The Kolkata Port Trust has reported an over 12 per cent growth in traffic to approximately 46.3 million tonne (mt) for FY15
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Cochin Shipyard to get more defence orders
The Union Defence Ministry has agreed to place orders with Cochin Shipyard Ltd to build defence ships in the next five years, according to Nitin Gadkari
Boost in Mormugoa Port output
Despite being hit by a ban on iron ore mining, the Mormugoa Port Trust reported a 25 per cent increase in cargo throughput in 2014-15 at 14.71 million tonne
Kamarajar Port posts Rs.421 cr profit
Ennore-based Kamarajar Port Ltd posted a 5 per cent growth in pre-tax profit to Rs 421.47 crore in 2014-15 as against Rs 400.19 crore
Rise in Chidambaranar port´s cargo
The VO Chidambaranar port in Tuticorin has achieved an all-time record cargo traffic of 32.41 million tonnes during 2014-15, an increase of 13.17 per cent over last year.
Govt invokes Electricity Act
The Union Ministry of Power has told the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to ensure the rates for power produced from auctioned coal blocks won by power producers do not exceed what was concluded in power purchase agreements (PPAs).
India to surpass China in thermal coal imports
India is set to overtake China as the biggest importer of power-station coal, emerging as the leader of a clutch of regional nations that miners including Glencore Plc and BHP Billiton Ltd can tap for new orders.
MoU for transporting coal from MCL
The State Government signed an MoU with coal and railway ministries in New Delhi recently to form a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for evacuation of coal through rail from Talcher coalfields.
Tight deadlines for coal blocks winners
Winners of producing coal blocks will have one month to apply for statutory permissions for transfer of the blocks in their names or face a deduction in the performance bank guarantee, according to a Coal Ministry timeline. Deviation from the mining plan of such blocks would need to be submitted within four months and approved within 10 months.
Bangladesh to import 500 MW power from India
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has cleared the 55 km line from Bherhamara to Indias Baharampur at an estimated Tk 14.05 billion. Besides this, she also gave her permission for the project for erection of line from Indias Tripura to Comilla

