VP Dhankhar turns 74; Prez Murmu, PM Modi extend birthday greetings
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on his 74th birthday.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on his 74th birthday.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said the state government's revenue from mining is set to grow by Rs 120 crore in two years.
India and Sri Lanka on Saturday held a meeting to strengthen bilateral ties between in the areas of critical minerals, exploration, and mining.
Farmers and residents of Mylaram village in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana on Monday launched a relay hunger strike to protest against mining activities in the area as police arrested several people to crack down on the ongoing agitation.
The government on Thursday announced to increase minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), in a bid to help workers cope with the rising cost of living.
Prabhat Kumar, director general of mine safety, government of India said the safety and innovation in mine safety can create a safer and more sustainable future for India’s mining sector.
The Damodar river, a lifeline for the East and West Burdwan, Purulia and Bankura districts, is facing a severe ecological crisis that threatens the very foundation of the communities relying on it.
Calling the move a path-breaking initiative, state mining and geology minister said these sites will help in checking malpractices to jack up the prices of sand and truly give the freedom of choice to the common man to buy sand from the source of his choice and at the price of his choice.
There are now a total of 22 private agencies which are engaged in mineral exploration. With the amendment of the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) MMDR Act in 2021, private agencies can also participate in exploration for the mineral sector after getting duly accredited by QCI-NABET (Quality Council of India-National Accreditation Board for Education and Training).
The state cabinet has taken the decision "in order to make construction material available to consumers at affordable prices".
