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MCI Introduces the Elegance of Luxury White Marble with the Michelangelo J
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 4: Marble Centre International (MCI), one of the largest importers and retailers of premium marble and natural stone in India, has set a new benchmark for luxury with its beautiful Michelangelo Jasmine collection. Originating from the scenic quarries of
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Create single window system to issue official permits for red stone mining
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao discussed with Mines Department officials the possibility of amending the rules to remove obstacles to red stone mining in the district. A system for officially issuing permits for non-commercial red stone quarries should be implemented. Arrangements should be made
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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana strengthens blue economy across count
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana is playing an important role in strengthening India's blue economy along with bringing revolutionary changes to the fisheries sector of the country. Under this scheme, closed stone quarries in Chhattisgarh have been made the centre of fish farming wit
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Second Temple Era Quarry Discovered in Jerusalem Hi-Tech Park
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
One of the largest quarries ever found in Jerusalem was discovered in a hi-tech park, providing a glimpse into the city's Second Temple period, the Israeli Antiquities Authority said on Thursday
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Tamil Nadu: Locals fear as govt invites tenders for establishing granite q
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
With the district administration of Madurai inviting tenders for establishing granite quarries near Sekkipatti and Thiruchunai villages, the local residents fear the quarry activities would adversely impact the cultivation of their farmlands.
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Tamil Nadu: Villagers submit petition to district collector opposing grani
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Farmers of Sekkipatti and Thiruchunai villages have filed a petition with the District Collector objecting to the public auction of granite quarries.
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Tamil Nadu: ED raids Cauvery river sand quarries in Karur district
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was engaged in security during the raids, which lasted for about five hours, an official said.
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Tamil Nadu: Karur locals oppose new sand quarries in Cauvery's catchment a
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Karur residents on Wednesday opposed new sand quarries in the Cauvery River bed area - 16.05-hectare sand quarry at Nerur North Village, Karur District, 24.00-hectare sand quarry at Manmangalam, Achamapuram area.
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Karnataka Minister inspects blast site in Chikkaballapura, instructs offic
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chikkaballapura (Karnataka) [India], February 24 (ANI): Karnataka Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh Nirani on Tuesday inspected the blast site at Hirenagavalli in Chikkaballapura. The Minister collected information from the officials and instructed them to find out illegal hoarding of expl
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Kerala HC stays NGT order stipulating minimum distance between quarries, r
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], Aug 12 (ANI): The Kerala High Court on Wednesday stayed an order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which stipulated that quarries in the state must be at least 200 metres away from residential areas.
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10 vehicles seized, owners booked for illegal mining in Karnataka's Shivam
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Shivamogga (Karnataka) [India], Jan 22 (ANI): Ten vehicles which include five Tipper lorries and five tractors were seized at stone quarries by forest department at Kalluganguru and Gejjenahalli villages in Shivamogga Taluk on Tuesday.
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Geologists may have solved Stonehenge mystery
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], Mar 4 (ANI): Scientists now know precisely where some of the massive rocks used to build Stonehenge came from and how they were unearthed five thousand years ago.
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