Australia to protect Barrier Reef by banning coal mine-

Australia to protect Barrier Reef by banning coal mine-

[ad_1] By Associated Press CANBERRA: Australia’s new government announced on Thursday it plans to prevent the development of a coal mine due to the potential impact on the nearby Great Barrier Reef. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said she intends to deny...
Centre annuls condition for states to import coal-

Centre annuls condition for states to import coal-

[ad_1] Express News Service CHANDIGARH: The Centre has withdrawn the mandatory condition to import coal from abroad for 10% blending in thermal power plants of the country, allowing states and UTs to decide their own blending percentages. Punjab has already spent...