Adani Group to Invest 60 Billion USD in Power Sector by FY2032
Adani Group plans a $60B investment across renewables, generation, transmission, and distribution by FY2031-32. Of this, $21B targets 50 GW renewables by FY2030, $17B expands transmission to 30,000 km, and $22B lifts Adani Power’s capacity from 17.6 GW to 41.9 GW.
Priya Ranjan Set Vision for Bokaro Steel Plant: Profitability, Safety, and Green Steel
Priya Ranjan, ED (Works) and incoming Director In-Charge of BSL, outlined priorities of profitability, safety, and green steel, aligning with SAIL’s vision. He pledged township and healthcare upgrades to ensure community benefits.
Bokaro Steel Plant Buildings Row Escalates to Union Steel Minister
MP Dhullu Mahto sought a 60-month lease and 50% reservation for displaced persons in idle BSL buildings. Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy assured positive action, potentially extending the 8th September leasing deadline.
Tata Steel Paid Bonus, Coal India and SAIL to Follow Before Durga Puja
Tata Steel credited ₹303 crore in bonuses ahead of Durga Puja. Coal India, SAIL, Railways, and Postal are preparing payouts; Coal India workers may get up to ₹1 lakh and SAIL staff around ₹30,000.
India’s Coal Imports Fell 16.4% in July Amid Weak Demand and High Stock Levels
Coal imports declined to 21 MT in July from 25.2 MT a year earlier. April–July imports fell to 97.4 MT (from 100.4 MT). mjunction’s CEO expects demand to rise ahead of the festive season.
CII-IGBC Launched Ranchi Chapter, First Green Building Council Office in Jharkhand
IGBC opened its 32nd chapter in Ranchi to drive sustainable construction. Architect Rajiv Chaddha is Chairman, Piyush More Co-Chair. Govt and industry backed net-zero, climate-resilient infrastructure in the state.
Tata Steel and Tata Motors Join Hands for Responsible Vehicle Scrapping
Tata Steel Jamshedpur partnered with Tata Motors’ Re-Wi-Re facility for eco-friendly scrapping of end-of-life vehicles, promoting circularity. The launch includes free doorstep assessments for old vehicles.
Over 100 Leaders Eye Working President Post as Congress Restructuring Picks Pace in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Congress received 1,200+ applications for organisational posts, with 100+ vying for Working President. Sitting and ex-MLAs stayed away; the final list will be chosen from the large pool.
RTI Exposes Rs. 10 Crore Scam in Bokaro, DMF Fund Used to Buy High Mast Lights
An RTI revealed 187 high-mast lights bought at ~₹10 lakh each under DMFT despite ~₹5 lakh market rates. One agency got 10 tenders worth ₹18.75 crore; several lights weren’t installed though payments were made.
Tripartite Meeting in Urda Over Coal Transport and Road Construction
In Tandwa (Chatra), villagers sought official work orders for a proposed road linking Hazaribagh projects to the Shivpur-Kathautia rail line. Jai Ambe representatives assured transparency; a follow-up meet is set for 21 October.
Balumath Villagers Reject NLC Land Move, Warn Brokers of Boycott
At Hempur Akhara Gram Sabha, villagers opposed land acquisition for NLC’s North Dhadu project, asserting Fifth Schedule Gram Sabha authority. They barred company entry and warned brokers of social boycott.
Illegal Mining Syndicate Using MP Challans Busted in Palamu
Palamu officials busted a fake-challan racket using MP/Chhattisgarh papers to move illegal minerals. Three vehicles with stone chips were seized and two drivers arrested under Jharkhand Minor Mineral Rules.
Contract Worker Electrocuted at UCIL Turamdih Mine, Safety Lapses Alleged
Worker Jayaram Hansda (40) died from electric shock while welding at UCIL’s Turamdih mine. Families and unions demanded compensation and stricter safety, alleging recurring incidents and poor protection.
Rs. 10 Lakh Maoist Commander Amit Hansda Killed in West Singhbhum Encounter
CPI (Maoist) sub-zonal commander Amit Hansda alias Upton, wanted in 96 cases, was killed in Goilkera’s Panchlataburu forest. Forces recovered an SLR and cartridges after the pre-dawn encounter.
Land Dispute Turned Deadly, Dealer Shot Dead, One Injured in Ratu Firing
Land dealer Ravi Kumar (46) was shot dead and Rajbalam Gop critically injured in Ratu, Ranchi. Police arrested one accused and found five shells. The case links to a long-standing two-acre dispute.
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