Archive · 3 Aug 2025

Panel Warns of Mining Dangers in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar

Panel Warns of Mining Dangers in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar

Imagine some people are digging for rocks and minerals in a place called Bageshwar, in the mountains.

A group of experts checked this digging and found it's causing problems.

The digging is making the ground unstable, like it could fall down, and it's hurting villages and water sources.

The experts said the digging needs to change, like using safer methods and keeping a close eye on what's happening.

They want to track tiny earthquakes, watch how the ground moves, and make sure the digging doesn't cause landslides or dry up the water.

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