Big accident in Jharkhand's Dhanbad, 3 people died
Due to illegal mining in Dhanbad of Jharkhand, a huge accident has happened. The news of the death of 3 people has come to light due to the sudden collapse of the coal mine.
Jun 09, 2023, 17:24 PM IST
Assam Losing Rs 2,000 Cr Revenue per Month due to Illegal Coal Mining: AJP
The AJP, in its memorandum, pointed out that the NGT had in 2014 banned rat-hole coal mining, while alleging that it is still going on and the Assam government is aware of the illegal activities in the Digboi Forest Division.
Feb 19, 2023, 21:14 PM IST
Coal Commission case: ED has taken major action in Chhattisgarh case
ED has taken major action in Chhattisgarh in Coal Commission case. ED arrested three more people including IAS officer
Oct 13, 2022, 15:14 PM IST
Several people feared trapped in abandoned coal mine collapse in Dhanbad
Several persons are feared trapped in an abandoned coal mine in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district after it collapsed during illegal mining on Thursday, reports PTI.
Apr 21, 2022, 19:56 PM IST
Dhanbad- Accident during illegal coal mining
Dhanbad- Accident during illegal coal mining. Illegal mining in Chirkunda land submerged. Many people got buried in the accident.
Apr 21, 2022, 14:40 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi launches auction process for 41 coal blocks for commercial mining
The launch of the auction process not only marks the beginning of unlocking of the country's coal sector from the lockdown of decades, but aims at making India the largest exporter of coal, the Prime Minister said.
Jun 18, 2020, 12:21 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to address launch of auction of 41 coal mines for commercial mining on June 18
The auction process marks the beginning of the opening of the Indian coal sector for commercial mining.
Jun 17, 2020, 20:14 PM IST
Centre reforms 8 sectors, paves way for private sectors in defence, mining — Key policy reforms
The Finance Minister announced major reforms in the mineral mining sector and said the government would be enhancing private investments and introducing a seamless composite exploration-cum-mining-cum-production regime.
May 16, 2020, 18:56 PM IST
Union Cabinet approves 100% FDI in coal mining
As per the present FDI policy, 100% FDI under automatic route is allowed for coal & lignite mining for captive consumption by power projects, iron & steel and cement units and other eligible activities permitted under and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Aug 28, 2019, 22:12 PM IST
Very sure most miners have died: Congress MP on Meghalaya coal mine tragedy
Congress Shillong MP Vincent H Pala said he came to know from the locals that there is no chance of survival inside the mines. He said he is "very sure that most of the people have died".
Dec 28, 2018, 13:23 PM IST
Govt clears opening coal mining to pvt firms
While coal mines were till now auctioned for captive power generation, they will now be sold in an e-auction to private domestic and global miners.
Feb 20, 2018, 14:49 PM IST
NITI Aayog proposes break up of Coal India into seven companies
Fresh coal production should come from private sector mines, the government think-tank NITI Aayog said, adding that the move called for reforms in allocating coal blocks to independent companies specialised in coal mining.
Jun 27, 2017, 21:42 PM IST
Five killed while extracting coal illegally from closed mine in Jharkhand's Giridih
In Jharkhand, more than 500 people have died while extracting coal from closed mines.
May 27, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
Allies of Australian Opposition leader support Adani project: Report
Political allies of Australian Opposition leader Bill Shorten, who has been opposing the 21.7 billion dollar Adani Coal and Mine project, today expressed strong support to the Indian mining giant's venture in Queensland.
Apr 12, 2017, 16:36 PM IST
Govt to invite proposals from PSUs for allotting 16 coal mines
Taking ahead its decision to open up the coal sector for commercial mining, government will this month invite proposals from public sector undertakings for allotment of 16 mines.
Apr 03, 2016, 10:56 AM IST
Govt may allot 15 blocks to PSUs for commercial coal mining
Moving ahead with its decision to open up the coal sector for commercial mining, government has identified 15 blocks to be alloted to central and state PSUs for undertaking production and sale of the dry fuel.
Feb 02, 2016, 22:36 PM IST
Neyveli Lignite set to foray into coal mining: CMD
NLC operates three opencast lignite mines of a total capacity of 28.5 Million Tonnes per Annum.
Nov 20, 2015, 19:38 PM IST
Cong MLA Nirmala Devi granted bail
A local court today granted bail to Congress MLA Nirmala Devi, who was arrested at Ranchi on August 25, and 13 other accused in connection with the violence at NTPC's Pakri Barwadih coal mining project in Hazaribagh district.
Oct 07, 2015, 01:12 AM IST
Commercial mining of coal to be allowed after auction: Arun Jaitley
Government will allow commercial mining of coal by private companies after allocating mines to public sector companies and auction to specific end users, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Sunday.
Nov 23, 2014, 17:47 PM IST
K K Sharma takes over as Director Operations of NTPC
State-owned power producer NTPC today said that K K Sharma has taken charge as Director (Operations) of the company.
Nov 01, 2014, 17:33 PM IST
