Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has lifted a nearly decade-long ban on river sand mining, aiming to balance economic needs with environmental responsibility. The ban, in place since 2016 due to ecological concerns, has been revoked following the formulation of detailed guidelines by the Revenue Department, in line with the Union Environment Ministry’s EMGSM 2020 and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A statewide coastal hartal called by the Kerala Fisheries Coordination Committee against offshore mining has severely impacted fishing activities across Kerala. The protest, backed by various trade unions from the fisheries sector and major political parties, including the ruling CPI(M), has led to a significant halt in operations in several coastal regions. Fishermen and Read More…