16 coal mines to be given to state-run units by September
The government will allocate 16 coal mines to state-run utilities for commercial mining by September, Coal Secretary Anil Swarup said on Tuesday.
Jun 22, 2016, 01:33 AM IST
Coal import bill drops by Rs 28,000 cr in FY16
Helped by a record coal production by the world's largest coal miner Coal India Ltd (CIL), India reduced its import bill of the dry fuel by more than Rs 28,000 crore in the last fiscal.
Apr 06, 2016, 15:50 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
Coal India unions on five-day strike from today
Around five lakh employees in the coal industry will begin a five-day nationwide strike on Tuesday to denounce moves towards commercial mining of the fuel.
Jan 06, 2015, 06:39 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
