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India has sufficient coal reserves for energy security: Minister
New Delhi, March 26: India has sufficient domestic coal reserves to contribute to the country's energy security with coal and lignite resources at 389.42 billion tonnes and 47.29 billion tonnes, respectively, as on March 1 this year, according to the latest estimates of the Geological Survey of India, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
GAIL, Coal India form joint venture to boost synthetic gas production
New Delhi, March 25: GAIL (India) Limited and Coal India Limited on Tuesday announced the formation of a joint venture, Coal Gas India Limited, to expand the use of synthetic natural gas.
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.
Coal & Mines MoS Satish Chandra Dubey asks industry to train employees for expertise in minerals sector
New Delhi, March 21: Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal & Mines on Friday asked the industry to train its employees to drive the required expertise in the minerals industry.
PM Modi says it's a proud moment for India as coal production crosses 1 billion tonnes in 2024-25
New Delhi, March 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the country's historic achievement of a record-breaking 1 billion tonnes of coal production in the financial year 2024-25, calling it a “proud moment for India” and recognising the relentless dedication and hard work of those associated with the sector.
India hits 1 billion tonnes coal production, PM Modi calls it 'a proud moment'
New Delhi, March 21: With India's coal production crossing 1 billion tonnes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the feat as a "proud moment" and a "historic milestone" for the nation.
India targets 5.0 MMSCMD Coal Bed Methane production by 2027-28 to boost energy security
New Delhi, March 21: India aims to increase Coal Bed Methane (CBM) production to 5.0 million metric standard cubic meters per day (MMSCMD) by 2027-28, strengthening domestic energy security and reducing dependence on imported natural gas, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
PM Narendra Modi hails India's achievement of crossing milestone of 1 billion tonnes in coal production
New Delhi, March 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed India's achievement of crossing a significant milestone of 1 billion tonnes in coal production, emphasising the country's unwavering commitment to energy security, economic growth, and self-reliance.
India achieves historic milestone by surpassing 1 billion tonnes in coal production
New Delhi, March 21: India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 1 billion tonnes in coal production, marking a significant step towards meeting the country's growing energy demands, Union Minister For Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy said on Friday.
Coal India requests BSE, NSE to waive penalty
New Delhi, March 18: National mining giant Coal India Ltd (CIL) has requested the BSE and the NSE for a waiver of the penalty imposed on the company due to non-compliance with the SEBI norm on the appointment of the requisite number of Independent Directors, including one woman, on its Board.
Centre gears up to supply 906 million tonnes of coal to power sector in 2025-26
New Delhi, March 17: The Ministry of Coal has conveyed the domestic coal supply plan of 906.1 million tonnes (MT) to the power sector for FY 2025-26 in accordance with the Ministry of Power's communication on the requirement for the financial year 2025-26, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
India saves $5.43 billion forex as coal imports dip due to rising local production
New Delhi, March 11: Coal imports to the country during April-December period of the current financial year declined by 8.4 per cent to 183.42 million tonnes (MT) -- from 200.19 MT in the same period of previous financial year due to the increase in domestic production, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.
NTPC Deputy General Manager shot dead in Hazaribagh
Hazaribagh, March 8: Kumar Gaurav, Deputy General Manager of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), was shot dead on Saturday morning in the Katkamdag police station area of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand.
MP: Three WCL coal miners killed as slab collapses
Bhopal, March 6: In a tragic incident, three coal miners lost their lives due to a slab collapse at the Chhatarpur-I coal mines operated by Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) – a subsidiary of Coal India Limited on Thursday.
Land subsidence in Bengal's West Burdwan dist; school razed to ground
Kolkata, March 5: An incident of land subsidence was reported in the coal mining belt of Andal in West Burdwan district of West Bengal on Wednesday, creating panic and confusion in the area.
Coal production from captive and commercial mines grows 32.53% YoY to 167.36 MT
New Delhi, March 5: The total coal production from captive and commercial mines for the financial year 2024-25 has reached 167.36 million tonnes (MT) as of February 2025, the Ministry of Coal said in a release on Wednesday.
Coal production from captive, commercial mines rises 32.5 pc to 167.4 million tonnes
New Delhi, March 5: The total coal production from captive and commercial mines in the country for the financial year 2024-25 has jumped by 32.53 per cent to 167.36 million tonnes (MT) as of February 2025 from 126.28 MT during the same period of the previous financial year, according to official data released on Wednesday.
Ministry organises roadshow on commercial coal mine auctions in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, March 3: The Ministry of Coal successfully organized a roadshow on 'Commercial Coal Mine Auctions and Opportunities in the Coal Sector' in Gandhinagar, bringing together government, key stakeholders from the coal industry and the private sector.
Ministry of Coal to host 3rd roadshow on commercial coal mine auctions in Gujarat's Gandhinagar tomorrow
New Delhi, March 2: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote commercial coal mining and attract private investment, the Ministry of Coal is organizing a Roadshow on Commercial Coal Mine Auctions and investment Opportunities in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, tomorrow. The event aims to bring together industry stakeholders, potential investors, and policymakers to accelerate private sector participation in India's coal sector, the Ministry of Coal said in a release on Sunday.
