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  Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, condemns offshore mining approval

  India | March 29, 2025 23:56 IST

  Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has written to PM Modi, strongly condemning the central government’s approval of offshore mining in Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. He warned of severe environmental and livelihood impacts, urging immediate cancellation of mining tenders.

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  Punjab government approves State Sand and Gravel Mining Policy 2021

  India | November 10, 2021 7:52 IST

  As per the new policy, the landowner or possessor can dispose of ordinary earth extracted or removed during the levelling of their agriculture fields up to 3-feet.

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  Punjab to announce mining policy to reduce sand, gravels prices

  India | August 16, 2014 7:51 IST

  Rupnagar (Pb): Punjab will soon announce its mining policy to bring down the prices of sand and gravel, state Industries Minister Madan Mohan Mittal said yesterday.  The state government wants to provide sand, stones and