The United Kingdom will lead the net-zero mission and that's what PM Rishi Sunak said at this year's COP27 summit but within a month of that comment his government has approved a new coal mine project, something that the country hasn't seen in the last three decades. Watch full video to know more.

UK government approves first coal mine in three decades

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has downplayed the phasing down of coal row, which had become a bone of contention at the COP26. India with 17% of the world's population, only accounts mere 5% of the global emissions, the lowest in per capita emissions terms.

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<p>Stressing that India is aiming to be the world's biggest coal exporter and make itself self-reliant in the energy sector, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the auction process for commercial mining of 41 coal blocks on Thursday.</p>

<p>The Indian prime minister said that to make India self-reliant in the energy sector, a major step is being taken today.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Addressing through video-conferencing, PM Modi also said that the coronavirus crisis has taught India to be self-reliant and the country would reduce its dependence on imports.</p>

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<p>He also said that investments worth Rs 20,000 crore will be made for the gasification of four coal projects to make it environment friendly.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/need-to-think-about-unlock-20-pm-modi-to-chief-ministers-306630">Need to think about Unlock 2.0: PM Modi to chief ministers</a></strong></p>

<p>"We have set a target to gasify around 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030," PM Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister also added that he is unlocking resources of the country for private players in the sector of commercial coal mining.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"India should be world's biggest coal exporter considering the size of its reserves," the Indian prime minister added.&nbsp;<br />
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Stressing that India is aiming to be the world's biggest coal exporter and make itself self-reliant in the energy sector, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the auction process for commercial mining of 41 coal blocks on Thursday.

Stressing that India is aiming to be the world's biggest coal exporter and make itself self-reliant in the energy sector, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the auction process for commercial mining of 41 coal blocks on Thursday. The Indian prime minister said that to make India self-reliant in the energy sector, a major step is being taken today. Everyone participating in this event from home and abroad are most welcome. Having such an event in this challenging time & all of you joining it, is a big message in itself: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/vVEXrqL6WN — ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020 × Addressing through video-conferencing, PM Modi also said that the coronavirus crisis has taught India to be self-reliant and the country would reduce its dependence on imports. The auction (of 41 coal mines for commercial mining) today is taking place at a time when business activity in India is normalizing rapidly. Consumption&demand is rapidly approaching the pre-COVID level. In such a situation, there cannot be a better time for a new beginning: PM pic.twitter.com/9kK9ZDg26f — ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020 × He also said that investments worth Rs 20,000 crore will be made for the gasification of four coal projects to make it environment friendly. Also read | Need to think about Unlock 2.0: PM Modi to chief ministers "We have set a target to gasify around 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030," PM Modi said. The prime minister also added that he is unlocking resources of the country for private players in the sector of commercial coal mining. "India should be world's biggest coal exporter considering the size of its reserves," the Indian prime minister added.

Major step to make India self-reliant in energy sector: PM Narendra Modi on launching auction of 41 coal mines

<p>A boiler explosion occurred&nbsp;in Tamil Nadu's&nbsp;Cuddalore area. The explosion happened in Neyveli Lignite Corporation's plant, a coal-mining company.</p>

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<p>The explosion, that took place late evening on Thursday,&nbsp;has left seven people injured, according to the initial reports.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/visakhapatnam-gas-leak-chilling-scenes-bring-back-memories-of-bhopal-gas-tragedy-297163"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Visakhapatnam gas leak: Chilling scenes bring back memories of Bhopal gas tragedy</strong></a></p>

<p>NLC India Limited has not given any comment on this tragedy, so far. The top officials were&nbsp;enroute the plant. Tamil Nadu police and fire department have already taken control of&nbsp;the site of the explosion.</p>

<p>Officials have started a detailed investigation about the boiler explosion.</p>

<p>This comes after two gas leaks, one in Vizag and one in Chhattisgarh, which took place on Thursday and has left hundreds hospitalised and more than 10 people have lost their lives.</p>


A boiler explosion occurred in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore area. The explosion happened in Neyveli Lignite Corporation's plant, a coal-mining company. Tamil Nadu: At least 7 persons have been injured after blast in a boiler at Neyveli Lignite corporation Ltd in Cuddalore district, earlier today.

