On the second day of his Jharkhand tour, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, carried out a series of engagements reflecting the Government’s focus on energy security, sports promotion, modern infrastructure, and community welfare. In the morning, Shri Reddy visited the Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS) at Khelgaon, Hotwar, where he was greeted by young athletes. He interacted with trainees and coaches, reviewed the facilities, inaugurated the new Physiotherapy Centre, and felicitated medal-winning players. In a special gesture, the Minister also celebrated the birthdays of 16 children, cutting a cake and presenting gifts. He encouraged…
Author: Aruna Sharma
The Ministry of Coal today organised a high-level Roadshow on Coal Gasification – Surface and Underground Technologies in Mumbai, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, technology providers, and other stakeholders to accelerate India’s shift towards cleaner and more efficient use of coal. Delivering the keynote address, Ms. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal, highlighted India’s historic achievement of surpassing 1 billion tonnes of coal production, calling it a landmark milestone that reinforces coal’s central role in driving the nation’s growth. She underlined that while coal remains India’s predominant energy source, gasification offers an environmentally friendlier pathway…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved construction of the 82.4 km 4-lane greenfield access-controlled Mokama–Munger section of the Buxar–Bhagalpur High-Speed Corridor in Bihar under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), with a total capital cost of ₹4,447.38 crore. The corridor will connect key cities including Mokama, Barahiya, Lakhisarai, Jamalpur and Munger, further linking to Bhagalpur. This region is emerging as an industrial hub, with defence production units, a locomotive workshop, food processing facilities, logistics, warehousing, and Bhagalpur’s renowned textile industry. Designed for speeds of up to 100 km/h, the highway will reduce…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the doubling of Bhagalpur – Dumka – Rampurhat single railway line Section (177 km) in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal with total cost of Rs.3,169 crore (approx.). The enhanced line capacity will improve mobility, providing enhanced efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. The multi-tracking proposal will ease operations and reduce congestion, providing the much-required infrastructural development on the busiest sections across Indian Railways. The projects are in line with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji’s vision of a New India which will make…
India’s power sector is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by grid digitalization, renewable energy integration, decentralized power generation, and consumer-centric reforms. To support this transformation, the Ministry of Power has conceptualized the India Energy Stack (IES) — a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the power sector. The IES aims to enable a connected, intelligent, and interoperable energy ecosystem. As part of this initiative, a Utility Intelligence Platform will be developed using standardized and open APIs and protocols, in collaboration with selected power distribution utilities. This platform will help unlock data from various IT/OT systems to drive innovation and efficiency across the sector. To ensure the IES and its associated…
उत्तर प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने आज अपने सरकारी आवास पर आगामी सेवा पखवाड़ा (17 सितम्बर से 2 अक्टूबर 2025) की विस्तृत तैयारियों की उच्च स्तरीय बैठक की। उन्होंने कहा कि प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी के जन्मदिवस से शुरू होने वाला यह पखवाड़ा केवल कार्यक्रमों का आयोजन नहीं है, बल्कि प्रधानमंत्री, पं. दीनदयाल उपाध्याय, राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी और पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री के व्यक्तित्व, कृतित्व और जीवन मूल्यों से प्रेरणा लेकर समाज के गरीब, वंचित और वंचित वर्गों की सेवा का अवसर है। यह ‘अन्त्योदय से राष्ट्रोदय’ की भावना का प्रतीक होगा। मुख्यमंत्री ने बताया कि सेवा पखवाड़ा का…
In a landmark initiative, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Coal India Limited (CIL) have joined hands for the upgradation of infrastructure and capacity building in 76 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today (09.09.2025) in New Delhi between CIL and the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC), a Section 8 company under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The ceremony took place in the august presence of Shri Jual Oram, Hon’ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, and Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister of…
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been conferred the Platinum Award in the 5th edition of ‘EEPC India Quality Awards 2025’ under the PSU category. A significant achievement reflecting BHEL’s unwavering pursuit of offering superior products and services to its customers, this prestigious award is a testament to the company’s steadfast commitment to excellence, competence and strength in Quality, driven by company-wide initiatives viz. Business Excellence, 5S, Quality Circle, Digitalisation, etc. The award was received by Shri S M Ramanathan, Director (Engineering, Research & Development), from Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India,
Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, will be on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 10–11 September 2025. The two-day visit is focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in education, fostering academic excellence and innovation, and creating new opportunities for students and youth in both countries. During the visit, Shri Pradhan will hold discussions with UAE leaders, Ministers, policymakers, academicians, and representatives from Indian and UAE institutions to enhance collaboration in education, research, and knowledge exchange. Key Engagements: 10 September 2025 Meeting with H.E. Ms. Sara Musallam, Chairperson, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).…
नागपुर के शहरी परिदृश्य को नया रूप देने की दिशा की ओर एक बड़े कदम के रूप में, आवासन और शहरी कार्य मंत्रालय के अधीन आने वाले नवरत्न केंद्रीय सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र उद्यम एनबीसीसी (इंडिया) लिमिटेड ने महानगरीय क्षेत्र में योजनाबद्ध अंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापार और वित्त केंद्र (आईबीएफसी) के रूप में नवीन नागपुर के विकास हेतु नागपुर महानगर प्रदेश विकास प्राधिकरण (एन.एम.आर.डी.ए.) के साथ दिनांक 08.09.2025 को एक समझौता ज्ञापन (एमओयू) पर हस्ताक्षर किए। महाराष्ट्र के माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस और महाराष्ट्र के माननीय उपमुख्यमंत्री श्री एकनाथ शिंदे की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति में श्री के.पी. महादेवास्वामी, अध्यक्ष एवं प्रबंध निदेशक, एनबीसीसी और श्री संजय मीणा, आईएएस, महानगर आयुक्त, एन.एम.आर.डी.ए. द्वारा समझौता ज्ञापन पर औपचारिक रूप से हस्ताक्षर किए गए। इस अवसर पर अन्य गणमान्य व्यक्ति एवं दोनों संगठनों के वरिष्ठ अधिकारी भी…