JAIPUR: The National Green Tribunal's central zone bench in Bhopal has come down heavily on the governments of Rajasthan and Haryana over illegal mining in Sariska tiger reserve and Tijara area, both in Alwar district. The NGT, while criticizing Rajasthan government for unabated illegal mining in the Aravalli hills, including Sariska, also flayed Haryana for using illegally mined stones. The NGT banned mining activities in 84 stone and marble quarries located inside and within one km radius of Sariska reserve and adjoining Jamuaramgarh sanctuary. The order followed written submissions by...
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