News Topic:J&K Geology & Mining Department

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat: Waheed-ur-Rehman Para poorest candidate in fray

The PDP candidate for the Srinagar constituency, Waheed-ur-Rahman Para, is the poorest candidate in the fray with a house valued at a mere Rs 32 lac.
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PDP to represent sentiment of youth, says Waheed Para

Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Wednesday said that the party will try its best to represent the sentiment of youth in the Parliament democratically.

BJP’s polarising rants result of INDIA alliance’s success: Mehbooba

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti delivered a scathing critique of the escalating turbulence and fear gripping Jammu and Kashmir.

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Flash flood hits Tenghar village in Pulwama

In a harrowing ordeal for the residents of Tenghar village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, a sudden flash flood wreaked havoc, inundating over a dozen homes.

Heavy rain can’t dampen spirits as DDC Member Javed Rahim Bhat joins PDP

In a significant development, District Development Council (DDC) Member Javed Rahim Bhat, hailing from Rajpora, officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).