'90% of Aravalli region...': Govt dismisses 'relaxation' claim

Asserting that 90 per cent of the Aravalli region will remain "protected", the Centre on Sunday rejected claims that the new definition of the Aravalli range will allow large-scale mining and cited......

SC to hear on Monday Aravalli Hills definition issue amid row

Amid a row over the definition of Aravalli hills approved by it, the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the issue and is slated to hear the matter on Monday. IMAGE: A scenic view of......

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

'The natural barrier that is Aravalli, you are demolishing it, then who will stop the desert?''In future, I predict that people will roam around with oxygen cylinders in Delhi because they won't be......

Aravalli definition on hold as SC orders expert review

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order that accepted a new definition for the Aravalli hiils and ranges, and said a high-powered expert panel will be set up to resolve 'critical......

Centre proposes allowing captive miners to sell surplus mineral output

The Centre has proposed allowing captive mine owners to sell minerals in the open market after meeting the requirement of their linked end-use plants, as part of a broader overhaul of mineral......

Govt notifies Rs 7,280-cr scheme to manufacture rare earth magnets in India

The Centre has notified the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) with an outlay of Rs 7,280 crore. IMAGE: A sample of bastnaesite ore, a mineral used in......

Mines Ministry to seek nod for HCL stake sale

The Mines Ministry on Thursday said it will seek Cabinet's approval for its 20 per cent share sale programme for Hindustan Copper Ltd by the end of this fiscal. "The Mines Ministry will seek......

Core industries growth flat in October

Growth of eight key infrastructure sectors remained flat in October as expansion in output of petroleum refinery products, fertiliser and steel was offset by a contraction in coal and electricity......

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.''I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.''Bappi......