BUMA Australia lands a major AU$740 million contract extension with Whitehaven Coal for operations at the Blackwater mine, securing work through 2030. A significant boost for the mining services sector.
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
Rajasthan government restarts the auction process for two significant gold mine blocks in Banswara and Udaipur, aiming to join India's gold-producing states. Bids open until Jan 2, 2026.
The weekly protest against Dumka's coal dumping yard enters its 65th week. Residents demand relocation to stop pollution and passenger inconvenience. Read the full story.
Researchers at NIT Rourkela design a low-cost wastewater system using raw coal to remove dangerous pesticides. A sustainable 'waste-to-wealth' fix for India's agricultural pollution. Read more.
Central Coalfields Limited suspends night operations at Sarubera mine in Ramgarh after a herd of elephants trampled four people to death. Read about the safety measures and official advisory.
New Coal India chairman B Sairam visits Kenduadih, inspects toxic gas leak from mines. Assures residents of safety, outlines relief measures. Read the full story.
Congress candidate Pawan Kumar Bhambar wins the Manuke Block Samiti by-election in Ludhiana, defeating SAD's candidate by 1,100 votes. Read the full results and analysis.
IEA projects India's coal demand to rise 17% by 2030, but its share in electricity falls to 60%. Renewables growth and industrial demand reshape the energy landscape. Read the full analysis.
India's coal demand is projected to grow 17% by 2030, reaching 1,522 MT. While renewables slow power sector growth, steel and cement industries will drive consumption. Read the full analysis.
Cab drivers in Bengaluru blocked a key toll plaza protesting new airport pick-up rules requiring a Rs 150 fee. The protest caused major traffic disruptions. Read the full story.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy announced the revival of 28 abandoned coal mines, with production starting in two. This move aims to boost energy security and generate massive employment.
Residents of Kabul decry a 50% surge in coal prices amid harsh winter, blaming middlemen and corruption despite Afghanistan's vast domestic reserves. Read more.
After a parliamentary panel flagged under-utilisation, the Coal Ministry vows to fully spend safety funds on AI, biometrics, and modern equipment to curb accidents and regulate unpaid overtime in mines.
Massive youth-led protests erupt across Germany against the plan to revive compulsory military service. Students walk out, calling it 'recruitment of death'. Details inside.
Two dead, over a dozen hospitalised after toxic gas leak from abandoned Dhanbad mines. District administration and BCCL intensify response. Read about the crisis and relief efforts.
Two women died after inhaling toxic gas from a fire-affected coal mine in Dhanbad's Kenduadih Rajput Basti. Residents protest, refusing to leave without written rehabilitation assurances. Read the full report.
Block Level Officers in West Bengal protest, demanding a 3-month extension for voter enumeration. They cite overwhelming workload and technical issues as key challenges.
Violent clashes erupt in Surguja as villagers protest SECL's Amera coal mine expansion. Over 30 police personnel injured in stone-pelting. Details on the land acquisition dispute and ongoing tensions.
Hundreds of NHM employees staged a massive protest at Ludhiana's Civil Surgeon office, demanding release of their two-month overdue salaries. Read about their demands and the administration's response.
Three candidates file nominations for Phagwara Block Samiti elections in Jalandhar. Scrutiny on July 10, withdrawals by July 12, and voting on July 17. Get the latest updates.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calls for a statewide rail roko in Punjab on Dec 5, demanding MSP law and debt waiver. Commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.
Safai karamcharis in Jalandhar staged a protest against the proposed privatisation of sanitation work, fearing job losses. They demand permanent status and oppose contract system.
Climate activists from Rising Tide disrupted Newcastle Harbour shipping lanes with kayaks, leading to 21 arrests. The protest highlights global climate concerns ahead of key summits.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Belgadia township to assess rehabilitation progress for families displaced by Jharia underground fires. New facilities inaugurated.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Dhanbad for crucial review of coal operations and Jharia rehabilitation programme. Key focus on Belgarhia's transformation into modern residential zone.
A one-year-old elephant calf drowned in a village pond in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, marking another tragic death in the Tamnar forest range. Forest officials confirm drowning as cause.
Massive student protest erupts at VIT Sehore campus as 3,000-4,000 students demonstrate against poor food and water quality. Read the latest updates on the campus unrest.
Congress condemns large-scale deforestation in Madhya Pradesh for Adani's coal mine project. Over 2.5 lakh trees face destruction in Singrauli forest. Environmental tragedy unfolds.
Bengaluru police arrested 8 Uber drivers during protests over low earnings and differential treatment. Drivers gathered at Uber Partner Seva Kendra demanding fair pay structure.