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Rs 41,407 crore to be invested in auctioned coal mines, to create over 3.73 lakh jobs: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 3: Parliament was informed on Wednesday that the Ministry of Coal has auctioned 133 coal mines in 12 rounds of auctions over the last five years which are expected to generate an annual revenue of Rs. 38,710 crore with a capital investment of Rs.
Govt opens entry for private entities to speed up coal exploration
New Delhi, Nov 28: In another important reform aimed at speeding up the exploration and operationalisation of coal mines, the government has issued a notification to allow private entities accredited by the Quality Council of India (QCI) to carry out prospecting operations for the exploration of coal and lignite, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
Parliamentary standing committee on coal, mines and steel to meet today
New Delhi, October 7: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel, is set to meet on Tuesday morning to decide on the future programmes of the committee and select subjects to examine through the year.
Coal Minister Kishan Reddy launches new uniform, corporate salary package for Coal India workforce
New Delhi, Sep 16: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday launched the new uniform, corporate salary package (CSP), and enhanced ex-gratia benefits for the Coal India workforce.
NLCIL mines Excel in Ministry of Coal Star Ratings, Mine IA wins first prize, Talabira II & III and Barsingsar Mine get 5 star ratings
New Delhi, September 5: NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Coal, has once again reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable mining and operational excellence, with all its operating mines receiving prestigious Star Ratings from the Ministry of Coal for 2023-24.
Heavy rains trigger flash floods in parts of Telangana
Hyderabad, Aug 18: Heavy rains triggered flash floods in parts of Telangana, inundating low-lying areas, damaging roads and crops. Rivulets, streams, lakes and ponds were overflowing due to incessant rains under the impact of low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal.
Closed coal mines repurposed into ecoparks, tourism sites: Centre
New Delhi, Aug 6: Closed coal mines have been repurposed into eco-parks, mine tourism sites, recreational parks and other community-oriented facilities, the government said on Wednesday.
Jharkhand HC orders attachment of Panem Coal Mines' property for Rs 118 cr of unpaid royalty
Ranchi, Aug 1: The Jharkhand High Court has directed authorities to initiate immediate attachment proceedings against Panem Coal Mines for non-payment of royalty dues amounting to Rs 118 crore.
Abandoned coal mines in Jharkhand turn into thriving fish farms, thanks to PMMSY
Ramgarh, June 28 : Once abandoned and waterlogged coal mines in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand are now buzzing with economic activity, as residents turn to cage fish farming, earning lakhs of rupees and creating employment under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Govt completes auction of two more coal mines
New Delhi, April 8: The Ministry of Coal has signed two more coal mine development and production agreements with the successful bidders of two coal mines - Marwatola-II and Namchik West - under the 11th round of commercial auctions, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.
125 coal mines see investments worth Rs 40,900 cr, create over 4 lakh jobs: Centre
New Delhi, March 28: The coal sector is emerging as a key champion of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 125 coal mines have been successfully auctioned across 11 rounds, attracting investments worth approximately Rs 40,900 crore and creating over 4 lakh direct and indirect jobs, the government has said.
Govt auctions 12 coal mines, to yield annual revenue of Rs 3,330 crore
New Delhi, March 24: The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned a total of 12 coal mines, comprising eight fully explored mines and four partially explored coal mines across five states, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
Centre to host roadshow in Kolkata on coal mine auctions tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 18: The Ministry of Coal will host a roadshow on Coal Mine Auctions and Opportunities in the Coal Sector on Wednesday in Kolkata, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.