BSY challenges Guv`s sanction for his prosecution

Last Updated: Thursday, July 14, 2011, 17:29

Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has moved the Karnataka High Court challenging Governor H R Bhardwaj`s January 21 sanction to prosecute him in alleged land scams.

SC refuses to interfere in Karnataka mining issue

Last Updated: Monday, July 11, 2011, 11:56

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere in the Karnataka government`s decision to frame rules to prevent illegal mining in the state.

SC restrains 19 leaseholders from mining in K’taka

Last Updated: Friday, April 29, 2011, 21:41

The Supreme Court on Friday restrained 19 mining lease holders in Bellary-Hospet region of Karnataka from carrying out any mining activities, including transportation of extracted iron ores, till its further orders.

SC restrains mining operation in 19 mines in Karnataka

Last Updated: Friday, April 29, 2011, 16:51

The Supreme Court Friday restrained 19 mines from carrying out mining operations and transportation of iron ore in Bellary region of Karnataka.

Cong rakes up Karnataka mining issue to blunt attack on Sheila

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 21:22

Countering BJP`s demands for resignation of Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit over the CWG mess, Congress raked up the issue of illegal mining in Karnataka and questioned the opposition`s right to raise corruption issues.

CEC report damning, K`taka must look into mining issue: Guv

Last Updated: Friday, April 22, 2011, 00:34

Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj on Thursday again turned the heat on the BJP government in the state, accusing it of inaction on the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC)`s report on illegal mining.

Raise mining royalty multifold, Congress tells Karnataka CM

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 19:02

The Congress in Karnataka sought to make a strong case for raising the royalty on mining by multi-fold to mobilise resources for some of the social welfare schemes.

Mining row: Karnataka bans export of iron ore

Last Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 21:47

The Karnataka govt on Thursday banned export of iron ore from state’s ports.

Apex court reserves order on Reddy brothers` plea

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 13:36

The Supreme Court Tuesday reserved orders on the plea of Reddy brothers to allow mining in the forest area of Obulapuram on the Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka border.

Posco team to visit Karnataka to explore mining linkages

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 19:55

A technical team from South Korean steel major Posco would visit Karnataka soon for exploring mining linkages to its proposed Rs 32,300 crore steel plant in the state.

SC notice to Centre, Karnataka govt on mining

Last Updated: Monday, January 4, 2010, 21:45

The SC issued notice to the Centre and the Karnataka govt on a plea for taking action on a report of the Lokayukta pointing out irregularities and illegality in mining operation in the state and adjoining Andhra Pradesh.