Jharkhand Govt Orders Major IPS Reshuffle, 30 Officers Get New Postings
In a significant administrative shake-up, the Jharkhand Government transferred and reassigned 30 IPS officers, including senior positions in ACB, CID, Headquarters, and multiple districts. SSP Ranchi, SPs of Chaibasa, Deoghar, and other key districts were changed. Several officers received additional charges, signaling a comprehensive reorganization of the state police leadership.
Supreme Court Summons Jharkhand Chief Secretary on 8th Oct Over Saranda Sanctuary Delay
The Supreme Court pulled up the Jharkhand Government for not notifying Saranda forest as a sanctuary despite its 29th April undertaking. The Chief Secretary has been summoned to personally appear on 8th October, with the court warning of possible jail if the notification is delayed further. The bench criticized the State for "playing tricks" and stalling the process.
SEBI Cleared Adani Group of Hindenburg Allegations, Finds No Market Manipulation
Markets regulator Sebi has given a clean chit to the Adani Group, rejecting Hindenburg Research's allegations of stock manipulation, insider trading, and public shareholding violations. Sebi said fund transfers between group companies were legitimate loans repaid with interest before the probe began. Gautam Adani hailed the verdict, calling the allegations baseless and reaffirming the group's commitment to transparency.
XLRI, JIADA Launch 15 Industrial Policy Lab Projects to Boost Jharkhand Growth
XLRI Jamshedpur, in collaboration with JIIDCO, JIADA, and Invest India, launched 15 live projects under the Jharkhand Industrial Policy Lab. Thirty student teams will work on governance, MSME competitiveness, and infrastructure reforms, guided by experts. The initiative bridges academia and policy-making to strengthen the state's industrial ecosystem and attract inclusive investment.
Jharkhand Allotted 9,748 Acres for Industries, 1,695 Acres Still Open for Investment
Jharkhand has allotted 9,748.56 acres of land to 952 companies through JIADA, with 1,695.58 acres still available for new projects. Of 3,518 applications, 1,284 were rejected and 1,282 are pending. Adityapur leads with 4,763 acres allotted and 1,179 acres vacant, remaining the state’s manufacturing hub with 1,533 operating units and strong growth potential.
MoU Dates for Rs. 26,000-Crore Investment Proposals in Jharkhand Still Pending
Despite investment proposals worth Rs. 26,000 crore received during the Kolkata Summit, the State has yet to finalize dates for signing MoUs. Industry department officials say proposals have reached the Chief Secretary, but no dates are fixed. Company representatives have been visiting the department for two–three months awaiting confirmation.
Jharkhand HC Seeks Timeline for Completing 50-Year-Old Land Survey
The Jharkhand High Court directed the State to file an affidavit by 9th October specifying a deadline to complete the decades-long land survey pending since 1975. The bench flagged disputes and poor land records and urged speedy recruitment and modern tech adoption to secure land rights and finish the exercise faster.
Ranchi Sand Ghats Auctioned for Rs. 245 Crore, Three Firms Win Bids
Ranchi’s Category-2 sand ghats auction concluded with 19 Ghats allotted to three companies for a total of Rs. 245 crore. Esbolas Pvt Ltd won Group B with Rs. 100.47 crore, Nikas Service bagged Group A for Rs. 80.49 crore, and Samarth Ad Protex secured nine Group C ghats for Rs. 65 crore. Palamu auction saw no bidders.
IICM Contract Workers Warn of Agitation if Demands Are Ignored Within 15 Days
At an emergency meeting, IICM Workers’ Union president Ajay Rai accused management of failing to implement CIL Board welfare resolutions and of withholding salaries, gratuity, and bonuses. Workers remain deprived of insurance and basic facilities. Rai warned of phased protests if demands are unmet within 15 days and said a memorandum will go to top authorities.
CMPDI Secures Exploration Licence for Rare Earth Elements Block in Rajasthan
CMPDI received the exploration licence for the Navtala–Devgadh Rare Earth Elements block in Rajasthan. The certificate was handed over by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy during a national symposium in Hyderabad, aiming to secure indigenous sources of critical minerals for clean energy, high-tech, and defence applications.
CCL to Host National PR Conclave 2025 in Ranchi on 8th & 9th Oct
Central Coalfields Limited will host the National PR Conclave 2025 on 8th and 9th October at Ranchi’s Gangotri Convention Centre. The theme is "Redefining PR: From Information to Engagement in the Era of Digitalization." The event will feature expert talks, interactive sessions, and best-practice exchanges among PR leaders, media professionals, and government officials.
World’s Best-Quality Emeralds Lie Untapped in Jharkhand as Govt, Centre Remain Silent
Ghatshila’s Gudabandha region reportedly holds world-class emerald reserves, yet mining hasn’t begun despite surveys in 2015–16 and 2021–22 confirming large deposits. The State sent its report to NMDC, but no action followed. Illegal miners continue to plunder the area, with locals alleging apathy and organized protection for smugglers.
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