In Rajasthan’s Aravalli mining belt, residents of villages such as Syalodra and Jodhpura-Mohanpura say dust and blasting have taken a heavy toll on their health. As the Supreme Court-appointed panel reviews the Aravallis’ boundaries, affected communities fear their concerns may remain unheard
A US congressional hearing highlighted sharp divisions over worker safety and liability in the stone slab industry, as experts warned of rising silicosis cases while industry representatives urged legal protection for manufacturers and distributors amid mounting lawsuits.
