Geological Survey of India hosts walkathon in B'luru to mark 175 years of geoscientific contribution
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Bengaluru: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) organised a Walkathon in Bengaluru on Sunday as part of its 175th-anniversary celebrations. Themed “Geoscience for a Safe World,” the event aimed to raise awareness about the role of geosciences in public safety, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.
Around 380 participants, including GSI officials, their families, students, geoscientists, and representatives from key organisations, took part in the event. The Walkathon started from Gate No. 4 of GSI’s Vasudha Bhawan, Kumaraswamy Layout, passed through Sarakki Signal, and concluded at Gate No. 5 of Vasudha Bhawan.
Several dignitaries from the sports and scientific communities were present. R. Vijay Kumar, Deputy Director General, GSI (Karnataka & Goa Unit), welcomed guests, including Atal Awardee Bharathi B.L., former Karnataka softball and baseball player K.R. Ashok Kumar, Parvathi Ashok Kumar, Rajesh Ramachandra Nirvaneshwar, Nandaini Anandani, K.V. Krishnamurthy (Secretary, Geological Society of India), and M.G. Murugan (Scientific Officer ‘G’, Atomic Minerals Directorate).
Debkumar Bhattacharya, Deputy Director General & HoD, Remote Sensing and Aerial Surveys, delivered the inaugural address, stressing the importance of public awareness on geoscience applications. C.S. Verma, Deputy Director General, Geophysical Division, highlighted GSI’s role in mineral exploration, geohazard assessments, and geoscientific research.
Addressing the gathering, R. Vijay Kumar spoke about GSI’s contributions to India’s natural resource policies since its inception in 1851. He emphasised the significance of geoscience in infrastructure resilience, disaster risk mitigation, and sustainable urban planning.
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Injured Phil Salt returns home for scans
New Delhi (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt has returned to England for scans on a finger injury sustained last month.
The injury has kept Salt out of RCB's last three matches, with compatriot Jacob Bethell stepping in at the top of the order.
The 29-year-old is reported to have "damaged a finger on his left hand" while diving to save a boundary at deep backward square leg during RCB's defeat to Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18.
"Salt, who is centrally contracted by the ECB, has since returned home at the request of England's management and has undergone scans on his finger," ESPNCricinfo reported.
According to the report, both RCB and Salt are hopeful of a speedy recovery and the opener can return to India later this month.
Salt had enjoyed a strong start to the season, amassing 202 runs in six innings at an impressive strike rate of 168.33.
RCB are currently second on the points table behind Punjab Kings. They take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday next.
