Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. …
In a shocking disclosure, more than 50 districts in Uttar Pradesh, out of the total 75, have been found to be quake prone. Well-known seismic expert and former director of Geological Survey of India (GSI) V.K. Joshi told reporters that growing urbanisation in Uttar Pradesh could result in massive damage …
NE, Bihar, U'khand, J&K;, Himachal, Gujarat, Andamans At High Risk An assessment made by the Centre says the entire Himalayan region is vulnerable to high intensity earthquakes exceeding 8.0 on the Richter scale which could adversely affect millions of people. After Saturday's earthquake, which had its epicenter in Nepal, India …
The Indian based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project director Naba K Mondal says the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified Pottipuram, Theni district as the place for the project only after detailed assessment of geology and seismicity of the area. He dismissed the MDMK leader Vaiko’s claim that the project …
Penny wise, pound foolish, that's exactly what the state government has done by handing over rare copper and sliver ore rich mines at DokamBaniwala in Sikar district to extract stones and building materials. Despite the matter being raised in coordination meetings of GSI and the state government, the latter has …
DEHRADUN: After last June's disaster, Uttarakhand's Harish Rawat government has decided to to carry out detailed mapping of different rivers and rivulets besides ecologically sensitive landslide-prone areas to identify sites prone to flash floods and other natural disasters. The hi-tech mapping will cover several rives, including Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, Pinder, …
Noted social worker Medha Patkar on Sunday said that the experts of geological survey of India alone can't determine as to what are the reasons for the Malin landslide tragedy and attributed the tragedy to greedy development model being followed by Union and state Government. Addressing a press conference along …
People in Ambegaon tehsil are angry over the suggestion by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) that paddy cultivation contributed to the tragedy. "The preliminary report by the GSI pointing to land flattening and terracing as the primary cause for the tragedy shouldn't be used to harass locals," says activist …
Following the preliminary assessment made at the site of the landslide in Malin, scientists of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have recommended that the authorities evacuate the houses adjacent to the landslide-affected zone. Speaking at a press conference in the city on Sunday, director general of GSI Harbans Singh …
PUNE: Geology experts warned of the likelihood of more landslides after Wednesday's catastrophe at Malin village in Ambegaon tehsil left over 150 villagers trapped. They said landslides could occur in villages located along the backwaters of Dimbhe dam. They recommended that the state government undertake a survey of these villages …
As many as 16 mining companies engaged by various cements plants in Meghalaya were found to have extracted limestone for years without getting mandatory clearances from Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and recommended cancellation of the mining leases. "Out of the 16 mining leases granted for carrying out mining …
They may meet needs of construction industry for 50 years The offshore areas of Kerala hold enough sand resources to meet the requirements of the construction industry in the State for about 50 years, a study conducted by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has revealed. The report of the …
Amid controversy and debate over the precise impact of global warming on the Himalayas, glaciologists analysed a massive cache of data on the mountain range and have concluded that it lost 13 per cent of its glaciers in just four decades. Approximately 443 billion tonnes (Gt) of glacier ice was …
JAIPUR: After rendering the agricultural land infertile, the huge amount of ground water being used for dyeing industry on the banks of river Bandi in Pali is fast depleting the groundwater and adversely affecting the dwindling forest resources of the area. "For cloth dyeing, huge amount of water is required …
Canada and Australia top the list of countries which spend on mineral exploration with 19% and 12% respectively of global share Despite being a mineral-rich country, India’s share in the global exploration budget has been less than 0.5 per cent, which might explain why the country’s proven reserves are only …
Odisha has 1.8 billion tonne of bauxite reserve which is nearly 55 per cent of the country's deposit. The state geology department has identified five places in Koraput and Kalahandi districts to carry out prospecting operation for bauxite, as part of its long-term plan to boost proven bauxite reserves in …
Rights’ panel order ignored, say environment activists The Chembanmudy Protection Council and the Chembanoly People’s Action Council have strongly condemned the withdrawal of the ban imposed on Manimalethu Granites at Chembanmudy hillock for granite quarrying. In a statement on Friday, action council leaders Bose Vargese Kaithala and Shaji Pathalil said …
Even as global warming and climatic changes remain on the forefront of international debates, observations by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have found a reduction in the rate of glacial snout as well as higher accumulation of snow on ice shelf and polar ice sheet at the India’s Antarctica …
Shimla, May 29 : Experts from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have advised the state government to go for control release of water from the Geepang Gath glacial lake in Lahaul to avoid a Parechu lake-like situation in view of its fast increasing size. A team of the GSI, …
Scrutinises mineral trade details of other three mines The Justice M B Shah Commission of enquiry on Thursday sought details on output and raising permission of Tensa iron ore mines belonging to Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) in Koira mining circle during its first day of field trip. During …
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has said the state was facing problems in getting environment clearances, in some cases taking years, for the proposed hydropower projects. Attending a panel discussion on ‘Hydropower Projects in North-East’ at New Delhi yesterday, Tuki said the state was facing serious problems in …
