Day: 31 March 2026

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has achieved its coal production target of 140 million tonnes (MT) ahead of the scheduled timeline, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy sector.   The achievement reflects NCL’s operational efficiency and its sustained efforts to enhance coal output to meet the growing energy demands of the nation. The company has consistently adopted advanced mining technologies, improved logistics, and optimized resource utilization to boost productivity.   NCL plays a crucial role in ensuring fuel supply to thermal power plants…

Agray’, the fourth of eight ASW SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, has been delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Mar 2026 at Kolkata. The ASW SWCs have been designed and constructed in accordance with the Classification Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) by GRSE, Kolkata, underscoring the success of indigenous defence shipbuilding.   These ships, approximately 77 metres in length, are the largest Indian Naval warships propelled by waterjets and are equipped with state-of-the-art…

In a significant step towards strengthening marine biodiversity conservation and deep-sea research, the “Bhavasagara” Referral Centre has been designated as India’s National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna.   The facility, established under the Zoological Survey of India, will serve as the central hub for the collection, preservation, documentation, and study of deep-sea organisms found in India’s maritime zones. The initiative aims to support scientific research and provide a structured framework for cataloguing marine biodiversity from unexplored deep-sea ecosystems.   The designation of “Bhavasagara” as a national repository is expected to significantly…

Scientists in India have developed an innovative approach to repurpose spent lithium-ion battery materials, giving them a “second life” in clean energy technologies. The breakthrough offers a sustainable solution to address growing battery waste while enhancing the performance of fuel cells.   Researchers at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) have successfully utilized graphite recovered from discarded lithium-ion batteries to develop advanced catalysts for fuel cells. This recycled material demonstrates improved efficiency and durability, making it a promising alternative to conventional, costly resources.  …