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  1. The trailer of Seiyaan Vikram-starrer 'Thamandal' is out

    New Delhi, The trailer of the much-awaited Chiyaan Vikram-starrer "Thangalan" has been released and it promises to be an interesting Tamil drama based on the gold mines of Kolar in the 19th century, which forms the backdrop for the superhit Kannada franchise "KGF". Also works as. ,Acclaimed...
  2. Coal Ministry allocates 19 mines to power plants to dump fly ash

    Extensive research and development has enabled the effective use of fly ash to fill voids in mines and as a component in construction materials to reduce its environmental footprint.The Ministry said that in this proactive measure, up to 19 mines have been allocated to 13 thermal power plants...
  3. Center says 19 coal mines allotted to 13 thermal power plants for fly ash disposal

    New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said 19 coal mines have been allotted to 13 thermal power plants for disposal of fly ash.The Coal Ministry has taken an important initiative to ensure proper disposal of fly ash by allotting mines.For this purpose, a Central Level Working Group (CLWG) was...
  4. Coal Ministry starts 10th round of auction, more than 100 industry representatives participate

    New Delhi [India], the Ministry of Coal reported that more than 100 industry representatives participated in the pre-bid meeting for the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions.The virtual meeting, held on Friday under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority M...
  5. NCPCR declares Jharkhand's mica mines child labor free

    As per NCPCR report, more than 20,000 children from 684 villages in the mica mining area have been rescued from the clutches of child labor and enrolled in schools.It said this achievement is the result of a collaborative effort between NCPCR, the state government, district administration and...
  6. Over 100 industry representatives participate in pre-bid meet for 10th round of coal mine auction

    New Delhi: Over 100 industry representatives participated in the pre-bid meeting for the tenth round of commercial coal mine auction, the government said on Friday.The government has put 67 coal blocks on sale in the 10th round of auction that started last month."The Coal Ministry held a...
  7. Top child rights body NCPCR says Jharkhand's mica mines child labor free

    Ranchi Apex child rights body NCPCR on Friday declared that mica mines in Jharkhand were "child labour-free", confirming that all children are now enrolled in schools.According to Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi's non-profit organization Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), which spearheaded the...
  8. Coal production from captive, commercial coal mines increased by 35 percent in April-June

    New Delhi: Coal production from captive and commercial coal mines rose 35 per cent to 39.53 million tonnes (MT) in the first quarter of the current financial year, the government said on Wednesday.Coal production from captive and commercial coal mines in Q1FY24 stood at 29.26 MT."Similarly...
  9. India in talks with Africa, Latin America for critical mineral block: Government official

    New Delhi, Mines Ministry Joint Secretary Veena Kumari Dermal on Tuesday said India is in talks with Africa as well as Latin America to acquire critical mineral blocks on a government-to-government basis.Critical minerals like lithium are essential components in many of today's fast-growing...
  10. Coal reserves in domestic thermal plants sufficient for 18.5 days: Coal Ministry

    New Delhi [India], Coal reserves in domestic coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) (DCBs), as on June 29, amount to 44.46 million tonnes (MT) of coal, which can last for about 18 .5 days with current use. rate, the Coal Ministry said in an official press release on Monday.According to the...
  11. NTPC's captive coal production rises 15 percent in Q1; Remittances increased by 17 percent

    New Delhi, State-owned NTPC on Monday reported a 15 per cent year-on-year increase in coal production from captive mines to 9.862 metric million tonnes (MMT) during the quarter ending June 2024.NTPC has registered a growth of 17.15 per cent in coal dispatch from its captive mines to 10.194 MMT...
  12. Rajasthan's Bhukia-Jagpura gold mine to generate 'unprecedented' employment opportunities and revenue

    Rajasthan Mines Secretary Anandi said the state government will receive revenue of Rs 500 crore in three installments as advance payment after its auction; Its first installment will be received in 15 days and will be around Rs 100 crore.According to rough estimates, with the start of mining...
  13. GMDC, GUVNL collaborate to develop thermal, lignite-based power plants in Gujarat

    New Delhi: State-owned GMDC on Tuesday said it has collaborated with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for development of coal-based and lignite-based power stations in Gujarat.The partnership aims to strengthen energy security through sustainable coal and lignite use, Gujarat Mineral...
  14. Adani, Hindalco show early interest in developing copper mines

    New Delhi: Companies such as Adani Enterprises and Hindalco Industries have shown initial interest in developing state-owned Hindustan Copper's two copper mines in Jharkhand, sources said.Adani Enterprises and Hindalco Industries were part of the pre-bid conference held on Monday, sources...
  15. Maiqi South Mining wins the country's first lithium block in the auction; 21 important minerals on sale

    New Delhi: Maiki South Mining Pvt Ltd has bagged the country's first lithium block in Chhattisgarh that was put up for sale, the government said on Monday.Meanwhile, the government canceled the auction of 14 critical minerals that were on offer in the second round of auction.The Katghora...
  16. The government canceled the auction of 14 out of 18 critical minerals put up for sale in the second round.

    New Delhi, The government has canceled the auction of 14 important mineral blocks offered in the second round of auction.In February, the Mines Ministry had put up 18 mines of critical and strategic minerals for sale in the second tranche.According to a recent notice from the mines ministry...
  17. Maiqi South Mining won the country's first lithium block in the auction

    New Delhi, Mayiki South Mining Pvt Ltd has bagged the country's first lithium block in Chhattisgarh, the government said on Monday.This block was given to the company at an auction premium of 76.05 percent.The results were announced during the beginning of the fourth round of auction of...
  18. Adani Group company Ambuja Cement gets 24 limestone mines in FY24

    In New Delhi, Adani group company Ambuja Cements, which is aggressively pushing for expansion, has won 24 bids for new limestone mines estimated to have a total resource of 587 million tonnes of limestone, according to the company's annual report. the company.This is in addition to the one...
  19. Government to launch fourth tranche of auction for critical and strategic mineral blocks on Monday

    New Delhi [India], The Mines Ministry is set to launch the fourth tranche of auction for critical and strategic mineral blocks in the national capital on Monday.According to a statement from the ministry, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy and Minister of State for Coal and Mines...
  20. Government to announce names of bidders for first round of critical, strategic mineral blocks on Monday

    New Delhi: The government will on Monday announce the names of the bidders who have won the blocks in the first round of auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks.The preferred bidders will be announced during the commencement of the fourth round of auction of critical and strategic...