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'Weigh-In-Motion' technology to accurately track vehicle overloading soon: Officials To curb illegal mining and transportation, the state government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS). Mining activities are being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates, officials said in a statement on Thursday. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede Probe: The Karnataka government's status report on the deadly stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium lays primary blame on RCB, its event management partner DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), accusing them of unilaterally organising the mass public event without securing legal permission or coordinating with city authorities. The question here arises is - All To Blame But Congress Govt? Watch panel discussion o ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): In a bid to curb illegal mining and transportation, the Yogi government is set to adopt advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS). According to a release, the state is already utilising tools such as drones, geo-fencing, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags, and AI-based check-gates for monitoring activities in mining areas. Now, the government is preparing to implement 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology, w ...Read More >
The event has brought together energy ministers from various states, top government officials, and industry leaders from the oil and gas sectorSource : pexel Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Thursday said that he expects the new round of hydrocarbon exploration being launched in India to strike several big Guyana-sized oilfields, particularly in the Andaman Sea. We will drill and explore for more hydrocarbons in an area of more than 2,00,000 sq km under OALP (Open ...Read More >
New Delhi: State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd (ONGC) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global energy major bp to collaborate on drilling stratigraphic wells in four offshore sedimentary basins in India -- Andamans, Mahanadi, Saurashtra and Bengal. The MoU was signed during the second edition of Urja Varta 2025, a conclave on upstream oil and gas sectors organized by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons. A stratigraphic well is drilled specifically to obtain ge ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that after the construction work started on the land o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) State-owned ONGC has signed an agreement with global energy giant BP to collaborate on drilling multiple stratigraphic wells in India. This partnership will enhance geological understanding and unlock untapped hydrocarbon potential, strengthening India's long-term energy security, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) said in a post on X. "#ONGC has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with @bp_plc on 17 July 2025, to collaborate on drilling str ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. According to the official release, the Department of Geology ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) State-owned ONGC has signed an agreement with global energy giant BP to collaborate on drilling multiple stratigraphic wells in India. This partnership will enhance geological understanding and unlock untapped hydrocarbon potential, strengthening India's long-term energy security, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) said in a post on X. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel Contest by Government of India: How To Participate and Win Up To INR 15,000? Ch ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Guryul Ravine Fossil Park, one of the world's crucial fossil sites, is facing a serious threat due to encroachment and illegal waste dumping. The rare geological treasure in the Khonmoh area of Kashmir holds vital clues to Earth's prehistoric past, but illegal activities risk its fragile fossil beds and ancient sedimentary records. The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has appealed to the state government to take steps to protect the 252-million-year-old fossil site. In a statement ...Read More >
Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy confirms an incentive scheme to ramp up domestic rare earth magnet production. Leading companies, including Mahindra & Mahindra, Uno Minda, and Sona BLW Precision Forgings, are eager to invest in local manufacturing facilities to support this strategic push. India has launched a Rs 1,345 crore incentive programme to enhance domestic production of rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce reliance on China. India's initiative responds to China's tightened export contr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Spacetech start-up Suhora Technologies has joined hands with a US-based firm to provide operational hyper-spectral earth observation data across a wide spectrum to customers, claiming to be the first company to provide such services in India. The company, in a statement, said it has entered into a strategic partnership with US-based Orbital Sidekick (OSK), which operates a constellation of hyperspectral satellites with eight-metre spatial resolution across 472 bands. Als ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Spacetech start-up Suhora Technologies has joined hands with a US-based firm to provide operational hyper-spectral earth observation data across a wide spectrum to customers, claiming to be the first company to provide such services in India. The company, in a statement, said it has entered into a strategic partnership with US-based Orbital Sidekick (OSK), which operates a constellation of hyperspectral satellites with eight-metre spatial resolution across 472 bands. "Th ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 8: Coal production in the Northeast by Coal India Limited (CIL) is going down, with the state-owned coal producer suspending mining operations in many mines due to various constraints like difficult geomining conditions, economic unviability, non-availability of suitable mining methods and non-availability of forest and environment clearances, according to a Coal Ministry report. CIL's production dropped from 7.84 lakh tonnes in 2018-19 to 2 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, the report sta ...Read More >
New Delhi: Picking up from where he left off during his last visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent tour abroad presented his hosts with gifts that reflect India's deep cultural and spiritual roots, along with its handcrafted excellence, reports Manash Gohain.From a 'silver replica of the Ayodhya Ram Temple' to a 'Kalash' (a sanctified vessel) containing sacred water from the River Sarayu, and from a 'silver lion mounted on a Fuchsite stone' to a 'Madhubani painting of the Sun,' M ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Building on its successful engagement with Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd. (OMC), Garuda Aerospace, a leading drone technology company, has significantly expanded its presence in the mining sector. The company has secured contracts from Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited and the Central Mine Planning & Design Institute. Further solidifying its position in the mining sector, the company has also been awarded with tenders from the Department of Geology and Mining, the Governm ...Read More >
