SRINAGAR: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has summoned the Deputy Commissioner of Budgam and directed an immediate cessation of illegal mining activities in the Sukhnag River following revelations ...
“It’s a huge milestone and arguably one of the most important environmental laws to pass in decades,” said Ty Churchwell, mining ... reduce pollution and improve water quality.
The shutdown, effective immediately, is due to the severe pollution caused by illegal mining activities, known as "galamsey," on the Bonsa River, making it impossible to extract and treat water ...