NGT bans riverbed mining in Punjab

Tribunal prohibited removal of riverbed material (mining) across 85 government-recognised sites in Punjab

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, Updated At : 05:22 PM Feb 15, 2026 IST

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The National Green Tribunal has banned riverbed mining in Punjab till further orders. The tribunal prohibited the removal of riverbed material (mining) across 85 government-recognised sites in the state.

An application seeking a ban was moved by the Gurdaspur village panchayat.

This is a developing copy. (Further details are awaited)

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NGT bans riverbed mining in Punjab

Tribunal prohibited removal of riverbed material (mining) across 85 government-recognised sites in Punjab

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