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Everything you need to know about Jhurre Mines: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Jhurre Mines: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Strong demand in Brazil oil auction

May 16, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 16 (IANS/EFE) A two-day Brazilian oil and natural gas auction has received strong demand from companies based in Brazil, Colombia, Portugal, France, Britain and other countries, with bid prices far exceeding the regulator's expectations.

Do not export ore to China, Pakistan: CPI-M

April 27, 2013 at 6:28 PM

The Communist Party of India-Marxist secretary for Goa, Thalmann Pereira, also said that mining leases given to handpicked, crony Goan families by the "hated" colonial regime headed by Portuguese dictator Antonio de Oliveira Salazar decades ago should be wrested back, and a government corporation should be formed to run the mining on these leases.

Peru president wraps up first official visit to China

April 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Shanghai, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has wrapped up his first official visit to China in Shanghai, the country's economic capital, where he presided at an investment forum attended by executives from more than 100 companies.

Brazilian-Spanish consortium to build hydro plant

March 23, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Lima, March 23 (IANS/EFE) A consortium made up of Spain's Corsan Corviam and Brazil's Engevix and Enex has been chosen to build a hydroelectric power station in southern Peru, officials said.

Goa won't give illegal miners new licences

March 18, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Panaji, March 18 (IANS) People indicted for illegal mining could henceforth be barred from applying for ore extraction licences, a government report states.

Stockbroker arrested for Rs.5 crore fraud on former CIl chief

March 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) A 48-year-old stockbroker was arrested for cheating a former chairman of Coal India Limited (CIL) of his life savings of Rs.5 crore through illegal transfer of his shares, the police said Saturday.

HPCL signs MoU for Rajasthan refinery

March 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) Thursday signed an MoU with the Rajasthan government in Jaipur for setting up a 9 million tonne per annum refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, the oil ministry said here.

Myanmar panel wants China-backed mine project

March 12, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Yangon, March 12 (IANS) A Myanmar commission, led by opposition leader and parliamentarian Aung San Suu Kyi, has proposed that a copper mining project in which a Chinese company has a stake should go on.

When do-gooders are made into villains (Goa Newsletter)

March 3, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Panaji, March 3 (IANS) After duping the state treasury of billions of rupees, one would think illegal mining would be villain No. 1 for the Goa government and rapacious mining companies the faces of this brazen villainy.

First fossil evidence shows small crocs fed on plant-eating baby dinosaurs

March 1, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, March 1 (ANI): A South Dakota School of Mines and Technology assistant professor and his team have discovered a new species of herbivorous dinosaur and reported the first fossil evidence of prehistoric crocodyliforms feeding on small dinosaurs.

Geoscience advisory council to meet in Delhi today

February 27, 2013 at 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): The Geoscience Advisory Council (GAC), under the ministry of mines, will hold its third meeting here today.

New technology lets shoppers pay by fingerprints instead of credit cards

February 24, 2013 at 2:59 PM

New York, February 24 (ANI): A small state college in remote western South Dakota might soon introduce the first technology that can allows shoppers pay by pressing their fingerprints onto a pay pad, rather than swiping a credit card.

'Google, GPS cannot track illegal mining'

February 16, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Panaji, Feb 16 (IANS) Google satellite imaging and global positioning systems (GPS) are flawed when it comes to monitoring illegal mining and encroachment of forest land by mining companies, the Goa government has told the Supreme Court.

52nd Central Geological Programming Board meeting to be held tomorrow

February 13, 2013 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 13 (ANI): The 52nd Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting of the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines, will be held here on Thursday.

Standing Committee on Coal and Steel invites suggestions on Coal Mines Amendment Bill

January 24, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): The Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Amendment Bill,2012 , as introduced in Lok Sabha on Dec 22,2012 and pending therein has been referred to the Departmental Related Standing Committee on Coal and Steel of parliament for detailed examination and report.

Myanmar to assess mining project's environmental impact

December 27, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Yangon, Dec 27 (IANS) Myanmar will assess the environmental impact of a copper mining project in which a Chinese company has a stake.

