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IIT Kharagpur launches Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence AI centre to transform mining operations across IndiaIIT Kharagpur has launched the Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence for AI-Enabled Geological & Mining Systems, funded by a Rs 15 crore commit...
Karnataka announces new groundwater charges: Check revised rates, fines and rules for borewell diggingKarnataka introduces charges for groundwater extraction, ranging from Re 1 to ₹35 per cubic metre based on usage and location. The new rule...
Multiple flights to Bali cancelled after Indonesian volcano's explosive eruptionMount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia’s Flores island erupted on Monday, spewing an ash column 18 km high. Authorities warned of potential ...
How Google maps plans to handle the 'Gulf of America'The Trump administration renamed the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, but popular mapping services like Google and Apple haven't updated ...
UPSC Recruitment 2023: Various vacancies announced. Check hereUPSC announced ten vacancies for four positions. Candidates who meet the requirements can submit their applications online at upsconline.ni...
Bihar begins process to assess presence of oil reserves in Samastipur, BuxarThe state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited has applied for the grant of PELs for Buxar and Samastipur for oil explorati...
Himalayas poised for a series of big earthquakes, says studyThe study notes that the sequence of future Himalayan earthquakes could be similar to the great earthquakes that occurred in the twentieth ...
Centre tells states to apply for forest clearances on behalf of companiesThis major step in environment regulatory practice is being undertaken to avoid a disruption in mineral production and its impact on the ec...
China looks at an Indian to save itself from natural disastersGeophysicist Paramesh Banerjee will be the first Indian to head a Chinese scientific institution though many Indians scientists already wor...
Jharkhand takes a cue from Odisha stops transportation from defaulting minesSenior officials of the state's Department of Mines and Geology said it was acting on a Supreme Court order of August 2, 2017 in a matter r...
- First photosynthesis took place 1.25 billion years ago: Study
Toronto, Dec 24 (IANS) The process of photosynthesis in plants first took place 1.25 billion years ago, finds a study that identified an al...
Atomic Minerals Directorate-led team discovers uranium reserves in Srisailam forestsThe quality of the uranium mineralization discovered in these two areas is superior and comparable to the one available in Canada and Austr...
Anil Bhandari takes charge as ONGC Videsh director of explorationAnil Bhandari has taken over as Director (Exploration) of ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC).
Coal ministry asks companies to submit proof for verifying green nodThe government earlier told the Supreme Court that at least 41 block face de-allocation after a review in the next four to six weeks.
New smartphone app to track meteoritesResearchers developed a new smartphone app that lets space enthusiasts track fireballs and meteors as they enter the Earth's atmosphere.
Goa govt starts renewing mine leases for stamp duty collectionGoa Government begins the process to collect stamp duty by renewing the mining leases in areas not falling under forest cover.
Two-day workshop on plant diversity, conservation from tomorrowA two-days workshop on plant diversity and conservation has been arranged at Pilikula Nisarga Dhama from August 10 with financial assistanc...
- Goa government will be transparent in allotting mining lease: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar
Goa government will adopt a transparent procedure, including auctioning, in allotting mining leases in the state, Chief Minister Manohar Pa...
- Goa government to classify mining leases to boot out illegal traders
The CM, Manohar Parrikar has cracked the whip to break the backbone of illegal mining in the state after he took over the reigns of the sta...
- Coal ministry issues notice to Arcelor, GVK
The Union coal ministry has issued a showcause notice to steel giant ArcelorMittal and GVK Power for inordinate delay in developing the Ser...