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A total 31 coal blocks, spread across 1995 square km of the reserve, and nine coal mines, which adjoin the boundaries of the reserve ,have been exempted | Latest News India
With Legislative Assembly elections due in Chhattisgarh this year, it is believed that the Congress leadership was eager to resolve any signs of a tussle between Baghel and Singhdeo.
Coal considered to be one of the most polluting fossil fuels and, therefore, one of the biggest contributors to climate change took centre stage at COP 26. A last-minute intervention by India duri