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09 Jun 2023

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.

Himanta Biswa Sarma

19 Feb 2023

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.

13 Oct 2022

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

21 Apr 2022

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 after it collapsed during illegal mining. The exact number of people trapped or details of the mine accident is yet to be known. In February, at least five persons had lost their lives in an ECL abandoned mine collapse in Dhanbad during illegal mining.

Illegal coal mining

21 Apr 2022

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.

18 Jun 2020

PM 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.

17 Jun 2020

PM Modi to address launch of auction of 41 coal mines for commercial mining

The auction process marks the beginning of the opening of the Indian coal sector for commercial mining.

Nirmala Sitharaman

16 May 2020

Centre 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.

28 Aug 2019

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.

Meghalaya miners

28 Dec 2018

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".

20 Feb 2018

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.

27 Jun 2017

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.

27 May 2017

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.

12 Apr 2017

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.

03 Apr 2016

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.

02 Feb 2016

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.

Neyveli Lignite

20 Nov 2015

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.

06 Oct 2015

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.

23 Nov 2014

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.

01 Nov 2014

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.

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