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Demand Started to Reopen Long-Closed Sikni Colliery in Chandwa
The Jharkhand Mineral Workers Union has stepped up its demand to reopen Sikni Colliery in Chandwa, which has remained closed for nearly two years. The union will hold a one-day protest and rally outside the corporation office on 28th September. It said the closure has affected hundreds of workers, truck owners, drivers, helpers and DO holders, pushing several families into financial difficulties.
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Zero Coal Leakage Plan Shows Impact as CISF Seizes 6.42 Crore Illegal Coal
CISF has intensified action against illegal coal trading in Jharkhand under the Zero Coal Leakage Plan. In the past two months, it seized around 11,000 metric tonnes of illegal coal valued at 6.42 crore, nearly four times last year’s quantity. CCL’s coal e-auction lifting rate also rose from 16-18% to over 75%, generating nearly ₹100 crore additional quarterly revenue.
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JEMCL Wins Two Coal Blocks in Pakur Commercial Auction
Jharkhand Exploration and Mining Corporation Limited (JEMCL) has secured two coal blocks in Pakur district through the commercial coal block auction conducted by the Union Coal Ministry in August. Margo East and Margo West are located in the Rajmahal coalfield. Margo East has 450 million tonnes of reserves and targets 3.6 million tonnes annual production, while Margo West targets 3.32 million tonnes.
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Jharkhand Cancels Leases of Five Mines Over Pending Forest Clearance
Jharkhand Government has cancelled leases of five mines auctioned eight to 10 years ago, including two gold, one iron ore and two graphite mines. Production could not begin due to pending forest clearance and other approvals. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed fresh auctions through MSTC. Company representatives said they plan to challenge the cancellations before the mining tribunal.
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Chitrapur Coal Project GM Jyoti Mohan Sinha Dies in Ranchi
Jyoti Mohan Sinha, General Manager of Odisha Alloy Steel Private Limited’s Chitrapur Coal Project in Chandwa, died at Raj Hospital in Ranchi on Sunday evening. His last rites were performed in Ranchi on Monday. News of his death led to grief among officers and employees of the project. Colleagues expressed condolences following the demise of the senior official.
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Former Tata Steel Officer Dies After Falling from 10th Floor
Former Tata Steel Merchant Mill officer Sandeep Pal, 62, died after falling from the 10th floor of Vijaya Garden Phase-7 in Jamshedpur’s Birshanagar area early Monday morning. He reportedly went to the terrace without informing anyone and jumped. Residents found him unconscious near a fire pipe and took him to TMH, where doctors declared him dead. Police registered an unnatural death case.
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India to Export Electricity to Nepal Until 31st December
India has approved electricity exports to Nepal for 18 hours daily from 13th September to 31st December. Up to 600 MW can be supplied through the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar 400 kV line and 54 MW through the Tanakpur-Mahendranagar line. Nepal’s hydropower projects were damaged by recent floods, reducing domestic generation. The move will help meet Nepal’s electricity needs and strengthen bilateral energy cooperation.
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Solar Industries to Acquire South Africa’s Omnia Holdings
Solar Industries India Limited has signed an agreement to acquire South Africa-based Omnia Holdings Limited for around 13,000 crore. Omnia is a diversified global group operating in mining, agriculture and chemicals. The transaction will be completed entirely in cash. Solar Industries Managing Director Manish Nuwal said the acquisition is expected to be completed by the middle of 2027, subject to necessary approvals.
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NSE Among Five Companies to Launch IPOs This Week
Five companies, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Hero Motors, SS Retail, Jindal Supreme India and Sona Selection India, will launch IPOs this week. Together, they aim to raise 24,335 crore through share sales. NSE’s issue is the largest at 22,568.94 crore. Three SME IPOs from Vama Wovenfab, Quanto Agroworld and Shakti Polytrap will also open, raising 107.96 crore.
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Karali Landowners Prepare Protest Against NTPC Coal Project
Landowners and villagers of Karali in Hazaribagh have decided to launch a protest against land acquisition for the proposed Chattibariatu South coal mining project. A meeting at the Kali temple opposed the acquisition and prepared a signed application seeking cancellation of the notification. Around 33.83 acres in Karali and 1,839.14 acres across 11 villages are proposed for acquisition, affecting agricultural land.
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Villagers Launch Protest Against Hindalco Over Bauxite Mining
Thousands of villagers from around 50 to 60 bauxite mining-affected villages began a protest against Hindalco near Devaki in Ghaghra. They stopped movement of trucks carrying bauxite and demanded roads, electricity, water, schools and better healthcare. Villagers also sought permanent jobs, fair wages and safety for PAP workers. They alleged basic facilities have remained inadequate despite decades of mining operations in the area.
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E-Auction of Sand Ghats in Ranchi Scheduled for 3rd October
Ranchi district mining department has started the e-auction process for 14 sand ghats and ghat groups for the sixth time. The process will be conducted online under the Jharkhand Sand Mining Rules, 2025. Tender documents will be available from 18th September, while a pre-bid meeting and training will be held on 21st September. Online bidding will take place on 3rd October.