School shootings in US claim over 100 lives in 20 years

December 15, 2012 at 2:12 AM

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) Over 100 people have been killed and dozens of others injured in several school shootings in the US over the last 20 years with the Virginia Tech massacre in 2007 being the deadliest claiming 32 lives, including two Indians.

NASA's twin probes create most accurate moon gravity map

December 6, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Washington, December 6 (ANI): The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission, NASA's twin probes orbiting Earth's moon, have generated the highest resolution gravity field map of any celestial body.

'Mining industry occupies important position in national economy': Mukherjee

November 21, 2012 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 21 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the mining industry occupies an important position in the national economy by not only employing over one million persons, but also producing basic raw materials for many industries, including the core sector.

India, Afghanistan sign four cooperation pacts

November 12, 2012 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India and Afghanistan Monday signed four agreements to cooperate in areas of social welfare, fertilizer, coal mining and youth affairs, an official here said.

Colombian oil output climbs up

November 8, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Bogota, Nov 8 (IANS/EFE) Average oil output in Colombia climbed to 960,953 barrels per day in October, up 0.9 percent from the same month of 2011, the Mines and Energy Ministry said.

Odisha issues notice to 103 mines

November 6, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 6 (IANS) Odisha has served show cause notices on 103 state mines for extracting ore in excess of their stipulated limit, state Steel and Mines Secretary Rajesh Verma said Tuesday.

Human error caused blackout in Brazil

October 31, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 31 (IANS) A blackout that plunged northeast Brazil into complete darkness for several hours last week was caused by human error, an official said.

Van Pelt in joint lead with Garrigus at CIMB Classic

October 27, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 27 (IANS) Title holder Bo Van Pelt of the United States charged to the top of the $6.1 million CIMB Classic after a spectacular nine-under-par 62 saw him tie with overnight leader Robert Garrigus in the third round here Saturday.

Matteson produces magical 63, Woods trails by three

October 25, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 25 (IANS) American Troy Matteson produced a magical eight-under-par 63, thanks to four closing birdies, including a closing hole "slam-dunk", as he put the shade on Tiger Woods in the first round of the $6.1 CIMB Classic here Thursday.

Bhullar leads Asia's charge at CIMB Classic

October 25, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 25 (IANS) India's Gaganjeet Bhullar stood tall amongst other golfers on the PGA Tour in the opening round of the CIMB Classic, shooting a fabulous six-under-par 65 to emerge as the leading Asian here Thursday.

Queensland lifts ban on uranium mining after Gillard's visit to India

October 22, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Sydney, Oct. 22 (ANI): Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has announced an end to the 30-year ban on uranium mining in the country, appointing a three-person committee to oversee its resumption.

Meghalaya welcomes FDI in retail and mining

October 18, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Shillong, Oct 18 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Thursday welcomed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail and mining, despite opposition from several civil society groups.

No FDI in mining in Meghalaya

October 18, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Shillong, Oct 18 (IANS) The Meghalaya government Thursday said it had done away with foreign direct investment (FDI) in the mining sector after several organisations protested the controversial Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy, 2012 that was approved by the state cabinet Oct 5.

British MP takes up cudgel against mining in Goa

October 17, 2012 at 12:27 PM

London, Oct 17 (IANS) A campaign mounted in Britain over environmental damage in Goa due to mining has received support from a British parliamentarian who has so far tabled two motions in parliament.

Meghalaya approves controversial mining policy

October 5, 2012 at 9:02 PM

Shillong, Oct 5 (IANS) The Meghalaya cabinet Friday approved the controversial Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy which allows miners to continue with rat-hole coal mining.

Congress distances itself from complaint against Parrikar

September 25, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Panaji, Sep 25 (IANS) Less than 48 hours after Congress spokesman filed a police complaint accusing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and senior mines department officials of abetting the suicide of an official, the party Tuesday distanced itself from the complainant.

Brazil to auction new oil blocks in 2013

September 20, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Brasilia, Sep 20 (IANS/EFE) Brazil is planning an auction of new oil and gas exploration and production blocks for May 2013, although that long-delayed round will depend on prior approval of a new regulatory framework, Mines and Energy Minister Edison Lobao said.

