Jharkhand Minister Hafizul Hasan Hospitalised, Condition Stable After Health Scare
Jharkhand Minority Affairs and Water Resources Minister Hafizul Hasan Ansari, 50, was admitted to Paras Hospital, Ranchi, on Wednesday after breathing difficulties. Initially serious, his condition has stabilised, with doctors detecting only a mild lung infection. CM Hemant Soren and senior leaders visited the hospital. Hasan, who underwent heart surgery in July, remains under 24-hour medical observation.
Displaced Commission to Be Formed Soon After Cabinet Nod: Minister Birua
Jharkhand Minister Deepak Birua assured the Assembly that the long-pending Displaced Commission will be constituted soon after cabinet approval. Responding to JLKM MLA Jairam Mahato’s concerns, Birua said the process is complete and efforts are underway to finalise it before the winter session. Mahato criticised the government for delays, highlighting ongoing land acquisitions and rising displacement issues.
HC Rejects Petition of Ex-CM Madhu Koda’s Aide in Corruption Case
The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition by Babulal Manoj Punamiya, aide to former CM Madhu Koda, seeking discharge from an Enforcement Directorate money laundering case. The plea was earlier rejected by a special ED court in 2012. With the HC order, the trial linked to alleged corruption during Koda’s regime will now proceed in the lower court.
Tata Steel Finalises 16.69% Bonus Deal, Rs. 303.13 Crore to Be Distributed
Tata Steel signed its annual bonus agreement, granting employees a 16.69% bonus worth ₹303.13 crore. Around 25,907 employees across Jamshedpur plant, Kalinganagar, West Bokaro, Joda, and other units will benefit. Old Series workers will receive up to ₹3.92 lakh, while NS grade staff get a maximum of ₹1.10 lakh. The payout, higher than initial estimates, will be credited on 6th September.
SAIL Accused of Using Outsiders to Assault Raiyats in Dhanbad Land Row
In Jharkhand Assembly, MLA Mathura Mahato alleged SAIL hired men from Madhya Pradesh to assault raiyats in Dhanbad’s Asanbani during land acquisition. Villagers, including women, were beaten and homes demolished. FIRs were filed; two accused arrested, others surrendered. Minister Yogendra Prasad assured inquiry and action if officials are found complicit, while opposition demanded accountability of officers present.
Coal India to Begin Investor Roadshows for BCCL and CMPDI IPOs
Coal India will launch investor roadshows within two months for the upcoming IPOs of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) and Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI). Draft papers were filed earlier this year, with share sales planned via offer-for-sale. The Red Herring Prospectus is expected by November 2025, covering 10–25% stakes in each subsidiary.
CCL Moves Ahead With Rajrappa Block-2 Expansion After 12-Year Delay
Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) has begun talks with villagers of Dhawaiya and Simarabera in Bokaro district to resolve compensation, employment, and rehabilitation concerns for its long-stalled Block-2 coal project. The expansion, delayed for 12 years due to land acquisition hurdles, requires 1,445 acres and holds an estimated 72 million tonnes of reserves. Villagers demand fair compensation, jobs, and rehabilitation.
High-Power Panel to Probe Land Allocation to Adani Power in Godda
The Jharkhand Government has formed a high-level committee, headed by the Chief Secretary, to investigate alleged irregularities in land acquisition for Adani Power in Godda. Congress MLA Pradeep Yadav claimed violations of the SPT Act, underpayment of raiyats, and illegal acquisition of grazing, cremation, and canal land. The committee will include senior officials from multiple departments and the Godda DC.
Gondalpura and Badam Coal Block Dispute Raised in Jharkhand Assembly
Barkagaon MLA Roshan Lal Chaudhary raised the Gondalpura and Badam coal block issues in the Jharkhand Assembly, highlighting villagers’ protests against NTPC, Adani, and JSW for over two years. He alleged land acquisition without Gram Sabha consent, flawed rehabilitation policies, and false cases to intimidate villagers. He cited the 12th August clash at a compensation camp where villagers and officials were injured.
Adani Power Land Oustees April Protest Prompted Govt Action in Godda
In April 2025, 48 landowners staged a week-long hunger strike outside Adani Power’s Godda plant, demanding permanent jobs promised during land acquisition. Instead, they were placed in outsourced firms with meagre pay. The protest, ended by local minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav, pushed the state government to act. A newly formed high-power committee will now investigate irregularities in the acquisition process.
MP Sukhdeo Bhagat Directs Hindalco to Improve Basic Services in Mining Areas
Chairing the DISHA meeting in Lohardaga, MP Sukhdeo Bhagat instructed Hindalco Industries to repair main roads and improve drinking water, education, and healthcare facilities in Pakhar mining areas. He also directed banks to provide easier loans to tribal youth under MSME schemes, ensure respectful customer service, and urged departments to complete pending infrastructure, health, and road projects promptly.
MP Orders Strict Checks on Hindalco Truck Drivers Licenses and Traffic Violations
During a road safety committee meeting in Lohardaga, MP Sukhdeo Bhagat directed authorities to strictly verify driving licenses and traffic compliance of trucks operating for Hindalco Industries. He stressed that reckless driving by these vehicles often causes accidents. The MP also ordered removal of encroachments, installation of rumble strips and road signs, and stricter monitoring of underage and unsafe driving practices.
Massive Fire at NTPC Keredari Coal Dump Yard, Lakhs of Tonnes Reduced to Ashes
A major fire has broken out at NTPC’s Keredari coal stock dump yard, destroying lakhs of tonnes of coal and causing heavy losses worth crores. Residents of nearby villages complained of suffocating smoke and carbon monoxide exposure. Officials admitted transport disruptions due to protests led to overstocking, while poor handling and limited transport arrangements worsened the crisis.
Experts Explore Future Technologies for Safer, Smarter Mining
At a national seminar in Dhanbad, DGMS brought together 250 experts, industry leaders, and academicians to discuss electrification and automation in mining. Key technologies such as Battery-Electric Vehicles, AI, and IoT were highlighted. Delegates addressed challenges like infrastructure gaps, workforce training, and regulatory needs, with strategies proposed to make Indian mining safer, sustainable, and future-ready.
Crores Spent, Yet Sindhorwa Colliery Remains Non-Operational
Despite crores spent, Sindhorwa Colliery near Barwadih remains unopened. Land acquisition, compensation, jobs, and construction of buildings and mine entry points were completed, with over ₹21 lakh paid to the forest department. Employees from the closed Huntar Colliery were shifted here and paid salaries for years. Yet, operations never started, raising questions on delays despite earlier brief coal production.
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