Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Govt of India in his address said “We wish India to achieve the target of 300 million tonnes production capacity of steel by 2030 and Ministry of Mines will extend support for the same”. Read more
Courtesy: Millennium Post
HYDERABAD: Stressing on the fact that it was keenly watching the response of AP authorities in dealing with big elements who are allegedly excavating thousands of tonnes of limestone worth hundreds of crores in an illegal way in Piduguralla, Nadikudi and other areas of Guntur, the Hyderabad high court on Thursday found fault with AP mining officials for launching large-scale prosecutions against small miners only. Read more
Courtesy: The Times of India
“Nothing more important than making the country free of malnutrition. It is unacceptable for a country known for its knowledge economy to have 38 per cent of its children under-nourished and hence it was of utmost priority to eradicate malnutrition,” Kumar said. Read more
Courtesy: Outlookindia
Silicosis is a group of occupational lung diseases caused by breathing in silica dust. It has been described since ancient times, when miners and stone cutters were exposed to dust containing this crystalline mineral.
Silicosis was more common in Australia in the 1940s to 60s, particularly in construction and demolition workers. Growing awareness of the disease and the importance of reducing exposure to dust – for instance, wearing masks at work, wetting the dust and other safe work practices – has reduced the number of cases. Read more
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MANSEHRA: The World Bank has asked the district administration of Upper Kohistan to expedite land acquisition for the early completion of Dasu hydropower project.
A delegation of the international financial institution, which is offering 20 percent of the funds for the 4,300 megawatt project, visited the project site and met the Wapda and district administration officials. Read more
Courtesy: Dawn.com
