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Singareni management has invited applications from former employees dismissed for unauthorised absence between 2023 and 2025. A High-Power Committee will examine their re-employment, subject to age, muster-day and medical fitness criteria. Applications must be submitted by November 14, 2026.

Workers and trade union leaders have opposed SCCL’s plan to introduce facial recognition attendance in its mines, calling it unnecessary and costly. They cited shortages of essential mining equipment, while the management maintains that the system will curb proxy attendance.

The BRS will organise Singareni Karmika Garjana at Ramagundam on October 14 to raise workers’ demands, including full profit share, regular medical boards, Singareni elections and pending dues. Party leaders also alleged declining coal production and administrative irregularities under the Congress government.

BRS leader T Harish Rao opposed the proposed joint venture to supply power from Singareni’s Jaipur plant to Rajasthan. He demanded that the agreement be scrapped and sought an immediate power purchase agreement with NTPC for 1,600 MW.

The BRS launched a statewide agitation at thermal power plants and Singareni offices, alleging coal shortages and falling generation had triggered a power crisis in Telangana. Party leaders protested at Yadadri, KTPP, Bhadradri, Kothagudem and Singareni Bhavan.

SCCL’s Srirampur Area recorded 81 per cent of its coal production target in August, while Bellampalli and Mandamarri achieved 85 and 86 per cent respectively. Officials attributed the shortfall mainly to rains and expressed confidence of meeting September targets.

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy said the Centre allocated the Tadicherla-2 coal block to SCCL with Singareni's future in mind. He urged the Telangana government to clear Rs 54,000 crore in dues and highlighted the Centre's support for the coal company

BRS leaders Vaddiraju Ravichandra and Tata Madhusudhan accused the BJP-led Centre and the Congress government in Telangana of neglecting Singareni, delaying environmental clearances, weakening the coal company and ignoring farmers' concerns while questioning the Centre's coal block allocation policy

Mancherial is witnessing a rise in illegal scrap trading involving iron and copper allegedly stolen from SCCL, Indian Railways and other public sector undertakings. Police have registered cases, arrested key accused and intensified efforts to dismantle the organised racket.

Former Minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy alleged that the arrest of BRS leaders exposed the Congress government's claims and accused it of misusing the police to suppress the Opposition. He also criticised the Congress and BJP over alleged scams and unfulfilled electoral promises.

SCCL's latest operational data has triggered fresh questions over alleged inflated coal stock records, a sharp decline in production and a simultaneous record in productivity. The Opposition has demanded an independent probe into the nearly 40 lakh tonnes of allegedly unaccounted coal.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited rejected allegations of coal disappearance and stated that coal production and transportation are monitored through GPS, RFID, CCTV, geofencing and digital weighbridges. Officials said every stage of coal dispatch and delivery is digitally tracked and verified.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged that the Congress government targeted Balka Suman with fabricated cases for exposing alleged irregularities in Singareni. He demanded a judicial inquiry into various issues in the coal company and pledged the party's support to Suman.

Kothagudem SP B Rohith Raju reviewed monsoon preparedness with SDRF, DDRF, Singareni rescue and fire department teams, stressing coordination and readiness. At Bhadrachalam, officials were directed to identify flood-prone villages and prepare relief measures in view of possible flooding.

Singareni management has initiated special measures to ensure uninterrupted coal production ahead of the southwest monsoon. SCCL has installed heavy-duty pumps in opencast mines and directed officials to strengthen preparedness to maintain steady coal supply to thermal power stations.

The BRS met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla seeking dismissal of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and a judicial probe into alleged illegal mining. KT Rama Rao accused the Chief Minister of shielding him and warned of intensified agitation if no action is taken.

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 BRS on Saturday countered Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka’s claims on the Naini coal block tender controversy, saying the cancellation of tenders itself proved a major scam. Former Minister T Harish Rao sought an impartial probe into the matter

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.

BRS deputy floor leader T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of large-scale irregularities in Singareni Collieries, alleging tender rigging, inflated contracts and political interference. He demanded a CBI probe and questioned selective cancellation of tenders.