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Centre Reviews Coal Block Progress in Five States

The Ministry of Coal held a review meeting chaired by Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority, Ms Rupinder Brar, to assess the status of captive and commercial coal blocks allocated in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat. The session brought together coal block allottees, senior Central Government officials, and state representatives to evaluate operational progress, address challenges, and identify measures to boost coal production.A total of 39 coal blocks were reviewed — 33 in Madhya Pradesh, two in Assam, one in Arunachal Pradesh, one in Telangana, and t..

Navi Mumbai Airport Licence Likely by August-End

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to grant an aerodrome licence to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), developed by the Adani Group, by the end of August, with full commercial operations targeted for mid-November, according to senior officials of Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL).The licence is a critical requirement for operations to begin. AAHL applied several months ago, and DGCA officials conducted an inspection in mid-July. A final inspection will follow in the coming weeks. AAHL CEO Arun Bansal said, “Post inauguration, it will take around 45 days to b..

AAI Chief Reviews Leh Airport Development Progress

Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Vipin Kumar, along with Member (Planning) Anil Kumar Gupta, visited Leh Airport yesterday to review key infrastructure upgrades at the strategically important aviation hub.The visit focused on assessing the progress of major development works, including the upcoming new terminal building, and evaluating the airport’s operational efficiency.During the inspection, the Chairman interacted with airport officials and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, stressing the need to accelerate all ongoing works. He instructed project teams to ensu..