Trade unions slam coal, insurance ordinance; threaten strikeThe trade unions said coal workers have already decided to go on a five-day strike from January 6 to protest against de-nationalisation.
28 Dec, 2014, 10.51 AM IST
Coal mines bill introduced in Lok Sabha amid TMC, Left objectionThe Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill 2014 was introduced by Coal Minister Piyush Goyal, who insisted that the bill did not seek de-nati...
10 Dec, 2014, 03.40 PM IST
Coal Mines Nationalisation Amendment bill withdrawn from Rajya SabhaThe Supreme Court had in September cancelled allocation of 204 coal blocks, including 42 operational mines and another 32 ready-to-start bl...
08 Dec, 2014, 07.04 PM IST
Coal India: Protecting the 'larger' interests vis-a vis dire sector situationIn terms of either coal production, or delivering reliability and quality to its customers, Coal India is clearly the main problem that the...
27 Oct, 2014, 05.05 AM IST
Coal unions to meet on October 31 against de-nationalisationAccording to sources, government might conduct the interview on November 18. The last date for application is October 29 and so far three c...
26 Oct, 2014, 12.47 PM IST
CIL trade unions caution against de-nationalisation of mines"The senior leaders of 5 CTUs will meet shortly to decide future course of action to combat the menace of gradual de-nationalisation of coa...
24 Oct, 2014, 06.46 PM IST
Coal output from cancelled blocks may take a hit, says expertsGovernment’s decision to include the enabling clause for denationalisation of coal is seen only as a partial reform to protect the interest...
23 Oct, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
How to clean up the coal allocation messRight now, India’s coal industry is a mess. It has spawned oligarchs, hurt local populations and decimated local ecosystems.
27 Aug, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Coal Ministry seeks Law Ministry's view on mining reformCoal ministry sought law ministry’s opinion on 2 legislations governing coal mining, saying that proposed changes in 1 law can be in confli...
07 Jun, 2014, 04.18 AM IST
Hope coal de-nationalisation follows gas price hike: Kirit Parekh"This is a right move and it gives an appropriate signal that gradual raising the price of diesel and this gas prices rationalization are v...
28 Jun, 2013, 01.16 PM IST
CII pitches for de-regulation of coal sectorIndustry body CII today said private firms should be allowed to sell the coal they mine as it would make the sector more competitive.
31 May, 2013, 03.13 PM IST
- EU approves Spain's bank recast plan, opens door for 40-bn aid
EC gave the go ahead to Spain to overhaul its stricken nationalised banks on Wednesday and opened the door for a nearly 40-bn Eurozone aid ...
29 Nov, 2012, 01.13 AM IST
- Obama admin discussing nationalisation of banks: Reports
Though wary of using the word, the Obama administration is having internal discussions about nationalisation or partial nationalisation of ...
26 Jan, 2009, 12.49 PM IST
- Portugal aiming to nationalise BPN bank
Portugal is aiming to nationalise the BPN bank, which has sustained heavy losses that took root before the unfolding global financial crisi...
03 Nov, 2008, 01.55 AM IST
- Rothschild father of French banking empire dies at 98
Baron Guy de Rothschild, patriarch of the French banking empire, has died, his family announced on Thursday.
15 Jun, 2007, 12.40 AM IST
- Venezuela's Chavez talks nationalisation, spooks investors
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s plans to nationalise the country’s largest phone company and utilities, gain greater control over the oi...
10 Jan, 2007, 01.01 AM IST
- Coal sector needs to be privatised: Plan Commission
The Planning Commission has stressed on the need for privatising the coal sector to boost investment in the area.
19 Jun, 2006, 08.00 PM IST