Affidavit filed by Chhattisgarh East West Railway Limited in the matter of Sudiep Shrivastava Vs Union of India & Others dated 15/04/2025. The appeal was disposed of by the NGT, April 29, 2019. However, the order was challenged before the Supreme Court (SC). The SC, November 26, 2024 disposed of …
Ambuja Cements and Jaypee Cement emerged winners in the ongoing coal block auctions for the ready-to-produce blocks on Sunday. Ambuja Cements won the Gare Palma IV/8 block in Chhattisgarh for ₹2,291 a tonne. The block reserved for the non-power sector has extractable reserves of 11.75 million tonnes and was previously …
After unveiling its big plans for harnessing solar energy and wind energy, the government has turned its focus towards small hydro sector as well, finalising a national mission that will aim at setting up 5000 MW of small hydro projects in the next five years. Small hydro is the classification …
RAIPUR: A study conducted by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi, has confirmed the presence of coliform bacteria, found in feces in the drinking water supply in Raipur and identified it as the main cause for recent jaundice (Hepatitis E) breakout in city, which claimed two lives and left …
To provide environment clearance to various projects in Chhattisgarh, the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India has notified formation of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), officials said here on Monday. According to the officials, DS Bal will be the …
Judgement of the Delhi High Court in the matter of Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd Vs Sarda Energy And Minerals Ltd & Ors dated 24/02/2015 regarding grant of Prospecting Licence under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for the purpose of exploring Iron Ore deposits in Boria Tibbu …
For companies bidding for coal blocks in the ongoing e-auction, the mineable capacity is not the only criteria for bidding. Attached infrastructure, rail and road connectivity and topography is playing a huge role in some blocks fetching attractive bid prices. Late night on the fifth day of auction, Gare Palma-IV/5 …
NAGPUR: The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has firmed up plans to coordinate with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) while dealing with poaching cases. A meeting of WCCB's central region was held recently at Raipur, Chhattisgarh, where representatives of ED also took part. The agency mooted that it can take up …
The government will on Wednesday start afresh the process for allotting coal mines to State and Central public sector undertakings (PSUs) and will now allot 43 blocks, instead of 36 announced earlier. “Tomorrow, the Coal Ministry will come out with notification inviting applications for 43 coal blocks,” a Coal Ministry …
Chhattisgarh has bagged a National Award as the best performing State by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Renewable Energy segment. Chhattisgarh Principal Secretary, Energy Department Aman Kumar Singh received the award from the Prime Minister during the Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet (RE-Invest) held at Vigyan Bhavan in New …
Several mechanisms are developed by the microorganisms to tolerate few high concentrations of heavy metals. One of these mechanisms dependent upon anabolic and catabolic energy of microorganisms is the bioaccumulation of heavy metals. In present work, approximately four varieties of bacteria have been isolated from the ash dyke sample of …
However, they do not have a veto Surajbai, 80, hailing from Barkutta village, “repents” giving birth to four girls. Owner of six acres near the Kusmunda opencast coal mine, Surajbai has five children. Her son, Kumhar Singh, suffering from a deleterious mental illness, is bed-ridden and could not be employed …
Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry has accepted the proposals given by the Chhattisgarh Government and sanctioned Rs305.56 crore for projects related to construction of 10 bridges and roads, officials said on Wednesday. Officials said that Chief Minister Raman Singh had requested the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways …
Union government has released the first installment of Rs 30 crore to Chhattisgarh under its Swachh Bharat Mission for constructing individual and community toilets and implementing solid waste management. A four-year target (October 2019) has been fixed by state to make it open-defecation free. Talking to TOI, Raipur municipal commissioner …
Chhattisgarh has been ranked first in the country for providing domestic water connection in 2014-15 under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP). This is the State’s second major achievement after bagging first position in the country for installing solar pumps. Chief Minister Raman Singh and Public Health Engineering Department …
With the summer season just two months ahead, the State Government has already started reviewing all ongoing water supply projects in the State. Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand reviewed the status of different water supply projects and issued directives accordingly in a meeting of Water Resources Utilisation Committee held here at …
The said there were 991 females to 1,000 males in Chhattisgarh. Sex ratio in Chhattisgarh is highest among all the states in the country with women taking lead to have a greater share. "It is a matter of pride and honour for the entire State that ratio of women to …
The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) today approved new projects worth Rs 846 crore. Among the projects cleared include a cross country pipe conveyor system proposed by Uttam Infralogic Ltd, a subsidiary of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL). The company will install a conveyor belt to transport …
Since it came to power in May 2014, the NDA government has been working to do away with the need for such consent from tribal village councils Five coal blocks up for allocation and auction in the first phase could get stuck in a land conflict. A total of 20 …
Taking a long-term view on development of water resources, the Chhattisgarh Government is ready with a Master Plan for development of rivers and other water bodies till the year 2025, officials stated. To minimise the gap between developed irrigation capacity and actual irrigation capacity, old irrigation schemes are to be …
The State Government has prohibited the use of plastic flags, posters and flex for Republic Day celebrations. Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand issued directives to the senior officers in this regard in a meeting held here on Monday. Dhand reviewed the preparations for the Republic Day and said that adequate number …
