Month: January 2016

Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 27 Jan. 2016

January 27, 2022

A.Coal & Energy Stone laying for new power project on February 13 http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/stone-laying-for-new-power-project-on-february-13/article8149923.ece Tawang groups protest against hydropower projects: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Tawang-groups-protest-against-hydropower-projects/articleshow/50702638.cms Financing green growth in India: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/macro-view/financing-green-growth-in-india/article8148159.ece ONGC gets environmental clearance for project in Krishna-Godavari basin: http://theindianawaaz.com/business-awaaz/ongc-gets-environmental-clearance-for-project-in-krishna-godavari-basin/ Indian Coal Producer Floats 260 MW Solar Power Tender https://cleantechnica.com/2016/01/25/indian-coal-producer-floats-260-mw-solar-power-tender/ Tata Power calls off acquisition of Ideal Energy’s plant […]

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Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 22 Jan. 2016

January 22, 2022

A.Coal & Energy Is coal-ash pollution a civil rights issue? http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/01/20/u-s-civil-rights-commission-to-study-coal-ash-minority-communities.html Coal India unions call for a day’s strike to protest against disinvestment :http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/50658509.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Watch Leonardo DiCaprio speak his mind on the ‘destructive’ coal, oil and gas industry http://www.breakingnews.ie/showbiz/watch-leonardo-dicaprio-speak-his-mind-on-the-destructive-coal-oil-and-gas-industry-716629.html Cyan wins second Tata Power order in India: http://www.businessweekly.co.uk/export/asia/cyan-wins-second-tata-power-order-india Coal supplies fire up power producers: http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/coal-supplies-fire-up-power-producers-116012100499_1.html […]

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Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 18 Jan. 2016

January 18, 2022

A.Coal & Energy Uncertainty clouds big power projects in Jharkhand http://wap.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/uncertainty-clouds-big-power-projects-in-jharkhand-news-analysis-116011500399_1.html Port Trust not to handle coal at Haji Bunderhttp://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/news/port-trust-not-to-handle-coal-at-haji-bunder/article8110275.ece Protect public lands and our climate from Big Coal’s bulldozers: http://sierra.force.com/actions/National?actionId=AR0032675&id=70131000001LygTAAS India’s Bhel gets Rampal contract: http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/indias-bhel-gets-rampal-contract-203518 2016, The Year of Green Finance — The View From Londonhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/nick-robins/2016-the-year-of-green-fi_b_8991650.html?ir=India&adsSiteOverride=in GN Power secures $700-million bank loan to […]

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Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 14 Jan. 2016

January 14, 2022

A.coal & Energy NPCB: Coal mining ops a source of water pollution in Nagaland: http://morungexpress.com/npcb-coal-mining-ops-a-source-of-water-pollution-in-nagaland/ Power Grid Corp investment for transmission projects and other top power news of the day: http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/power-grid-corp-approves-investment-of-rs-2-510-cr-for-transmission-projects-and-other-top-power-news-of-the-day-116011400151_1.html UMPPs too risky to make investments: CLP India :http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/50574087.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst INDIA TO BID OUT POWER PROJECTS OF 48,000 MW IN 2-1/2YRS: MIN http://www.dailypioneer.com/top-stories/india-to-bid-out-power-projects-of-48000-mw-in-2-12yrs-min.html Coal India […]

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Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 13 Jan. 2016

January 14, 2022

​​A.coal & Energy Energy-starved Nepal loses Norwegian power plant project:http://news.yahoo.com/energy-starved-nepal-loses-norwegian-power-plant-project-062147081.html CERC order to lead to higher tariff for RPower’s Sasan power project​:​ http://rtn.asia/g-c/16635/cerc-approves-higher-tariff-for-rpowers-sasan-umpp#igZ4OMl0MQsP2S5o.99 Opencast coal mine operator appeals Welsh council’s refusal: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jan/12/opencast-coal-mine-operator-appeals-welsh-councils-refusal New gloom for coal with Arch bankruptcy filing: http://www.sltrib.com/home/3406908-155/new-gloom-for-coal-with-arch Coal India plans biggest tech overhaul to check rampant theft:http://www.reuters.com/article/coal-india-tech-overhaul-theft-idUSKCN0UR06S20160113 CERC’s relief for Sasan […]

