The Power Ministry expects Coal India and its subsidiaries to supply 347 million tonne (mt) of coal this financial year, compared with 312 mt in 2011-12, a rise of 10.1 per cent
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Cargo traffic at ports to grow by 5.9%
India’s overall cargo traffic at its ports (both major and minor) is expected to grow to 985.20 million tonne or 5.9 per cent in 2012-13. In 2011-12,
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Mines Bill conversion
The government intends to convert the draft Mines Bill into legislation soon for the benefit of the country’s tribal community, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.
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Rail freight traffic to grow 5.2%
Railway freight traffic is likely to clock a 5.2 per cent growth this fiscal on higher demand from coal and iron ore meant for domestic steel plants
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UP mining contracts
In order to root out corruption, malpractices and bring about transparency, Uttar Pradesh government has made it mandatory for all mining contracts to be awarded through e-tendering.
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Orissa to acquire land for rail corridor project
The Orissa government is to acquire about 5,000 acres of land for Angul-Talcher-Chhendipada (ACT) common railway corridor, officials said in Bhubaneswar.
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Simply mobile
With the growing use of smart phones, tablets and other hand-held devices, Atlas Copco is now taking full advantage of app technology to give its customers quick and easy access to information.
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Coal block allocation
In order to clarify doubts raised on allocation of coal blocks to private companies for captive use during 2004-2009, Coal Ministry said these blocks were allocated to promote development of infrastructure.
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Railways coal transportation
Indian Railways aims to transport 485 million tonne (mt) of coal out of the total targeted freight traffic of 1,025 mt during 2012-13. Actual volume handled in 2011-12
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Singareni underground mining
Considering that underground coal mining holds long-term potential for coal availability in India, Singareni Collieries plans to invest Rs 2,000 crore