coal crisis

In the light of mobile torch, the minister inspected the sub-station of electricity department

In the last few days, many news of the poor system of the electricity department came to light from Uttar Pradesh. The situation can be gauged from the fact that when the Energy Minister himself came to inspect, the electricity in the area was lost.

Sep 14, 2022, 16:08 PM IST

Indian Railways cancelled 9,000 trains in 2022; 1,900 due to coal movement: RTI

An RTI reveals that Indian Railways has cancelled about 9,000 trains out of which 1,900 trains were cancelled due to the coal crisis in the last three months, reports PTI. 

Jun 05, 2022, 19:44 PM IST

Power Crisis: Indian Railways cancels 42 trains till 24 May to increase coal supply

Indian Railways has cancelled 40 trains resulting in the cancellation of 1081 trips to fulfil the coal supply, among the cancelled trips, 1041 are from South East Central Railway and of 40 are from Northern Railways.

May 05, 2022, 20:51 PM IST

News 100: Amit Shah calls for crucial meeting on coal crisis

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment News 100 is a part of Zee News important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

May 02, 2022, 15:52 PM IST

India staring at power cuts in multiple states amid coal crisis

These days power cuts have created an outcry in most of the states of the country. The condition of the capital Delhi is also suffering due to power cuts. The government says that the situation is being monitored, there is no need to panic.

Apr 30, 2022, 08:26 AM IST

DNA: Who is responsible for the power crisis?

Amidst the rising heat, the whole of North India is in the grip of Heat Wave. In April itself, the temperature has crossed 45 degrees. In such a situation, think that if there is a power crisis, then the problem will increase a lot.

Apr 30, 2022, 02:38 AM IST

Ashok Gehlot to meet Chhattisgarh CM Baghel over coal crisis in Rajasthan

Gehlot had last months reached out to Coal India Ltd and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to expedite clearance from the Baghel government to secure coal from state-owned coal mines in Chhattisgarh.

Mar 25, 2022, 13:08 PM IST

Famers’ ‘Rail Roko’ protest hindered coal train movement amid shortage: Govt officials

Thermal power plants need average 1.90 million tonnes of coal to fulfil the demand of power on a daily basis and they are being supplied around 2 million tonnes of coal.

Oct 20, 2021, 22:45 PM IST

India's electricity demand picks up in October as coal shortage lingers

Nearly three-fifths of India`s coal-fired capacities currently have coal inventories that would last three days or less, federal power ministry data shows.

Oct 17, 2021, 07:48 AM IST

No power outage in Delhi, energy demand drops to 4,160MW on Thu, says ministry

There was no power outage in Delhi on Thursday and peak energy demand further declined to 4,160 MW from 4,382 MW.

Oct 15, 2021, 21:53 PM IST

BJP blames Maharashtra govt for coal shortage at power plants

State BJP chief spokesperson Keshav Upadhye alleged that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government's "irresponsible" steps were to blame for the coal shortage.

Oct 14, 2021, 19:10 PM IST

Coal dispatch to power plants will be further increased: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

"Happy to share that cumulative coal supplies to thermal power plants from all sources including Coal India Limited recorded more than 2 million tonnes yesterday. We are increasing coal dispatch to power plants further to ensure sufficient coal stocks at power plants," tweeted Joshi. 

Oct 13, 2021, 19:00 PM IST

Know how state negligence becomes reason for coal crisis in India!

The Centre believes the Opposition-ruled state governments are responsible for the current coal shortage and resulting power crisis. Sources close to the government said the situation could have been averted if states had lifted their quota from the stockpile of Coal India.

Oct 13, 2021, 10:58 AM IST

Former PM Manmohan Singh's condition stable, says AIIMS officials

"The eighty-nine year Congress leader was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi for evaluation of fever; his condition is stable," AIIMS officials said.

Oct 13, 2021, 09:47 AM IST

Coal shortage due to rains, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The Centre’s flip flop on the coal crisis continues as they say there is no shortage at times while citing reasons for the scarcity on other occasions.

Oct 12, 2021, 17:22 PM IST

Centre says no coal shortage, but power plants are shutting down: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

"Why is it (Centre) making false claims, coal import has also stopped... this will affect power supply... what is the Centre doing?" Baghel said, 

Oct 11, 2021, 20:21 PM IST

Power crisis: Centre says 'situation under control', states and discoms flag coal shortage

The power and coal ministries in separate statements asserted that coal availability is sufficient and that the fear of disruption in power supply is unfounded.

Oct 10, 2021, 20:45 PM IST

Government misinformed about the news on coal crisis - Manish Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday said the Centre is not ready to accept that there is a coal crisis and its policy to turn a blind eye to every problem could prove fatal for the country. They are clearly making excuses to "run away" from crisis.

Oct 10, 2021, 19:48 PM IST

Coal crisis: Centre's policy to turn blind eye to every problem could prove fatal, says Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the Centre of making excuses and "running away" from crisis.

Oct 10, 2021, 17:29 PM IST

No power crisis, Tata Power warned of action for sending baseless messages: Union Minister RK Singh

The Power Minister also hit out at state-run GAIL for “acts of irresponsible behavior”.

Oct 10, 2021, 13:52 PM IST