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Rajasthan: Over 1,230 mine leases exist across Aravalis in the state; Rajsamand district alone accounts for over 540 | India News

JAIPUR: Over 1,230 mining leases, most of them disputed, continue to exist across Rajasthan’s Aravali region. Together, these leases cover 17,393 hectares within the Aravali system.“At present, most leases in the Aravalis are under dispute and pending before courts. Some mines are closed, while others continue to operate,” a senior mining official said.Incidentally, Rajasthan mining…

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SC bans new mining leases in Aravalis, allows only existing ones to operate | India News

NEW DELHI: To protect the Aravali hills and ranges – the only barrier against desertification of the Gangetic plains – Supreme Court Thursday barred grant of mining leases, but allowed existing ones to operate, while asking the Centre to prepare a management plan for sustainable mining for the entire range spread across four states.This is…

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Sebi leases Rs 7 lakh/month Mumbai luxury flat for chairman; regulator says deal within Board policy – check details here

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has leased a luxury apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Prabhadevi locality for its chairman at a monthly rent of Rs 7 lakh. The apartment will house Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who took charge on March 1 this year.According to Sebi, the arrangement follows its existing policy. “Sebi…

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