Mining department says it has not turned a blind eye to gemstone dispute
The Department of Minerals and Energy has rejected accusations from PP Gemstones regarding alleged illegal mining activities at Black Rock mine.
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Illegal mining of gemstones resumes in ASR ghats
These men were caught red-handed while mining for semi precious stones in Siganapalli under Koyyru mandal in ASR district. Notably, there was a flurry of activity in late 90s, when gem stone ...