In observance of World Health Day on April 7, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) successfully organized an energetic and engaging walkathon at its headquarters. The initiative, led by SECL’s Medical Department, aimed to promote health awareness, physical fitness, and a spirit of collective participation among employees. The event witnessed the esteemed presence of senior officials, … Read more
Bilaspur, India — South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has delivered a standout performance in fiscal year 2025–26, becoming the only arm of the coal major to post positive growth across all three core operational metrics: coal production, offtake, and overburden removal (OBR). Strong Gains Across Core Operations SECL reported … Read more
New Delhi : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), one of India’s leading coal-producing companies, has earned national recognition for its innovative and impactful work in water conservation. The company was honored with the “Integrated Industrial Water Management & Stewardship Award” at the prestigious Water Digest Awards 2026. The award ceremony took place on March 23 … Read more
In a significant recognition of its sustained efforts toward social development, Shraddha Mahila Mandal has been awarded the prestigious Shakti Samman 2026, presented by IBC24. The award ceremony was marked by the presence of acclaimed actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, who presented the honor to Mrs. Shashi Duhan, President of the organization. Shraddha … Read more
Bilaspur, India — South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has exceeded its previous fiscal year’s coal production, reaching 167.7 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2025–26, the company announced Thursday. The milestone was achieved on March 18, 2026, marking a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. … Read more
Bilaspur, India — : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), one of India’s largest coal-producing companies and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has announced the recruitment of 1,600 apprentices for the 2026–27 training year. The application process will begin on March 17, 2026, and will remain open until March 31, 2026. According to the official … Read more
Bilaspur A major urban planning scandal has surfaced in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, raising serious questions about the functioning of the Municipal Corporation and the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department. Documents related to a housing project suggest large-scale irregularities in the approval process, pointing to what may be a wider network of fraudulent building permissions and … Read more
Bilaspur, India : The Coal India Inter-Company Chess Tournament 2025–26, hosted by South Eastern Coalfields Limited, concluded successfully on March 14 at Vasant Club in the Vasant Vihar Township. The closing ceremony was attended by N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director (Technical/Operations) of SECL, who served as the chief guest. Other senior officials present included Biranchi Das, … Read more
Bilaspur : The Coal India Inter-Company Chess Tournament 2025–26 was inaugurated with great enthusiasm on March 12 at Vasant Club in the Vasant Vihar Township of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL). The event is being hosted by SECL and will run from March 12 to March 14. The tournament was formally inaugurated by Birinchi Das, … Read more
Indira Vihar: The Women’s Welfare Society of SECL Indira Vihar organized a grand and inspiring event on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day, along with a Holi get-together. The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from women and highlighted the importance of empowerment, health awareness, and community bonding. The event was graced by Sheikh Zakir Hussain, … Read more
Bilaspur, India: Dr. Geeta Singh, a prominent social worker from Bilaspur, has been appointed as the State Treasurer of the Cooperative Cell of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state of Chhattisgarh. The appointment was made under the guidance of state BJP president Kiran Singh Deo and organization secretary Pawan Sai, with the recommendation … Read more
Bilaspur, India: A grand celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 was organized at the headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), where former Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj shared her inspiring journey and key lessons on success with employees and officials. The event, held at the SECL Auditorium under the banner of WIPS … Read more
South East Central Railway has announced the cancellation and partial rescheduling of several passenger trains due to ongoing infrastructure work on the busy Howrah–Mumbai main line. The work is being carried out in the Bilaspur–Jharsuguda railway section as part of a project to construct a fourth railway line to improve capacity and train operations. Non-Interlocking … Read more
Bilaspur, India: While the capital city of Raipur witnessed three murder incidents within just five hours on the day of the Holi festival, the situation remained calm and controlled in Bilaspur thanks to a strong and proactive policing strategy. Authorities in Bilaspur implemented a comprehensive security plan well before the festival. Under the leadership of … Read more
Bilaspur/Raipur, March 3, 2026 — The High Court of Chhattisgarh on Monday granted regular bail to former senior bureaucrat Anil Tuteja in connection with an alleged liquor scam being investigated by the state’s Economic Offences Wing/Anti-Corruption Bureau. The order was passed by Justice Arvind Kumar Verma on Tuteja’s second bail application, filed after the Supreme … Read more
Bilaspur : Brajesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Coal India Limited, on Monday emphasized that a strong culture of transparency and accountability will propel the company to greater heights, outlining a four-point mantra — “Reform, Transform, Perform, Inform.” Tripathi was speaking during a special lecture on the theme Mission CIL@2026 at the headquarters … Read more
Bilaspur, India |The Coal India Medical Conference – CIMECON 2026 was formally inaugurated on Sunday at South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) in Bilaspur, marking the beginning of a major national-level medical event focused on occupational healthcare in the mining sector. The three-day conference was inaugurated by Shri Brijesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief Vigilance Officer of Coal … Read more
Bilaspur, India |Coal India Limited’s flagship medical conference, CIMECON 2026, will be held from February 28 to March 2 in Bilaspur, bringing together more than 250 doctors from across the country to discuss healthcare challenges and innovations in mining regions. The three-day national conference is being hosted by South Eastern Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of … Read more
Bilaspur, India — A devastating road accident late Thursday night on a national highway in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh claimed the lives of four people after a truck collided head-on with an SUV, police said. The crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. on the Raipur–Ratanpur National Highway near Sambalpuri village. According to police officials, … Read more
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Thursday arrested a suspended woman cashier of the State Bank of India (SBI) for allegedly embezzling more than ₹200 million (₹20.6 crore) from a bank branch in Bilaspur district. The accused has been identified as Tejavath Thirapatamma, who was posted as a cashier … Read more
Bilaspur In the wake of a major jewellery showroom robbery in Bilaspur, city police and members of the jewellery trade held a high-level security review meeting aimed at strengthening coordination and preventing future crimes. The meeting was held at Chetna Hall in Bilasa Gudi under the chairmanship of Senior Superintendent of Police Rajnesh Singh and … Read more
Bilaspur: In a major success for law enforcement, police have cracked the ₹3.35 crore jewelry robbery case that took place in Bilaspur’s Sarkanda police station area. The accused were arrested following a swift, coordinated operation that extended into Mirzapur, where a brief encounter occurred during a joint operation with Uttar Pradesh Police. One Accused Injured … Read more
Bilaspur witnessed an enriching learning experience at NATCON 2026, where a high-impact SkillUp Session was successfully conducted with renowned Chartered Accountant CA Rahul Batra as the keynote speaker. The session was coordinated by Sakshi Kulmitra, who played a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of the event. The session stood out for its energetic … Read more
Bilaspur : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (South Eastern Coalfields Limited) organized a Consumer Meet at its headquarters in Bilaspur on Monday with the objective of strengthening coordination and communication with coal consumers, with a special focus on quality assurance. The meeting was chaired by SECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Harish Duhan. Director (Technical Operations) N. Franklin Jayakumar … Read more