Govt to host 3rd roadshow on coal mine auctions in Gandhinagar on Monday
New Delhi, March 2: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote commercial coal mining and attract private investment, the Union Ministry of Coal is organising a roadshow in Gujarat's Gandhinagar on Monday on the upcoming auctions and investment opportunities in the coal sector, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
Northern Coalfields Limited to turn over 8000 homemakers to first aiders by June 2025
New Delhi, March 1: In a landmark initiative, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited known for its highly mechanized mines and critical role in ensuring the Nation's energy security, has launched the 'First Aid Training Program for Homemakers' on a large scale, the Ministry of Coal said in a release on Saturday.
India's coal production in February sees 5.73% growth, reaches 928.95 mt
New Delhi, March 1: India's coal production for the month of February reached 928.95 million tonnes (MT), reflecting a 5.73 per cent increase compared to 878.55 MT in the same period last year, the Ministry of Coal said in a release on Saturday.
India's coal production sees 5.73 pc growth in April-Feb period to reach 928.95 MT
New Delhi, March 1: Cumulative coal production reached 928.95 million tonnes (MT) in the April-February period this fiscal (FY25), reflecting a 5.73 per cent increase compared to 878.55 MT in the same period last year, the government said on Saturday.
Coal movement on Rail-Sea-Rail route doubles to 54 million tonnes over 2 years
New Delhi, Feb 28: The Ministry of Coal said on Friday that it has doubled the movement of coal on its Rail-Sea-Rail route initiative which integrates the two modes of transportation for the efficient movement of coal.
30 coal blocks to be put for auction in the 12th round, says G Kishan Reddy
Mumbai, Feb 28: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Friday said the coal sector plays a crucial role in India's energy future while emphasising the need to focus on green coal technologies and collaborative effort especially from the private sector to reduce imports and increase domestic coal.
Coal India forms joint venture with French subsidiary company for renewable energy projects
New Delhi, February 23: Coal India Limited signed an agreement with EDF India Private Limited to form a joint venture.
SECL's Dipka megaproject begins coal dispatch from new silos
New Delhi, February 22: SECL's (Coal India subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited ) Dipka Megaproject successfully commenced operations by loading the first coal rake from its newly built Rapid Loading System and Silos 3 and 4 on 21st February 2025, Ministry of Coal said in a release.The Ministry said that the commencements of operations mark a major step in boosting eco-friendly and efficient coal transportation.
Coal India subsidiary SECL begins new coal evacuation system at Dipka Megaproject
New Delhi, Feb 22: The newly commissioned Dipka Megaproject of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) in Chhattisgarh has successfully commenced operations for new silos towards eco-friendly coal evacuation under the First Mile Connectivity (FMC) initiative, the government said on Saturday.
After 44 days, bodies of remaining 5 miners trapped inside rat-hole coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao recovered
Guwahati, February 20: After 44 days, the bodies of the remaining five miners who were trapped inside the flooded rat-hole coal mine at 3 Kilo Umrangso area in Assam's Dima Hasao district were recovered by the rescue teams on Wednesday.
Assam coal mine tragedy: Body of another trapped labourer recovered
Guwahati, Feb 19: Another body of a labourer trapped inside the coal mine in Assam’s Umrangso was recovered on Wednesday, said Minister Kaushik Rai.
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.
Couple died in Shahdol as 'illegal' coal mine caves in
Bhopal, Feb 17: In a tragic accident in Dhangawan village of Budhar Police station area in Shahdol district, a labour couple lost their lives when an "illegal coal mine" caved in.
Production begins at Rajhara North Coal Block in Jharkhand, to boost economy
Palamu, Feb 16: Production has officially begun at the Rajhara North coal block in Palamu district, Jharkhand. The coal block, allocated by the Union government to Fairmine Carbons Private Limited, was inaugurated on Sunday by Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore.
Govt gives letters of award to firms in big push to coal gasification projects
New Delhi, Feb 12: The Ministry of Coal announced on Wednesday it has issued letters of award (LOAs) to applicants selected under Category II of the Rs 8,500 crore Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme -- aimed at reducing the country's carbon emissions and strengthening energy security.
No discrimination between physical & mental illness in medical claims: Jharkhand HC
Ranchi, Feb 11: In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has held that expenses incurred for the treatment of mental illness cannot be excluded from medical claims. No company can discriminate between physical and mental illnesses while settling medical claims for current or retired employees.
Coal demand in India projected to reach 1,755 MT by 2047
New Delhi, Feb 10: The coal demand in India is projected to reach 1,462 million tonnes (MT) in 2030 and 1,755 MT by 2047, the government said on Monday.
Reducing coal imports, boosting domestic production key focus: Minister
New Delhi, Feb 8: The government has reiterated that reducing coal imports and increasing domestic production is the key focus, as the coal sector remains a cornerstone of India's energy security, playing a vital role in the country's industrial and economic growth.
India's coal production clocks 6 pc growth to cross 830 million tonnes
New Delhi, Feb 3: India's coal sector has registered a 5.88 per cent increase in production to 830.66 million tonnes (MT) during April 2024 to January 2025 of the current financial year, from 784.51 MT recorded during the same period of 2023-24, according to a Coal Ministry statement issued on Monday.
Mining sector reforms a major step toward Viksit Bharat: G. Kishan Reddy
New Delhi, Feb 1: The reforms in the mining sector, especially with respect to critical minerals, will mark a major step toward realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Saturday.
Coal India Q2 net profit at Rs 8,491 crore, declares dividend of Rs 5.6 a share
New Delhi, Jan 27: Coal India on Monday reported a profit of Rs 8491.22 crore for the October-December quarter of the current financial year.