<p>Minister of Mines and Geology Murugesh Nirani on Monday said that new policy will be implemented to control illegal mining activities.</p>.<p>The minister, who inspected the mining activities of DBL Company at the forest area in Kalenahalli, Srirangapatna taluk, said, "Mining activities are inevitable for development activities. The government will introduce a policy to ensure that mining activities will be taken up legally." Nirani warned legal action against illegal mining activities.</p>.<p>MP Sumalatha said, "Stone quarrying is posing a threat to Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam in Srirangapatna taluk and the farmers in the region are under fear. I have raised the issue in the Parliament and we are ready for an agitation to protect the dam."</p>.<p>The minister said, "It appears that DBL Company, which has taken up Mysuru-Bengaluru National highway project, has involved in illegal mining activities in Srirangapatna taluk. I have directed the officials concerned to give a detailed report after investigation. According to the officials, the company has mined 1.5 lakh tonne stones and measures will be taken to collect royalty for it."</p>
<p>Minister of Mines and Geology Murugesh Nirani on Monday said that new policy will be implemented to control illegal mining activities.</p>.<p>The minister, who inspected the mining activities of DBL Company at the forest area in Kalenahalli, Srirangapatna taluk, said, "Mining activities are inevitable for development activities. The government will introduce a policy to ensure that mining activities will be taken up legally." Nirani warned legal action against illegal mining activities.</p>.<p>MP Sumalatha said, "Stone quarrying is posing a threat to Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam in Srirangapatna taluk and the farmers in the region are under fear. I have raised the issue in the Parliament and we are ready for an agitation to protect the dam."</p>.<p>The minister said, "It appears that DBL Company, which has taken up Mysuru-Bengaluru National highway project, has involved in illegal mining activities in Srirangapatna taluk. I have directed the officials concerned to give a detailed report after investigation. According to the officials, the company has mined 1.5 lakh tonne stones and measures will be taken to collect royalty for it."</p>