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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.
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.
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.
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.
Judicial probe ordered into Umrangso coal mine tragedy: Assam CM
Guwahati, Jan 16: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday to constitute a judicial enquiry commission into the Umrangso coal mine tragedy in which four labourers died and at least five others are feared to be dead.
Four new coal mines to start in Jharkhand this month, nine others to follow soon
Ranchi, Jan 15: Mining activities are set to commence in four of the 34 coal blocks allotted by the government in Jharkhand within a week, while preparations are also underway to operationalise nine other coal blocks, with necessary procedures nearing completion, officials said.
Assam Coal Mine Case: Rescue efforts at Dima Hasao hindered by water levels linked to Kopili River on day 9
Guwahati, January 14: The ongoing search and rescue operation to locate trapped workers at the flooded rat-hole coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district has entered its ninth day, but progress remains hindered by persistently high water levels, suspected to be linked to the nearby Kopili River.
Totally helpless: Wife of Lijen Magar, deceased mine labourer in Assam's Dima Hasao
Guwahati, January 12: The tragic mining accident in Assam's Dima Hasao has left families of the deceased in a state of despair. Junu Pradhan, the grieving wife of 27-year-old Lijen Magar, is struggling to come to terms with the loss of her husband, the sole breadwinner of their family.
Assam mining accident: Likely to get some more results, says Special DGP
Dima Hasao, January 12: As the rescue efforts are underway at the rat-hole coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso area of Dima Hasao district, Harmeet Singh, Special DGP of Assam, on Saturday expressed hope for further progress in the operation, stating that the water level has been reduced by more than half and is expected to lower further.
Assam mining accident: Another body recovered amid rescue efforts
Dima Hasao,, January 11: A body was recovered on Saturday morning by rescue teams from the rat-hole coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso area, in Dima Hasao district of Assam, an official said.
Assam: Indian Navy divers descend into coal mine for rescue at Dima Hasao
Dima Hasao, January 9: Assam Mines and Minerals Minister Kaushik Rai confirmed on Wednesday that so far only one body has been recovered from the mine, as teams from the Army and Navy work to rescue trapped miners. Efforts are underway to dewater the mine to determine the number of people trapped inside.
Indian Army mobilises task force to rescue trapped coal miners in Assam
Guwahati, Jan 7: Indian Army has mobilised a relief task force to rescue the trapped coal miners at Umrangshu locality in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, officials said Tuesday.