'Invisible' QR codes set to make counterfeit bank notes history

September 12, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, Sept. 12 (ANI): An invisible quick response (QR) code has been created by researchers in an attempt to increase security on printed documents and reduce the possibility of counterfeiting, a problem which costs governments and private industries billions of pounds each year.

PM not involved in work of panel allotting coal blacks: Khurshid

September 10, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 10 (IANS) Defending the UPA government over coal block allocations, Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid Monday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had nothing to do with the procedure of the screening committee which handled the allocations.

Kapil Sibal paints BJP 'black', says it has a 'black mindset'

September 9, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Lucknow, Sep 9 (ANI): Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal has assailed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by saying that the Chief Ministers of states ruled by it should resign as they endorsed the final allotments of coal blocks.

China using up Goa's iron ore: Report

September 8, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Panaji, Sep 8 (IANS) China prominently features in a probe report on illegal iron ore mining in Goa, which warns that while the eastern neighbour is gobbling up India's iron ore reserves, the future might see a reversal of the trend.

Parrikar dares Centre to find, shut illegal Goa ore mines

September 5, 2012 at 2:57 PM

Panaji, Sep 5 (IANS) The escalating war of words between Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) central government just got hotter.

Vedanta against bauxite export

September 3, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 3 (IANS) Vedanta group, India's largest aluminium maker, has asked the central government to discourage export of bauxite from the country as the domestic aluminium industry is struggling for the raw material.

`Colombia now South America's No. 2 economy'

September 1, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Bogota, Sep 1 (IANS/EFE) Colombia has moved ahead of Argentina to become South America's second-largest economy, the outgoing Colombian finance minister said Friday.

Mining and casino-friendly Parrikar is like Chanakya: Congress

August 30, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Panaji, Aug 31 (IANS) The Congress Thursday compared Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar with ancient master tactician Chanakya, saying that he was "cozying up" to the players in mining and casino industry much against promises he made ahead of the Goa assembly polls.

Uproar in Odisha assembly over coal blocks allocation

August 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 (IANS) Allocation of coal blocks caused an uproar in the Odisha assembly with the opposition Congress demanding an inquiry into recommendations made by the Biju Janata Dal government to the central government for allotting coal blocks to private companies.

Odisha denies wrongdoing in coal block recommendations

August 28, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (IANS) Admitting that it had recommended to the central government to allocate coal blocks to various companies, the Odisha government Tuesday denied any wrongdoing in the exercise.

Prime Minister's statement on coal block allocation

August 27, 2012 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday made a statement in both houses of parliament on coal block allocation for which the opposition is asking for his resignation as it was made during his tenure as coal minister.

Coalgate: 'Allegations of impropriety are without basis', says PM

August 27, 2012 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for his resignation, saying allegations levelled against him in connection with the CAG report on coal block allocations were utterly baseless.

Coal India to assess extent of illegal coal mining

August 22, 2012 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Coal India Limited (CIL), the country's largest coal miner, has commissioned Jamshedpur-based Xavier Labour Research Institute and Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, for undertaking a study of illegal coal mining, Pratik Prakashbapu Patil, minister of state in the coal ministry said Wednesday.

Govt. committed to welfare of SC, ST, minorities: Manmohan Singh

August 15, 2012 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said the UPA Government has paid special attention to the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, minorities, women and other weaker sections.

Focussed on welfare schemes for SC, ST, minorities: PM

August 15, 2012 at 8:52 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The government was giving special attention to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections, including the minorities, by coming out with programmes that benefit them, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

Focussed on welfare schemes for SC, ST: PM

August 15, 2012 at 8:12 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The government was giving special attention to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections by coming out with programmes that benefit them, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

Goa imposes Rs.5 lakh fine for transporting illegal ore

August 14, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Panaji, Aug 14 (IANS) In a severe warning to iron ore transporters ahead of the mining season, scheduled to begin in a few weeks from now, the Goa government Tuesday said that any truck found overloading ore would cost hefty Rs.5 lakh to the mining outfit.

