Vice-Presidential Poll Today, NDA’s Radhakrishnan Poised for Victory
Voting for the Vice-President election is today. NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan has backing of 433 MPs (391 needed) against Opposition’s B. Sudarshan Reddy with 324. With BJD and BRS abstaining, polling runs 10 am–5 pm and results are expected tonight.
Jharkhand Plans 33 New Grid Substations, Six in Ranchi, to Ensure 24×7 Power
JUSNL will add 33 new grid substations across 15 districts by 2034–35, including six in Ranchi, and expand capacity at 37 units. With 57 grids already functional, the plan aims to reduce load shedding and ensure reliable power statewide.
Tata Steel’s Chief Resident Executive Sanjay Mohan Srivastava Met CM Hemant Soren in Ranchi
Tata Steel’s Sanjay Mohan Srivastava met CM Hemant Soren at Kanke Road. While no statement was issued, talks likely covered mining, expansion, and community welfare amid protests over the Vijay-II iron ore mine closure after lease expiry.
Solar Partner Scam: Ranchi Businessman Duped of Rs. 5.67 Lakh
Cybercriminals siphoned over ₹10.17 lakh in three cases. Giridih’s Praveen Kumar was duped of ₹5.67 lakh via a fake Tata Power Solar partner offer; in other cases ₹3.51 lakh vanished after phone theft (UPI) and ₹1.99 lakh via phishing.
Half of Jharkhand’s Urban Bodies Likely to be Reserved Based on Triple Test Report
The OBC Commission recommended reservations in 24 of 48 urban local bodies per the Triple Test. The Urban Development Department is moving a cabinet proposal within the 50% cap; ward-level reservation will be set by the State Election Commission.
Opposition Leader Alleges Rs. 631 Crore DMFT Scam in Bokaro, Seeks CBI Probe
Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi alleged ₹631 crore irregularities in Bokaro DMFT tenders and payments, seeking a CBI probe and blaming the CM. The ruling alliance called the charges politically motivated.
CCL Handed Over New Homes to Displaced Families of Tapin South Project
CCL Hazaribag Area GM Satyajit Kumar handed house keys to 14 displaced raiyats under the Tapin South expansion. Families performed rituals and shifted into the new colony, with local leaders and villagers present.
PMLA Court Takes Cognisance in Rs. 730-Crore GST Scam, Trial to Begin
A Ranchi PMLA court took cognisance of the ED chargesheet in a ₹730 crore GST scam involving 135 shell firms and ₹5,000 crore fake invoices; four accused, including Amit Agarwal alias Vicky Bhalotia, face trial. Next hearing: 17 September.
Order on Bail Plea in Bokaro Forest Land Scam to be Delivered on 12th Sept
A special CID court reserved order on anticipatory bail pleas of Rajbir Construction’s Bir Kumar Agarwal and Bimal Kumar Agarwal in the 107-acre Tetulia forest land scam. Judge S.N. Tiwari to pronounce order on 12 September.
Hindalco Celebrates ‘Saarthi Utsav’ in Lohardaga, Honours Truck Drivers
Hindalco’s Pakhar mines hosted ‘Saarthi Utsav 2025’ to honour truck drivers. DC Dr. Kumar Tarachand and SP Sadiq Rizvi lauded drivers and stressed safety. Twenty-five drivers were felicitated for discipline and efficiency.
PR Council of India Launches Jamshedpur Chapter; Sanjay Mishra Named President
PRCI launched its Jamshedpur Chapter at United Club, naming senior journalist Sanjay Mishra as President. The executive body includes Parvinder Bhatia (General Secretary), Sukanya Das (VP), and Bharat Vasani (Treasurer), aiming to boost media–corporate communication.
DC Inspects Mining Lease in Potka on Jharkhand HC Order
On HC orders, East Singhbhum DC Karn Satyarthi inspected a nine-acre mining lease at Chhota Hadiyan, Potka, amid complaints of encroachment and blast damage. The CO was asked to measure the site and submit a report by 11 September.
Palamu Police Bust Mining Mafia Using Fake Transport Challans
Palamu police seized three trucks (26 cu m each) and arrested drivers using fake Madhya Pradesh transit challans to move illegal stone chips in Chainpur and Chhaterpur. SP Reeshma Rameshan said the racket is causing major revenue loss.
