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Tussle Over $5 Billion Wages A New Risk to India Coal Supply
A key trade union at Coal India Ltd. has warned workers may strike over delays in finalizing salary increases, a move that would risk complicating efforts to meet soaring fuel demand.
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Rainfall In India's Coal-Producing Areas Could Ease Power Crisis: Report
India expects rainfall in the biggest coal-producing areas of its east-central region to be below the long-term average this year, potentially easing utilities' coal shortages as there could be fewer disruptions to mining activity due to flooding.
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Coal India To Open Big, New Mine This Year To Fight Power Crisis
State-run Coal India will open this year what is expected to become one of the country's biggest coal mines, officials said, as India struggles to keep pace with surging power demand.
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Power Ministry Asks Imported Coal-Based Plants To Run On Full Capacity
The power ministry has directed all imported coal-based plants to run on full capacity amid the ongoing dry fuel shortage at thermal plants which is hampering electricity generation.
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Power Crisis: Centre Orders All Imported Coal Plants To Run At Full Capacity
Highlighting that the demand for power has gone up by almost 20 per cent in energy terms, the Ministry of Power on Thursday ordered all imported coal power plants to operate at full capacity.
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No Shortage Of Coal In Country: Union Minister Replies On Power Outages
Union Minister of State for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma on Thursday ruled out shortage of coal in the country.
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1,100 Train Trips Cancelled To Make Way For Coal Carriages As Power Crisis Worsens
The Railways is trying to take steps "at war-footing" to transport coal and also cut down the time it takes to move coal to power plants, officials had earlier said.
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A 46-Degree Heat Wave Is Making India's Power Crisis Worse
A power crisis in India that's delivering hours-long blackouts, halting manufacturing lines and triggering street protests is forecast to continue for months, adding pressure on the nation's economic rebound.
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Why There Is Power Crisis In These States Due To Lack Of Coal Stocks
Huge outstanding dues worth about Rs 7,918 crore of state-run power generating companies have resulted in less dispatch of coal especially to the states with high dues like Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal, according to an official note.
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"Can WhatsApp Details": Jharkhand Chief Minister vs Centre On Coal Dues
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday said he has written to the government of India for repayment of over Rs 1,30,000 crore of state government's dues pertaining to coal, revenue resources of mining areas etc.
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"Monumental Incompetence": What P Chidambaram Said On Coal-Power Crisis
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday took a swipe at the Centre over the issue of widespread power outages, saying the government has found the "perfect solution" to it which is to cancel passenger trains and run coal rakes.
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"If There Is No Shortage Of Coal, Why...": Bhupesh Baghel Targets Centre
As several states report power outages amid the coal crisis, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday slammed the Centre and alleged that it is not being able to arrange coal.
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P Chidambaram's Stinging Sarcasm For Centre Amid Coal And Power Shortage
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today took a swipe at the Centre over the issue of widespread power outages, saying the government has found the "perfect solution" to it - which is to cancel passenger trains and run coal rakes.
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Delhi "Somehow Handling" Grave Power Crisis: Arvind Kejriwal
The Delhi government on Friday flagged an "acute shortage" of coal, claiming many power plants are left with a day's stock and warning supply disruptions in the city while Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the situation was being handled somehow.
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This Is How States Are Sweating Over Power Crisis Amid Heatwave
The demand for power has risen in April due to heatwave and people in different parts of the country are facing power cuts. The problem has been accentuated by a steep rise in prices of imported coal due to Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Tussle Over $5 Billion Wages A New Risk to India Coal Supply
A key trade union at Coal India Ltd. has warned workers may strike over delays in finalizing salary increases, a move that would risk complicating efforts to meet soaring fuel demand.
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Rainfall In India's Coal-Producing Areas Could Ease Power Crisis: Report
India expects rainfall in the biggest coal-producing areas of its east-central region to be below the long-term average this year, potentially easing utilities' coal shortages as there could be fewer disruptions to mining activity due to flooding.
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Coal India To Open Big, New Mine This Year To Fight Power Crisis
State-run Coal India will open this year what is expected to become one of the country's biggest coal mines, officials said, as India struggles to keep pace with surging power demand.
-
Power Ministry Asks Imported Coal-Based Plants To Run On Full Capacity
The power ministry has directed all imported coal-based plants to run on full capacity amid the ongoing dry fuel shortage at thermal plants which is hampering electricity generation.
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Power Crisis: Centre Orders All Imported Coal Plants To Run At Full Capacity
Highlighting that the demand for power has gone up by almost 20 per cent in energy terms, the Ministry of Power on Thursday ordered all imported coal power plants to operate at full capacity.
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No Shortage Of Coal In Country: Union Minister Replies On Power Outages
Union Minister of State for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma on Thursday ruled out shortage of coal in the country.
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1,100 Train Trips Cancelled To Make Way For Coal Carriages As Power Crisis Worsens
The Railways is trying to take steps "at war-footing" to transport coal and also cut down the time it takes to move coal to power plants, officials had earlier said.
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A 46-Degree Heat Wave Is Making India's Power Crisis Worse
A power crisis in India that's delivering hours-long blackouts, halting manufacturing lines and triggering street protests is forecast to continue for months, adding pressure on the nation's economic rebound.
-
Why There Is Power Crisis In These States Due To Lack Of Coal Stocks
Huge outstanding dues worth about Rs 7,918 crore of state-run power generating companies have resulted in less dispatch of coal especially to the states with high dues like Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal, according to an official note.
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"Can WhatsApp Details": Jharkhand Chief Minister vs Centre On Coal Dues
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday said he has written to the government of India for repayment of over Rs 1,30,000 crore of state government's dues pertaining to coal, revenue resources of mining areas etc.
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"Monumental Incompetence": What P Chidambaram Said On Coal-Power Crisis
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday took a swipe at the Centre over the issue of widespread power outages, saying the government has found the "perfect solution" to it which is to cancel passenger trains and run coal rakes.
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"If There Is No Shortage Of Coal, Why...": Bhupesh Baghel Targets Centre
As several states report power outages amid the coal crisis, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday slammed the Centre and alleged that it is not being able to arrange coal.
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P Chidambaram's Stinging Sarcasm For Centre Amid Coal And Power Shortage
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today took a swipe at the Centre over the issue of widespread power outages, saying the government has found the "perfect solution" to it - which is to cancel passenger trains and run coal rakes.
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Delhi "Somehow Handling" Grave Power Crisis: Arvind Kejriwal
The Delhi government on Friday flagged an "acute shortage" of coal, claiming many power plants are left with a day's stock and warning supply disruptions in the city while Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the situation was being handled somehow.
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This Is How States Are Sweating Over Power Crisis Amid Heatwave
The demand for power has risen in April due to heatwave and people in different parts of the country are facing power cuts. The problem has been accentuated by a steep rise in prices of imported coal due to Russia-Ukraine conflict.
