Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 while pushing for interoperable smart meters to enhance grid efficiency and consumer choice.
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual energy strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 and ensuring nationwide smart meter interoperability for efficiency.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy announced the revival of 28 abandoned coal mines, with production starting in two. This move aims to boost energy security and generate massive employment.
Residents of Kabul decry a 50% surge in coal prices amid harsh winter, blaming middlemen and corruption despite Afghanistan's vast domestic reserves. Read more.
New data reveals severe lung impairment & heavy-metal exposure in communities near India's mines. Experts warn of insufficient environmental safeguards. Read more.
After a parliamentary panel flagged under-utilisation, the Coal Ministry vows to fully spend safety funds on AI, biometrics, and modern equipment to curb accidents and regulate unpaid overtime in mines.
Russia agrees to boost market access for Indian goods and deepen cooperation in LNG, LPG, and coal gasification tech. A major win for India-Russia trade ties. Read more.
Two dead, over a dozen hospitalised after toxic gas leak from abandoned Dhanbad mines. District administration and BCCL intensify response. Read about the crisis and relief efforts.
Two women died after inhaling toxic gas from a fire-affected coal mine in Dhanbad's Kenduadih Rajput Basti. Residents protest, refusing to leave without written rehabilitation assurances. Read the full report.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted its first-ever raids in Meghalaya, targeting entities in a money laundering case linked to illegal coal mining. Details inside.
Violent clashes erupt in Surguja as villagers protest SECL's Amera coal mine expansion. Over 30 police personnel injured in stone-pelting. Details on the land acquisition dispute and ongoing tensions.
As Sensex and Nifty scale new highs, discover four stocks with strong industry dominance that could offer stability. Includes IRCTC, MCX, Coal India, and CAMS. Read for key financials and growth plans.
Punjab's brick kiln industry shrinks from 2,700 to 1,500 units in 3 years. A triple burden of 18% GST on coal, soaring mining royalty & tech upgrades threatens rural jobs & hikes brick prices. Read more.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd expands export routes, shipping 3,600 tonnes of liquid coal tar pitch from New Mangalore Port to the Middle East, boosting India's carbon materials trade.
Climate activists from Rising Tide disrupted Newcastle Harbour shipping lanes with kayaks, leading to 21 arrests. The protest highlights global climate concerns ahead of key summits.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Belgadia township to assess rehabilitation progress for families displaced by Jharia underground fires. New facilities inaugurated.
Former Union Coal Minister and senior Congress leader Sriprakash Jaiswal passed away at 81 in Kanpur. Read about his political legacy and contributions.
Queensland court prohibits environmental activist Ben Pennings from seeking Adani's confidential business information. Read the full details about the legal ruling.
India's steel ministry directs SAIL & NMDC to secure overseas mineral assets like coking coal, lithium & copper. Strategic move aims to cut import bills & ensure supply security amidst global shifts.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Dhanbad for crucial review of coal operations and Jharia rehabilitation programme. Key focus on Belgarhia's transformation into modern residential zone.
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Patel Engineering secures two major coal mining contracts worth ₹798 crore from Saidax Engineers. The 9-year deal boosts its order book and investor outlook. Read more.
Congress condemns large-scale deforestation in Madhya Pradesh for Adani's coal mine project. Over 2.5 lakh trees face destruction in Singrauli forest. Environmental tragedy unfolds.
Indian Railways achieves 1,020 million tonnes freight loading with 3.11% year-on-year growth. Coal leads with 505 million tonnes as new policies boost efficiency and sustainability.
Enforcement Directorate uncovers massive cash & gold haul in Jharkhand-West Bengal coal mafia operations. Raids reveal illegal mining network worth crores.
Barrick Mining Corp is finalizing a deal with Mali's government to end a two-year dispute that closed its Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine and jailed employees. The agreement would restore company control.
Four mine officials arrested for culpable homicide in Sonbhadra quarry collapse that killed 7 labourers. SIT probe reveals gross negligence of safety protocols.
Four mine officials arrested for culpable homicide in Sonbhadra quarry collapse that killed 7 labourers. SIT probe reveals gross negligence in safety protocols during drilling operations.
Enforcement Directorate conducts massive search operations at 18+ locations in West Bengal and Jharkhand targeting businessmen Lalbabu Singh and Kumbhanath Singh over coal export corruption allegations. Latest updates.
Enforcement Directorate conducts massive raids across Jharkhand and West Bengal targeting coal mafia operations. Over 40 premises searched in money laundering probe involving hundreds of crores.