JAMMU — People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday alleged rampant illegal mining in Jammu and Kashmir and urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take immediate action. She accused certain politicians and leaders of shielding their relatives allegedly involved in illegal mining operations and collecting “protection money”. “I urge the chief minister to look […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday informed the house that a private company was fined Rs 80 lakh for unauthorised mining in Budgam district. The issue was highlighted in the Legislative Assembly by MLA Khan Sahab, Safiud-Din-Bhat, bringing it to the immediate attention of the House. The deputy chief […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday attached Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, H L Langeh, with the administrative department, ceasing all powers vested in him with immediate effect, an official spokesman said. The attachment of the officer comes in the wake of directives received from the office of Deputy Chief Minister […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police, in a sustained crackdown against illegal mining from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, has taken strict action across Jammu District, leading to the seizure of 934 vehicles involved in unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals. The total fine imposed on violators amounts to ₹1,33,40,368 (One Crore […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In yet another operation against illegal transportation of mining meterial, Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out raids against the mineral mafia and seized eight vehicles ferrying illegal mining material. These raids were carried out by Police Station Panthachowk. Accordingly, a Case FIR No’s. 10/25, 11/25, 12/25 u/s 223 BNS stand registered in […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — In a significant move to combat illegal mining and tighten the noose around violators, Jammu Police in Rural zone has intensified its efforts against those exploiting public resources for personal gain. Special drives against illegal mining were conducted throughout the year 2024 in the Rural Zone of Jammu District. As a result […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized 33 vehicles used for illegal mining in Budgam district of Central Kashmir on Tuesday. The police have also arrested nine persons involved in the illegal extraction/transportation of minerals, and registered six FIR’s in different police stations of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police along with geology and mining department seized 17 vehicles in Kulgam. “Multiple informations regarding illegal mining were generated by police and promptly special teams of police along with officers of geology and mining department Kulgam under the supervision […]
SRINAGAR — Illegal extraction of mining materials, including sand, bajri, and boulders, continues in the Lidder river of Anantnag, despite a ban imposed by the J&K High Court. While talking to Srinagar-based news gathering agency Kashmir Dot com, residents from areas such as Aakura, Nambal, Sakdas, and Ganeshpora allege that the mining activities persist with […]
SRINAGAR — While cracking a whip on illegal mining & transportation of minerals, police have seized 14 vehicles and arrested 14 drivers in Baramulla. A police party under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla, SDPO Pattan & Tangmarg assisted by SHO PS Baramulla/ Kunzer/ Tangmarg & Incharge Police Post Palhallan seized 14 vehicles (3 Dumpers, […]