
Civil Aviation Minister Opens New ATC Tower at Indore Airport

NBCC Wins Rs 3.55 Billion PMC Deal For Gorewada Zoo, Nagpur
State owned NBCC (India) Ltd has secured a project management consultancy contract worth around Rs 3.55 billion to oversee major infrastructure works at Gorewada Zoo in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Awarded by FDCM Gorewada Zoo Ltd, the mandate includes supervision of an African themed zoo, safari plaza, animal hospital, quarantine facility and allied works.The win follows NBCC’s recent Rs 2.96 billion redevelopment order from the Meerut Development Authority on 23 June and adds further depth to the firm’s growing project pipeline.NBCC closed the March quarter with a 29.4 per cent yea..

Captive Coal Output Hits 15.57 MT, Up 16 Per Cent
Coal production from captive and commercial mines reached 15.57 million tonnes in June 2025, while dispatches stood at 17.31 million tonnes, according to Ministry of Coal data.For the first quarter of FY26, output increased 16.39 per cent year on year and dispatches rose 13.03 per cent, reflecting higher operational efficiency and better use of mining capacity across the power, steel and cement sectors.Last month the Ministry cleared the opening of Utkal A Mine, with a peak rated capacity of 25 million tonnes, and issued vesting orders for three additional coal blocks, pushin..

Coal Ministry to Launch RECLAIM Mine Closure Framework
The Ministry of Coal will launch RECLAIM – A Community Engagement and Development Framework on 5 July 2025 to guide mine closure and repurposing efforts across India. Designed as a structured roadmap, RECLAIM aims to embed inclusive community engagement during both closure and post-closure phases of coal mines.According to the Ministry, RECLAIM offers a step-by-step approach for institutionalising local participation, making the transition more equitable and aligned with regional realities. The framework includes field-tested tools, templates, and methodologies specifically tailored to India..