Animesh Jain, Head of the Project, Chatti Bariatu Coal Mining Project has assumed the position of Chief General Manager(I/c), NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi w.e.f 1st September,2023. He will be heading the Coal Mining division of NTPC and shall look after all the Coal Mining Projects located in the States of Jharkhand, Odisha & Chhattisgarh […]
Category: Coal
Jharsuguda admn probes coal washery grime
The district administration conducted an investigation into pollution caused by the Earth Minerals Company Limited ( EMCL ) coal washery in Bandhbahal, based on a complaint from the Bandhbahal Village Committee. The investigation was led by Sub-Collector Kishore Chandra Swain, who visited the EMCL site on Friday. However, it appears that no pollution control board […]
Paradip: coal coastal shipping gateway for western Gencos
As a major hub for coastal shipping, the Paradip Port stands at No.1 position among Indian ports by handling the highest cargo by coastal shipping in the country. Presently, the Paradip Port handles coastal shipping of thermal coal from Mahanadi Coalfields to Gencos of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. During FY 2022-23, it handled […]
EU climate chief concerned over expansion of coal industry in China
The European Union’s climate chief on Monday expressed concern over the expansion of China’s coal industry, with the building of new coal-fired plants. At a conference in Beijing, Frans Timmermans said that while China is forging ahead with plans to expand its use of renewable resources such as wind and solar energy, the country has […]
CIL aims to achieve 1 billion tonne coal production target: Prasad
Central Coalfield Limited (CCL), Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD), PM Prasad met media persons for the first time on Thursday after the approval of his name as Coal India Limited (CIL) Chairman. Talking to media persons about his priorities as CIL Chairman he said the first aim is to achieve the target of one billion […]
Coal India executives threaten to hold strike over pay conflict
A body of executives of Coal India Ltd on Sunday threatened to go on a strike unless their pay conflict with non-executive employees is addressed. The Coal Ministry has said it approved a wage revision agreement that was reached with trade unions for non-executive employees of the miner. All India Association of Coal Executives (AIACE), […]
Govt nod for hike in wages of Coal India non-exec employees
The Coal Ministry has said it approved a wage revision agreement that was reached with trade unions for non-executive employees of Coal India Limited. The agreement provides for a 19 per cent of minimum guaranteed benefit from July 1, 2021, on emoluments – basic, Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), Special Dearness Allowance (SDA) and attendance bonus […]
ED quizzes coal trader Izhar Ansari money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) team today started interrogating Hazaribagh -based coal trader Izhar Ansari in a case of money laundering involving suspended senior IAS officer Pooja Singhal. The development took place after Ansari turned up before the central probe agency office in Hinoo. The ED interrogating Izhar Ansari assumes importance as on March 3, the […]
Coal mafias attack police team in Garhwa
Manjhiaon CO Ramji Prasad Gupta, who went to raid against illegal sand mining and transportation at Koyal River band in Budhi Khad village of Manjhiaon police station area of Garhwa district, was attacked by mafias. Three people, including the CO’s private driver and servant, were injured in the attack. Villagers thrashed them in Budhikhand. During […]
RPDAC meet for Utkal-C coal block a success
The Rehabilitation and Peripheral Development Advisory Committee (RPDAC) for Utkal-C coal block of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) has been conducted here successfully under the chairmanship of RDC Dr Suresh Chandra Dalai. Angul district Collector Sidharth Shankar Swain, MLA Sushant Behera, representatives of project-displaced and project-affected families, civil society members, NGO/SHG representatives and company officials […]
Institutional buyers put bids for 30 pc of Coal India shares in morning trade
The government’s offer-for-sale (OFS) for 3 per cent stake in Coal India had a smooth start on Thursday, with institutional buyers putting in bids for 30 per cent of the shares reserved for them in morning trade. In the two-day OFS, the government is selling over 18.48 crore shares or 3 per cent in the […]
IIT -ISM training camp for coal executives
Altogether 20 middle and senior level executives of South Extern Coalfields Limited (SECL) are participating in a training camp. Organises at IIT -ISM to learn about project and financial management issues through hands-on experience with latest tools and techniques of the relevant field. The five day Executive Development Programme titled, Certificate Programme on Project and […]