To improve the power situation, the Union Coal Ministry has despatched fresh stocks of coal to power stations across the country.

The shine’s come off India’s factory output data in recent times. In August, industrial production rose a lower-than-expected 4.1%, the slowdown manifesting in nearly all sectors.

New Delhi:The Union Cabinet is set to approve a law that will provide more rights to tribals for the beginning and end of mining activity besides providing Rs 10,000 crore annually to 60 tribal-dom

TALCHER: A slide in production at the Talcher Coalfield has lead to coal crisis at the power stations.

A new environment minister and a sympathetic ministry helping company get clearances for projects stuck in the pipeline

New Delhi The mines ministry on Wednesday said it will circulate the Cabinet note on the new mines Bill soon, which provides for sharing of profits and royalty with the project-affected people (PAPs).

The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) has ordered the closure of 22 mines of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL). The open-cast and underground mines together produce 35,000-40,000 tonnes of coal a day.