BJD leader demands CBI probe into coal block allocations

Last Updated: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 15:00

Demanding a CBI probe into the role of Odisha government in coal block allocations to private companies, senior BJP leader Bijay Mohapatra on Saturday alleged that the BJD government did not follow norms.

Cong members question need for CAG meeting on coal allocation

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 15:24

Some Congress members of Parliament`s PAC`s on Friday questioned the need for a meeting by the CAG on the issue of coal block allocations saying much of it has already come in public domain.

Government decides to deallocate one more mine

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 15:48

The IMG, on Friday had recommended deallocation of the Gourangdih ABC mine, given jointly to JSW Steel and Himachal EMTA, in 2009.

‘Munda helped coal tainted Jayaswal grab land in J’khand’

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 10:19

An investigation by DNA shows that Munda not wrote a recommendation letter to the coal minister for allocating a coal block to CIAL, a subsidiary of the Abhijeet Group.

Coal controversy likely to have impact on PAC meet

Last Updated: Friday, September 14, 2012, 15:54

The political heat generated by the CAG report on coal block allocations is likely to have its impact on the meeting of PAC next week.

Tatas say no coal block exploration as PL deed still pending

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 23:55

Tatas Thursday said it could not start exploration of the North of Arkhapal and Srirampur coal block in Odisha allotted to its joint venture firm as execution of Prospecting Licence (PL) deed with the state government is still pending.

Don’t blame me for coal block allocations: Jaiswal

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 23:32

At a time when Congress-led UPA is in a tight spot following the CAG report on Coalgate, Union Coal Minister Shri Prakash Jaiswal said he can’t be blamed for the policy decision on coal blocks allocations.

Govt de-allocates 4 coal blocks, to deduct guarantee of 3 others

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 15:23

Under attack over coal block allotments, government on Thursday decided to de-allocate four blocks and encash bank guarantees of three others belonging to private companies for failing to meet timelines on production and development of mines.

How can BJP demand PM`s resignation: Narayanasamy

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 11:27

BJP members have been demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister over CAG`s findings on coal block allocation.

BJP misleading India with lies: Congress

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 13:41

The BJP had mastered the art of gossip and rumour mongering, said Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Coalgate: Bhushan likely to move SC next week

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 13:05

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan is likely to approach Supreme Court next week seeking cancellation of the controversial allocation of coal blocks and an independent probe on the lines of the 2G spectrum allocation case he filed.