New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The government on Monday said that total revenue earned from scrap sale in Swachhata campaign from the year 2021 till January 2026 stands at Rs 4,405.28 crore.While Rs 200.21 crore revenue was earned form scrap disposal during December 2025-January 2026, 81,322 lakh files were weeded out in Swachhata campaign in 5,188 offices during January, according to the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).The 27th edition of ‘Secretariat Reforms’ p…
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New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the Geological Survey of India (GSI) will step up exploration efforts for critical and strategic minerals by taking up about 300 projects in 2026-27.He directed the GSI to complete its active field season within a year, with the process of continuous rolling approvals of projects instead of annual approval, so that a prospective area can be explored as a whole.Addressing the meeting of the Central Geologic…
Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday announced that he has directed Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) to cancel the mining tender for the Naini coal block, following allegations of his involvement in the tender process.He told a news conference that he has instructed SCCL to go for fresh tenders as per the conditions laid down by the Centre for public sector undertakings.He said the company management told him how they can be blamed…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Ministry of Coal has executed coal mine development and production agreements with Damodar Valley Corporation for three commercial coal blocks — Dhulia North, Mandakini B, and Pirpainti Barahat — in a significant step towards reinforcing India’s energy security and accelerating economic growth, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.These blocks were successfully auctioned under the 13th round of commercial coal mining auctions.The execution of the…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The government on Friday said that coal output and dispatches from captive and commercial mines recorded steady growth in the month of December.The coal production stood at 19.48 million tonnes (MT) during this period, while coal dispatches during the month were recorded at 18.02 MT.This represents a year-on-year increase of 5.75 per cent in production compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.During the third quarter (Q3) of FY 2025–26, cumulative coal …
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The government on Friday said it has amended the provisions governing approval for opening coal and lignite mines under the Colliery Control Rules, 2004, in a key effort to enhance ease of doing and to make the coal sector more business-friendly.The amendment removes procedural redundancies and enables faster operationalisation of mines, while ensuring continued regulatory oversight, Ministry of Coal said in a statement.“The overall reform strikes a balanced approach b…
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Coal India shares rose about 3 per cent on Wednesday after the company’s board gave in-principle approval to list two of its subsidiaries — Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) and South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL). The positive development boosted investor sentiment around the PSU stock.In morning trade on Wednesday, Coal India shares climbed to Rs 412.40 apiece, marking their highest level in the last seven months.With this move, the stock extended its rally for the…