Suspended IAS Officer Vinay Chaube Hospitalized After Health Deteriorates in Jail
Suspended IAS officer Vinay Chaube, lodged in Hazaribagh Central Jail, was rushed to RIMS Ranchi after chest pain and leg swelling. A medical board examined him before referral. Chaube, accused in the Hazaribagh land scam and earlier arrested in the liquor scam, had been sent to judicial custody following remand.
ACB Submits Case Diary in Hazaribagh Land Scam; Hearing on Vinay Choubey’s Bail Plea on September 10
In the Hazaribagh land scam, the ACB submitted the case diary to the special court during suspended IAS Vinay Choubey’s bail hearing. On prosecution request, the court fixed September 10 for the next date. Though granted bail earlier in the liquor scam, he remains in custody in this case.
CCL’s Amrapali and Birsa Projects Bag 5-Star Achievers Award
At a Mumbai ceremony, CCL’s Amrapali and Birsa opencast projects received the 5-Star Achievers Award for excellence in operations, safety, environment, and sustainability. CMD Nilendu Kumar Singh, Director (Technical/Operations) Chandra Shekhar Tiwari, and project heads accepted the honour.
Jharkhand to Celebrate Silver Jubilee with Grand Events from Ulihatu to Delhi
Marking 25 years of statehood, Jharkhand will hold a four-day celebration from 15 November, coinciding with Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary and one year of Hemant Soren 2.0. Plans include cultural shows, a Ranchi–Ulihatu corridor, and a Shibu Soren gallery; top national leaders are expected.
Jharkhand Demands Share in Coal Cess, Seeks Compensation for Mining Losses
At the GST Council, Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore sought Jharkhand’s share in coal cess and compensation for environmental and displacement impacts from mining. He urged waiver of COVID-era compensation loans and warned that GST rationalisation could strain the state’s revenue base.
Ex-DRDO Officer Proposes Defence Manufacturing Hub in Jharkhand
Col (Retd.) J. K. Singh proposed defence manufacturing clusters leveraging Jharkhand’s resources and connectivity: armour plate in Jamshedpur–Chaibasa, ammunition in Adityapur, electronics in Koderma–Giridih, and drones in Ranchi–Dhanbad. The plan, submitted to Union Minister Sanjay Seth, aims to diversify beyond mining.
Seven Bodies Recovered Outsourcing Mine Cave-in, Families to Get ₹36 Lakh Compensation Each
Rescuers retrieved seven bodies from the Maa Ambe outsourcing mine subsidence in BCCL’s Katras area, Dhanbad. After family protests, a tripartite pact assured ₹36 lakh compensation and a job for one dependent per victim. BCCL’s CMD ordered a safety audit to prevent recurrences.
Historic Truck Owners’ Association Election in Lohardaga, Kawaljit Singh Elected New President
In a landmark vote at Nagar Bhawan, Lohardaga, Kawaljit Singh became president of the Truck Owners’ Association; Rohit Agrawal, Mudrika Yadav, Rahman Ansari, and Abhay Singh took key roles. Over 800 owners participated. Patron Dheeraj Prasad Sahu urged unity and action on industry issues.
BSL Commissions Hydraulic Scissor Lift to Boost Safety in Maintenance
Bokaro Steel Plant introduced a hydraulic scissor lift for high-altitude maintenance, replacing risky scaffolding. Inaugurated by Shaligram Singh and Vipin Krishna Sartaape, the lift’s hydraulic controls, railings, and stability features enhance worker safety and efficiency across buildings, pipelines, and roofs.
