Coal block auction: CIL seeks clarity on three minesCIL said that the East of Damagoria (Kalyaneshwari) block was returned back to BCCL after its de-allocation, and mining activities are goin...
- UP to boost eco-tourism with bird sanctuary overhaul
The UP tourism department has come up with a Rs 5 crore plan to boost eco-tourism in the state by overhauling Sur Sarovar bird sanctuary, w...
- Census springs surprise
The two-day census which ended on Monday sprung a surprise when officials found around 50,000 migratory birds in the satellite water bodies.
- Rare birds spotted at Keetham Lake
Keetham Lake, Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Agra is the place to be for bird watchers.
Migratory birds start arriving at Point Calimere sanctuaryMigratory birds have started arriving at the Point Calimere sanctuary on Vedaranyam coast here with authorities taking extensive measures t...
Number of migratory birds declinesWith the onset of winters, the region has started buzzing with the chirping of winged guests, which have started arriving from as far as Si...
- May start mining 3 projects of 119 mines in next 5yrs:CIL to Goverment
The Ministry of Coal in May 2012 had alloted 116 blocks to CIL.
- Five of 25 cancelled blocks alloted to CIL, JSPL & others
5 coal blocks with an estimated reserve of 3,155 MT out of 25 cancelled so far have been re-allocated to CIL, JSPL & a consortium of public...
- Coal India Ltd gets NTPC's de-allocated coal mines
The Coal Ministry has given three de-allocated mines, including two of NTPC, to CIL and asked it to appoint mine developers.
Duck talesIn Indian aesthetics, the bird symbolises conjugal fidelity. Legend has it that Chakravaka birds are reborn lovers who had committed the 's...
- NTPC buys 5-mn tonnes coal from SCCL at extra price
According to NTPC, it entered into an agreement with SCCL, an Andhra Pradesh government-owned coal mining company, for coal supply in addit...
- Government cancels two more coal blocks allocated to power major NTPC
The government has cancelled another two coal blocks allocated to power major NTPC for not developing them within the stipulated time frame.
- NTPC, CIL may set up 2 power plants in J'khand
NTPC and Coal India Ltd have signed an agreement for setting up two 2,000 megawatt coal-based power projects in Jharkhand under a 50:50 joi...
- NTPC, Coal India to form JV to develop coal mines
State-owned NTPC and Coal India would form a 50:50 joint venture to develop coal mines for feeding the power major's Farakka and Kahalgaon ...
Radiation from mobile towers wipes out birdsThe increasing number of cell phone towers in cities is bringing down bird population in India. The radiation emitting from towers can dama...
- NTPC, CIL to float SPV to mine coal, build power plants
NTPC Limited and Coal India Limited (CIL) will sign an agreement soon to float a joint venture Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to build two p...
- NTPC to invest about Rs 550 cr in coal mining
Power major NTPC Ltd, plans to spend about Rs 550 crore as initial investment for developing eight coal blocks with a view to begin product...