Illegal gravel mining at Andhra Pradesh's sacred Panchadarla hills has sparked a political storm. The opposition alleges an MP's aide is involved, while state authorities found significant violations and excess extraction, affecting sacred springs.
Ghana's opposition NPP chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako ("Chairman Wontumi"), was sentenced to 20 years with hard labour for illegal mining. The party claims the conviction is politically motivated, marking the first senior politician jailed in the government's 2017 crackdown.
Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the formation of quick response teams and a "zero coal leakage plan" to combat rising illegal mining and coal theft in Jharkhand. The CISF and Coal Ministry will implement multi-layered security and take strict action against offenders.
The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets exceeding Rs 1,023 crore, including properties in Singapore, in a Goa illegal iron ore mining case. The probe into the Salgaocar Groups and associates revealed illegal mining between 2007-12, generating over Rs 2,492 crore in crime proceeds which were allegedly laundered offshore.
Twelve people were killed in a mass shooting overnight in Johannesburg's Jumpers settlement. Police suspect a link to illegal mining rivalry, with around 10 attackers reportedly dropping off and storming the impoverished area. No arrests have been made.
Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris expressed concern over the continuous depletion of Egypt's mineral wealth due to illegal mining activities, warning that this harms the country's investment reputation and wastes strategic resources like gold and rare minerals.
New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.
New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.