India wins bid to host 36th International Geological Conference

August 9, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Brisbane (Australia), Aug.9 (ANI): India has won the bid to host the 36th International Geological Conference.

Mines safety agency to help rescue Meghalaya miners

July 14, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Shillong, July 14 (IANS) A team from the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) will now oversee the operation to rescue 15 miners trapped in a flooded coal pit in Meghalaya since July 6, an official said Saturday.

Colombia to deploy 5,000 soldiers to protect pipeline

July 12, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Bogota, July 12 (IANS/EFE) Colombia's government plans to deploy 5,000 soldiers to protect the Bicentennial Pipeline, a 960 km conduit currently under construction.

Iran threatens legal action over oil embargo

July 5, 2012 at 10:48 AM

Tehran, July 5 (IANS) Iran has called the Western sanctions "unproductive" and threatened to take legal action against the European oil embargo.

Shed fear, invest in Afghan opportunity: India (Roundup)

June 28, 2012 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India Thursday unveiled its vision of promoting economic rejuvenation and stability of Afghanistan by asking companies from the region to invest in that country in the spirit of solidarity, despite the risks, and called for CEOs to replace generals to lead the country's reconstruction.

India bats for investments in Afghanistan (Factfile)

June 28, 2012 at 8:52 PM

* India June 28 hosted the first regional investment summit in New Delhi to promote Afghanistan's economic rejuvenation and stability by encouraging private sector investment from across the region. External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna called for "replacing generals with CEOs".

India pushes Afghanistan's economic rejuvination (Factfile)

June 28, 2012 at 8:44 PM

* India June 28 hosted the first regional investment summit in New Delhi to promote Afghanistan's economic rejuvenation and stability by encouraging private sector investment from across the region. External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna called for 'replacing generals with CEOs'.

Myanmar to halt jade mining in Kachin amid security concerns

May 27, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Rangoon, May 27 (Xinhua-ANI): Myanmar authorities will suspend all jade mining work by private companies in the northernmost state of Kachin starting the end of this month, local media reported Sunday.

Patnaik seeks modifications in mining bill

May 19, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) Describing some of the provisions in the proposed new mining bill as an encroachment of the rights of the states, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Saturday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for their omission or modification.

Iranian official says "no hasty decisions should be made in negotiations" with P5+1

May 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Tehran, May 13 (Xinhua-ANI): A senior Iranian official said Sunday that no hasty decisions should be made in the upcoming nuclear talks with the world's major powers, local satellite Press TV reported.

Zimbabwe drafts new mining policy

May 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Harare, May 13 (IANS) The Zimbabwean government is drafting a new mining development policy, a media report said.

Iran hopes to improve bilateral trade with India despite U.S. opposition

May 7, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 7(ANI): The president of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Mines, Yahya Ale-Eshagh, said on Monday that he hoped India and Iran would better their trade ties in spite of mounting pressure against it from the United States of America (USA).

2G Spectrum: SC accepts Govt. plea on 2G licences review

April 14, 2012 at 12:47 PM

The Supreme Court on Friday accepted to hear government plea on SC's February 02 judgment on 2G licences in which the apex court had cancelled all 122 licences..........

India, Afghanistan sign pact on iron and steel

April 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM

Kabul, April 9 (IANS) India and Afghanistan Monday signed an agreement for enhancing cooperation in the field of iron and steel.

Vedanta to merge Sterlite and Sesa Goa in $14 bln deal

February 26, 2012 at 10:55 AM

London, Feb 26 (ANI): Indian commodities giant Vedanta has planned to merge two of its largest subsidiaries, Sterlite Industries and Sesa Goa, in a near 14 billion dollars deal.

Clash between anti-Posco activists, construction workers claims one life in Orissa

December 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM

Jagatsinghpur, Dec 15 (ANI): One man was killed and 15 others injured following a clash between anti-Posco activists and workers of a construction company in Orissa's Jagatsinghpur District.

