Chandrababu wants UPA government to quit over CAG report
August 28th, 2012 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 28 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu Tuesday said the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government had lost moral authority to continue in office ... Read more...
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Yeddyurappa relieved over anticipatory bail
June 21st, 2012 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 22 (IANS) Former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Thursday expressed relief over securing anticipatory bail from the Karnataka High Court in the bribery case the Central Bureau of ... Read more...
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Syrian minister joins opposition
March 9th, 2012 - 6:03 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, March 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syria's deputy oil minister has announced his defection, saying he was joining the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, Al Jazeera TV reported."I, Abdo Hussameldin, deputy ... Read more...
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Krishna terms mining scam charges ‘unholy’ bid to malign him
December 8th, 2011 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 8 (IANS) External Affairs minister S.M. Krishna Thursday termed as "unholy attempts" at "character assassination" the allegations that he had allowed illegal mining in Karnataka for financial gains ... Read more...
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Criminal involvement of Yeddyurappa in mining scam: Santosh Hegde (Interview)
July 24th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 24 (IANS) Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N. Santosh Hegde, whose "explosive" probe report into the multi-crore mining scam in Karnataka has led to a major crisis for BJP's ... Read more...
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Acidic reservoir threatens Meghalaya’s hydel project
June 14th, 2011 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, June 14 (IANS) The Kopili Hydel Project in Meghalaya, owned by the North Eastern Electric Corporation (NEEPCO), has come under threat from high content of acid in its reservoir ... Read more...
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Take control of state’s mines, union minister tells Orissa
May 7th, 2011 - 2:04 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Srikant Jena has asked the Orissa government to take control of the state's mineral-rich mines instead of leasing ... Read more...
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My faith in judiciary shattered, says Binayak Sen’s wife
January 4th, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): Slamming the judgment of a Raipur Additional Sessions and District Court, which sentenced human rights activist Binayak Sen to life imprisonment on grounds of sedition and entering ... Read more...
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PM warns of terror becoming internal problem (Lead)
December 25th, 2010 - 12:03 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday warned against the danger of terrorism becoming "an internal intruding problem" and underlined that if Maoism is not curbed, India will ... Read more...
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Naxalism is an obstacle to country’s growth, says Manmohan Singh
December 24th, 2010 - 10:21 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday called for bringing an end to the Naxal problem in order to sustain the growth rate of 10-11% ... Read more...
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Jharkhand’s thriving Silk industry, helps adivasis (Part-I)
December 4th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
By Shailendra SinhaRaipur, Dec.4 (ANI): That Jharkhand is a land of immense natural bounty, of mineral wealth, populated largely by tribal communities is known to many. What is not so well-known is ... Read more...
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The young in Chattisgarh have education , but want it linked to careers
November 17th, 2010 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
By Niranjan Kumar Chhattisgarh, Nov 17 (ANI): Chhattisgarh recently celebrated its 10th year of inception, a momentous landmark in the life of a young state and an old region. It is a ... Read more...
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Chinese mine project threatens to destroy major 7th Century Afghan Buddhist site
November 16th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Nov 16 (ANI): Archaeologists in Afghanistan have warned that they are racing against time to rescue a major 7th Century religious site unearthed along the famous Silk Road from a ... Read more...
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India should focus on domestic climate change: Ramesh
November 12th, 2010 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh Friday said that India's approach on climate change has been unduly influenced by international negotiations and the country needs to focus on the ... Read more...
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India to bolster manufacturing, exports
November 11th, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Nov 11 (IANS) The National Manufacturing Policy, aimed at increasing the sector's contribution to India's total economic output, is likely to be announced by the year end, Union Minister of Commerce ... Read more...
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New legislation soon to curb illegal mining
August 27th, 2010 - 12:50 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Mines Minister B.K. Handique Thursday said his ministry was working to finalise a new legislation to give more powers to the government to investigate complaints of illegal ... Read more...
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Central government in favour of banning iron ore exports
July 31st, 2010 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 31 (IANS) The central government is planning to ban iron ore exports or restrict the quantum of export to protect the rich mineral wealth of the country, Steel Minister ... Read more...
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Afghan mineral wealth opens possibilities for investment: Krishna
July 20th, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, July 20 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Tuesday said recent reports of Afghanistan's great mineral wealth opens up possibilities for both mining and investment by other countries.Addressing ... Read more...
