Santal Pargana Poised to Become Jharkhand’s Industrial Powerhouse
With an estimated 15.05 billion tonnes of coal spread across 28 identified blocks in Dumka, Pakur, Godda, and Deoghar, Santal Pargana is set to emerge as Jharkhand’s new industrial and energy hub. Valued at over Rs. 30 lakh crores, the reserves could generate Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 crores in state revenue and create around 1.68 lakh direct and indirect jobs, boosting regional growth and infrastructure.
PVUNL Successfully Completes 72-Hour Trial of Unit-1 at Patratu Thermal Project
Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) successfully completed a 72-hour trial run of its Unit-1 under the 3×800 MW Phase-I project on Thursday. A joint venture of NTPC and JBVNL, the project’s foundation was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018. CEO A.K. Sehgal said PVUNL is committed to supplying 85% of its total power generation to Jharkhand.
TVNL Must Ensure Transparency with Rajwar Coal Block Displaced Families: Pratul Shah Deo
BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo met landowners displaced by TVNL’s Rajwar Coal Block in Chandwa, Latehar, and criticized the company for keeping villagers uninformed about compensation and rehabilitation plans. He highlighted major irregularities in land records and urged TVNL to publish its displacement policy. Shah Deo assured locals that no landowner would face injustice and promised a village-level meeting soon.
Teri Mining Sends 40 Rural Women on Educational Tour for Skill Development
Teri Mining Pvt. Ltd., Jitpur (Sundarpahari), flagged off 40 rural women for a three-day educational tour aimed at promoting skill development. DDC Deepak Kumar Dubey inaugurated the programme. From 16th to 18th October, participants will visit training and skill centres in Ranchi, Bundu, and Hazaribagh to learn about vocational training, livestock units, and livelihood activities—an initiative to empower women and foster self-reliance.
Nelsam Bage Appointed as In-Charge Commissioner of Kolhan Division
The Jharkhand Government has appointed IAS officer Nelsam Aiyen Bage as the in-charge Commissioner of Kolhan Division, Chaibasa. A 2011-batch officer, Bage currently serves as Special Secretary in the Department of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare. The Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department has issued an official notification regarding his new assignment.
16 Jharkhand-Cadre IPS Officers Set for Promotion Across Ranks
Sixteen IPS officers from the Jharkhand cadre are set to be promoted across various ranks, from ADG to Selection Grade. The police headquarters has sent the proposal to the State Government via the Home Secretary for approval. As per sources, 2001-batch officer Manoj Kaushik will be promoted to ADG, while 2008-batch officers Anish Gupta, M. Tamilvanan, and Ajay Linda will move up to IG rank.
Maoists Block Road, Damage Mobile Tower in West Singhbhum; Security Tightened Across Kolhan
CPI (Maoist) cadres blocked the Manoharpur–Jaraikela road and damaged a mobile tower in West Singhbhum late Wednesday night, sparking panic among villagers. Posters with anti-government messages were recovered, warning of attacks if anti-Naxal operations continue. Police and CRPF cleared the blockade and intensified patrols across Manoharpur, Goelkera, and Tonto as intelligence agencies probe Maoist regrouping in Saranda and Kolhan forests.
DGP Assures Stronger Security for Ranchi Businesses After Attack on Cement Trader
The Jharkhand Chamber delegation, led by President Aditya Malhotra, met DGP Anurag Gupta in Ranchi to demand stronger business security following an attack on a cement trader. The Chamber sought strict action and enhanced city checkpoints ahead of Diwali. DGP Gupta assured swift arrests and intensified vigilance, while the trader’s family reported stable recovery and thanked the Chamber for its support.
Court Denies Bail to Pradeep Bagchi in Army Land Scam Case
A Ranchi court has rejected the bail plea of Pradeep Bagchi, accused in the illegal sale of Army-occupied land registered at Bariatu police station. Hearing the plea, Additional Judicial Commissioner Yogesh Kumar denied bail citing serious charges. Bagchi is also an accused in a money laundering case and remains in judicial custody. The FIR was filed in 2022 over forged documents.
High Court Seeks ACB’s Reply on IAS Vinay Chaube’s Bail Plea
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to file its reply by 10th November on the bail plea of IAS officer Vinay Kumar Chaube. The hearing was conducted by Justice S.K. Dwivedi. Chaube has sought bail in a land irregularity case in Hazaribagh, for which an FIR was registered against him in August.
CID Files Chargesheet in Tetulia Forest Land Scam
The CID has filed a chargesheet in the Tetulia forest land scam involving illegal sale of 95.65 acres of government land in Bokaro. The case names Rajbir Construction owner Puneet Kumar Agarwal, Izhar Hussain, and Akhtar Hussain as accused. Puneet is currently on bail, while the Hussain brothers remain in judicial custody. The court will hear the case on 30th October.
RPF Files Case Against Barkaagaon MLA and Hundreds Over Kurmi Protest
The demand for tribal status for the Kurmi community has intensified after the 20th September rail protest at Barkakana station. The Railway Protection Force has filed an FIR against Barkaagaon MLA Roshan Lal Chaudhary and hundreds of unidentified protesters under Sections 145, 146, 147, and 174 of the Railways Act for disrupting train services and causing passenger inconvenience.
GST Raid on Dhanbad Coal Trader’s Properties, Rs. 9.2 Lakh Fraud Case Filed in Dumka
GST officials conducted raids on coal trader Kailash Agarwal’s Chhaiya residence and hard coke plants in Govindpur and Barwadda, seizing several documents. The operation, reportedly by an outside GST team, created panic among local traders. In Dumka, businessman Shitesh Kumar Jaiswal lodged an FIR accusing a West Bengal-based firm owner of cheating him of Rs. 9.2 lakh in an advance payment.
Bank Manager Arrested for Rs 9.67-Crore Fraud in Palamu
Police arrested Manoj Kumar Singh, manager of Dangwaar branch of Gramin Bank in Palamu, from Sasaram for embezzling Rs. 9.67 crore. Singh allegedly diverted loan and deposit funds from 11 women’s groups into fake accounts and withdrew the money. Despite returning Rs. 5.7 crore, Rs. 1.5 crore remains unpaid. He was absconding since the FIR was filed in July and is now in police custody.
Excise Department Team to Visit Five States to Strengthen Jharkhand’s Liquor Track-and-Trace System
To make Jharkhand’s liquor track-and-trace system more effective, the Excise and Prohibition Department will send a team to five states—Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka—after Diwali. The team will study how these states monitor liquor production and sales through QR or barcodes. Based on their findings, Jharkhand will enhance transparency and curb counterfeit liquor.
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