Coal miners to share profit with local authority

December 7, 2011 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7(ANI): The Central government has prepared a new draft Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 2010 which inter-alia proposes to make it mandatory for all coal mining lease holders including Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to share 26 per cent of their profits after tax with the concerned District Development Authority.

India, Afghanistan sign deals to bolster strategic partnership

October 4, 2011 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (ANI): India and Afghanistan on Tuesday signed deals to bolster strategic partnership between the two countries.

Cabinet approves new Mines and Minerals Bill

September 30, 2011 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2011, aimed at bringing more transparency in the process of allocations for licenses.

Meira Kumar presides over all-party meet ahead of parliament's monsoon session

July 31, 2011 at 6:17 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar convened an all-party meeting here on Sunday afternoon ahead of the monsoon session of parliament, which begins tomorrow.

NASA hopes new research project may help humans colonize space

July 24, 2011 at 1:27 PM

Washington, July 24 (ANI): NASA is funding a new research project at South Dakota State University, which may help humans move one step closer to colonizing space.

Posco land takeover to resume today, protest intensifies

June 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (ANI): With the Orissa Government gearing to begin the land acquisition for Posco's mega steel project in Jagatsinghpur District, protests at the site intensified on Saturday with villagers refusing to move from the project site.

Bacteria help algae 'Didymo' bloom in clean waters

June 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

London, June 5 (ANI): Scientists have discovered how freshwater algae 'Didymo' are able to survive and colonize in some of the world's cleanest waterways with few nutrients.

Iranian lawmakers vote to take Ahmadinejad to court

June 2, 2011 at 5:33 PM

Tehran, June 2(ANI): Iranian lawmakers have voted in the country's parliament to refer President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the judiciary to rule on whether his move last month to name himself Oil Minister, after dismantling the ministry and sacking Minister Masoud Mir Kazemi, was legal.

New blood test can detect deadly MRSA infections within hours!

May 25, 2011 at 2:53 PM

Washington, May 25 (ANI): Scientists have developed the technology for a fast new blood test that can quickly tell whether patients are infected with an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that's become a global threat, significantly improving treatment.

Experts rule out Japan type nuke disaster in the US

March 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM

Washington, Mar. 29 (ANI): Though the U.S. earthquake zone is active, scientists say ingredients do not exist there for a Japan-style nuclear disaster.

Quantum dots could make solar panels more efficient

March 26, 2011 at 1:54 PM

Washington, March 26 (ANI): New studies conducted by researchers at the Colorado School of Mines could significantly improve the efficiency of solar cells.

Laundry staff on offshore construction projects in Oz to earn $420K yearly

March 25, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Melbourne, Mar 25 (ANI): A survey has revealed that laundry hands and cooks employed on offshore construction projects in Australia will potentially earn more than 420,000 dollars a year.

19 workers die in Balochistan coalmine blast, 32 still trapped inside mine

March 21, 2011 at 10:30 AM

Quetta, Mar 21(ANI): At least 19 mineworkers were killed and 32 others trapped when an explosion rocked a coalmine at Sorenj in Balochistan on Sunday.

India, Saskatchewan sign MoU on mineral resources

March 15, 2011 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): The Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Energy and Resources of the Province of Saskatchewan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to establish a cooperation programme in the field of geology and mineral resources.

Looted Libyan arms may land in hands of terrorists, warn experts

March 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM

New York/Washington, Mar. 4 (ANI): Security analysts say the armed uprising in Libya could see looted weapons in wide circulation, and landing in the hands of terrorists.

B.L. Bagra given additional charge of NALCO Chairman

February 27, 2011 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27(ANI): B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance) in the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), has been given additional charge of the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the company.

Mines Ministry suspends NALCO chief Abhay Kumar Srivastava

February 26, 2011 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26(ANI): Union Mines Ministry on Saturday suspended National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) Chairman and Managing Director Abhay Kumar Srivastava, who is in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody till March 3 in a bribery case.

Hamid Ansari to confer National Geoscience Award

February 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will confer the National Geoscience Award here today to various organizations working in the field of basic and applied geoscience in the country.