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Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 12 Jan. 2016

January 12, 2022

A.Coal & Energy Bhel commissions 520MW thermal unit at a power project in Vizag, India: http://www.power-technology.com/news/newsbhel-commissions-520mw-thermal-unit-power-project-vizag-india-4773682 Rally against Adani power plant today: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Rally-against-Adani-power-plant-today/articleshow/50530599.cms Adani Power to invest Rs 11,500 cr in Udupi Power: http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/adani-to-invest-rs-11500-cr-in-udupi-power/192395/ Major coal mining company files for bankruptcy: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/265395-major-coal-mining-company-files-for-bankruptcy Coal exports from Australian state of Queensland up despite mining backlash: http://www.reuters.com/article/coal-australia-exports-idUSL3N14V05K20160111 Govt […]

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Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 11 Jan. 2016

January 11, 2022

A.Coal & Energy As Developed Countries Turn From Coal, India Fires Up Production http://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy/developed-countries-turn-coal-india-fires-production-n493156 Battle over Dominion coal-ash ponds heads to state water board this week https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/battle-over-dominion-coal-ash-ponds-heads-to-state-water-board-this-week/2016/01/10/c006b91e-b48e-11e5-a842-0feb51d1d124_story.html A closer look at the NC coal ash cleanup plan: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article54001230.html India to Open Up Commercial Coal Mining to Private Companies: http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/watch/india-to-open-up-commercial-coal-mining-to-private-companies/vp-CClKkJ Javadekar in northeast to assess projects, […]

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Updates on Coal, Energy and IFIs in India: 8 Jan. 2016

January 9, 2022

A. Coal & Energy​ ​​Government not to reconsider Reliance Power plea on output from coal blocks :http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/50482471.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst COAL BLOCK CANCELLATION BREACHES BID CONTRACT: RPOWER TO HChttp://www.dailypioneer.com/business/coal-block-cancellation-breaches-bid-contract-rpower-to-hc.html 3 ultra mega power projects to go under hammer by March: Piyush Goyal: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/3-ultra-mega-power-projects-to-go-under-hammer-by-march-piyush-goyal/articleshow/50469064.cms Coal mines increasing mercury level in Nagaland: http://www.nagalandpost.com/ChannelNews/State/StateNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDA5MTc5Nw%3D%3D Big Coal Mining Companies Want to Gamble […]

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Press Release: Take Back the Termination of Sandeep Pandey

January 8, 2022

PRESS RELEASE IIT BHU – TAKE BACK THE TERMINATION OF GANDHIAN MAGSAYSAY AWARD WINNER SOCIALIST DR. SANDEEP PANDEY STOP FOLLOWING THE DICTATES OF RSS IDEOLOGUES RE – INSTATE HIM WITH HONOUR IMMEDIATELY New Delhi, January 7 : Dr. Sandeep Pandey – an engineer, distinguished academic, grassroots activist, peace crusader and a highly esteemed member of […]

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Updates on protests: 6 Jan. 2016

January 6, 2022

* Gujarat Cong leaders, workers arrested ahead of massive rally: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/521441/gujarat-cong-leaders-workers-arrested.html * Shadows Rescue Sita From Ravana’s Sundara Kanda: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Shadows-Rescue-Sita-From-Ravanas-Sundara-Kanda/2016/01/06/article3213091.ece * Left not keen on Congress tieup: http://www.asianage.com/india/left-not-keen-congress-tieup-157 * Protesters in no mood to give in: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/protesters-in-no-mood-to-give-in/article8071419.ece * Media junction: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/media-junction/article8071130.ece * Trade unions come up with combined demands: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/trade-unions-come-up-with-combined-demands/article8070568.ece * Face and Voice of […]

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