CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday opposed the awarding of tungsten mining rights in Madurai district by the union government to a private firm, saying that the Tamil Nadu government will never permit any mining activity in Arittapatti and its surrounding areas considering the site’s biodiversity heritage status and opposition from the

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel the tungsten mining rights awarded to a private company in Madurai district, considering the biodiversity heritage site in the proposed area.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin calls on Prime Minister Modi to withdraw tungsten mining rights awarded to Hindustan Zinc in Madurai, citing concerns over biodiversity and community impact as villagers stage significant protests against mining activities.

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to cancel the tungsten mining rights given to Vedanta group company Hindustan Zinc Limited near a biodiversity heritage site in Madurai district.

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the cancellation of rights granted by the Centre to a private firm to mine tungsten in Madurai district.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin warns tungsten mining in Madurai threatens heritage sites, biodiversity, and local livelihoods. Calls for the Union government to respect state concerns and cancel rights.