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The cancellation of tenders for the Naini coal block in Odisha has thrown Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) into turmoil. Conceived as a crucial project to secure coal for Telangana’s power sector, Naini faced years of delays due to forest clearances before limited mining began in 2025.

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.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao reiterated his demand for a judicial inquiry into alleged irregularities in Singareni Collieries Company Limited, urging the government to appoint a sitting judge. Protests intensified across the coal belt, with BRS and workers’ unions demanding a CBI probe

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao accused the Congress government of commission-driven governance following the cancellation of Singareni Naini coal block tenders. He alleged that the tenders were tailored to benefit associates of Congress leaders and criticised the inclusion of a site-visit clause as favouritism.

Former minister T Harish Rao demanded a CBI probe into Singareni Collieries’ post-2024 tenders, alleging policy manipulation, inflated contracts, cancellation of competitively bid projects, financial losses, and questioned board members’ silence amid the absence of a regular CMD leadership 

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka denied involvement in the Naini coal block tender process and directed SCCL to cancel it. He dismissed allegations as fabricated, criticised a vernacular daily report, and said he would soon disclose all facts behind the controversy

Residents of Budavarampet village in Ramagiri mandal staged a protest against the demolition of houses by Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), alleging that the action was taken without prior notice.

The Singareni Collieries SC/ST Employees Welfare Association has appealed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to raise the retirement age of Singareni workers from 61 to 62 years, in line with government employees. Association general secretary Anthoti Nageswara Rao highlighted precedents set by former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao and similar moves in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

Singareni Collieries’ men’s rescue team won the overall championship while the debutant women’s team secured second place at the 54th All India Mines Rescue Competitions in Nagpur, bringing home a record 20 awards

At a national workshop organised by Singareni Collieries, MoEFCC Expert Appraisal Committee chairman Matharu stressed that sustainable coal mining is possible only when environmental protection is prioritised. SCCL CMD N. Balram highlighted green initiatives including carbon capture, solar projects and groundwater revival works

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has launched an innovative programme, Chemata Chukkalaku Tarfidu, aimed at empowering youth in the Singareni region with awareness of educational and employment opportunities in India and abroad. CMD N Balram. He emphasised that skills combined with hard work lead to success and thanked SCCL for the initiative.

Wood and animal fossils estimated to be 230 million years old were discovered in Bopparam village, Kotapalli mandal, during a joint exploration by SCCL and the Telangana Archaeology Department. Officials confirmed the fossils will be displayed in the State museum. The discovery adds to earlier finds in the region, including dinosaur fossils and plant remains from the Kota Formation.

SCCL Chairman and Managing Director N. Balram has been appointed to a national-level committee formed by NITI Aayog to identify and explore critical minerals across India. Headed by Dr. D.K. Singh of IIT–ISM, the committee includes leaders from major mining corporations and research institutes.

Singareni Collieries has signed an MoU with NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) to expand renewable energy projects. SCCL announced plans to set up a 500 MW Pumped Storage Power Plant at Medipalli in Ramagundam and scale solar power generation to 5,000 MW.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) announced Rs.1 lakh financial assistance for Telangana candidates selected for Civil Services interviews under the second phase of the Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhaya Hastam scheme. SCCL CMD N Balram said the support would also cover those who missed applying earlier due to lack of information.

Singareni Collieries has won the national award in the “Swachhata Special Campaign 5.0,” organised by the Ministry of Coal. Out of 14 participating organisations, SCCL was declared the best performer. CMD N Balram received the award from Union Minister G Kishan Reddy in New Delhi.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited has facilitated employment for over 23,000 youth through job melas held in seven towns over six months. The initiative connected rural and urban candidates with Hyderabad-based companies, offering roles across educational levels. SCCL plans to extend the programme to additional regions, reinforcing its commitment to social welfare.

SCCL has signed an agreement with NFTDC to establish a pilot plant in Kothagudem for identifying and extracting Rare Earth Elements from overburden soil and fly ash. The initiative marks a strategic move into the critical minerals sector under the State government’s guidance.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has proposed a Rs 7.2 crore upgrade to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Godavarikhani, including a synthetic track and football court. The initiative aims to enhance employee welfare and support youth preparing for defence recruitment.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has signed a tripartite agreement to extend Clerical Grade-III job opportunities to graduate dependents of employees who died in mine accidents. Previously limited to General Assistant roles, the new policy allows non-technical graduates to apply for clerical posts, subject to a qualifying exam.