The Central Wildlife Board has rejected the Pokhani Soapstone Mining Project near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarakhand ...

Soapstone countertops are a timeless choice ... It’s not just pretty, though—this rock is incredibly durable and can withstand high temperatures, making it perfect for everything from cozy ...

The Uttarakhand High Court-appointed commissioners on January 6 submitted a report on unregulated mining operations in the district in Kumaon ...

With most of Uttarakhand’s rivers already facing the scourge of sand mining, the latest scandal involves the indiscriminate mining of soapstone, with the state’s complicity.