Categories: Odisha

Gold Deposits Found In Odisha’s Deogarh & Keonjhar: Minister Informs Assembly

Bhubaneswar: Gold deposits have been identified in two districts of Odisha and further exploration is underway, the state Assembly was informed on Thursday.

Sharing this information while replying to a question, Steel and Mines Minister, Bibhuti Bhushan Jena stated that gold deposits have been found in Adas-Rampalli area of Deogarh district and Gopur-Gajipur area of Keonjhar.

The Minister stated that G-2 level exploration conducted by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has been completed in Deogarh’s Adas-Rampalli area, yielding promising results.

Similarly, G-3 level exploration in Keonjhar’s Gopur-Gajipur area has produced satisfactory findings, prompting the initiation of G-2 level exploration in the region.

This exploration is being carried out by the GSI in collaboration with the Directorate of Mines and Geology, Odisha, the Minister added.

Further steps will be taken based on the recommendations of the Technical Committee after the submission of the final report by the exploration agencies, he added.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Stampede At Tirupati Temple; At Least 4 Dead, Several Injured

Hyderabad: At least four people died and several others were injured following a stampede in…

1 hour ago

Salim Khan Reveals The Real Reason Why Son Salman Khan Is Still Single

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Salman Khan is the most eligible bachelor, even at the age of…

2 hours ago

‘Gatha Odisha Ra: Bande Utkal Janani’ Mesmerises Audience At Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Cultural Evening

Bhubaneswar: As the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations kicked off in Bhubaneswar, the temple city…

2 hours ago

Poet, Filmmaker, Writer Pritish Nandy Dies At 73; ‘Heartbroken’ Friend Anupam Kher Pays Rich Tribute

Mumbai: Pritish Nandy, a multi-faceted and extremely talented personality, passed away on Wednesday at the…

2 hours ago

When Govinda Threw Hot Milk On A Girl’s Face; Check Details Here

Mumbai: From tidbits about their married life to her husband's acting career, Govinda's wife Sunita…

2 hours ago

Odisha Govt To Run Special OSRTC Buses To UP During Kumbh Mela 2025

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will run premium buses from different places in the state to…

2 hours ago