NMDC said it signed a Memorandum of Understanding for mineral projects in Zimbabwe. NMDC is India's single largest iron ore producer, presently producing about 30 million tonne of iron ore from three fully mechanised mines viz, Bailadila Deposit-14/11C
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51 mining leases cancelled by Karnataka govt
According to the order of the Supreme Court, the Karnataka government has cancelled 51 iron ore mining leases in Category C. Holders of these mines were charged of carrying out rampant mining illegally outside the lease area and hence the Supreme Court ordered for cancellation of the mining leases some months
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Karnataka ryots ask govt for subsidised solar-IP sets
Farmers in Karnataka have urged the State government to grant 75 per cent subsidy on solar-powered pumpsets for their agruculture needs. Hit by frequent and unscheduled power cuts, farmers in the state are showing interest in alternative sources of energy to power their irrigation pumpsets (IP sets).
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State govt acquires land for highway widening project
Karnataka government is reportedly in the process of acquiring land for the proposed six-laning of the Bangalore-Mysore highway, which is currently a four-lane stretch. The state Public works department would place the proposal for the project before the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The existing 4-lane stretch is not sufficient to carry about 70,000 vehicles that ferry through the route daily
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State govt acquires land for highway widening project
Karnataka government is reportedly in the process of acquiring land for the proposed six-laning of the Bangalore-Mysore highway, which is currently a four-lane stretch. The state Public works department would place the proposal for the project before the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The existing 4-lane stretch is not sufficient to carry about 70,000 vehicles that ferry through the route daily
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SAIL seeks ore mining lease in 140 hectare area
In order to secure raw material for its Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant at Bhadravathi, state-run steel maker SAIL wants to mine the 140 hectare of area in North-Eastern Block range in Bellary, Karnataka. The largest steel producer of the country has reportedly requested Karnataka government to fast-track the process of granting iron ore mining lease for the area. The company is said to consume more iron ore following the completion of the ongoing expansion
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Karnataka govt works on Rs 73 bn water project
Karnataka government would soon finalize all preparations for the proposed drinking water project in Yettinahole and take up the tender process. The project involves constructing water reservoirs and dams at an estimated cost of Rs 7,300 crore. This information was given by the leader of the House in the state legislative council recently. The proposed project would benefit Bangalore Rural, Kolar, Tumkur and Chikkaballapur districts
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Govt to probe land acquisition for airport project
Karnataka government would probe the allegation of farmers that the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) allotted part of the land acquired by the board for an airport project to the Deshpande Foundation. KIADB has allegedly acquired over 700 acre land from farmers for the expansion of the Hubli airport while the actual requirement was 600
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Draft policy on offshore wind energy released
Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has released a draft national offshore wind energy policy for 2013. The draft policy was written with inputs from a steering committee on offshore wind energy.
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CEC rules out export of ore pellet from Karnataka
There is not question of allowing export of iron ore pellets from mines in Karnataka at this stage, the Central Empowered Committee (CEC), appointed by the Supreme Court, said to leaseholders at a meeting. It may be recalled that the apex court directed suspension of iron ore exports from the state in 2011. Further, the panel clarified that miners are not allowed to mine or dump ore in the overlapping areas, between two