Govt ready to meet summer surge as rising heat lifts power needs, says Kishan Reddy – The Times of India

Govt ready to meet summer surge as rising heat lifts power needs, says Kishan Reddy – The Times of India

Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said coal demand could rise further in the coming weeks with temperatures climbing, but asserted that the government is prepared to manage the situation through higher domestic production, PTI reported.He said coal companies are stepping up output and the Centre is in constant coordination with…

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SC bans new mining leases in Aravalis, allows only existing ones to operate | India News – The Times of India

SC bans new mining leases in Aravalis, allows only existing ones to operate | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: To protect the Aravali hills and ranges – the only barrier against desertification of the Gangetic plains – Supreme Court Thursday barred grant of mining leases, but allowed existing ones to operate, while asking the Centre to prepare a management plan for sustainable mining for the entire range spread across four states.This is…

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