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Two New Government Members Nominated to SAIL Board
The Centre has nominated IAS officer Sarita Chaudhary and Vinod Kumar Ojha as two new Government representatives on SAIL’s Board of Directors. Their appointment will increase the board’s strength from nine to ten and may help resolve pending promotions and other key issues. SAIL has also accelerated efforts to fill six vacant independent director positions, including a proposed appointment of a woman director.
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BCCL Revised Coking Coal Prices for Non Regulated Consumers
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has revised base prices for raw coking coal supplied to non regulated sector consumers, effective from midnight 14th October 2026. Prices across grades have changed by around 1% to 12%. Prime coking coal will cost Rs. 7000 for Steel Grade-1, Rs. 6500 for Grade-2 and Rs. 6750 for Direct Feed Grade. Applicable statutory charges and taxes will be extra separately.
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Jharkhand High Court Granted Bail to Seven in Terror Funding Case
Jharkhand High Court has granted bail to seven convicts in the terror funding case linked to the Magadh and Amrapali Coal projects in Chatra’s Tandwa. The court suspended their sentences, noting they had already served more than half their terms. The convicts had challenged the NIA special court’s verdict, which sentenced 12 accused to eight to 10 years’ imprisonment each.
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ACC Questiond CCL’s Delay in Sunday and Holiday Duty Arrangement
The Area Consultative Committee (ACC) has accused CCL management of not implementing an agreed arrangement for Sunday and public holiday duties. During talks on 5th October 2026, management had reportedly agreed to introduce the system before 11th October. ACC member Sunil Kumar Singh called the delay unfortunate and demanded immediate implementation, stressing that agreed decisions must be honoured.
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Central PSU CSR Funds to Upgrade Jharkhand Anganwadi Centers
Central PSU CSR funds will be used to improve infrastructure at Anganwadi centers in Jharkhand under new guidelines for 2026-27 and 2027-28. The initiative will focus on smart learning, safe buildings, drinking water, toilets, rainwater harvesting and sports facilities. Jharkhand has 38,806 Anganwadi centers, with 16,775 currently being strengthened through separate funding under the 15th Finance Commission.
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Jharkhand Key to India’s 100 GW Nuclear Energy Goal
Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty said Jharkhand could play a major role in India’s target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047. The State contributes around 24% of India’s Uranium production. He said discussions are underway on a possible nuclear plant in Jharkhand, while emerging opportunities include startups developing small modular reactors for clean, reliable power.
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Holding and Trade Licence Services Remain Shut for 51 Days in Ranchi
Several holding and trade licence services have remained suspended across Jharkhand’s urban local bodies since 21st August 2026, leaving residents and businesses struggling. People can pay holding tax, but new holding numbers, corrections and trade licence applications or renewals remain unavailable. The disruption followed termination of a private agency’s contract. Officials said services will be restored gradually in coming days.
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Rahul Kumar Verma Named Chief Technology Projects at Tata Steel
Tata Steel has appointed Rahul Kumar Verma as Chief Technology Projects in Corporate Planning and Strategy. He will continue to be based in Jamshedpur and report to the departmental chief. The company issued the appointment order, assigning Verma responsibility for technology projects under the Corporate Planning and Strategy function.
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TBEM Team Reviewed Worker Welfare Schemes at Tata Steel
A three member Tata Business Excellence Model team visited Tata Steel to review worker welfare initiatives and met Tata Workers’ Union representatives. Discussions covered social security, NPS, COVID protection, skill development, higher education, leave bank, children’s registration and age relaxation for jobs. The team also reviewed diversity, joint consultation, collective bargaining, workplace safety and the union’s three tier structure.
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Avinash Thakur Taken Charge as Jamshedpur Labour Superintendent
Avinash Thakur has been appointed the new Labour Superintendent of Jamshedpur. The Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development Department issued the notification. Thakur, an Assistant Labour Commissioner, will continue additional responsibilities in Ranchi, Saraikela-Kharsawan and Jamshedpur-2. He took charge yesterday and was welcomed by Labour Commissioner Arvind Kumar.
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Small Industries Urged to Work for National Interest Alongside Business
Small entrepreneurs from across Jharkhand raised concerns over banking facilities, easy loans, power cuts, infrastructure gaps, GST procedures and regulatory issues at a meeting organised by Laghu Udyog Bharati. Organisation leaders urged businesses to contribute to national growth while addressing industry needs. Entrepreneurs also sought better market access for women, stronger export support and greater JIADA activity across industrial areas.
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Jharkhand Prepared SOP to Curb Illegal Mining and Protect Environment
Following Jharkhand High Court directions, authorities are preparing a Standard Operating Procedure to prevent coal theft, control illegal mining and strengthen environmental protection. The SOP will be sent to the Centre for approval before implementation. BCCL CMD, Pollution Control Board officials and district authorities attended the hearing. The matter will be heard again on 5th November 2026.