Rakesh Ranjan Taken Charge as Ranchi SSP
Jharkhand Government transferred 30 IPS officers in a major reshuffle. Rakesh Ranjan is the new SSP of Ranchi, replacing Chandan Kumar Sinha, now DIG ACB. Paras Rana is City SP Ranchi, and Rakesh Singh is SP Traffic. DGP Anuraag Gupta has been relieved of additional charge of ACB and CID. ADG Priya Dubey now heads ACB, while IG Manoj Kaushik takes charge of CID.
Coal India’s New Chairman to Be Announced Today After PESB Interviews
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) will hold interviews today to finalize Coal India Limited’s new chairman. Eleven candidates, including CMDs of NCL, CCL, MECON, and CIL Director (Marketing) Mukesh Choudhary, have been shortlisted. Coal sector employees expect an internal appointment. The official recommendation will follow the interviews.
Jharkhand Drafts First Land Allotment Policy, Cabinet Approval Soon
Jharkhand is finalizing its first-ever Land Allotment Policy to ease industrial land access, allowing direct allotment or auction to top global firms, MSMEs, PSUs, and JVs. Districts will be graded into four categories, plots defined from micro to largest sizes, and four committees will oversee pricing, clearances, and approvals for transparent, faster industrial growth.
Hazaribagh’s Rajesh Agrawal Appointed Commerce Secretary, To Take Charge on 30th Sept
Rajesh Agrawal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre and native of Hazaribagh, has been appointed Secretary in the Union Ministry of Commerce. He will assume charge on September 30. Son of businessman and social worker Radheshyam Agrawal, he studied at St. Xavier’s School, Hazaribagh, before joining the civil services.
Rakha Copper Mines to Reopen After 24 Years, 20-Year Lease Signed
Jharkhand Government and Hindustan Copper Limited signed a 20-year lease deed to revive the historic Rakha Copper Mines in East Singhbhum. Target: 3 million tonnes of ore annually with a new concentrator plant. The project is expected to create nearly 10,000 jobs, boost the regional economy, and ensure environmentally responsible mining.
Jharkhand Begins Recovery from Panem Coal for Illegal Mining in Pakur
The Government told the High Court it has initiated recovery proceedings against Panem Coal Mines Ltd. for illegal mining in Pakur’s Pachwara blocks, citing excess mining and weak rehabilitation. The PIL seeks accountability of erring officials. The court has asked for a detailed reply, keeping the long-pending case active.
SAIL Meghahatuburu Workers Protest, Threaten Complete Mine Shutdown
Workers at SAIL’s Meghahatuburu mine protested seeking PRP-based bonuses, a permanent clinic doctor, bonus for contract staff, and resolution of power cuts. The union accused management of exploitation and warned of escalating agitation, department gheraos, and a complete mining shutdown if demands are ignored.
Outsourcing Firms to Pay Rs. 25 Lakh Compensation for Contract Workers’ Deaths
Coal companies have made outsourcing firms fully responsible for paying enhanced ex-gratia of Rs. 25 lakh if a contract worker dies during work, to ensure family relief and safety accountability. Only 44,000 contract workers are covered under corporate salary packages, limiting access to the additional Rs. 40 lakh insurance benefits.
Jharkhand Can Be a Defence Manufacturing Hub, Says CM Hemant Soren
At East Tech 2025 in Ranchi, CM Hemant Soren said Jharkhand’s mineral wealth, including uranium from Ghatshila, gives strong potential for indigenous defence equipment manufacturing. He pledged full State support to the Centre, called for reviving HEC, and urged MSME growth to expand defence-related industries.
Jharkhand HC Issues Contempt Notice to Chief Secretary, Sahibganj DC Over Water Supply Delay
The High Court issued contempt notices to Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, senior officials, and the Sahibganj DC for failing to implement its order on Sahibganj water supply. Despite directives since 2016, the project remains incomplete. The case is listed for 10th October.
Advocate Prashant Pallav Appointed Additional Solicitor General for Jharkhand HC
Advocate Prashant Pallav has been appointed ASGI for the Jharkhand High Court for three years starting 1st November (or on assumption). Formerly Assistant Solicitor General, he will represent the Centre before the High Court, as per the Personnel Ministry’s order.
Jharkhand’s Jharbhoomi Server to Remain Down for 7 Days for Migration
The State announced the Jharbhoomi land records server will remain shut until 25th September for migration to JHSDC 2.0. Citizen services will be temporarily disrupted, but officials assured that all suo motu mutation transactions and records are fully safe.
JIDCO Workshop Ropes in 10 Tech Firms to Empower MSMEs in Jharkhand
JIDCO held a Bizshala workshop in Ranchi to support MSMEs with financial compliance, accounting tools, and digital transformation. Ten tech firms—Zoho Books, Tally, Taxaj and others—will help entrepreneurs with automation, e-invoicing, and real-time solutions. Officials emphasized professional practices to make Jharkhand a manufacturing hub, benefiting 15 lakh+ MSMEs.
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