Kulti: Three people, including a woman, were killed after being buried in a mine collapse at the Barira open-cast coal mine (OCP) under the Damagaria Project of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) in the Kulti police station area of Asansol on Tuesday. According to allegations, the victims had entered an abandoned section of the open-cast […]
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Asansol/Kulti: A major accident occurred during illegal coal mining at a Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) open-cast project (OCP) in Bodiraya under Kulti police station in Asansol, Paschim Bardhaman district. At least six people were trapped when a tunnel inside the mine suddenly collapsed on Tuesday, triggering panic in the area. So far, four people
The initial public offering (IPO) of Bharat Coking Coal Limited was subscribed 8.09 times on the first day of bidding on Friday, January 9, 2026, driven by strong demand from retail investors, non-institutional investors and existing shareholders. The issue received bids for 2,80,61,36,400 equity shares against an offer size of 34,69,46,500 shares, according to data
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India’s coal imports, which surged 28.1 per cent in November, are expected to decline in the coming months due to increased availability of domestic coal, according to industry data. Coal imports rose to 25.07 million tonnes (MT) in November, compared with 19.57 MT imported in the same month last year, data compiled by mjunction services
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China has started issuing licences for the export of rare earth magnets to India, offering partial relief to industries dependent on these critical materials, government officials said. The approvals are being routed through Chinese suppliers serving Indian companies as well as Indian units of foreign firms. Companies that have received or are in the process
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Barabani and Asansol: Yet another accident at a coal mine in Barabani has brought ECL’s safety arrangements under sharp scrutiny, exposing alleged lapses and negligence. The incident occurred at the Begunia coal mine under Salanpur Area in Barabani. A 51-year-old woman, Mala Bauri, a resident of Kapista village in Barabani, was seriously injured after a
Asansol: Eastern Railway’s Asansol Division has achieved a significant milestone with the commissioning of the Mahashiv Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT). Constructed by Mahashiv Minerals Private Limited, the work on the terminal was completed on December 5. The state-of-the-art cargo facility became operational on December 13 with the successful placement of the first rake.
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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Policy for Auction of Coal Linkage for Seamless, Efficient and Transparent Utilisation, named CoalSETU. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Briefing the media in New Delhi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the new policy will
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Barjora (Bankura): A massive illegal coal smuggling network has become increasingly active across several parts of Bankura district. According to police sources, coal smugglers are transporting coal unlawfully from areas like Raniganj in West Bardhaman district and from the neighbouring state of Jharkhand into Bankura. Large quantities of illegal coal are reportedly being moved through
Central government has no immediate plans to add coal-based power capacity after 2035, a senior power ministry official said on Sunday. Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal told Reuters that the country aims to maintain 307 GW of coal power capacity by 2035 but it is “premature” to decide anything beyond that timeline. Earlier this year, India
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