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Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has decided to curb illegal sand mining through drone-based surveys. Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said drones will be deployed to survey minor mineral mining zones in the state as part of the government's efforts to stop illegal sand mining and quarrying. The objective is to complete a comprehensive mapping of all mining areas within the next three months, which will not only curb illegal excavation of resources like stone, gravel, and ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a major scientific achievement on public health front, research scholars at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed an innovative, low-cost method to detect SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus responsible for COVID-19 -- using nothing more than a type of clay and saltwater. This innovative mechanism, which uses sedimentation to determine the presence and quantity of the virus, offers a simpler and more affordable alternative to current diagnostic methods such as PCR and anti ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Come Saturday and people can whistle into Srinagar on a train as Northern Railway has notifed regular Vande Bharat Express services between Katra and the city. PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first passenger train to the Kashmir Valley on Friday from Katra.The service will be operational for six days a week with no train on Wednesday, railways said. More trains would be deployed depending on demand at a later stage, officials added. From Saturday, a pair of Vande Bharat trains will ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said drones will be deployed to survey minor mineral mining zones in the state as part of the government's efforts to curb illegal sand mining and quarrying. He said the government aims to complete a comprehensive measurement of all mining zones in the state over the next three months. "To curb illegal excavation of sand and minor minerals, we have decided to carry out drone-based surveys of mining areas," Bawankule ...Read More >
Sehore (Madhya Pradesh): At a time when the government has launched various schemes to encourage fish farming, the Narmada River and its tributaries have lost 80 species of fish in just two decades, experts say. Excessive mining of sand is the reason behind such a huge loss, they said. According to them, 140 species of fish were available, but only 60 are available now. But many of these species are also on the verge of extinction. Most important of all the fishes, Manasheer, the state fish of ...Read More >
Washington, Jun 5 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation to the US, was Thursday asked a question by his journalist son whether government interlocutors sought evidence of Pakistan's culpability in the Pahalgam attack to which he replied India would not have conducted Operation Sindoor without convincing evidence. "That shouldn't be allowed. This is my son," Tharoor said laughing, during an interaction at the Council on Foreign Relations when his son Ishaan Tharoor, ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A case was registered against RCB, event management firm DNA entertainment private limited, Karnataka State Cricket Association on Thursday in connection with the stampede near Chinnaswamy stadium here that claimed the lives of 11 people and injured 56, police said on Thursday. Following a complaint by a police inspector, the case was registered at Cubbon Park station, they said. In the FIR, RCB Franchise has been listed as accused 1, DNA entertainment private limited as accused 2 a ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), the Indian state inland city that dont have any beach is what i believe. But there are some really nice beaches just a short distance away for relaxing and fun. From this article you will get to know about the beach friendly places near Vijayawada (beach goers should read this only) Vijayawada is a busy city located on the eastern coast of India and on the banks of the Krishna river in the state of Andhra Pradesh. As Vijayawada is an inland city, it doesn't have any ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to crack down on the sand mafia by conducting inspections and appointing special officers to monitor illegal sand transportation. During a review meeting on Monday, the CM emphasized the need to ensure affordable sand prices for common people and to provide free supply to Indiramma houses. He also announced the development of a special portal to resolve consumer issues and grievances promptly. Steps will be taken to ensure sand ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to take measures to supply sand at lower prices to people and supply sand free of cost to beneficiaries of Indiramma houses. During a review meeting on the mines and minerals department at his residence on Monday, Revanth Reddy ordered officials to inspect sand reaches and take stringent action against those involved in sand smuggling. District collectors and superintendents of police are being entrusted with the responsibil ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Govt strongly opposed Centre's move to permit offshore mineral dredging along the coastline, including the state, warning that it would cause severe environmental damage and threaten the livelihood of thousands of fishermen. Industries minister P Rajeeve, responding to a submission in the assembly on Monday by opposition leader VD Satheesan, assured that the state would take all possible steps to prevent offshore sand mining. "We will do everything necessary to stop offshore ...Read More >
Mumbai: Environmentalists have vehemently opposed the proposed relaxation in sand extraction permissions and environmental clearances for residents near sandbeds in the draft Sand Mining policy (released on Jan 30, 2025). The policy, which awaits public hearing, has drawn significant criticism regarding its suggested amendments for local sand usage without following prescribed tender processes and environmental protocols. Awaaz Foundation's Sumaira Abdulali has consistently corresponded with th ...Read More >
Mangaluru: District minister Dinesh Gundu Rao expressed confidence in securing administrative approval for the long-awaited Rangamandira construction project. The minister held a meeting with senior officials at the Bantwal Inspection Bungalow regarding the construction of the Rangamandira on Wednesday. He said that a proposal for administrative approval of the Rs 10 crore project was already submitted to the govt. He said that he discussed the project with Kannada and culture minister Shivaraj ...Read More >
Lucknow, December 11: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the performance of the Geology and Mining Department on Wednesday and issued important instructions to officials. He highlighted that revenue collection for the financial year 2024-25 stood at Rs 2,407.20 crore, with potential for further growth. The CM instructed departmental and district-level officers to work proactively to improve revenue collection. He directed that accountability for revenue collection should be fixed for Distr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday completed the longest underground tunnelling between Tughlaqabad Airforce Launching Shaft and Maa Anandmayee Marg on the Tughlaqabad-Aerocity corridor of Phase IV. This is the longest underground tunnel of Phase IV. A tunnel boring machine broke through at Maa Anandmayee Marg Station after boring a nearly 2.7-kilometre-long tunnel. This tunnel breakthrough was achieved using a mammoth 105-metre-long machine. Two parallel circular tunne ...Read More >
Puri: Renowned international sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo has created an impressive sand art display on the Golden Beach of Puri to commemorate Indian Navy Day. The artwork beautifully captures the essence of the Indian Navy and its significance, conveying the theme "The Crown Jewel." Spanning an impressive 20 feet in width and created using 10 tons of sand, this masterpiece took Sahoo a dedicated 7 hours to complete. Through his intricate artistry, he has depicted the story of the Indian Navy ...Read More >
Dozens of two-wheelers skidded on a Hyderabad road after an oil tanker leaking fuel passed from the area. The incident which occurred on Hyderabad's Kushaiguda-Nagaram road left several bikers injured. In a video, which went viral after the accident, men and women were seen sprawled on the road along with their fallen two-wheelers. While some of them are still on the road, others can be seen attempting to pick up their vehicles. "A road stretch between ECIL & Keesara has turned slick due to a ...Read More >
Indoor plants are all the rage, and for good reasons! They make our African homes beautiful and keep us healthy. But let's be real, keeping our green buddies happy can get expensive. This article is all about cheap and easy ways to take care of your indoor plants like a pro, without spending all your cash. Keep those leaves green, not your wallet! Instead of purchasing expensive commercial potting mixes, create your own using locally available resources. A blend of garden soil, compost, and san ...Read More >
MADURAI: Citing environmental degradation, protestors led by activist Mugilan raised concerns against the move to set up a tungsten block in Madurai, on Monday. Citing environmental degradation, protestors led by activist Mugilan raised concerns against the move to set up a tungsten block in Madurai, on Monday. Highlighting the environmental issues, the protestors submitted a petition to Madurai Collector MS Sangeetha against the move, on Monday. Talking to reporters, Mugilan pointed ou ...Read More >
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