Department of Mines and Geology

A quartz crystal that was retrieved from Satipipal of Gorkha Municipality-7 in Gorkha district

A shining rock that was confiscated from Satipipal of Gorkha municipality-7 on June 29 has been confirmed as a sizeable quartz crystal.

Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) has issued licenses for the exploration and prospecting of 420 mines.

The shock of the earthquake was felt in Kathmandu at 8: 14 am.

Melamchi Bazaar and adjoining areas in Sindhupalchowk district suffered a massive loss due to heavy rains that resulted in landslides and rampant river erosion.

An earthquake with epicentre around Pokhari of Udayapur district was recorded at 9.45 am today, the National Seismological Research Centre said.

The government will be sending a team to Melamchi for a detailed geological survey of the area.

The government has made it clear that the policy of exporting aggregates to reduce trade deficit mentioned in the budget for fiscal year 2021/22 is not related with Chure area.