Government rolls back mandatory coal import order for power plants
The withdrawal of the mandatory blending order indicates adequate stocks at power plants before the annual rise in coal demand post-monsoon when electricity demand picks up. Data showed 31 million…
Debt raised by state PSUs to be considered borrowing by state, says Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the borrowing by state PSUs or their special purpose vehicles will be considered as borrowing by the state government needing consent Union Finance Minister Nirmala…
Coal pensioners start 1-month-long dharna at Jantar Mantar to demand revision
Over 50,000 coal pensioners are receiving a pension of less than Rs 1,000 per month, said the AICPA & AIACE as they started a one-month long dharna to demand revision…
Indian Oil LPG cylinder carriers in NE on indefinite strike from July 25
The North-East Packed LPG Transporter Association (NEPLTA) has called for an indefinite strike starting Monday, protesting against several issues The North-East Packed LPG Transporter Association (NEPLTA) has called for an…
Pralhad Joshi to RS: 8 PSUs have surrendered 11 coal mines under new policy
Pralhad Joshi to RS: 8 PSUs have surrendered 11 coal mines under the new policy Eight PSUs have submitted requests to surrender 11 non-operational coal mines under an amnesty scheme,…
Coal India to Offer Its 20 Closed Underground Mines to Private Players
Coal India to offer its 20 closed underground mines to private players. Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi recently announced that with the target to minimise the import of thermal coal, Coal…
How ready is India for clean energy technology?
The finance minister’s announcement of the setting up of four coal gasification plants by Coal India Ltd marks the maturing of the country’s coal sector and announces its readiness for…
Govt allows concession of 50 pc in revenue share for promotion of coal gasification
Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday said the government has allowed a concession of 50 percent in revenue share for coal gasification in order to achieve self-sufficiency in energy.…