Radhakrishnan Elected Vice-President with Big Margin, Opposition Cross-Voting Suspected
NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan defeated Opposition candidate and ex-SC judge B. Sudershan Reddy 452–300 in India’s 15th Vice-President election. At least 15 Opposition MPs are suspected to have cross-voted. Of 767 MPs, 752 valid votes were cast and 15 were invalid. The poll followed Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation on 21 July.
Jharkhand HC Stays Sand Auction in Tribal Areas Pending PESA Rules
The Jharkhand High Court stayed sand auctions in tribal regions until PESA rules are notified, reinforcing Gram Sabha control. Hearing a contempt plea by the Adivasi Intellectual Forum, the court criticised delays and warned against blame-shifting. Review is due in two weeks.
Jharkhand-Cadre IPS Sampat Meena Appointed CBI Special Director
The Centre appointed 1994-batch Jharkhand-cadre IPS officer Sampat Meena as CBI Special Director. Previously Additional Director, her elevation—cleared by the ACC—is expected to strengthen administration and expedite complex investigations.
CBI Arrests Seven, Including CCL Staff, in Giddi ‘C’ Colliery Bribery Case
CBI arrested seven persons, including CCL manager Anil Kumar, clerk Deepak Kumar, and guard Naresh Kumar, for allegedly taking bribes linked to unauthorised coal lifting at Giddi ‘C’ colliery. All were produced in CBI court; probe continues.
Rs. 18,000 Crore Lying Idle in PL Accounts, Jharkhand Govt Warns Departments
Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore flagged over ₹18,000 crore blocked in PL accounts for 15 years as fiscal indiscipline. ₹4,500 crore has returned to the treasury, but major balances remain with urban bodies. Fresh allocations may pause until utilisation improves.
BCCL May Need Bank Loan to Pay Bonus Amid Pending Dues
With over ₹2,600 crore receivables from power plants and soft demand for costlier coking coal, BCCL may seek fresh bank loans to fund staff bonuses. The miner already carries ₹1,400 crore in loans; monthly expenses run ₹800–1,000 crore.
SAIL Collects Rs. 9659 Crore in August, Bhilai Leads with Highest Contribution
SAIL collected ₹9,659 crore in August 2025 versus a ₹10,500 crore target, citing floods and heavy rains. Contributions: Bhilai ₹2,479 crore, Rourkela ₹1,930 crore, Bokaro ₹1,897 crore. Measures are underway to meet September goals.
Steel Demand to Grow in Double Digits, Says Union Minister Verma
MoS Steel B.S. Verma projected double-digit steel demand growth, led by infrastructure. Consumption hit ~150 MT in 2024–25. India targets 300 MT production capacity by 2030 under Make in India.
JD(U) MLA Saryu Rai Accuses Dhanbad Officials of Assembly Contempt
JD(U) MLA Saryu Rai sought privilege proceedings against Dhanbad DC, SDO, and Baghmara CO for allegedly ignoring Assembly-directed encroachment removal in Darida, alleging collusion and delays despite repeated discussions.
Seven Arrested for Burning Vehicles in Tapin, CCL Driver Identified as Mastermind
Hazaribagh police arrested seven in the 24 Aug Tapin arson of six outsourced vehicles. Private CCL driver Imdad Raza allegedly masterminded the attack with cousins to pressure officials for money. Arms, phones, and TPC pamphlets were seized.
Maxizone Touch Directors Arrested in Rs. 6,000-Crore Fraud Case
Jamshedpur police arrested Maxizone Touch director Chandrabhooshan Singh and wife Priyanka Singh from the Rajdhani Express at Koderma. The Bihar-based duo allegedly duped 10,000+ investors nationwide of ₹6,000+ crore promising 15% returns.
Biography Book on Former Presidents of Jharkhand Chamber Released
A compendium on former JCCI presidents was released at Chamber Bhawan, Ranchi, chronicling their lives and contributions. Families were felicitated. President Paresh Gattani noted the eight-month compilation effort; GS Aditya Malhotra gave thanks.
Bokaro Steel Workers Protest, Warn of Agitation Over Pending Demands
Steel Workers’ Front (CITU) protested at BSL on 9 Sep, citing a nine-year pending wage pact and inadequate bonuses despite record output. They demanded at least 8.33% bonus for contract workers before Durga Puja or warned of escalation.
Worker’s Death Sparks Protest at Shivam Iron & Steel Plant in Giridih
Mukesh Verma (25) died in an accident at Shivam Iron & Steel, prompting protests for compensation and a job for kin. Locals alleged repeated safety lapses and labour violations; police intervened to ease tensions.
Adani Foundation Organized Job Fair in Hazaribagh, Over 200 Youth Participate
Adani Foundation held a Barkagaon job fair where 200+ youths submitted CVs. Priority goes to displaced/project-affected families. Roles include container mobility operators, HMV drivers, and solar operators with EPF, medical, food, and housing benefits.
Resorts Built on Forest Land in Patratu, Probe Stalled Despite DFO’s Letter
DFO Nitish Kumar reported Patratu’s Eternity and Alexa resorts built on forest-designated land, violating the FCA. He wrote to the DC on 16 Jan 2025 seeking a probe on four points. Eight months later, no response—leaving the inquiry stalled.
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