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China mine blast tests limits of Xi's energy pushA devastating mine blast in Shanxi, China, has claimed over 80 lives. This tragedy is now prompting a nationwide safety review. The inciden...- The ancient miracle tree that filters your tap water better than any man-made system ever couldNew research published in ACS Omega reveals that Moringa oleifera seeds can remove over 98 percent of harmful microplastics, including dang...
- These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsOver the next few sessions, as the uncertainty caused by the Gulf war intensifies and makes you anxious, remember this: It is not the first...
- J&K weather alert: IMD warns 'travel only if necessary' as heavy rain & snow loom. Check forecast, dates, and affected areasJammu and Kashmir weather update: Jammu and Kashmir is facing severe weather conditions, with heavy rain and snowfall impacting the region....
- Assam: NDRF begins water removal at Dima Hasao coal mineRescue operations at the Dima Hasao coal mine are in full swing with NDRF using pumps to remove water. A body was recovered by divers despi...
- Twelve killed in Pakistan mine collapse: officialsA gas explosion rocked the private coal pit in the mining region of Khost on Tuesday evening, trapping the workers hundreds about 800 feet ...
- Karnataka HC bans mining activity around KRS dam, pending studyThe High Court of Karnataka on Monday imposed a ban on mining and blasting activities within a 20-km radius of the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS...
- Delhi among top three states with most contaminated sites, says Pollution Control BoardThere are 112 sites in India contaminated by toxic and hazardous substances. Besides, there are 168 sites that may be contaminated but requ...
- Coal industry seeks easier norms for commercial blocksThe draft rules provide for minimum 70% production on an average over a three-year period, while yearly minimum production has to be 50%. P...
- Lok Sabha refers labour code to standing committeeThe code aims to regulate the employment of workers, including those engaged by contractors, and their working conditions across sectors. I...
- CIL to adopt high-tech equipment for underground, open cast miningIn view of the rising mine fatalities, state-owned CIL will adopt high-tech equipments for both underground and open cast mining.
- Illegal miners using hi-tech machinery"The coal mined from such pits are loaded on trucks and sold to small players with no coal supply contracts from Coal India," the CIL offic...
- Coal India promises water security to country in futureWater bodies are created in the mine's voids, an area of excavation that remains unfilled after rehabilitation of a mine is complete.
- EasyM2M to launch wearable device iWristPhone for miners; has real-time tracking, WiFiMines in India generally have just one phone or an intercom device for miners to communicate with the monitoring and control rooms at the s...
- Meghalaya to implement new mines and mineral Policy by next yearMeghalaya will implement the new mines and mineral Policy by next year. The new policy has made room for joint venture in coal explorations...
- Centre moves to halt open sale of iron ore finesFines, or iron ore dusts, are smaller than 10mm, are produced when lumps are dug out from mines.
- Pellet plants must for captive minesJharkhand has emerged as the first state to make it mandatory for companies with captive iron ore mines to set up pellet plants to utilise ...
- Environment approvals valid only for 5 yrs: HCThe high court of Bombay at Goa has in a recent judgment held that the environmental clearances granted under the Environment Impact Assess...
- Union Budget 2011: Health insurance to be extended to MGNREGA beneficiariesThe Union Budget stepped up plan allocation for the health sector by 20 per cent with a focus on health insurance, which Finance Minister P...
- Govt tightens the screws on child labourThe Union labour ministry has notified expansion of the list of professions that are deemed “hazardous” under the Child Labour (Prohibition...
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