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Asheesh Kumar Appointed as Director (Business Development) of Coal India Ltd – Know More!
18 Jul, 2025

Asheesh Kumar Appointed as Director (Business Development) of Coal India Ltd – Know More!

New Delhi: Asheesh Kumar, currently serving as General Manager at Coal India Limited (CIL), has been appointed as Director (Business Development) at the Maharatna public sector enterprise. The appointment is for a period of five years, from the date he assumes charge, or until superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

 

The appointment was formally cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), based on the proposal submitted by the Ministry of Coal, as per the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) order issued on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

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Talaipalli Coal Mining Project: A strong step towards energy self-reliance, unwavering efforts for social welfare

Talaipalli Coal Mining Project: A strong step towards energy self-reliance, unwavering efforts for social welfare

Talaipalli Coal Mining Project: A strong step towards energy self-reliance, unwavering efforts for social welfare

28 Aug, 2025
Coal India to float IPOs of two arms by November; reopens closed mines to lift output

Coal India to float IPOs of two arms by November; reopens closed mines to lift output

Firm to sell over 53 crore shares in two units; 7 abandoned mines set for FY26 production

29 Aug, 2025
Rains Hit Coal India Output but No Shortage, Says Minister ..

Rains Hit Coal India Output but No Shortage, Says Minister ..

G Kishan Reddy confirms September dip due to monsoon impact.

14 Oct, 2025
Odisha’s iron ore exports plunge 26% as China cuts imports and heavy rains disrupt production

Odisha’s iron ore exports plunge 26% as China cuts imports and heavy rains disrupt production

Odisha’s iron ore industry is facing significant challenges, with production and exports witnessing a sharp decline in recent months, primarily due to heavy rainfall and reduced demand from China, according to State Cabinet Minister for Commerce & Transport, Steel & Mines, Bibhuti Bhusan Jena.

30 Aug, 2025
Big amount will be invested by NALCO with Coal India and NTPC in next five years

Big amount will be invested by NALCO with Coal India and NTPC in next five years

NALCO is planning to undergo a joint venture with Coal India and NTPC Ltd and will invest around Rs 30,000 crore in setting up a new aluminium smelter and an associated coal-based power plant in the next five years

30 Aug, 2025
Trump administration gives coal plants and chemical facilities a pass

Trump administration gives coal plants and chemical facilities a pass

In Texas and across the nation, scores of coal-fired plants and petrochemical facilities are allowed to bypass toxic emissions rules.

01 Sep, 2025
Coal cargo terminal opens in Brundamal

Coal cargo terminal opens in Brundamal

A new Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal has been inaugurated at Brundamal

09 Oct, 2025
Coal India Enters Into Pact With Ircon For Development Of Rail Infrastructure

Coal India Enters Into Pact With Ircon For Development Of Rail Infrastructure

Coal India Ltd. has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Ircon International Ltd. to jointly develop rail Infrastructure of the company along with its subsidiaries, according to an exchange filing on Wednesday. The MoU was signed in Kolkata.

09 Oct, 2025
MCL hosts 4th Coal India CSR Conclave at Gopalpur, Odisha

MCL hosts 4th Coal India CSR Conclave at Gopalpur, Odisha

The 4th edition of the Coal India CSR Conclave was hosted by our subsidiary, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), at Gopalpur, Odisha

10 Oct, 2025
In Australian coal miners’ woes, a warning for India

In Australian coal miners’ woes, a warning for India

In the long run, India must cut its reliance on coking coal and consider alternative technology routes

13 Oct, 2025
India Explores Mongolian Coal Imports via Russian Trade Routes

India Explores Mongolian Coal Imports via Russian Trade Routes

India's Foreign Ministry is engaging in strategic discussions with Russia and Mongolia to establish a new trade corridor for importing Mongolian coal via Russian infrastructure. This initiative aims to diversify India's energy sources and reshape regional energy trade dynamics.

15 Oct, 2025
TACC Ltd: TACC secures ₹1,230 crore funding from SBI for Dewas lithium-ion materials project, ETEnergyworld

TACC Ltd: TACC secures ₹1,230 crore funding from SBI for Dewas lithium-ion materials project, ETEnergyworld

TACC Ltd, a subsidiary of HEG Ltd, obtains financial backing of ₹1,230 crore from State Bank of India for the lithium-ion battery-grade graphite anode manufacturing project in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. The project aims to boost domestic production of graphite anodes for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

16 Oct, 2025
Global Coal Use Hits Record High Despite Rise in Renewables

Global Coal Use Hits Record High Despite Rise in Renewables

Coal consumption reached a record high worldwide last year, despite growing efforts to transition to clean energy. The State of Climate Action 2025 report

24 Oct, 2025
Global coal use at an all-time high in 2024

Global coal use at an all-time high in 2024

GLOBAL coal consumption reached a record high in 2024, driven by surging electricity demand – despite coal being a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

24 Oct, 2025
Ministry of Coal records notable achievements under Special Campaign 5.0

Ministry of Coal records notable achievements under Special Campaign 5.0

Ministry Of Coal: Key achievements include extensive site cleaning, substantial scrap disposal generating revenue, and repurposing historic structures into recreational facilities. Initiatives like vocational training portals and music rooms further enhance employee well-being and operational excellence.

25 Oct, 2025
India's willingness to buy Russian coal appreciated

India's willingness to buy Russian coal appreciated

Tsivilev: Russian coal exports to India will reach 40 million tons

27 Oct, 2025
Russia seeking to expand energy exports to India minister

Russia seeking to expand energy exports to India minister

India and Russia are deepening their energy partnership as Moscow eyes larger oil, LNG, and coal shipments, according to Sergey Tsivilev Read

28 Oct, 2025