K’taka to come out with new sandmining policy: Minister
By IANS| Published: 30th January 2021 1:32 am IST
Bengaluru, Jan 30 : Karnataka said that it would take steps to introduce a separate sand policy for the coastal region of the state, as per the long-standing demand of the people.
Responding to questions during question hour in Assembly here, Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh Rudrappa Nirani said on Friday that a separate sand policy will be introduced to help the people of Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada districts in the coastal region.
“The construction activities are affected in many parts of the state due to shortage of sand. The government will take necessary steps to prevent such problems in any part of the state,” Nirani added.
Explosives supplier and quarry owner detained
Explosives supplier and quarry owner detained
IANS / Updated: Jan 23, 2021, 06:00 IST
K’taka mine blast
SHIVAMOGGAKarnataka home minister Basavaraj
Bommai on Friday said that the
police have detained the quarry owner and a mining explosives supplier over the mining quarry blast that took place on the outskirts of the Shivamogga district a day earlier.
“Our prima facie investigations reveal that there seems to be some negligence by the quarry owner and the operators. Police have already detained the quarry owner and the dynamite supplier for questioning.
Probe is on,” Bommai told reporters. According to the police, the quarry unit spans over 21acres and is owned by ST Kulkarni.
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Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said that the police has detained the quarry owner and a mining explosives supplier over the mining quarry blast that took place on the outskirts of the Shivamogga district a day .
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Police personnel inspect the site of the dynamite blast in Shivamogga, Karnataka.
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