: The Uttar Pradesh government is now using modern technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones, and satellites, to stop illegal mining and the illegal transport of minerals in the state. Officials said that more than 21,477 vehicles involved in illegal transport have been blacklisted. To monitor mining vehicles, the state has set up 57 smart check gates with help from the transport department. These gates use AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technology, along with Weigh-In-Motion ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 2: A local court in Shillong on Wednesday remanded property dealer and co-accused Silome James in 14-day judicial custody. According to Assistant Public Prosecutor, Tushar Chanda, two others -- Lokendra Singh Tomar and Balbir Ahirwar -- were sent to judicial custody for 7 days. The SIT had arrested the three individuals from different parts of Madhya Pradesh on charges of aiding in the concealment of evidence related to the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in ...Read More >
Lucknow: To curb illegal mining and mineral transportation, Yogi govt deployed advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), drones and satellite-based monitoring systems.Demonstrating an unprecedented level of vigilance, the state blacklisted over 21,477 vehicles found involved in unlawful transportation activities.As part of this crackdown, 57 AI and IoT-enabled check gates were established across the state to monitor vehicles engaged in mining operations. These automated chec ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move towards achieving end-to-end digitalisation of the coal exploration value chain, the government on Tuesday said it is set to launch the Exploration Module on the Single Window Clearance System web portal. To be launched through Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) by Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on July 4, this module will allow allottees to submit their exploration proposals online, which will then be processed and appro ...Read More >
Guwahati, June 28: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified over 36,000 sq km area in the Northeast as having mineral potential, translating to nearly 3,000 prospective mines. This was stated by VL Kantha Rao, secretary in the Union Ministry of Mines at the second North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave that was inaugurated here on Friday, marking a major milestone towards unlocking the mineral and coal potential of the region. Delivering the keynote address, Chief Ministe ...Read More >
Guwahati: VL Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, underscored that the Geological Survey of India has identified over 36,000 square kilometres in the Northeast India as having mineral potential, translating to nearly 3,000 prospective mines. He highlighted that Assam has now firmly entered the national auction map, signalling a new era for mineral development. The 2nd North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave was inaugurated in Guwahati, Assam on Friday. He called for expanding ex ...Read More >
Puri: Despite travel uncertainties due to recent conflicts in some parts of the world, people from Europe and elsewhere have reached Puri to witness the annual Ratha Yatra of the sibling deities.As non-Hindus are not allowed inside the 12th-century Jagannath Temple, the Ratha Yatra provides a rare opportunity for devotees across the world to see the deities in their full glory atop their majestic wooden chariots."Back home, we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear. But here, I found peace. I ca ...Read More >
Guwahati: Addressing the second edition of the North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave here on Friday, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state has begun auctioning seven limestone blocks situated in the Umrangso area of Dima Hasao district.The conclave marks a significant step towards harnessing the untapped mineral and coal resources across the northeastern states.Sarma, in his keynote address, outlined the state's progressive policy reforms and significant monetar ...Read More >
Guwahati: VL Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, underscored that the Geological Survey of India has identified over 36,000 square kilometres in the Northeast India as having mineral potential, translating to nearly 3,000 prospective mines. He highlighted that Assam has now firmly entered the national auction map, signalling a new era for mineral development. The 2nd North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave was inaugurated in Guwahati, Assam on Friday. He called for expanding ex ...Read More >
Bhopal, June 27 (UNI) In a bizarre incident, 19 vehicles of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's convoy broke down together after diesel allegedly mixed with water was filled in their tanks at a fuel station in the Ratlam district of the state late Thursday night. Authorities carried out an inspection of the fuel station, and subsequently it was sealed. The stalled vehicles, mostly Toyota Innovas, had to be towed away and a replacement fleet was summoned hurriedly from Indore, to be ...Read More >
Guwahati: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy praised the Assam government for its firm steps against illegal mining and called on all northeastern states to harness their mineral wealth responsibly and sustainably. The minister made these remarks during the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave, which began on Friday in Assam's Guwahati. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Reddy reaffirmed the Central government's commitment to de ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, instead of introspecting on the defeat in the 2024 state assembly polls, has been repudiating the mandate given by the people because they rejected him. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha is preparing his excuses for future defeats in the upcoming assembly elections, including Bihar, Fadnavis said in his articles published in the Indian Express and Marathi daily Loksatta. On Saturda ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, the spotlight was on the engineering feat. Behind the scenes, a Bengaluru-based academic played a quiet yet critical role in shaping this marvel.Dr G Madhavi Latha, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has spent the past 17 years working as a geotechnical consultant on the Chenab Bridge project -- which is part of the ambitious 272 km Udhampur-Srin ...Read More >
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