India expresses support for UN's mine action efforts, calls for joint action against use of landmines, IEDs by terrorists

Apr 08, 2021

New York [US], April 8 : India on Thursday expressed support for the mine action efforts of the United Nations (UN) agencies, adding that...

Biden admits debate was "bad episode", blames illness and lack of preparation

Jul 06, 2024

Pressed on whether he realised how poorly it was going while on stage, Biden acknowledged, "Yeah, look. The whole way I prepared, nobody's fault,...

11 mine rescuers remain in hospitals after Listvyazhnaya mine accident: Governor

Nov 26, 2021

Moscow [Russia], November 26 (ANI/Sputnik): Eleven mine rescuers remain in hospitals after an explosion at the Listvyazhnaya mine, Governor of the Kemerovo Region Sergey...

Nearly 70 countries still contaminated by mines, innocent people continue to be killed: UN

Apr 02, 2023

Marked annually on April 4, the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, draws awareness to why landmines are one of...

Ministry of Coal renovates mine sites to promote tourism

Jan 02, 2023

As part of its efforts to boost tourism, the Ministry of Coal has converted suitable mine areas into eco-parks, sites for water sports, underground...

120 killed in Afghanistan due to mine explosions last year: Report

Sep 18, 2023

A recent study by the Head of Coordination and Mine Clearance in Afghanistan revealed that 120 people lost their lives and another 250 individuals...