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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL) poised to meet soaring energy needs with green initiatives, targets net-zero with Rs 2,212 crore investment; CSR benefits 10 lakh people across 200 villages
PRAYAGRAJ: In a significant step towards sustainable energy, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Mini-Ratna company based in Singrauli, is advancing India's vision of energy self-reliance. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing the media on Monday, NCL's Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Shri B Sairam, highlighted the company's key role in strengthening the country's energy security while prioritising environmental sustainability. In FY 2024–25, NCL produced 139 million tonnes of coal and dispatched 137.7 million tonnes, with 118.51 million tonnes supplied to thermal power plants. The company also ensured a steady coal supply to the non-regulated sector, significantly contributing to India's industrial growth. Green energy milestone: Nigahi solar plant reduces 34,000 tonnes of carbon emissions As part of its efforts towards net-zero energy, NCL's solar power plant at the Nigahi project reduced carbon emissions by around 34,000 tonnes in the past year. Additionally, 85% of NCL's coal was dispatched using eco-friendly methods in FY 2024–25, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable mining. The company invested Rs 2,212 crore in sustainable mining, mechanisation, coal dispatch infrastructure, and land acquisition during the same period. CSR initiatives impact over 10 lakh lives Through its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives, NCL has invested Rs 1,223.73 crore over the past decade, benefiting over 10 lakh people across 200 villages. In FY 2024–25 alone, Rs 192.19 crore was spent on healthcare, skill development, education, employment, sports promotion, and infrastructure development, including road construction. Commitment to a healthy Singrauli NCL's flagship CSR programmes, Nanha-Sa-Dil-NCL and the Charak Scheme, focus on healthcare and community well-being. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The company also provides first-aid training to housewives to empower them as primary caregivers. Regarding the planned expansion of the Jayant project, Shri Sairam stressed that systematic Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) for residents of Morwa is a top priority. He also called for continued support from stakeholders to ensure NCL continues contributing to India's energy goals. For FY 2025–26, NCL aims to achieve 140 million tonnes of coal production and 141 million tonnes of coal dispatch. With its focus on green technology, sustainable mining, and community development, NCL is well-positioned to play a leading role in shaping a cleaner and more self-reliant future for India's coal sector.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- The Hindu
Builder held for cheating landowners
Thiruvanmiyur Police on Friday arrested a 54-year-old builder for cheating two landowners after entering into a joint agreement to build houses and receiving advance payment. Police said Baskar and Vanaja Srinivasan had entered an agreement with a builder Ganesh Pandian to build eight houses in their land measuring 5,662 square feet in Thiruvanmiyur on joint venture basis and he also received Rs 25 lakh as advance from them in 2014. Ganesh Pandian introduced Sairam and asked the landowners to execute power of attorney in favour of him and collected the original documents. The complainant alleged that the Ganesh Pandian and Sairam failed to build the houses as promised in the agreement and to return the amount that they received. Based on the complaint, Thiruvanmiyur police arrested Ganesh Pandian, 54 of Kottivakkam and remanded him to judicial custody.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Eid celebrated with unity, devotion
1 2 Trichy: Across central and southern Tamil Nadu, people came together to mark Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) with prayer, kindness, and a sense of community. From early morning, Muslims across Trichy and Madurai gathered to offer prayers, share meals, and help those in need — reflecting the spirit of sacrifice, gratitude, and togetherness that the festival stands for. More than 300 people assembled at the Eidgah grounds in Cantonment and Uzhavar Sandhai in Thennur to offer prayers around 7 am. Common prayers were also held at several mosques in areas such as Pallakarai and E. Pudur. Draped in a mosaic of hijabs — florals, pastels, deep tones — women stood shoulder to shoulder, offering heartfelt duas. From young girls mimicking elders to elderly women whispering quiet prayers, the scenes captured the emotional depth and spirit of Eid. As part of the festival, Qurbani, the sacred sacrifice of a goat, was performed. After the sacrifice, a portion of the meat is traditionally donated to the poor and needy. Families also invited friends and relatives to their homes to celebrate the occasion. The festival was marked by the exchange of sweets and delicacies, especially biryani, with neighbours and loved ones. "It's a tradition every year that our friend invites us for biryani at his place during the festival," said Sairam from Karumandapam. As Eid is a public holiday, Trichy hotels experienced a surge in demand for biryani, particularly through online food delivery platforms.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- The Hindu
BJP man arrested for assaulting owner of an eatery in Tiruchi
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionary was arrested on charges of attempting to murder the owner of an eatery near Khajapettai bus stand here recently. The accused, A. Sairam alias Sekar, 58, of Sangiliandapuram has been sent for remand. He was the secretary of the Palakkarai zone of the BJP, said the police. Police sources said Sairam came to the eatery on the night of May 16 and allegedly quarrelled with its owner B. Selvakumar, 61, as to why he had hung a portrait of Periyar in the outlet. Sairam allegedly abused and hit Selvakumar with a hotbox on his head causing injury. Selvakumar was admitted to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital. Acting on a complaint on May 17 from Selvakumar, the Palakkarai police registered a case under Section 109 of the BNS (attempt to murder) and a couple of other sections, the sources added.
