Maoist Commander With Rs. 1 Crore Bounty Killed in Hazaribag Encounter
Three Maoists, including top commander Sahdev Soren alias Pravesh with a Rs. 1 crore bounty, were killed in an encounter in Hazaribag's Pantitri forests. Two COBRA jawans were injured. Police recovered AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and other arms. Soren, a key accused in the 2007 Chilkari massacre, had led multiple deadly attacks across Jharkhand and Bihar.
Centre Removes Public Hearing Requirement for Rare Mineral Mining
The Centre has ended the mandatory public consultation for environmental clearance of rare mineral mines, easing approvals for 30 critical minerals including lithium, cobalt, uranium, and thorium. The 8th September order aims to speed up mining vital for defence, atomic energy, and high-tech industries, cutting project delays of 3–12 months and supporting India's 2047 development goals.
Centre Launched Sixth Tranche of Critical Mineral Auctions
The Ministry of Mines announced the sixth tranche of critical mineral auctions, offering 4 mining lease blocks and 19 composite licence blocks, including Lithium, Tungsten, and Cobalt. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy also named preferred bidders for seven deep-seated blocks under the new Exploration Licence regime. The move aims to boost mineral security, cut imports, and raise state revenues.
PCCF Ashok Kumar Gets Additional Charge of Jharkhand Wasteland Development Board
Jharkhand PCCF and HoFF Ashok Kumar, a 1991-batch IFS officer, has been given additional charge as Executive Director of the Wasteland Development Board, Ranchi. The appointment, approved by the Governor, is at Pay Matrix Level-17. Kumar will oversee land reclamation, compensatory afforestation, and climate resilience efforts, ensuring stronger coordination between forest management and development projects.
CM Hemant Soren Reviews Tata Motors' EV and Hydrogen Engine Plans
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren met a Tata Motors delegation at his Ranchi residence, where company officials shared updates on hydrogen engine development, electric truck projects, and EV segment plans. Additional Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar, Tata Motors Global Head (Government Affairs) Sushant Naik, and senior plant, operations, and finance officials attended the meeting to discuss future collaborations and initiatives.
Water Treatment Plants to Be Set Up in 8 CCL & BCCL Mines, 51 MCM Water to Be Made Usable
Following the Prime Minister's directive, water treatment plants will be installed in eight coal mines of CCL and BCCL in Jharkhand under a pilot project. About 51 million cubic meters of mine water will be treated for domestic, irrigation, and industrial use. With a daily target of 9,900 KL, the model may expand to other mines if successful.
SAIL-MTI Hosts Workshop on Ethics and Attitudinal Change During VAW-2025
SAIL's Management Training Institute, Ranchi, held a half-day workshop on 'Ethics and Attitudinal Change' as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025. IIM Ranchi professors led interactive sessions on ethical leadership, decision-making, and transparency. GM (Vigilance) Vishal Sinha stressed the role of such initiatives in fostering integrity and preventive vigilance. Executives actively participated, reaffirming SAIL's commitment to ethical governance.
CM Hemant Soren Reviews Jharkhand PESA Rules, Stresses Tribal Empowerment
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren chaired a high-level meeting on PESA Rules, directing officials to ensure effective implementation of provisions empowering Gram Sabhas in scheduled areas. He emphasized strengthening local self-governance and promoting socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities. Senior officials, including ACS Avinash Kumar and Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan, attended the detailed discussion at the CM's Residential Office.
CEO Directs Identification of Checkposts, Boosts Voter Enrollment for Ghatshila Bypoll
Jharkhand CEO K Ravi Kumar ordered officials to identify all checkposts, form Flying Squads, and inspect polling stations ahead of the Ghatshila bypoll. He urged intensive awareness drives for voter enrollment under the Special Summary Revision. During a field visit, he praised BLO efforts and stressed accurate voter lists to achieve the goal of 'no voter left behind.'
'Glossary of Land Revenue Terms' Launched, A Valuable Guide for Students and Officers
JPSC Chairman L. Khiangte and Principal ACS Avinash Kumar launched Glossary of Land Revenue Terms by retired IAS officer Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh. The 412-page book compiles key terms from tenancy, revenue laws, and land survey methods, filling a long-felt gap since 1940. It will aid students, researchers, administrators, and judicial officers in resolving complex land disputes.
IT Probe Finds Rs. 700 Crore Fake Political Spending, No Proof of Rallies or Campaigns
Income Tax Department's investigation revealed that a political party falsely showed Rs. 700 crore spent on rallies, protests, and campaigns out of Rs. 2,000 crore donations, without any supporting bills. Probes found no evidence of events held, suggesting the party was registered mainly to misuse sections 80GGB/80GGC for tax evasion, helping young professionals evade taxes.
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