Sandur

'Why are you troubling KIOCL?': H D Kumaraswamy questions Karnataka govt

'If you have enmity against me, show it somewhere else and stop obstructing the operations of KIOCL. Why are you bringing workers on the streets,' he questioned.

05 September 2024, 12:11 IST

'Why are you troubling KIOCL?': H D Kumaraswamy questions Karnataka govt

05 September 2024, 12:11 IST

Sandur mining: Govt seeks time to submit report to NGT

The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken up a suo motu case following a DH report that state government's approval was given amid an ongoing case in the High Court of Karnataka, which had ordered a high-level committee to assess the potential impact of mining, on the 1,200 year-old temple.

16 August 2024, 23:04 IST

Sandur mining: Govt seeks time to submit report to NGT

16 August 2024, 23:04 IST

DH Impact | K’taka govt pauses project to axe 99k trees in Sandur

The minister issued directions to hold the transfer of the land 'in view of the complaints over the KIOCL's failure to comply' with the CEC directions over the violations in the Kudremukh National Park.

22 June 2024, 14:28 IST

DH Impact | Karnataka forest minister Khandre pauses project to axe 99,000 trees in Ballari's Sandur

DH Impact | K’taka govt pauses project to axe 99k trees in Sandur

22 June 2024, 14:28 IST

Mining in Sandur's forest: HDK puts onus on state govt

On October 9, 2020, the Karnataka government overruled the department's view and requested the MOEF to clear the project. The Union ministry gave in-principle approval (Stage 1) for the proposal to divert the forest land for mining.

18 June 2024, 11:40 IST

Mining in Sandur's forest: H D Kumaraswamy puts onus on state government

Mining in Sandur's forest: HDK puts onus on state govt

18 June 2024, 11:40 IST

KIOCL mining: H D Kumaraswamy allays fears over tree felling in Sandur forests

Speaking to reporters here on Sunday, Kumaraswamy said that trees would be felled only if mining is conducted non-stop for 50 years.

17 June 2024, 00:00 IST

KIOCL mining: H D Kumaraswamy allays fears over tree felling in Sandur forests

17 June 2024, 00:00 IST

99,000 trees in Sandur forest to face axe

Forest department opposed move to dig up area for mining.

16 June 2024, 20:37 IST

99,000 trees in Sandur forest to face axe

16 June 2024, 20:37 IST

Mining-ravaged Sandur set to lose over 29,000 trees

The department began surveying the green patches north of Sandur to enumerate the trees last month, raising concerns among activists who have fought for nearly two decades against illegal mining and for the conservation of the remaining woodlands.

06 June 2024, 00:35 IST

Mining-ravaged Sandur set to lose over 29,000 trees

06 June 2024, 00:35 IST

Karnataka Election: Sandur constituency result

In 2018, Sandur constituency had 211504 electors, including 106884 males and 104587 females

10 May 2023, 10:30 IST

Karnataka Election: Sandur Assembly constituency result 2023

Karnataka Election: Sandur constituency result

10 May 2023, 10:30 IST

In the land of red soil, a legendary temple

Just a 10 km drive from Sandur, through roads coated with reddish-brown soil from nearby mines, is the Sandur Kumaraswamy temple complex. Located on a hill called Krauncha Giri, the compound consists of two large temples dedicated to Goddess Parvathi and her son Kumaraswamy. There is also a smaller, sunken shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.

16 February 2023, 07:29 IST

In the land of red soil, a legendary temple

16 February 2023, 07:29 IST

Sandur's virgin forest may be opened up for mining

In 2018, KIOCL submitted a proposal for mining in the virgin forests of Swamimalai forest block

18 April 2021, 20:10 IST

Sandur's virgin forest may be opened up for mining

18 April 2021, 20:10 IST