PMO unhappy over inaction by coal ministry

Amidst the storm over CAG report on coal block allocation, the Prime Minister's Office has expressed displeasure over inaction by the Coal Ministry in cancelling blocks where mining has not taken......

Mamata hits streets, ups ante against Centre as ED row escalates

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday escalated her confrontation with the Centre ahead of assembly polls by leading a massive protest march against the ED's raid on I-PAC and......

Shibu Soren gets back coal ministry

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Shibu Soren was on Saturday re-inducted into the Union Cabinet and given back the coal ministry as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh effected a minor expansion and......

Coal ministry to send mine deallocation letters soon

The coal ministry is likely to begin next week issuing deallocation letters to private firms whose mines were cancelled and those where bank guarantees were deducted for sitting idle on mines given......

Return of coal threatens India's emission commitments

India's new climate pledge to the UN could be weakened by its growing use of coal, even as the country plans a 2035 roadmap to cut emissions and boost clean energy. Illustration: Dominic......

Coal ministry favours market-linked prices

The coal ministry on Wednesday favoured market-linked prices for coal but said no decision on increasing domestic coal prices has been taken."In principle, we agree to all the recommendations made......

Core industries growth flat in October

Growth of eight key infrastructure sectors remained flat in October as expansion in output of petroleum refinery products, fertiliser and steel was offset by a contraction in coal and electricity......

The Dilemma Of A Missing Workforce For Climate Action

This was perhaps a missed opportunity for India to spotlight a core domestic challenge: The scale of workforce preparation required for a young, populous, rapidly growing country seeking to reach......