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Suspected dinosaur-era fossils found during pond excavation in Jaisalmer, GSI probe ordered
August 22, 2025 6:47 am
According to the administration, these unusual stone formations, resembling a large skeletal structure, were found by locals while they were digging up a lake and cleaning the area near Megha village last week. They informed the authorities who have now secured the area.
Geological Survey of India teams win big at National Geoscience Awards 2023
August 21, 2024 11:46 am
President Draupadi Murmu presented the awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Tuesday.
Govt to launch survey to assess vulnerability of glacial lakes after monsoon
July 09, 2024 10:18 pm
The survey, set to launch after the monsoon season, will target select glacial lakes based on their risk profiles. "It is humanly not possible to cover all the glacial lakes," the official said.
Lithium 'inferred' in J&K — how significant is this find, what next?
February 11, 2023 10:46 pm
The finds in this case are learnt to include bauxite (the ore for aluminium) and rare earth elements, alongside lithium.
Geological Survey of India undertakes landslide susceptibility mapping in 18 states
December 08, 2017 3:39 pm
The mapping divides landslide-prone areas into three categories - high, moderate and low. The information detailing area-wise particulars, past incidents, their magnitude and responsible factors is then fed into a GIS-based National Landslide Inventory along with satellite images and geological maps.
Geoscience Australia to provide GSI mineral deposit roadmap in 2018
November 09, 2017 8:23 pm
Geoscience Australia is expected to provide "short and long term roadmap" reports to the Geological Survey of India (GSI) next year so that it can zero in on hidden mineral deposits in India more effectively.
Open sky policy: MinesMin to rope in private firms for exploration
July 20, 2015 2:27 am
There is a growing realisation within the ministry that unless exploration is promoted there would be few non-coal mining leases left for future auctions.
District admn faces hurdles over Malin compensations, approaches court
November 07, 2014 10:01 am
Full compensation amount from PM and CM funds yet to reach, say officials
Malin villagers seek permanent shelter, farm land near dam
August 24, 2014 1:57 am
This was the first-of-its-kind landslide tragedy in the district, officials said.
GSI team takes stock after landslides near Sinhgad
August 07, 2014 5:40 am
Around 13 landslides have taken place on the route towards Sinhgad Fort in the last 15 days.
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