Coal Companies Under Fire for Withholding Land Acquisition Details
A special Jharkhand Assembly committee investigating illegal land grabs and OB dumping in Dhanbad accused coal companies like BCCL, ECL, SAIL, and Tata for hiding critical information. Incomplete, unsigned reports angered the committee, prompting plans for site visits in August. The issue was raised in the budget session, leading Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato to order a thorough probe.
Fraud in Dumka Coal Block, MD Jailed and Company Fined
A CBI special court has sentenced Manoj Jaiswal, former MD of JAS Infrastructure & Capital Pvt. Ltd., to three years in jail and fined the company Rs. 1 crore for irregularities in the Dumka Kathikund coal block allocation. Judge Sanjay Bansal ruled that the company fraudulently obtained the Mahuagarhi coal block in Jharkhand through deceptive means.
CM Demanded Rs. 1.4 Lakh Crore Dues from Coal Firms
At the 27th Eastern Zonal Council meet in Ranchi, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren demanded a metro for Ranchi and early clearance of Rs. 1.4 lakh crore dues from coal companies. He also sought higher PM housing funds and central aid for RIMS-2. Key water-sharing disputes between Bihar and Jharkhand were resolved, and discussions emphasized regional cooperation and fighting Naxalism.
CCL, GCML Signed Deal for India’s First BOO Coking Coal Washery
Central Coalfields Ltd. (CCL) and Global Coal & Mining Pvt. Ltd. (GCML) signed an MoU to build the New Kathara Coking Coal Washery under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model—Coal India’s first such project. The initiative aims to enhance coking coal quality and reduce import dependency, marking a significant step in India’s coal sector modernization.
Public Hearing Scheduled for Ashoka Open Cast Mine
A public hearing for environmental clearance of CCL’s 20-million-ton capacity Ashoka Open Cast Project will be organized today in Barwatola village, Piparwar, Jharkhand. Organized by the State Pollution Control Board, the event involves local officials, CCL management, forest officers, and villagers. The Piparwar GM urged displaced residents and local representatives to participate actively in the important consultation process.
CCL Organized Talks with Displaced Rajdhar Villagers
CCL management met with displaced villagers from Rajdhar, Kanouda, and Bahera to discuss employment and rights issues related to Rajdhar siding. Villagers demanded jobs for genuine landowners and action against imposters disrupting peace. CCL assured a positive response, leading villagers to postpone their planned protest from July 10. The meeting was led by GM Sanjeev Kumar and attended by key stakeholders.
BSL Hosts ‘A New Journey Begins’ for Retiring Employees
Bokaro Steel Plant organized a programme titled “A New Journey Begins” for 38 employees retiring in July 2025. The session covered retirement formalities, health tips, financial planning, housing policies, and investment options. Experts from HR, finance, medical, and external firms guided retirees to ensure smooth post-retirement transition. The initiative aimed to empower employees for a confident new phase of life.
