A farmer has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking protection of life, the environment, water resources, and agricultural lands in villages surrounding Kallanai in Kalligudi taluk of Madurai district.
In his petition, Saravanan contended that the prosecution alleged he had facilitated the hiding of Surjith in a quarry after the crime. He pointed out that the distance between the crime scene and the alleged hideout exceeded 15-20 kilometres and that 20 to 25 CCTV cameras were installed
Fire officer Nabaghana Mallik reported that 2-4 people are trapped, and machinery is being used to cut through the stones. Two fire department teams and a dog squad are assisting at the site.
The inquiry was ordered following serious allegations raised by Yeshwanthpur MLA S.T. Somashekar, who claimed that stone quarrying and mining activities were being carried out illegally in and around the forest area. Acting on these claims, Minister Khandre directed senior forest official
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics released the data on industrial production of the manufacturing, mining and quarrying sectors: August-October 2025.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday has chargesheeted 11 accused in a case relating to a loot of around 4,000 kg of explosives by armed cadres of the CPI (Maoist) terror organisation during transportation to a stone quarry in Odisha's Rourkela district, according to an of
Two migrant workers died and another person was critically injured after being struck by lightning at a coal quarry operating at Chempanthotty in Kerala's Kannur district on Tuesday, said the police.
The incident occurred when large rocks fell on workers engaged in quarry operations. The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the loss of lives in the accident.
The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the loss of lives in the accident. After speaking with officials, CM Chandrababu directed them to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical treatment and ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday expressed profound grief over the tragic rockslide at a stone quarry in Mallakottai village, Singampunari taluk in Sivagangai district, which claimed the lives of five workers.
At least five workers lost their lives and one was seriously injured in a rockslide at a stone quarry operated by Mega Blue Metal in Mallakottai near S S Kottai in Sivaganga district
A shocking incident has surfaced from Meliyaputti mandal in Srikakulam district, where three individuals lost their lives under suspicious circumstances. The incident occurred late on the night of May 16 near Dinabandhupuram village at a quarry site.