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India Gazette
12 hours ago
- Health
- India Gazette
"Yoga is for body and mind": Ex VP M Venkaiah Naidu ahead of Yoga Day
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 20 (ANI): Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said that Yoga is for everyone's health and mind, and it gives balance and positive ideas. M Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, and Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, practiced Yoga at Lal Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad, during a 24-hour countdown event organised by the Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Mines ahead of International Yoga Day tomorrow. 'I am happy to participate in this Yoga event in Hyderabad. I appreciate Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy for organising such a massive event. I am happy that the youth have participated in this programme. Yoga is for body and mind. Yoga has no religion. It is wrong to attribute religion to Yoga. It belongs to all. This will take care of your health and mind and give you balance and positive ideas. I am happy that Narendra Modi has taken the initiative, and the United Nations accepted it. Now, 184 countries are following Yoga,' Naidu told ANI. Yoga Sangam, the main event, will orchestrate a synchronised mass yoga demonstration based on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) at over 1 lakh locations across India on June 21, 2025, from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national event at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This collective celebration aims to reaffirm our shared commitment to the timeless practice of yoga and its enduring relevance in today's world. This year marks the 11th International Day of Yoga, with the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. This theme echoes a vital truth about the interconnectedness of health, sustainability, and the environment, aligning with India's 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' vision highlighted during its G20 presidency. The International Day of Yoga 2025 will not just be a one-day observance--it will reflect India's enduring commitment to holistic health, environmental harmony, and global well-being. With 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' as its guiding principle, India continues to lead the world in connecting physical fitness with mindful living. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt allocates 200 coal blocks, reaffirms push for sectoral reforms
The coal ministry on Tuesday said it has allocated a total of 200 coal blocks so far. "The Ministry of Coal has achieved a historic milestone with the allocation of its 200th coal mine, underscoring its relentless drive to transform India's coal sector," an official statement said. The allocation for the Marwatola-II coal block in Madhya Pradesh to Singhal Business Pvt Ltd reaffirms the government's commitment to sectoral reforms, fostering private participation, and bolstering national self-reliance in coal production, it added. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo The Nominated Authority reaffirmed the Ministry's steadfast commitment to nurturing an environment conducive to investment, reducing procedural impediments, and enabling the expeditious operationalisation of coal blocks across the country. Over the past several years, the coal ministry has ushered in a suite of transformative reforms, from the advent of commercial coal mining and the rollout of a single-window clearance system to the adoption of digital monitoring and governance tools, according to the statement. Live Events These measures have collectively redefined the operational landscape of the coal sector, unlocking new opportunities for private enterprise and ensuring a more transparent, accountable, and future-ready framework for resource development, the statement said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2020 launched the auction process for 41 coal blocks for commercial mining, a move that opened India's coal sector for private players.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Western Coalfields Limited admnisters oath of environment protection to employees
1 2 3 4 5 6 Nagpur: Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) administered the oath of environment protection and promotion to its employees in an immpressive function held to mark World Environment Day recently. Chief guest and CMD of WCL JP Dwivedi hoisted the environment flag and administered the oath. He also planted trees at the company headquarters. Special guests included director technical (operations) AK Singh, director (finance) Bikram Ghosh, director technical (planning/project) Anandji Prasad and director (finance) Dr Hemant Sharad Pandey. In his address, CMD Dwivedi spoke in detail about the various works done by WCL towards environmental protection. He said that every day of the year, everyone should be aware of environmental protection and make a positive contribution in that direction. He appealed to everyone to protect and enhance the environment. Dwivedi launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign of the Ministry of Coal in WCL. This special campaign of tree plantation will be run in all the areas along with WCL headquarters from June 5 to August 31, 2025. On the occasion winners of various competitions were awarded by the guests. After this, all the guests planted saplings. On the occasion, General managers, department heads, officers and employees were present in large numbers. The programme was conducted by Milind Chahande, manager (public relations).
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Business Standard
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India produces 2.6% more coal in May at 86 million tonnes, shows data
India produced 86.2 million tonnes (MT) of coal in May, marking a 2.6 per cent increase compared to the same month last year. The growth in both production and dispatch ensures a steady coal supply to key industries such as power, steel, and cement, the Ministry of Coal said in a statement. Higher coal production is particularly important during the summer months, when electricity demand rises significantly due to higher temperatures and increased use of cooling systems. India, which relies heavily on coal for power generation, typically sees demand surge during this period. This year, India is expected to face peak power demand of around 277 gigawatts (GW) during the summer, particularly in May and June—a significant increase from the 250 GW recorded last year. However, heatwaves have been largely absent in some parts of the country, especially in Delhi, which last year saw temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius and peak power demand. Power consumption in May dipped over 4 per cent to 148.71 billion units compared to the same month a year ago, owing to the early arrival of the monsoon and unseasonal rains. To ensure sufficient supply, a coal stock of 50 MT has been built up at thermal power plants (TPPs), and projected coal demand for FY26 is 906 MT, Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy said in February. As of May 31, coal companies had a stock of 122.7 MT, compared to 94.98 MT during the same period last year.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt issues vesting orders for 7 coal blocks with 13.07 MTPA capacity
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal on Thursday issued vesting orders for seven coal blocks under commercial coal mine auctions with a cumulative peak rated capacity (PRC) of 13.07 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and geological reserves of approximately 5,063 million tonnes. The coal blocks — Dahegaon Makardhokra IV, Saradhapur Jalatap East, Banai & Bhalumunda, Sahapur East, Seregarha, and Vijay Central — are expected to generate an annual revenue of about ₹1,327 crore and attract capital investment of around ₹2,455 crore. Employment generation from these blocks is estimated at 18,522 persons, both direct and indirect, the ministry said in a statement. Of the seven blocks, five are fully explored and two are partially explored. The Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) for these blocks were signed on March 27, 2025. With the latest round, vesting or allocation orders have been issued for 116 coal blocks under the commercial auction regime, with a total PRC of 261.304 MTPA. These blocks are projected to generate annual revenue of approximately ₹37,000 crore and employment for around 3.53 lakh people, the ministry added. For the first time, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has secured a coal block through the commercial auction route. The Ministry of Coal stated that this reflects its efforts to promote fair competition and equal participation opportunities in the commercial coal sector.
