Punjab government opens first sales centre for sand, gravel in MohaliBains, in another decision, said his department will impose a fine of Rs 2 lakh if anyone found carrying construction material which was ex...
19 Dec, 2022, 07.32 PM IST
Minister Rana Gurjeet Singh's ex-cook took company's revenue from 20 crore to 103 crore in 8 monthsThe big jump in turnover was revealed from the balance sheet of RJ Texfab, one of the three firms in which Bahadur is a director.
06 Jun, 2017, 10.56 AM IST
Punjab BJP seeks probe against cabinet ministerThe BJP leaders also expressed apprehensions that owing to his position in the state government and his political status in the Congress, I...
30 May, 2017, 04.09 PM IST
In Punjab, minister's cook bags Rs 26 crore mining dealThe man who made the winning bid of Rs 26 crore for sand mining rights has filed income tax returns (ITR) of less than Rs 1 lakh for the pa...
27 May, 2017, 11.27 AM IST
Government expects good response to auctions of coal blocksNon-captive coal mines’ auctions may start next fiscal after the conclusion of elections in 5 states.
06 Feb, 2017, 12.24 AM IST
Get coal for power plant via auction, panel tells GVKGVK Power had stated that it has achieved plant COD and PSPCL has accepted the same for Unit 1 with effect from April 6 and for unit 2 from...
13 Sep, 2016, 03.27 PM IST
Government approves payment of Rs 216 crore to lenders of cancelled coal blocksThe ministry had issued notices seeking claims from banks toward dues pending by prior coal block owners, to which lenders to only 10 coal ...
26 Jul, 2016, 04.37 AM IST
GVK to soon supply power from its first thermal plant in PunjabThe installed capacity of GVK Group has increased to 2,400 mw from all sources including its first entirely coal-based project at Goindwal ...
13 May, 2016, 08.33 PM IST
Coal auction to result in power tariff cut: Coal Secretary Anil SwarupA lot of work still remains to be done in terms of handing over the vesting order and transfer of assets to the new allottees along with va...
14 Mar, 2015, 11.59 AM IST
Govt starts evaluation of 43 mines to be alloted to PSUs"Applications for allotment of 43 schedule II and III coal mines/blocks are under evaluation," a Coal Ministry official said.
11 Mar, 2015, 10.49 PM IST
Government sets up panel to vet technical eligibility of coal block biddersThe committee is headed by former state vigilance commissioner of West Bengal KS Ramasubban and comprises Punjab and National Bank MD SS Ko...
03 Feb, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Government expects negative bidding in coal block auctionProvision has been made after coal ministry received queries on zero coal cost during pre-bid conference held on Jan 11.
22 Jan, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
25 coal blocks may be put on auction today for state-run companiesWhile 24 of these blocks are likely to be reserved for the power sector, one will be earmarked for a state-run steel plant.
15 Jan, 2015, 04.53 AM IST
PSUs like NTPC, Damodar Valley Corp may get back captive coal blocks during reallocationThe cos will have to pay a price for blocks & not be spared of additional levy of Rs 295 per tonne as fixed by the Supreme Court,” said an ...
17 Nov, 2014, 09.11 AM IST
Badal govt a 'puppet' in hands of sand mafia: CongressJakhar dared Badal to convene a one-day legislative session exclusively on the issue and "let it be broadcast, so that the people of Punjab...
01 Sep, 2014, 06.50 PM IST
- Punjab withdraws notifications on mining sans environment clearance
In a significant development, the Punjab government withdrew the notifications on mining auction on Thursday without clearance from the sta...
11 Oct, 2013, 05.11 AM IST
- No auction of mining site sans proper environmental clearance, HC tells Punjab
The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday did not allow the Punjab government auction of a mining site without proper environmental cl...
01 Nov, 2012, 02.33 AM IST