Coal India Limited (CIL) is currently supplying around 3.4 Lakh tonnes of coal per day to non-power sector (NPS) which is the company’s average supply to this segment. With more than 37 million tonnes (MTs) of coal at its pitheads CIL aims to further step up supplies to this sector. CIL’s despatch to NPS during […]
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Mismanagement in coal supply devastating country’s industries
In the wake of the developing coal crisis across multiple industrial hubs in India due to Coal India Limited’s persistence in prioritizing coal supplies to the power sector to the detriment of the non-power sector, Sanjay Kumar Singh, National Secretary General, Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) and President, Chhattisgarh INTUC has sent a letter […]
ED attaches Rs 1,621 crore of CIAL in coal block probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached properties worth Rs 1,621.93 crore under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the case of coal block investigation against Jharkhand-based Corporate Ispat Alloys Ltd. (CIAL). The provisionally attached properties consist of one biomass power plant, two captive thermal power plants, one ferro alloys plant and Direct Reduced […]
Marandi targets Govt over illegal coal mining
The BJP has targeted the State Government over illegal coal mining in the State. State BJP legislative party leader and former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi, raising the issue of Eastern Coalfield Limited (ECL) Gopinathpur abandoned mines mishap incident where five persons lost their lives blamed the state government and coal company for the tragedy. Marandi […]
Underground coal gasification technology not proven commercially: Joshi
Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday told Parliament that underground coal gasification technology is not proven environmentally sustainable and commercially across the world and it is not under consideration for adoption in India. “Underground Coal Gasification is not a proven environmentally sustainable technology. Resultantly, Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) technology is not proven commercially across world. […]
Over dozen feared killed in illegal mining at Nirsa
Collapse of illegal coal mines in Gopinathpur OCP of Eastern Coalfields Limited under Nirsa police station, besides two other locations including Dahibari of BCCL and Kapasara mines of ECL on Tuesday morning is said to have claimed several lives. Former MLA Aroop Chaterjee, who inspected different accident spots, later talking to media persons, claimed that […]
CCL bids farewell to superannuating employees
Retirement ceremony of 10 personnel working in the various departments of CCL HQ was organized at CCL Headquarters. A total of 194 employees from the company superannuated in the month of January. On the occasion the retiring employees shared their work experience and anecdotes from their professional journey. The superannuating employees said that they will […]
CIL Chairman holds review meetings with Coal firms
The Coal India Limited (CIL) Chairman Pramod Agarwal on Saturday hinted at a hike in coal prices after discussion with stakeholders such as Central Coalfield Limited, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) and Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL). He held a review meeting with the stakeholders during his visit to the State. Agarwal […]
Govt launches portal to share key performance indicators of coal sector
The Government on Friday announced the launch of a portal, ‘Koyla Darpan’, to share key performance indicators related to the coal sector. The portal was launched by Coal Secretary Anil Kumar Jain, the Ministry of Coal said in a statement. As an initial step, the portal has key performance indicators like coal/ lignite production, coal/ […]
Corona testing intensified in coal capital
The Dhanbad district administration stepped up corona testing with rise in corona positive case from coal capital. On the New Year day (January 1), 113 positive cases were found during tests conducted by mobile testing van. Deputy commissioner Sandeep Singh directed health officials to intensify tests and contact tracing so that the number of affected […]
Extremists open fire, paste posters in coal mines in Bokaro
Extremist organization NSP (New Armed People’s Front) fired dozens of rounds at the railway siding of Kathara area late on Monday night with the aim of spreading panic by pasting posters. The incident is said to have taken place around 10 pm on Monday about 25 km from Bokaro town. Several vehicles parked near railway […]
India’s coal import declines 27% to 16 mn tonnes in October
India’s coal import registered a decline of 26.8 per cent to 15.75 million tonnes (MT) in October over the same month a year ago. The country had imported 21.50 MT of coal in October 2020, according to data compiled by mjunction services. “India’s coal and coke imports in October 2021 through the major and non-major […]