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Hyderabad: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy left for the SLBC tunnel in a chopper from the Begumpet airport on Monday, November 3. Accompanied by cabinet ministers N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, the CM will launch the aerial electromagnetic survey for SLBC tunnel works, part of which had collapsed earlier in February. On February 22, a portion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Nagarkurnool collapsed, locking eight workers, including two engineers, inside the debris ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka on Saturday asked the state government if it had received a proposal to cut trees inside Lalbagh Botanical Gardens for the Tunnel Road project. A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Poonacha sought the government's response and issued notice to all respondents after hearing a public interest litigation filed by actor Prakash Belawadi and another individual. Belawadi's counsel alleged that 6.5 acres of land has been demarcated insid ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The proposed road tunneling project in Bengaluru city by the ruling Congress government has been questioned by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya citing threat to Lalbagh Rock, said to be over 3,000 million years old rock recognized as a National Geo-Heritage Site by Geological Survey of India. The MP representing Bengaluru South seat requested Union Minister of Mines G. Kishan Reddy to make a geological impact assessment of the proposed tunnel road via L ...Read More >
District Collector Vivek Johnson said that cracks developed in Kapildharwadi on October 1 and kept increasing. "One crack has reached a size of 5-6 feet. A team from the Geological Survey of India has examined the cracks," he said. A village of about 400 persons in Maharashtra's Beed district was evacuated after cracks developed there, prompting a team from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to visit the location, an official said on Friday. The village of Kapildharwadi is about 150 kilometr ...Read More >
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Oct 17: A village of about 400 persons in Maharashtra's Beed district was evacuated after cracks developed there, prompting a team from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to visit the location, an official said on Friday. The village of Kapildharwadi is about 150 kilometres from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and lies around 2 km from the famous Kapildhar waterfall. District Collector Vivek Johnson told PTI that cracks developed in Kapildharwadi on October 1 and kept inc ...Read More >
Kolkata/Darjeeling: "If you play with nature, nature will retaliate. With such unrestricted constructions and hydro-projects like those in Sikkim, exploitation is on... The situation might turn out to be dangerous," CM Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday while addressing an administrative meeting in Darjeeling. Banerjee added that she had asked the Geographical Survey of India (GSI) to study Darjeeling and Kalimpong's seismic zones.Giving an initial assessment of north Bengal flood damage, Banerje ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Amid global challenges, India's self-reliance in the production of Rare Earth Elements (REE) is vital for national security and realising the vision of a developed nation, President Droupadi Murmu said during the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. "Rare Earth Elements are the backbone of modern technology. They power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to defence systems and clean energy solutions. Given the current geopol ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Amid global challenges, India self-reliance in the production of Rare Earth Elements (REE) is vital for national security and realising the vision of a developed nation, President Droupadi Murmu said during the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Rare Earth Elements are the backbone of modern technology. They power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to defence systems and clean energy solutions. Given the current geopoliti ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), marked a key milestone in its shipbuilding journey with the launch of the third indigenously built Diving Support Craft (DSC) for the Indian Navy. The vessel is part of a series of five DSCs being built by TRSL under the Make in India initiative of the Ministry of Defence. The launch ceremony was graced by Mrs. Kangana Berry, wife of Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM, Commander-in-Chief, who performed the traditional naming and launch of t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
Dehradun: India currently has 87,474 active landslide zones, spread across 179 districts in 19 states and union territories, a recent report released by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has revealed. These danger-prone zones collectively cover about 4.2 lakh square kilometres, underscoring the scale of the challenge. Arunachal Pradesh ranks first with 26,213 landslide zones, followed by Himachal Pradesh with 17,102 zones across the nation. Uttarakhand stands third with 14,780 zones. The fi ...Read More >
Researchers in Jaisalmer have unearthed India's first phytosaur fossil, a crocodile-like reptile from the Jurassic period, dating back nearly 200 million years. The discovery, including a skeleton and an egg, provides insights into prehistoric life and the region's connection to the age of dinosaurs. This significant find gives Indian geology a new identity on the global stage. In a landmark discovery, researchers from Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, have uncovered India's first-ever phyt ...Read More >
Fossil-like remains, including a large bone-shaped structure and petrified wood, have been unearthed near a pond in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, raising hopes of a dinosaur-era link. Officials and archaeologists are awaiting a Geological Survey of India (GSI) probe to confirm the age. Experts caution against assumptions until scientific tests like carbon dating are conducted. Fossil-like remains, including a large bone-shaped structure and petrified wood, have been discovered during the exca ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): BJP MP and Member of the Standing Committee on Coal Mines & Steel, Roopkumari Choudhary, on Thursday said that the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 will bill boosts employment, improves states rights, and add to the economy by allowing more efficient use of India mineral resources. Speaking with ANI, Choudhary emphasised that the bill, passed by Loksabha on Tuesday, aims to strengthen India economic position by granting sta ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): A government-appointed team of experts on Wednesday visited Dharali in Uttarkashi to inspect areas affected by a recent disaster. This team of experts included Shantanu