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BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded a sitting judge’s inquiry into alleged Singareni irregularities and proposed foreign coal imports. He blamed the Congress government for Telangana’s drought, alleging water wastage, declining coal production and inadequate support for distressed farmers

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.

A centralised community kitchen is being developed at Syedmujavarpet in Suryapet district to provide nutritious meals to nearly 60,000 students daily. Funded partly by SCCL and supported by HKMCF, the facility will serve around 1,029 government schools and junior colleges

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the Telangana government to address Singareni workers’ welfare and financial concerns, including bonus dues, power utility payments, medical boards and housing. He also opposed any move towards disinvestment or privatisation of the coal company

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy convened a high‑level review on Wednesday amid a prolonged power shortage, directing officials to ensure full‑capacity generation at Yadadri Thermal Power Station before Dasara featival. With two units shut due to critically low coal stocks and farmers staging protests, the government has decided to source coal from Mahanadi Coalfields and Coal India to stabilise supply.

Trade unions at Singareni Collieries have urged management to conduct fresh elections after the two-year tenure of recognised and representative unions ended. TBGKS has also approached the High Court, while unions seek equal status until new elections are held.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has asked officials to examine a joint venture between Singareni Collieries and Karnataka’s Hutti Gold Mines to enhance domestic gold production. During his visit to Raichur, he inspected mining operations and directed Singareni to prepare an action plan covering exploration, processing, and adoption of modern technologies.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has commissioned 1.23 MW rooftop solar plants on its corporate buildings in Kothagudem, marking another step in its renewable energy push. CMD Dr. Buddha Prakash Jyoti said the coal major is diversifying into solar and floating solar projects.

Singareni Collieries executives have launched an agitation and relay hunger strike demanding the release of Rs 277 crore in pending performance-related pay arrears and implementation of pay upgradation, alleging that the State government has delayed approval despite the SCCL Board clearing the proposal

The CPI has urged the Congress government in Telangana to release a white paper on the Singareni Collieries controversy, citing growing unrest among workers. CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao alleged that the state owes the company Rs 56,000 crore.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of mismanaging SCCL through alleged irregularities in contracts, coal production, power projects and recruitment. He demanded a special Assembly session, an independent probe and immediate elections in Singareni while backing workers' concerns

SCCL CMD Dr Buddha Prakash Jyoti assured that Telangana’s thermal power stations will receive uninterrupted coal supplies during the monsoon season despite production challenges.

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has sought an inquiry into allegations that coal worth Rs 1,600 crore went missing from SCCL. He said the issue could further affect the company's financial stability and called for a review of internal safeguards and controls

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of corruption and mismanagement in Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), alleging inflated contracts, irregular power projects, and concealment of coal stocks.

The Coal Controller Organisation has refunded nearly Rs 40 crore, including interest, to SCCL following the successful closure of the Dorli-2 Opencast Mine. An independent audit confirmed compliance with environmental, rehabilitation and mine closure obligations prescribed under the approved plan

Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar accused the Congress government of mismanaging Singareni Collieries, alleging coal reserve discrepancies, contract favoritism, and financial distress. He claimed SCCL faces a ₹4,000 crore overdraft and demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has alleged that 40 lakh tonnes of coal are missing from Singareni Collieries Company Limited and sought a probe from Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy. SCCL, in its press note, listed current stock levels as the lowest in a decade but avoided a direct response to the allegation.

Singareni Collieries has rolled out a landmark accident insurance scheme, offering coverage up to Rs 1.25 crore for its employees. Over the past two years, Rs 41 crore has already been disbursed to 40 families, making SCCL the first organisation to implement such a welfare initiative in 2024.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had pushed Singareni Collieries into financial crisis through mismanagement and rising dues. He also questioned missing coal stocks, overdrafts, solar project decisions and the alleged misuse of Singareni funds for publicity activities

Singareni Collieries Company Limited has taken a historic step by preparing women employees to work as heavy dumper operators in open cast mines. Thirteen women completed HMV training and are expected to be considered for future recruitment as dumper operators