Headlines & Summaries
Coal Minister Inaugurates Integrated Command & Control Centre at CCL HQ
Union Coal & Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated CCL’s Integrated Command and Control Centre at Darbhanga House, Ranchi. With cameras, sensors, drones, AI video analytics, and GIS dashboards, it enables real-time monitoring, risk detection, and incident management. Reddy also engaged with Piparwar officials and beneficiaries, stressing safety, transparency, and efficiency.
Jharkhand IPS Officer Anish Gupta Gets Key Roles at CBI Headquarters
2008-batch IPS Anish Gupta has been appointed head of Special Cell-3 at CBI HQ, given charge as Deputy Director (Admin), and will oversee Delhi STB. Formerly DIG (Training) at CBI Academy, he earlier served as Ranchi SSP, Ranchi DIG, and SP in multiple districts.
Rising Coal Prices Put Pressure on BCCL, CCL, ECL
Coal price hikes lifted Jharkhand’s revenue share to over 25% of Coal India’s total, surpassing Odisha and Chhattisgarh. But BCCL, CCL, and ECL face margin pressure as Jharkhand coal bears higher market-rate royalty; BCCL’s coking mix and softening power-sector demand add strain.
Jharkhand to Host Investor Roadshow in Dubai This November
Jharkhand’s industry department and Jharcraft will hold a Dubai roadshow in late November, showcasing policies and opportunities—especially textiles—to attract investors. The push follows a Spain visit with multiple investor meetings.
Two Jharkhand-Cadre IPS Officers Promoted to Junior Administrative Grade
Lohardaga SP Sadiq Anwar Rizvi and ACB SP Vikas Kumar Pandey have been promoted to JAG, effective 19 July 2023. Both are 2014-batch Jharkhand cadre officers, earlier promoted from state police to IPS.
NHRC Seeks ATR from DC, SSP, and BCCL CMD Over Dhanbad Mines Mishap
NHRC issued notices to Dhanbad DC, SSP, and BCCL CMD over 5 September incidents near Ramkanali, Baghmara—a 300-ft vehicle fall that killed workers and concurrent house collapses—allegedly tied to illegal mining and outsourced safety lapses.
TV Narendran Likely to Join Tata Sons Board
Tata Steel Global CEO & MD T.V. Narendran is tipped to join Tata Sons’ board, filling one of three major vacancies after recent exits. He’s regarded as among the group’s most trusted, experienced leaders.
Minor Gas Leak at Bokaro Steel Plant’s CRM-3, No Injuries Reported
A brief gas leak at BSL’s CRM-3 acid regeneration unit triggered alarms; emergency teams shut the drain-port valve quickly. Inspections confirmed zero leakage and no injuries. Operations remained normal with safety protocols followed.
Income Tax Department Busts Rs. 2,000 Crore Political Donation Tax Evasion Scam
IT sleuths uncovered a ₹2,000-crore racket using political donations via Bihar’s Aam Janmat Party. Over 500 high-income individuals in Jharkhand & Bihar allegedly claimed 80GGC deductions, then received ~95% back informally. Raids and notices are underway; donors asked to revise returns.
Ajsu-P Demands CBI Probe Into Rs. 631-Crore Bokaro DMFT Scam
Ex-Ajsu-P MLA Lambodar Pathak alleged ₹631-crore irregularities in Bokaro DMFT—nomination-based allocations and overpriced purchases without proper tenders during former DC Vijaya Yadav’s tenure—seeking a CBI probe. JMM countered that BJP reps on the board should have flagged issues earlier.
BJP Accuses Hemant Govt of Misleading Public on DGP Appointment Case
BJP spokesperson Ajay Sah accused the state of misleading the public on the DGP appointment to mask “illegal decisions,” noting petitions by Babulal Marandi in SC and HC. The SC allowed withdrawal of a contempt plea and will hear the matter directly.
State Finance Commission Team Reviews Rural Development Works in Lohardaga
Led by A.P. Singh, the Fifth SFC inspected panchayat projects, SHGs, poultry, and solar units. Villagers reported income gains; officials shared fund updates. The team promised phased resolutions and will hold a review meeting on Friday.
Lohardaga-Gumla Truckers Meet Hindalco Officials, Seek Daily Loading & More Trips
Truck owners flagged 3–5 day idle stretches, demanding daily loading and increased trips at Gurudari & Amtipani mines. GM Praveen Bhalekar assured reforms, addressing rain disruptions, road damage, and equal trip allocation.
District Administration Meets Abhijeet Power Plant Workers, Promises Resolution
Following union complaints at Chakla plant, officials heard issues on entry bans, job security, PF arrears since 2013, wages, and compensation. Talks with management were “positive”; workers warned of protests if delays persist.
Amrapali-Chandrapura Hyva Owners’ Association Reconstituted, Hemraj Elected President
At Kasiyadih Panchayat Bhawan, Hemraj Sahu was elected president and Praveen Sharma secretary; two vice-presidents named and a 14-member advisory panel formed. The MP’s representative assured support for owners’ demands.
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