Sarkar, Director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Center (ULMMC), Dr DP Kanungo, Chief Scientist of Central Building Research Institute Roorkee (CBRI), Ravi Negi, Director of Geological Survey of India (GSI), Dr Amit Kumar, scientist of Wadia Institute of Himala ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the re ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): A government-appointed team of experts on Wednesday visited Dharali in Uttarkashi to inspect areas affected by a recent disaster. This team of experts included Shantanu Sarkar, Director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Center (ULMMC), Dr DP Kanungo, Chief Scientist of Central Building Research Institute Roorkee (CBRI), Ravi Negi, Director of Geological Survey of India (GSI), Dr Amit Kumar, scientist of Wadia Institute of Himal ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): A government-appointed team of experts on Wednesday visited Dharali in Uttarkashi to inspect areas affected by a recent disaster. This team of experts included Shantanu Sarkar, Director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Center (ULMMC), Dr DP Kanungo, Chief Scientist of Central Building Research Institute Roorkee (CBRI), Ravi Negi, Director of Geological Survey of India (GSI), Dr Amit Kumar, scientist of Wadia Institute of Himal ...Read More >
The Geological Survey of India is developing an AI-powered landslide forecasting model, aiming to establish a nationwide early warning system by 2030. GSI will soon issue early warnings for Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. The National Landslide Forecasting Centre has expanded its coverage from 16 districts to 21 and upgraded its monitoring and public access tools. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is conducting a research programme to develop a more robust landslide forecasting model an ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 20 (PTI) The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is conducting a research programme to develop a more robust landslide forecasting model and expert system leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), an official said. This was stated by GSI Director General Asit Saha at a workshop held here on Friday to commemorate the first anniversary of the National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC). Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 20, 2025 Declared, Check Winnin ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 20 (PTI) The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is conducting a research programme to develop a more robust landslide forecasting model and expert system leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), an official said. This was stated by GSI Director General Asit Saha at a workshop held here on Friday to commemorate the first anniversary of the National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC). "There is ongoing research underway to develop a more robust landslide forecasting model and expert ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed officials to immediately resume the remaining tunnelling operations, including drilling and blasting, of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC). Calling SLBC a crucial lifeline for Telangana, he emphasised that its completion must be treated as a top priority and executed with urgency. An estimated 10 kilometres of tunnel work remains to be completed. On Saturday, the minister held a review meeting with officials of the Irrigation de ...Read More >
Rescue work in SLBC tunnel from Domalapenta side was halted in April-end after recovering 2 out of 8 bodies of workers who were buried alive on Feb. 22 following roof collapse HYDERABAD The Irrigation Department is planning to resume work at the earliest on the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel, which was halted on February 22 following collapse of the tunnel roof, about 14 km inside from the mouth, near Domalapenta, in Nagarkurnool district, burying 8 workers alive. Another 10 km tunnel ...Read More >
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao has slammed a ₹25 crore defamation notice on Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and sought an unconditional public apology for his 'illegal' and 'unlawful' acts of making false imputations against him with regard to the suicide of University of Hyderabad (UoH) research scholar Rohith Vemula causing him 'serious agony' and 'Irreversible' damage. Mr. Vikramarka has been given three days to apologise or criminal action will be taken claiming dam ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): India is making efforts to diversify its supply on rare earth materials and also establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical minerals, which are crucial for the clean energy technology and for electronics sector, sources said. India is not only looking to expand its cooperation with African nations in critical minerals but also countries in South America. It is actively pursuing free trade agreements (FTAs) with resource-rich nations like Chi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): India is making efforts to diversify its supply on rare earth materials and also establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical minerals, which are crucial for the clean energy technology and for electronics sector, sources said. India is not only looking to expand its cooperation with African nations in critical minerals but also countries in South America. It is actively pursuing free trade agreements (FTAs) with resource-rich nations like Chi ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy reaffirmed the Government's full support to the mineral- and coal-rich North Eastern states at the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave in Guwahati. Addressing the gathering on Day 2 of the event, the Minister underlined the Centre's commitment to strengthening mining infrastructure, fast-track project approvals, and promoting sustainable mining practices in the region. He stated that the development ...Read More >
Guwahati, June 28: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy reaffirmed the Central Government's full support to the mineral and coal-rich North Eastern states at a Mining Ministers' Conclave held here on Saturday. Addressing the gathering on the second day of the event, the Minister highlighted the Centre's commitment to strengthening mining infrastructure, fast-track project approvals, and promoting sustainable mining practices in the region. He stated that the development of the Nor ...Read More >
Guwahati, June 28 (UNI) Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, on Saturday reaffirmed the Centre's "unwavering support" for accelerating mineral and coal development across India's eight North‑Eastern states. Speaking on the second day on the second North‑East Mining Ministers' Conclave here, Reddy said robust mining infrastructure, quicker project clearances and eco‑friendly practices are crucial to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision. "Assam, Arun ...Read More >
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