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TBGKS staged a protest at the 2-incline coal mine in Godavarikhani, demanding SCCL conduct monthly medical boards and provide jobs to children of medically invalid workers.

SCCL executives are awaiting clearance of Rs.277 crore in performance related pay for 2022-23 and 2023-24, with the State government yet to approve the disbursal, prompting concerns and possible protests by officers’ associations.

Scrap theft incidents are rising in mines operated by Singareni Collieries, with thieves targeting iron scrap and copper cables. Security personnel have been attacked in several cases despite increased surveillance and deployment of guards.

The Telangana Mineral Development Corporation is facing criticism for allegedly failing to curb illegal sand mining and transportation from a Godavari river quarry in the Chennur constituency, with irregularities including diversion of sand consignments and collection of illegal charges

The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will soon auction three Coal Bed Methane (CBM) blocks in the Singareni region, with an estimated 19 billion cubic metres of gas reserves across six districts. SCCL has been advised to participate in the exploration process

A Singareni Collieries worker was injured in an accident at the Godavarikhani 11 Incline coal mine in Peddapalli on Wednesday morning. He sustained injuries to his wrist and right leg following a sudden side fall after blasting operations.

The Telangana government appointed Jyoti Buddha Prakash as SCCL Chairman and Managing Director and ordered a major IAS reshuffle, reallocating key responsibilities across Scheduled Caste Development, welfare, finance, planning, rural development and industries departments.

Campaigning in Mancherial, senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the Congress of scams and irregularities, promising probes if the BRS regained power. He highlighted welfare measures implemented during the BRS’s tenure, including creation of Mancherial district.

Singareni Collieries CMD D Krishna Bhaskar admitted the company had fallen slightly short of its monthly production targets this year and urged officials to intensify efforts. Stressing that consumers demand only quality coal, he emphasised the need to prioritise standards over sheer output.

Former government whip Balka Suman has announced that the BRS and CPI will jointly contest the upcoming municipal polls in Mancherial district. He alleged that Congress misrule and interference had stalled development and weakened SCCL

A two-member technical team set up by the Ministry of Coal has reportedly found irregularities in the Naini Coal Block tenders of Singareni and is expected to recommend a CBI probe. The team highlighted violations of regulations, mandatory site visit clauses that restricted bidders, and extravagant CSR spending.

SCCL chairman and managing director D Krishna Bhaskar urged employees to improve coal quality and reduce production costs to face growing competition in the coal market. Speaking at Republic Day celebrations, he said quality and pricing would determine the company’s future

Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy announced that the mandatory site visit certificate rule for private companies participating in SCCL tenders would be relaxed. He said the tender cancellations were under review by a team from New Delhi.

Three complaints alleging irregularities in SCCL, backed by documentary evidence, have remained pending with the Central Vigilance Commission for over a year without enquiry. A whistle-blower has demanded an independent probe to establish accountability.

A two-member technical team from the Union Ministry of Coal visited Hyderabad and met senior officials of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). With Union Minister G Kishan Reddy scheduled to visit Kothagudem, the team may brief him on its findings.

Former Minister and BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of large-scale irregularities in Singareni Collieries tenders worth over Rs 500 crore. In a letter to Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, he demanded cancellation of contracts and a court-monitored probe.

Former Minister and TBGKS honourary president Koppula Eshwar has demanded the cancellation of all coal block tenders in Singareni, citing an alleged Rs 6,000 crore scam in the Naini coal block tenders. He announced plans to intensify the "Save Singareni" movement unless a comprehensive inquiry is ordered.

Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy said the Centre would consider a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the Naini coal block only if the Telangana government sought it. He accused the State of delaying tenders and alleged misuse of the ‘site visit certificate’ clause

Protests intensified across the Singareni coal belt as BRS and TGBKS demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in SCCL under the Congress rule. Demonstrations were held at multiple locations opposing controversial tenders and warning of continued agitation.

The Telangana Cabinet decided to conduct early elections for 116 municipalities and seven corporations. It also approved Rs 2,787 crore for Metro Phase II land acquisition, a nine-km flyover in Hyderabad, and development plans for Godavari Pushkaralu in 2027