Jharkhand Monsoon Assembly from 1st August
The Jharkhand Cabinet approved 27 major decisions, including Rs. 150 crore for police vehicles, a 6% DA hike for employees and pensioners, and the Monsoon Assembly session from 1ST August 2025. Other approvals include pension expansion, new liquor shop rules for daily wage workers, and digital court procedures across districts.
Sahara Group Violated Supreme Court Order, Sold Land at Low Prices
Sahara Group has violated Supreme Court and SEBI directives by selling valuable land in Jharkhand and Bihar at significantly low prices, bypassing legal processes. CID’s investigation reveals that the funds from these sales were misappropriated for private use, and not deposited in SEBI accounts. A case has been recommended for further investigation, with multiple fake companies involved.
Parliamentary Committee Meeting on HEC Revival Demanded Bank Guarantee
The third meeting of the Parliamentary Committee for HEC’s revival in Delhi discussed the bank’s demand for a guarantee to provide loans. The committee suggested either the central government act as a guarantor or HEC pledge resources. Meanwhile, supply workers continue protests, demanding better conditions and accusing management of exploitation. Jharkhand’s labor minister pledged to protect workers’ rights.
MECON Supply Workers Ended Protest After Wage Talks
The protest by 450 supply workers at MECON, demanding a wage hike from the outsourcing agency, ended on Friday after a meeting with Director Jayant Kumar Jha. The management agreed to consider the demands, granting 10 days for further discussions. Workers will resume their duties while awaiting a follow-up meeting when senior officials return to Ranchi.
Jharkhand Government Focused on Revenue Growth Amid Surplus Funds
Jharkhand’s financial situation has improved significantly since April, with a surplus of Rs. 2,000 crore in June. Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari has called for a meeting on 18th July to review revenue collection strategies. Despite spending Rs. 23,000 crore, the state aims to increase resources for its Rs. 1.45 lakh crore budget, with a special focus on mining and social sector plans.
Jamtara’s Kasta Coal Mine Set to Harness 40-Year Methane Supply
Jamtara’s Kasta coal mine is launching an Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) project with Eastern Coalfields Ltd. and Canada’s Ergo Exergy Technology. The mine holds enough methane to last 40 years. The pilot project will reduce underground fires and extract valuable gases like methane and hydrogen, providing fuel, employment, and boosting regional development.
Tata Steel Bring First Paperless Coal Shipment from Australia
Tata Steel has made history by bringing the first paperless coal shipment from Australia to India. The entire process was completed digitally, eliminating the need for physical documents, couriers, and signatures. This innovative approach, based on electronic bills of lading, was made possible with the collaboration of ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and ICE Digital Trade.
Jharkhand High Court Denied Bail to Ex-Minister Alamgir Alam
The Jharkhand High Court has rejected the bail plea of former minister Alamgir Alam in the tender scam case. Alam was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 15th May, 2024, and has been in jail since. The court had reserved its decision on 20th June, following a hearing. The case involves significant financial irregularities.
MECON Unveiled AI Assistant ‘MacGPT’ for Enhanced Project Management
MECON has developed its own AI assistant, ‘MacGPT,’ inspired by ChatGPT, to streamline internal operations and project monitoring. Currently in its beta version, MacGPT helps employees access project data, solve technical issues, and make timely decisions. This tool boosts transparency, saves time, and could become MECON’s central AI tool for improving efficiency and performance.
Adani ACC Cement Workers’ Protest Suspended Amid Reemployment Talks
The proposed roadblock protest by 22 dismissed workers at Adani ACC Cement, Sindri, has been postponed. The management sought three more weeks until 11th July to decide on their reemployment. Supported by the union and BJP, the protest was deferred after MPs accepted the delay, warning that failure to act could lead to a prolonged factory shutdown.
