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Topic: Coal Ministry

Govt weighs plan to expand coal power plants till 2047

The proposal, currently under discussion between the power ministry and NITI Aayog, marks a major shift from current projections that see net additions peaking by 2035.

What court said while acquitting former coal secretary & joint secretary in Mahuagarhi coal block case

Coal ministry officials HC Gupta & KS Kropha were members of screening committee that cleared JICPL’s application in 2008. A special CBI court held there was no illegality in allocation.

How CBI charged Dalit IAS officer repeatedly in coal block scam when he wasn’t even in allocation dept

5 yrs after approving CBI request to prosecute KC Samria in 4 cases, DoPT backtracked on 5 others after learning KC Samria wasn’t in the coal allocation section when companies applied.

India’s coal imports fall 3.1% amid domestic production push

The decline in imports is attributed to the government’s initiatives to reduce reliance on foreign coal, particularly for coking coal and high-grade thermal coal.

India’s coal production witnesses significant growth in November

Provisional data shows 90.62 million tonnes were produced, up 7.20% from last year.

India’s First Mine Closure Certificates Issued in Madhya Pradesh

The Coal Controller Organisation, subordinate office of the Ministry of Coal, issued the certificates after verifying that the mine owner had completed all protective, reclamation, and rehabilitation works.

Union government launches Special Campaign 4.0 for Clean Governance

Special Campaign 4.0 aims to enhance office spaces and promote modern cleaning practices.

Indian coal production surges in July

Country's coal output rose 6.69% to 74.07 million tonnes.

Coal Ministry Extends Deadline for Star Rating Self-Evaluation

Evaluation to Consider Mining Operations, Environment, and Safety

Union Coal Ministry launches NIRMAN scheme for minorities appearing for UPSC

Financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh for qualifying candidates to be provided.

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.