A boiler explosion occurred in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore area. The explosion happened in Neyveli Lignite Corporation's plant, a coal-mining company. Tamil Nadu: At least 7 persons have been injured after blast in a boiler at Neyveli Lignite corporation Ltd in Cuddalore district, earlier today. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/aCzlVCsECG — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020 × The explosion, that took place late evening on Thursday, has left seven people injured, according to the initial reports. Also read: Visakhapatnam gas leak: Chilling scenes bring back memories of Bhopal gas tragedy NLC India Limited has not given any comment on this tragedy, so far. The top officials were enroute the plant. Tamil Nadu police and fire department have already taken control of the site of the explosion. Officials have started a detailed investigation about the boiler explosion. This comes after two gas leaks, one in Vizag and one in Chhattisgarh, which took place on Thursday and has left hundreds hospitalised and more than 10 people have lost their lives.

Boiler blasts in Tamil Nadu; at least seven people injured

<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-wont-let-triple-talaq-bill-pass-in-rajya-sabha-k-c-venugopal-187198">Opposition Congress</a> in Meghalaya has urged the state government to take steps for legalising coal mining, alleging "rampant" unlawful mining activities in the region.</p>

<p>The demand comes following the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/meghalaya-miners-rescue-indian-navy-divers-arrive-at-site-join-operations-187204">coal mine disaster in Meghalaya</a> in which 15 people are still trapped in a flooded illegal rat-hole mine at Lumthari village in East Jaintia Hills district since December 13.</p>

<p>"Why the state government is not taking up the matter of regularising coal mining in the state with the Centre? Legalising mining and strong regulations to surround the activity is the only way out," senior Congress leader Ampareen Lyngdoh said.</p>

<p>Lyngdoh had on Friday led a six-member opposition team to the accident site and made recommendations to the state government for rescue efforts.</p>

<p>"Fresh coal dumps are seen on both sides of the road from Khliehriat till Lumthari. This is evident of the rampant illegal mining that is still going on in the state," she alleged.</p>

<p>"It seems lawlessness is becoming supreme here. There were not enough forces to implement the ban either," the Congress leader said.</p>

<p>The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2014 imposed a blanket ban on mining and transportation of coal in the state for its adverse environmental effect and the absence of safety measures for the miners.</p>

<p>The Shillong East MLA said Meghalaya government has failed to call an all-party meeting to discuss on the need to resolve the ongoing ban.</p>

<p>"The government should call us, as we need to fight for legalising (coal mining) since we cannot stop it," she added. PTI</p>


The Opposition Congress in Meghalaya has urged the state government to take steps for legalising coal mining, alleging "rampant" unlawful mining activities in the region.

The Opposition Congress in Meghalaya has urged the state government to take steps for legalising coal mining, alleging "rampant" unlawful mining activities in the region. The demand comes following the coal mine disaster in Meghalaya in which 15 people are still trapped in a flooded illegal rat-hole mine at Lumthari village in East Jaintia Hills district since December 13. "Why the state government is not taking up the matter of regularising coal mining in the state with the Centre? Legalising mining and strong regulations to surround the activity is the only way out," senior Congress leader Ampareen Lyngdoh said. Lyngdoh had on Friday led a six-member opposition team to the accident site and made recommendations to the state government for rescue efforts. "Fresh coal dumps are seen on both sides of the road from Khliehriat till Lumthari. This is evident of the rampant illegal mining that is still going on in the state," she alleged. "It seems lawlessness is becoming supreme here. There were not enough forces to implement the ban either," the Congress leader said. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2014 imposed a blanket ban on mining and transportation of coal in the state for its adverse environmental effect and the absence of safety measures for the miners. The Shillong East MLA said Meghalaya government has failed to call an all-party meeting to discuss on the need to resolve the ongoing ban. "The government should call us, as we need to fight for legalising (coal mining) since we cannot stop it," she added. PTI

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