Iron ore export scam: Congress MLA`s son arrested

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 22:27

The son of a ruling Congress MLA and his close relative were on Monday arrested by CBI in connection with an alleged iron ore export scam.

CBI files chargesheet in illegal iron ore export

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 00:41

CBI has filed a charge sheet in connection with alleged illegal export of iron ore from Belekari port in Karnataka naming a mining company and its managing director as accused among others.

CBI arrests BJP MLA in illegal iron ore export scam

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 12:32

BJP MLA and former Karnataka Minister Anand Singh was on Thursday arrested by CBI in connection with alleged illegal export of iron ore from Belikeri Port in Karnataka.

Cut in export duty on iron ore ruled out

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 16:22

The government on Wednesday said it is not considering reducing export duty on iron ore, rejecting the demand of domestic producers of the mineral.

Karnataka lawmaker arrested in illegal ore export case

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 00:32

CBI arrested TS Suresh Babu for his alleged involvement in the illegal export of iron ore from Belekeri port on the state`s west coast.

Govt keen to start iron ore mining, exports

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 19:27

The government is keen on starting iron ore mining and exports, which face a Supreme Court ban, and will soon take up the matter, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Tuesday.

Reddy’s aides nabbed in iron ore export scam

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 22:14

Two aides of former minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy were nabbed by CBI sleuths in connection with their alleged involvement in the iron ore export scam, CBI sources said.

CBI grills Reddy, 2 associates in ore export scam

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 19:44

CBI on Saturday grilled former Karnataka Minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy and two of his associates in connection with an alleged iron ore export scam.

Budget 2013: Mines Ministry seeks 50% cut in export duty on iron ore fines

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 15:41

Ahead of the Budget, Mines Ministry has sought from the Finance Ministry reduction of export duty on low grade iron ore by 50 percent to boost production to enhance export of the mineral.

FIMI writes to Rajan seeking roll-back of export duty on ore

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 12:18

In a letter to Raghuram G Rajan, Chief Economic Advisor to the Ministry of Finance, FIMI said higher export duty coupled with exorbitant freight charges have led to a steep fall in exports of ore which has drastically come down from 117.37 million tonnes (MT) in 2009-10 to 61.74 MT in 2011-12.

Resumption of iron ore export from Goa to be delayed

Last Updated: Monday, October 1, 2012, 11:55

The iron ore export from Goa would not resume today contrary to expectations, as the state Mines and Geology Department is still verifying the quantum of ore lying at jetties.

Ore export scam: CBI conducts search at Reddy aide`s houses

Last Updated: Sunday, September 16, 2012, 15:23

CBI on Sunday conducted searches at two premises of an associate of jailed mining baron G Janardhan Reddy in connection with the probe into illegal iron ore export.