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Moon rock revelations could solve lingering lunar geology puzzle

High-temperature experiments conducted on Earth with lunar rock samples may have finally revealed how a unique type of rock was created and distributed on the moon.

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A.P. govt. should come clean on sand mining contract, says TDP

TDP spokesperson Pattabhiram accused Mines & Geology Director Venkat Reddy of lying about sand mining in the State.

The Hindu

Senior geologist found murdered

A 45-year-old senior geologist working at the Department of Mines and Geology was found murdered at her house in Doddakallsandra in Subramanyapura police station limits on November 5.

The Hindu

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CID files another case against Naidu, former TDP Minister, MLAs on free sand policy ‘anomalies’

: CID files case against N. Chandrababu Naidu & cabinet colleagues over free sand policy & alleged loss to Andhra Pradesh exchequer. Complaint lodged by Director, Mines & Geology, V.G. Venkat Reddy. Preliminary inquiry revealed policy implemented without due procedures, malafide intentions & financial implications not discussed. Investigation into motivations…

The Hindu

New Mexico’s Wild Hydrogen Days

State hydrogen projects promoted, killed; governor goes to Australian hydrogen conference with oil and gas reps.

Capital & Main

Perambalur Collectorate scuffle | 13, including members of DMK, arrested

Police arrested 12 persons in Perambalur for scuffle between DMK and BJP at Deputy Director of Geology and Mining office. Arrested persons are members of DMK and from Perambalur and Ariyalur districts. They were charged under IPC and TN Property Act. The scuffle broke out on Oct 30, the last…

The Hindu

Director of Mines rejects TDP’s sand mining scam allegation

Mines & Geology Dir. denies TDP's allegations of irregularities in sand mining tenders; says process transparent, govt. got ₹33 cr. more than last time.

The Hindu

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Ernakulam Rural police intensify drive against illegal sand mining in Periyar

Ernakulam Rural police intensify drive against illegal sand mining in Periyar; four big boats seized, sand seized & report sent to Mining & Geology dept. Special squad formed, District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force collecting info. Sand mined from Periyar called 'Periyar Gold', fetches ₹40-60K/load, mostly taken to Kollam.

The Hindu

Qatar environmentalist wins Prof. Shobheendran Award

Qatar's Saif Ali Al Hajri selected for 1st Prof. T. Shobheendran Global Green Award for his environmental initiatives. He was a professor of Geology at Qatar University, UN Commissioner for Sustainable Development Goals, and International Ambassador for Gulf Network for Social Responsibility.

The Hindu

Kerala government effects major reshuffle in top echelons of civil services

Kerala government reshuffles top civil services; Divya S. Iyer appointed MD of Vizhinjam port; Shibu to replace her as Pathanamthitta DC; Haritha V. Kumar as director of Mining & Geology dept.; Vinod as Malappuram DC; Devidas N. as Kollam DC; Arun K. Vijayan as Kannur DC; Snehil Kumar Singh as…

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What caused Morocco's earthquake? A geologist studying the Atlas mountains explains

The epicentre of Morocco’s devastating earthquake on 8 September was in the High Atlas Mountains, about 71km south-west of Marrakesh. Moina Spooner, from The Conversation Africa, asked Jesús Galindo-Zaldivar, who has been carrying out research on the formation of the Atlas mountains and the geology of the area, about the…

The Conversation

Police thwart TDP leaders’ attempt to storm office of Director of Mines and Geology Dept. in Vijayawada

Several TDP leaders were taken into custody by the police on Wednesday when they were planning to lay siege to the office of the Director of Mines & Geology (DMG) at Ibrahimpatnam as part of their ‘Isuka Satyagraha’ protests against illegal sand mining.

The Hindu

India’s rover takes walk on the moon after frenzied celebrations

Solar-powered vehicle will spend two weeks roaming lunar surface to help scientists understand geology of moon

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Oliver shares a supportive message to children who have dyslexia on GCSE results day

The TV chef left school aged 16 with GCSEs in geology and art

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Millions of old analog photos are sitting in storage. Digitizing them can unlock countless memories

Old photos can be a treasure that keeps on giving — if you can get them out of boxes and drawers and get at them

The Hindu

Sought permission for de-silting of tank on behalf of private builder, says Shadakshari

Shadakshari sought permission for de-silting Muddana tank on behalf of private builder. He admitted writing to Abbalagere GP & Mines & Geology Dept. He maintained society had no role in illegal activity & offered sites to govt. employees at affordable prices. #Shivamogga #MuddanaTank #De-Silting #GovernmentEmployees #PrivateBuilder #AffordablePrices

Salon

Wait, did Swifties cause an earthquake?

The seismic activity at Swift's tour stop is comparable to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, geology professor says

The Hindu

Set up single-window system to resolve mining lease issues: Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called for the setting up of a single-window system to resolve issues relating to mining lease. Mr. Siddaramaiah on Thursday held a meeting to settle the pending issues related to the Forest Department and agencies under the Mines and Geology Department, during which he directed the…

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Activist files complaint with Lokayukta against Shivamogga officials

Alleging rampant illegal sand extraction in villages in the ecologically sensitive area of the Western Ghats, Jansangrama Parishat activist Girish Achar has filed a complaint with the Karnataka Lokayukta against the officers of Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), Mines and Geology Department, Revenue Department, and the police.

The Hindu

Action against illegal quarrying will be taken based on spot report: Minister

Govt to ask Mines & Geology Dir. to visit illegal quarrying areas in Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru & submit report to Minister in a week. Govt to take action based on spot report. Private companies indulging in illegal quarrying & not paying royalty. Proposal to regularise by imposing one-time penalty. Drones to…

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Disasters like the Rolling Hills landslide are foreseeable. The warnings are all around us

There’s a slow-motion disaster happening this week as houses collapse into a canyon in Rolling Hills Estates, a city in L.A. County. But to scientists who study the geology and climate changes behind this landslide, things seem to be happening all too quickly.

The Conversation

Côte d’Ivoire is launching its first satellite for Earth observation – and it’s locally made

Côte d’Ivoire has announced plans to launch its first satellite within the next two years. A team of scientists in the fields of astrophysics and geology tell The Conversation Africa about the potential benefits of this development and how the country plans to realise its space industry ambitions.

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Cave Bureau uses geology to refocus and understand the relationship between architecture and nature

Cave Bureau’s exhibition at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art opens in Denmark, marking the latest – and last – entry in the gallery's The Architecture Studio series

LiveScience

Siberian cave filled with mammoth, rhino and bear bones is ancient hyena lair

The cave has been untouched for around 42,000 years. It also contained the bones and teeth of hyena pups, suggesting they raised their young there.

The Hindu

Kerala University research scholar chosen for coveted Barringer grant

Aswathi Janardhanan, a PhD student at the Department of Geology of Kerala University, has been chosen for the ‘Barringer Family Fund for Meteorite Impact Research’, jointly instituted by the Lunar and Planetary Institute and Barringer Crater Company, United States, for the year 2023.

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