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Afghanistan invites Indian firms to tap minerals
July 20th, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul/New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Afghanistan has invited Indian companies to tap mineral deposits estimated to be worth up to $3 trillion, a move that is set to raise India's stakes in ... Read more...
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Gillard assures Obama of Australia’s support for military campaign in Afghanistan
June 25th, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, June 25 (ANI): On the first day as the Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard telephoned US President Barack Obama to assure him that Australia will continue to support the ... Read more...
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Afghan mineral deposits worth up to $3 trillion
June 17th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, June 17 (DPA) Initial discoveries of untapped mineral deposits in poverty-stricken Afghanistan are "worth up to three trillion dollars", the country's mines minister said Thursday.
The government tally came three days ... Read more...
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Mineral wealth could remain elusive and a curse for Afghans
June 17th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 17 (ANI): Though American military experts and geologists working with the Pentagon have pointed to Afghanistan having a trillion dollars worth of unearthed mineral deposits, there is a view ... Read more...
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News of mineral wealth deepens Afghan suspicion of US aims
June 16th, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 16 (ANI): Many Afghans are reportedly suspicious about American designs after the Pentagon reported that Afghanistan has untapped mineral deposits worth a trillion dollars.A majority view claims that the ... Read more...
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Afghanistan has $1 trillion worth of mineral deposits
June 14th, 2010 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 14 (IANS) Afghanistan has nearly $1 trillion in untapped mineral deposits including lithium, iron and copper, the US government estimates.
A New York Times report Monday said the ... Read more...
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US discovers one trillion dollars of mineral deposits in Afghanistan
June 14th, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 14 (ANI): The United States has discovered nearly a trillion dollars in untapped mineral deposits in Afghanistan.According toa New York Times report, senior American Government officials said the discovery ... Read more...
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Nine injured in clash over setting up of Korean steel plant in Orissa
May 16th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
Jagatsinghpur (Orissa), May 16 (ANI): At least nine people, including six policemen, were injured in a clash in Orissa's Jagatsinghpur District as violence flared over a planned steel plant of South Korea's ... Read more...
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Mongolian team meets Omar Abdullah, seeks tourism collaboration
May 12th, 2010 - 8:42 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, May 12 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today appreciated Mongolia's interest in collaborating with the state in the fields of tourism, education and culture."The state offers greater potential ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu to announce new mining policy
May 4th, 2010 - 2:02 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced in the assembly Monday that a State Mining Policy on the lines of National Mineral Policy will be announced this ... Read more...
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Hillary slams Canada, leaves Arctic summit
March 30th, 2010 - 11:19 am ICT by IANS
Ottawa, March 30 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton slammed Canada Monday for not inviting Sweden, Finland, and Iceland for the Arctic summit held near Ottawa and made an early exit ... Read more...
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Orissa Congress charges Patnaik Government for multi-crore mining scam cover-up
March 4th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee on Thursday charged the Naveen Patnaik-led government in Orissa of plundering the state's mineral wealth to the tune of over Rupees ... Read more...
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Where to hunt for iron on Mars
February 25th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Feb 25 (ANI): A new study by scientists could help future Martian explorers to locate minerals deposits of iron on Mars, as well as aid in the search for life on ... Read more...
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Yeddyurappa in denial and apologetic mode
November 11th, 2009 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 11 (IANS) Having weathered a political storm, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa seems busy these days either denying his combative statements or apologising to people for the mess in ... Read more...
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Oriya tribals say plans by Vedanta to mine holy land will destroy their way of life
October 13th, 2009 - 6:14 pm ICT by ANI
Niyamgiri (Orissa), Oct.13 (ANI): Tribal residents of Niyamgiri in Orissa have warned that their way of life is in danger of being lost permanently if UK mining giant Vedanta is allowed to ... Read more...
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Bolivia’s `rich mountain’ still has plenty of silver
September 21st, 2009 - 9:29 am ICT by IANS
Potosi (Bolivia), Sep 21 (EFE) The Cerro Rico de Potosi, which towers above this southern Bolivian highland city and once bankrolled Spain's colonial presence in the Americas, still contains copious amounts of ... Read more...
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India partners Canada for its biggest mining show
August 29th, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Aug 29 (IANS) India's biggest mining trade show will be held in Bangalore next month.The Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Exports (CAMESE), which represents top ... Read more...
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