Jharkhand coal block auction put off

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 14:08

The government on Wednesday deferred the auction of Chitarpur coal mine in Jharkhand due to a court case.

Coal auction Day 1: Govt garners Rs 2,529 crore from 2 mines

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 21:10

The first day of third tranche of coal mines auctions Tuesday saw government garnering a total of Rs 2,529 crore from bidding of two blocks in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.

Third tranche of coal auction from Tuesday, 22 bids qualify

Last Updated: Saturday, August 8, 2015, 21:53

"Out of the total applications we received, 22 were found to be technically valid," an official said.

Phase-III FM auction to boost radio services in India: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 22:32

Information and Broadcasting minister Arun Jaitley Friday said that Phase-III auctions of FM Radio will 'boost' the radio news sector in the country and reach out to smaller towns and cities providing quality information to the audiences.

Mines auction likely from Oct-Nov; Centre clears 58 blocks

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 20:05

The much-awaited auction of mineral-bearing mines, including with iron ore and bauxite, is expected to start from October-November with the Centre handing over a list of 58 explored blocks to 12 producing states.

1st phase of mines auction in 12 states from Oct-Nov

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 19:06

The first phase of mines auction in the 12 mineral producing states is expected to begin from October-November this year, Mines Secretary Balvinder Kumar said Friday'.

Supreme Court to consider auctioning off Sahara properties

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 23:53

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to submit an application by September 14 seeking its approval to appoint a receiver to auction conglomerate Sahara`s assets and refund investors in the troubled group`s illegal bonds.

Centre, states to discuss mine auction, DMF at CCEC meet on Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 16:11

The Coordination-cum-Empowered Committee CCEC, which is chaired by the Mining Secretary, will also discuss ways to encourage exploration of minerals as well as the status of framing the rules for minor minerals.

Govt seeks comments on auction methodology for coal linkages

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 15:53

Government is considering a policy for coal linkage auction and has sought comments from stakeholders on the draft auction methodology it has prepared.