Jharkhand High Court Grants Temporary Relief on Composite User Fee
Jharkhand High Court Grants Temporary Relief on Composite User Fee The Jharkhand High Court has granted temporary relief to petitioners against the state’s Rs. 1200 composite user fee for mining permits. The court ruled that permits will be issued without the fee until the final decision is made. The next hearing is set for 6th August, with the state government agreeing to halt fee collection during this period.
BHEL Officials Inspected HEC Plants in Ranchi
BHEL officials from Haridwar and Hyderabad visited HEC plants in Ranchi for two days to assess their condition. The team reviewed machinery, discussed operations with HEC staff, and prepared a report. BHEL aims to provide raw materials and guidance to HEC, which has faced challenges like an absence of a permanent CMD.
4 Dead, 4 Injured in Ramgarh Open-Cast Mine Collapse
In an incident on 05th Jul, four villagers were killed, and four others injured when part of an abandoned open-cast coal mine, owned by CCL, collapsed during alleged illegal mining in Ramgarh’s Kuju area. The victims were digging coal in the Mahua Tungari area when debris from the collapsed mine buried them. Protests have erupted, demanding compensation for the victims’ families.
NTPC Paid Rs. 108 Crore Compensation for Coal Mining Land
NTPC has deposited Rs. 108 crore with the Jharkhand government as compensation for 450 acres of non-registered land acquired for its Kerendari and Chatti Bariatu coal mining projects. Though the land was under farmers’ possession for decades, lack of official verification has delayed direct payouts. Local farmers demand rightful compensation, while authorities claim guidelines are being followed.
Massive Fire at Amul Plant in Jamshedpur Caused Rs. 15 Crore Loss
A devastating fire broke out at Amul’s warehouse in Simuldanga, Jamshedpur, early on Saturday, damaging over Rs. 15 crore worth of products. Despite the efforts of 20 fire engines battling the blaze for 15 hours, the warehouse, stocked with dairy products like ghee, was severely affected. The fire, likely caused by a short circuit, caused massive destruction.
CII Session Highlighted Strategies for Family Business Legacy
The CII Jharkhand session on “Securing Family Legacy” focused on wealth preservation and succession planning for family businesses. Industry leaders, including Suvendra Behera and Diloo Parikh, highlighted the need for blending traditional values with modern strategies, structured governance, and clear communication to ensure long-term growth and harmony in family-run enterprises.
Senior Leader Asked Company to Provide Job, Aid to Victim’s Family
After a youth drowned in a water-filled pit left open post-mining at Gurudari Mines in Gumla, senior Congress leader Dheeraj Prasad Sahu met the grieving family. As the mining company (Hindalco) responsible, he directed them to offer the victim’s dependent a job, financial compensation, housing, and educational support. The incident has raised concerns over mining safety and accountability.
BJP Prepared for State President Election in Jharkhand
The BJP is gearing up for its state president election in Jharkhand, with the central leadership indicating an OBC leader with an organizational background as a likely candidate. Top contenders include former CM Raghubar Das, state ministers Aditya Sahu, Pradeep Verma, and Hazaribagh MP Manish Jaiswal, each with strengths and weaknesses.
Congress MLAs to Meet on 10th July to Discuss Key Issues
A meeting of Congress MLAs, chaired by State President Keshav Mahato Kamlesh, will be held on 10th July at 4:00 pm at the State Congress office. Topics will include MLAs’ tours, worker issues, and future plans for better coordination. Congress in-charge K Raju will attend as the chief guest. Additionally, Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore will address public grievances on 7th July.
