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Coal unions boycott govt meet; to go on 5-day strike from Tuesday

The unions said a consensus had emerged among them after the government displayed "enough arrogance" over re-issuing the ordinance "without any consultations" with the unions.

Jan 03, 2015, 21:49 PM IST

Govt plans pilot project to produce urea from coal in Odisha

The Minister said India imports urea from China, where it is produced from coal using a German technology.

Jan 03, 2015, 16:53 PM IST

Coal stock position improves at thermal power plants: CEA

This data showed that 50 thermal power stations had fuel stocks for less than seven days of which 30 stations were left with less than four days of stock.

Jan 01, 2015, 16:39 PM IST

Core sector growth jumps to 5-month high of 6.7% in November

The growth rate of eight core sector industries rose to five-month high of 6.7 percent in November on the back of better output in coal, refinery products, electricity and cement.

Dec 31, 2014, 17:34 PM IST

Coal Ministry says taking steps to boost coal supplies

The Coal Ministry on Wednesday said it is working in tandem with the Railway Ministry for expeditious laying of three critical rail lines in three states to transport the dry fuel.

Dec 31, 2014, 15:32 PM IST

Give coal to end-use plants linked to cancelled mines: Panel

An inter-ministerial panel on fuel linkages has recommended providing coal to end-use plants linked to the blocks that have been cancelled by the Supreme Court.

Dec 30, 2014, 15:41 PM IST

Coal block auction: CIL seeks clarity on three mines

With a fresh process underway for allocation of 204 coal mines for their 'development and optimum utilisation', Coal India has informed the government that the list also includes two blocks already allocated to it and mining work was on in another mine post its de-allocation.

Dec 28, 2014, 11:14 AM IST

Trade unions slam coal, insurance ordinance; threatens strike

Criticising the Centre's move to issue ordinances on FDI in the insurance sector and coal block allocation, central trade unions including RSS-affiliated BMS said such moves were "highly detrimental" to national interest and threatened a nationwide strike.

Dec 28, 2014, 09:10 AM IST

Coal auction: 7 mines in Chhattisgarh, 6 in MP are on offer

In the first tranche of coal block auction, government on Saturday invited bids for 24 mines, including seven in Chhattisgarh.

Dec 27, 2014, 21:52 PM IST

Coal India forms ventures for Talcher colliery revival

State-run Coal India Ltd (CIL) Tuesday said it is embarking upon two joint ventures to revive the Talcher coalfield in Odisha.

Dec 23, 2014, 17:18 PM IST

Bring objectivity, transparency in mines allocation: Parl panel

There is a serious need to bring objectivity and transparency in allocating mines in the wake of Supreme Court's cancelling 204 coal blocks, a Parliamentary Panel has said.

Dec 22, 2014, 20:42 PM IST

Coal scam: Sought nod to prosecute govt servants, CBI to court

CBI Monday told a special court that it has forwarded a request to the competent authority to consider granting sanction to prosecute two public servants who have been summoned as accused in a coal blocks allocation scam case.

Dec 22, 2014, 17:49 PM IST

Govt eyes Rs 1.47 lakh cr from auction of 92 coal blocks

Government is targeting a revenue of Rs 1.47 lakh crore from the allotment and auction of 92 coal blocks out of those being given out in the first phase to private as well as public sector entities.

Dec 22, 2014, 17:43 PM IST

Coal India ready for conciliation as unions threaten strike

State-owned CIL said that it is ready for the conciliation even as employees' unions of the coal PSU have threatened to go on five-day strike beginning January 6.

Dec 22, 2014, 17:22 PM IST

Open up coal sector to enhance production: Advisory Group

Opening up of the coal sector and upgradation of state-run Coal India and its subsidiaries are vital for scaling up domestic production of the dry fuel, says a report submitted to the government on Monday.

Dec 22, 2014, 13:18 PM IST

Coal scam: CBI searches pvt firm's offices in Jharkhand, WB

CBI Sunday carried out searches at five locations in Jharkhand and West Bengal after registering a fresh case in connection with alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks.

Dec 21, 2014, 22:47 PM IST

WCL proposes price hike on certain grades of coal

Coal India arm WCL has proposed to increase the price of coal by Rs 500 a tonne on certain grades of the dry fuel to make some of its projects viable.

Dec 21, 2014, 13:24 PM IST

Controversies, concerns and cancellations: Coalbazaari in 2014

The companies that had got these mines claim to have invested close to Rs three lakh crore in the coalblocks and further Rs four lakh crore in their end-use plants.

Dec 21, 2014, 12:32 PM IST

Reform or 'miss the bus', warns FM Arun Jaitley

India`s Finance Minister appealed to opposition parties Saturday to cooperate in passage of economic reform legislation, warning otherwise Asia`s third-largest economy "will miss the bus" again.

Dec 20, 2014, 21:09 PM IST