The tiny gas leaks that could help predict earthquakes earlierRocks are not silent. They emit chemical signals before breaking. Scientists are learning to understand these signals. This breakthrough al...
11 May, 2026, 03.37 AM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Problem with going to Japan - you return and expect things to be still civilisedA recent trip to Japan left a lasting impression. The country's remarkable civility, efficient systems, and rich culture were observed. Fro...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Why a Single Spoonful of This Pantry Powder in Mop Water Makes Tile Floors Look Freshly InstalledBaking soda offers a simple solution for dull tile floors. This common pantry ingredient, sodium bicarbonate, cleans effectively. Its alkal...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Govt amends pricing norms for low-grade iron ore to check wastage, boost steel supplyThe government has revised pricing norms for low-grade iron ore, including Banded Haematite Quartzite and Jasper, to encourage its utilizat...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Parliament panel flags funding gap in uranium hunt, seeks priority boost for AMDERA parliamentary panel has highlighted a funding gap for AMDER. This underinvestment in uranium exploration could threaten India's nuclear e...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
'In the Chair, but have a query': A rare moment when presiding officer participated in LS Question HourA presiding officer in Lok Sabha asked a minister about balancing rare earth mineral exploitation with environmental protection. The minist...
25 Mar, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
New nuclear model to focus on private roleThe Centre is preparing to introduce significant amendments to nuclear power laws, potentially allowing private sector involvement in key a...
07 Jul, 2025, 12.14 AM IST
After J&K, Karnataka next in turn for good news on lithium in MandyaAfter the news came that the central government is all set for commercial exploration of rare mineral lithium in Jammu and Kashmir, Karnata...
27 Feb, 2023, 04.17 PM IST
Atomic mineral exploration begins near China borderNuclear Fuel Complex’s chief executive Dinesh Srivastava said the northeast has better prospects of mineral deposits. “The key factor is ac...
16 Mar, 2021, 09.16 AM IST
Govt prohibits mining of atomic minerals by private entitiesAtomic minerals zirconium, monazite and thorium are found in abundance along several beaches of the country.
27 Jul, 2019, 07.15 PM IST
Mines Ministry asks DAE to provide data for auction of minesAtomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, unit of DAE, undertakes exploration, establishment and development of atomic mine...
17 Jul, 2016, 11.23 AM IST
Government to discuss with industry atomic, offshore minerals policyThe govt is in the process of framing regulations for exploration and mining in offshore blocks, which contain minerals and rare earth elem...
14 Jun, 2016, 06.04 PM IST
Miners see red over Atomic Minerals Concession RulesAs per the draft, leases of existing operators will be terminated if they are not government organisations in case the TLVs exceed norms, S...
01 Jun, 2016, 10.22 PM IST
Ministry working on atomic minerals mining policyThe ministry of mines is in the process of creating a draft policy framework for atomic minerals and is likely to put it up on the ministry...
09 Dec, 2015, 11.16 PM IST
Remove some minerals from atomic list in MMDR Act: Beach minersBeach sand mineral (BSM) industry has sought the exclusion of some minerals from the atomic minerals list in the MMDR Act.
22 Nov, 2015, 12.14 PM IST
- Govt may not open mining of beach sand minerals
The new National Mineral Policy (NMP) is unlikely to throw open mining of beach sand minerals (BSM) including ilmentite, rutile and leucoxe...
19 Dec, 2006, 02.47 AM IST