Parliamentary panel raps NTPC, CIL during coal crisis

The much-talked about suggestion for barge movement of approximately 3 million tonnes (mt) of imported coal from Haldia to Farakka for the NTPC Limited Farakka plant is believed to have run into rough weather again as it has been delayed till the ...

Farakka Long March Day . DU Correspondent Speakers at a discussion on Friday emphasised on 'national unity' against aggression to protect the independence and sovereignty of the country. "National unity is a must to prevent all types of aggression ...

The 37th anniversary of the historic 'Farakka Long March Day' will be observed today (Thursday). Different socio-political organisations will hold various programmes to observe the day. Bangladesh National Awami Party (Bangladesh NAP) will hold a ...

Reuters New Delhi: The country's largest power producer NTPC has turned to inland waterways for transporting coal to its various stations. The first consignment will land next month at Farakka power station in West Bengal. This will be followed by ...

State-run power producer aims to import 17 million tonne (mn t) of coal in 2013-14 to fuel its power plants. The company, which has an installed capacity of 41,184 mw, could import only 9 mn t coal against the demand of 15 mn t. Coal India (CIL) ...

Senior Congress leader and Union minister of state for Health A H Khan Chowdhury today said that to hold free and fair panchayat polls in West Bengal it is necessary to deploy the Central paramilitary forces in the polling booths. When the Trinamool ...

To prevent the rapid decline in numbers of hilsa in Indian waters, West Bengal scientists have proposed creating sanctuaries to thwart indiscriminate fishing and promote breeding of the fish - considered a delicacy in Bengali cuisine. A study by ...

Easing its rigid stance as power demand peaks this summer, power major NTPC has resumed joint sampling of coal with Coal India Ltd, seeking full load supply to its power plants. "NTPC discontinued participating in the joint sampling process for the ...