Supreme Court imposes nationwide ban on mining near protected wildlife areas

THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK   New Delhi, Nov 13: In a ruling to safeguard India’s biodiversity, the Supreme Court on Thursday prohibited all mining operations within one kilometre of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country. The apex court observed that such activities pose serious threats to wildlife habitats and must be uniformly restricted … Continue reading Supreme Court imposes nationwide ban on mining near protected wildlife areas