Power generation projects with investments to the tune of Rs 75,000 crore are facing a threat—an acute shortage of domestic coal.
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IWDC Clears ₹15 Billion Projects to Boost Green Mobility, Cargo and River Tourism
World Bank Approves $815 Million Financing for Tata Power-DGPC Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan
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NHAI, Konkan Railway Ink MoU to Boost Integrated Road‑Rail Infrastructure Development
DGCA Digitises Pilot Licensing with Electronic ATPL Services to Strengthen Aviation Ecosystem
Power Minister Calls for Financially Strong Discoms to Drive India’s Energy Future
BLR Airport Launches Gate Z, India’s First Social Lounge Redefining the Airport Experience
MoPNG Highlights Financing Strength, Regulatory Reforms Ahead of New Upstream Bid Rounds
ABB India Modernises BPCL’s Vadinar‑Bina Pipeline for Uninterrupted Operations
Vaishnaw Projects 6-8% Growth, Highlights Reform Momentum at Davos
Aerem Solutions Secures $15 Million to Drive Distributed Solar Adoption Across India
India Showcases Energy Transition at Davos: Joshi Calls for Global Collaboration
Indian Railways Expands High-Speed Track Network, Boosts Safety with Modernisation
7 blocks and 20 washeries
The Coal Ministry has identified seven blocks for development of underground coal gasification (UCG) to promote clean technologies in coal mining.
MoEF okays mining in Bellary
The Union Government has approved the diversion of forest land in Bellary for mining.
South Africa's policy on coal exports
South Africa’s new policy on coal and coal mining will call for value addition from players, and companies that will set up coal beneficiation facilities or power plants will have better chances of securing coal.
RPower wants joint coal mining with NTPC
Jharkhand Integrated PowÂer, of Anil Ambani’s ReliaÂnce group, has proposed to join hands with NTPC in mining coal from mines in Jharkhand that have been given to the entities to fuel their upcoming power projects.
$750 mn will help Lanco acquire Australian coal
Lanco Infratech will acquire Australia based Griffin Coal Mining and Carpenter Mine Management (Griffin Coal).
Cancun Report: Green blues, continued
Developing nations contribute the most to carbon emissions, so now the spotlight is on us. Yet the continuing impasse between developed and developing nations on who should bell the cat is now gathering bothersome proportions.

