SC unhappy over delay by CBI in completing probe in coal cases
The apex court said that despite its "request" from time- to-time to expedite the probe, the CBI has not yet completed investigation in the coal scam cases.
Aug 21, 2017, 17:42 PM IST
Coal scam case: Only SC will hear pleas challenging special court order
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that challenge to any order passed by the special court during pendency of trial in coal scam cases will be entertained only by it.
Jul 13, 2017, 11:48 AM IST
Coal scam case: Former coal secretary HC Gupta, 2 others get 2-year jail term; granted bail immediately
Former Coal Secretary H C Gupta and two serving senior officials were Monday awarded two-year jail term by a Delhi court for irregularities in the allocation of a coal block in Madhya Pradesh to a private firm.
May 22, 2017, 14:44 PM IST
CAG picks holes in coal mines auction by NDA govt
The CAG has picked holes in the e-auction of coal mines by the NDA government last year saying multiple bids by corporate groups through joint ventures or subsidiaries did not give an assurance that potential level of competition was achieved in the first two tranches.
Jul 26, 2016, 19:37 PM IST
Coal scam: Court orders framing of charges against Naveen Jindal
A special court on Friday ordered framing of charges against industrialist Naveen Jindal and other accused in Amarkonda Murgadangal coal block allocation case.
Apr 29, 2016, 11:25 AM IST
Coal supply to power sector up 6% at 370 million tonnes in Apr-Feb
State-run miner Coal India supplied 370.80 million tonnes of fuel to the power sector during April-February this fiscal, higher by 6.4 per cent than that in the same period last year.
Mar 20, 2016, 11:00 AM IST
Govt may allot more than 10 coal mines to PSUs in 2015-16
Taking forward its decision to open up the coal sector for commercial mining, the government may allot more than 10 coal blocks to PSUs in the current fiscal for production and sale of the fossil fuel.
Mar 07, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
Coal scam: Court grants bail to former Coal Secy, others
Former Coal Secretary H C Gupta and four others, including two senior public servants, were Thursday granted bail by a special court in a coal scam case relating to alleged irregularities in allocation of Moira and Madhujore (North and South) coal blocks in West Bengal.
Mar 03, 2016, 22:38 PM IST
CIL to provide short-term linkages to end-use plants
State-owned Coal India will provide short-term linkages to the end-use plants of those central and state PSUs, both in power and non-power sector, whose coal blocks could not begin production.
Feb 08, 2016, 22:31 PM IST
Govt may allot 15 blocks to PSUs for commercial coal mining
Moving ahead with its decision to open up the coal sector for commercial mining, government has identified 15 blocks to be alloted to central and state PSUs for undertaking production and sale of the dry fuel.
Feb 02, 2016, 22:36 PM IST
Govt approves mines to PSUs to sell coal to small industries
In a move aimed at enhancing energy security, the government Wednesday cleared allotment of coal blocks to PSUs for the sale of the fossil fuel mainly to medium, small and cottage industries and a policy for developing Underground Coal Gasification in coal and lignite areas.
Dec 16, 2015, 22:39 PM IST
Coal auction: Eight blocks to go under hammer from January 18
The government Thursday kick-started the process for the fourth round of e-auctioning of eight coal blocks, which is slated for January 18-22 next year.
Nov 19, 2015, 17:20 PM IST
Captive coal mines production rises 34% to 53 MT in FY15
Coal production from captive mines last fiscal witnessed a significant rise of 33.64 per cent at 52.769 million tonnes (MT) over the previous year.
Oct 25, 2015, 14:48 PM IST
Coal scam: Court to pass order on Koda's plea to summon ex-PM Manmohan Singh
A special court is likely to pronounce Friday its order on the plea of ex-Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda seeking summoning of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as an additional accused in a coal scam case.
Oct 15, 2015, 20:05 PM IST
Gupta aware that Coal Min will go by recommendations: Court
Former Coal Secretary H C Gupta, who also headed the screening committee on allocation of coal blocks to various firms, was "well aware" that the Coal Minister would go by the recommendations of the screening panel in the matter, a Delhi court has observed.
Oct 02, 2015, 18:17 PM IST
Govt allocates 2 coal blocks in Odisha to Nalco
In a major relief for aluminium major Nalco, the Centre Tuesday allocated Utkal D and E coal blocks in favour the company, which has already set up a 4.6 lakh tonne smelter and 1,200 MW Captive Power Plant in Odisha's Angul district.
Sep 15, 2015, 18:19 PM IST
Coal auctions: Govt raises Rs 4,364 crore in third round
The third tranche of coal auctions that came to an end Thursday saw the government kitty swell by a total of Rs 4,364 crore.
Aug 13, 2015, 20:19 PM IST
Third tranche of coal auction from Tuesday, 22 bids qualify
"Out of the total applications we received, 22 were found to be technically valid," an official said.
Aug 08, 2015, 21:53 PM IST
Coal scam: Court issues notice to CVC Director
A special court on Thursday issued notice to the Director of Chief Vigilance Commission (CVC) in a coal scam case allegedly involving Prakash Industries Ltd (PIL) and others in which CBI has filed a closure report.
Jul 30, 2015, 17:30 PM IST
7 coal blocks auctioned recently have begun operations: Goyal
The minister further said at this stage it may not be possible to estimate the yield from all the 204 coal mines which were earlier deallocated.
Jul 23, 2015, 16:14 PM IST