Hamid Ansari to confer National Geoscience Award tomorrow

February 3, 2011 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will confer the National Geoscience Award here on Friday to various organizations working in the field of basic and applied geoscience in the country.

48th Central Geological Programming Board meeting begins review in Delhi

February 3, 2011 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb.3 (ANI): The Geological Survey of India (GSI) will soon procure modern equipments that will uplift the pace and quantity output of all the exploration programmes of the GSI.

GoM to oversee coal mining environmental clearance issue

January 13, 2011 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Union Cabinet on Thursday decided to constitute a Group of Ministers (GoM) to look into the issue of environmental clearance for coal mining.

Cabinet approves schemes for conservation, safety of coal mines

January 13, 2011 at 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure today approved the continuation of schemes of conservation and safety in coal mines and development of transportation infrastructure in coalfield areas as plan schemes.

Electrifying new way to clean wastewater

January 9, 2011 at 4:24 PM

Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Utah have developed a new concept in water treatment.

China leaves West dismayed by move to cut vital mineral exports in 2011

December 30, 2010 at 12:45 PM

London/Beijing, Dec. 30 (ANI): In a sign of its growing industrial and political clout, China has cut its export quotas for rare earth elements (REEs) by 35 per cent for the first six months of 2011, threatening to extend a global shortage of the minerals and intensifying a scramble to find alternative sources.

Afghanistan to deploy 7,000 troops to guard TAPI pipeline

December 13, 2010 at 11:54 AM

Kabul, Dec.13 (ANI): Afghanistan will deploy about 7,000 troops to secure a major transnational gas pipeline slated to run through some of the most dangerous parts of the war-torn country.

How developing countries can cut carbon emissions while helping the poor

November 26, 2010 at 4:23 PM

Washington, Nov 26 (ANI): Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, say that a clean energy development initiative in rural Nicaragua demonstrated that there are cost effective steps developing nations can take to reduce carbon emissions and at the same time help the rural poor reduce their energy expenses.

The physics behind coffee rings

November 24, 2010 at 11:33 AM

Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): Usually the formation of coffee rings on a table doesn't prompt a response further than 'Use a coaster', but a team of researchers have gone beyond and explored the physics behind the stain patterns left behind by coffee droplets on a surface.

The physics behind coffee rings

November 24, 2010 at 11:33 AM

Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): Usually the formation of coffee rings on a table doesn't prompt a response further than 'Use a coaster', but a team of researchers have gone beyond and explored the physics behind the stain patterns left behind by coffee droplets on a surface.

Kiwi mine atmosphere potentially explosive, says rescue chief

November 21, 2010 at 4:05 PM

Greymouth (New Zealand), Nov.21 (ANI): Sending rescuers into the Pike River mine would be like asking them to walk up the barrel of a gun, the country's mine rescue chief has said.

New Mines and Minerals Act being finalized: Sonia Gandhi

November 2, 2010 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov.2 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said that the UPA Government is in the process of finalizing a new Mines and Minerals Act.

'Mines to Market' diamond conference begins in Mumbai

October 13, 2010 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, Oct 13 (ANI): 'Mines to Market', the bi-annual International Diamond conference begins in Mumbai.

Scientists pinpoint alarming increase in flow of fresh water into oceans

October 5, 2010 at 3:11 PM

Washington, Oct 5 (ANI): In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have found that freshwater is flowing into Earth's oceans in greater amounts every year, thanks to more frequent and extreme storms linked to global warming.

Chile miners' families demand 12 million dollars compensation

October 1, 2010 at 6:15 PM

London, Oct 1 (ANI): A suit has been filed by the families of trapped miners in Chile against the owner, demanding 12 million dollars as compensation.

Iran confirms its industrial computers under Stuxnet virus attack

September 26, 2010 at 3:28 PM

Tehran, Sept 26 (ANI): The Iranian government agency that runs the country's nuclear facilities, including those the West suspects are part of a weapons program, has reported that its engineers are trying to protect their facilities from a sophisticated computer worm that has infected industrial plants across Iran.