News Topic:J&K Geology & Mining Department
Kashmir
Illegal sand extraction mars beauty of Pampore’s ‘island’
In the absence of any regulation and accountability, vested interest elements have defaced the once beautiful lookalike island in Kashmir’s saffron town Pampore.
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Kashmir
Anguish in Awantipora as stone quarry workers demand resumption of livelihood
Dozens of stone quarry workers in the Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded permission for the resumption of their work.
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Kashmir
Crackdown on Illegal Mining: Four vehicles seized in south Kashmir’s Tral
Authorities on Thursday seized four vehicles in south Kashmir’s Tral area after being found involved in illegal mining.
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Kashmir
Authorities in Pulwama crackdown on illegal mining
In a bid to tackle the issue of illegal mining, authorities in Pulwama have taken decisive action, seizing several vehicles and impounding a mechanized boat.
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Three bulldozers involved in illegal mining seized in Pulwama
Three JCB machines involved in illegal mining in Pulwama were seized by Geology and Mining Department along with the local police.
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Jammu
First time in India, lithium deposits found in J-K’s Reasi
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) on Thursday said it has found lithium deposits for the first time in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
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J&K
Chief Secretary launches e-Market for sale of mining material
Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Wednesday launched here the web portal (e-Market) for the sale of mining material in the UT of J&K.
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Kashmir
Authorities in Pulwama crack whip on illegal mining
Intensifying its efforts to crack the whip on illegal mining of minerals, Geology & Mining Department continues to lay Nakas in several areas of the Pulwama district.
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