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United News of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Telangana: Singareni to venture into other minerals and crucial minerals field
Hyderabad, June 2 (UNI) Singareni Collieries company (SCCL) Limited, a government-owned-coal mining corporation in India, has decided to venture into the field of other minerals and crucial minerals. We have already established consulting agencies and initiated studies on opportunities, said Singareni Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) after hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of Telangana Formation Day celebrations held at Kothagudem. The central government also gives high priority to the production of key minerals, and accordingly, Singareni has decided to enter this sector, he said. Recently, an understanding was reached to jointly produce key minerals in Australia's Queensland as a joint venture company, not just within the country but internationally as well, he informed. Under this agreement, in addition to the 1200 MW thermal power currently being produced by Singareni Thermal Power Plant, we are planning to establish another 800 MW ultra-supercritical thermal plant at the same location, he said. Similarly, in the coming future, we will set up another 1600 MW plant near Naini Block (Odisha) and with this, our total thermal power generated by Singareni will exceed 4000 MW, he said. We are also planning to complete two phases of solar power plants totaling 504 MW within Singareni, including a 300 MW floating solar plant above Manair Dam and another 500 MW floating solar plant above Mallanna Sagar, he informed. Studies have also begun on the construction of pumped storage power plants and wind power generation, he said. Near Manuguru area, at Pagiduru, a geothermal power plant has already been constructed experimentally and electricity production has commenced, the CMD said based on this, the management has decided to establish a 200-megawatt geothermal plant there as well. All these measures are part of plans aimed at providing a solid financial foundation and a promising future for Singareni, he added. UNI KNR RN
United News of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Senior journalist MD Muneer passes away in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, May 25 (UNI) Senior journalist MD Muneer passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad. He was 65. He is survived by his wife and two children. His funeral will be held at his native village, Mandamarri, in Mancherial district on Sunday evening, sources said. Muneer had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment at Omega Hospital in Gachibowli. His condition worsened, and he passed away shortly after midnight on Saturday. Before entering journalism, Muneer worked with Singareni Collieries and later took voluntary retirement (VRS). He went on to serve as a journalist for several decades and was known for his deep involvement in social and public issues. He also played a prominent role in the Telangana movement, serving as the convener of the Singareni Joint Action Committee (JAC) during the Sakala Janula Samme. In a statement, BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) expressed his condolences over the untimely demise of Muneer, describing him as a "people's journalist." He noted that Muneer was a key figure in many movements in Singareni and North Telangana, and termed his passing an irreparable loss. KTR also recalled Muneer's significant contribution to the Telangana movement, especially his leadership during the Sakala Janula Samme, and extended heartfelt condolences to his family. UNI VV BD
New Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Two projects stuck as Railways waits for funds from Telangana
HYDERABAD: Work on two key railway projects, the Manoharabad–Kothapalli and Bhadrachalam–Kovvur, has stalled due to the state government's failure to deposit its share of the project costs. While both projects were undertaken on a cost-sharing basis, the state government is yet to release a total of Rs 1,129.75 crore, according to railway officials. They said that despite repeated reminders being issued, the state government has not released its share of the funds, delaying project completion. The Bhadrachalam–Kovvur line (118.9 km), sanctioned in 2012–13 under a 50:50 cost-sharing agreement between the Union and the state governments, was to pass through Sattupalli, Dammapeta, Aswaraopet and Jillugumalli. In 2021, the state informed the Ministry of Railways that it would not provide further funding, citing potential savings due to a revised alignment that would make use of an alternative project funded by Singareni Collieries.
