearance from the Ridge Management Board (RMB) or the SC, the Supreme Court constituted centrally empowered committee has recommended.

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Mining of minor minerals

Mining of minor minerals

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and state governments to implement strict regulations within six months to govern mining of minor minerals as recommended by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.The order could affect the construction sector as it uses minor minerals such as sand, gravel and boulders.