Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand Cabinet Meeting Rescheduled to 14th October (today) The Jharkhand Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will now be held on 14th October at 3 PM in Project Bhavan. The Cabinet Secretariat and Vigilance Department announced the revised date on Monday, replacing the earlier schedule of 16th October. Several key policy decisions are expected to be discussed during the meeting. Cabinet Likely to Discuss Saranda Sanctuary Proposal Today The Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will meet today with the Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary proposal expected to be tabled. A group of ministers will first…
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The Jharkhand High Court on Monday sought a detailed explanation from the State Government on allegations of irregularities amounting to Rs. 11 billion in the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) fund. The case, concerning large-scale financial mismanagement in Bokaro district, was heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar. The court has issued a notice to the Government, seeking clarification on the alleged fund diversion and the actions taken so far. Also Read: Rs. 631 Crore Irregularities found in Bokaro DMFT Spending, Claims former MLA Petitioner Claimed Massive Fund Misuse Without Work The…
The Supreme Court will hear the long-pending case concerning the demand for an elected local body in Jamshedpur on 15th October 2025. The matter, known as the Industrial Township case, was filed by human rights activist Jawaharlal Sharma, who has been seeking voting rights and local self-governance for Jamshedpur residents for more than three decades. The hearing has been listed before the bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Bagchi. Also Read: Jamshedpur Administration to Start Land Verification Ahead of Tata Steel Lease Renewal State and Tata Steel Yet to Submit Replies According to the petitioner, the State Government and…
The Tata Trusts have extended N. Chandrasekaran’s term as Chairman of Tata Sons till 2032, granting him a third consecutive tenure and allowing him to continue in the role until the age of 70. The decision, confirmed by official sources on Monday, marks a significant deviation from the Tata Group’s traditional retirement policy that limits top executives’ tenure by age. Also Read: N. Chandrasekaran Honoured with Oxford’s Foundation Fellowship Policy Break Reflects Confidence in Leadership Chandrasekaran’s current term was set to end in February 2027, but the Tata Trusts’ board unanimously approved his continuation for another five years. The move…
India must achieve self-reliance in the exploration, recovery, and recycling of critical minerals to meet its clean energy and high-tech industry goals, said NITI Aayog Member and Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. V.K. Saraswat at the inaugural session of CRISP-2025, the National Conference on Critical Metals, Recycling, Innovation, Separation, and Processing held at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. The three-day event, from 13th to 15th October 2025, brought together scientists, policymakers, and industry experts from India and abroad to discuss emerging technologies and sustainable resource management. Also Read: PM Modi Announced Satellite Campus of UK-India Critical Minerals Observatory at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Focus on…
India is set to launch the National Critical Mineral Stockpile (NCMS) to ensure the steady availability of rare earth elements to safeguard its green technology ambitions. The initiative, aimed at building a two-month reserve, comes amid rising concerns over global supply chain vulnerabilities following China’s export curbs on rare earth magnets, essential components for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and other renewable technologies. Also Read: Government Tasked Seven National Institutes to Lead R&D on Lithium, Cobalt, Rare Earth Metals Two-Month Reserve and Private Sector Participation Planned According to senior officials, the NCMS will initially focus on stockpiling rare earth elements while…
The Jharkhand Government has sanctioned Rs. 3.89 crores to reinforce law and order mechanisms across 12 districts of the state. The Home, Jail and Disaster Management Department issued a formal order stating that the funds will be strictly utilized for works directly linked to maintaining and improving law and order conditions. Also Read: Heavy Rain Disrupted Lac Production in Jharkhand Funds Allocated Across Key Districts According to the official order, the funds have been distributed among districts based on specific administrative needs. Bokaro received the highest allocation of Rs. 65 lakh, followed by Dhanbad with Rs. 75 lakh and Chaibasa…
Jharkhand Headlines Molten Iron Spill Reported at Bokaro Steel Plant’s SMS-1 Unit, No Casualties A minor accident occurred at Bokaro Steel Plant’s SMS-1 unit when molten iron spilled due to a punctured ladle during B-shift operations. Officials confirmed no injuries or major damage, and the faulty ladle was sent for repair. The incident follows a fatal accident in late September, raising renewed concerns over safety measures at the steel plant. Jharkhand Chief Secretary Orders Strict Action Against Illegal Sand, Coal and Stone Mining Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar directed all DCs and SPs to immediately curb illegal sand, coal, and stone…
Another accident reported at the Bokaro Steel Plant. Molten iron spilled inside the Steel Melting Shop-1 (SMS-1) unit during the B-shift. The incident occurred while hot liquid metal was being transferred from a ladle to the furnace. Due to a puncture in the ladle, the molten metal started to fall onto the ground. No Casualties, Ladle Sent for Repair Plant officials confirmed that no worker injured in the mishap. The faulty ladle was immediately removed and sent for inspection and repair. “There was a minor puncture in the ladle, but there has been no loss of life or property,” said…
Jharkhand, which accounts for nearly 70% of India’s Lac production, is facing a potential decline in yield this season due to prolonged rainfall. The unusual monsoon pattern from June to October has disturbed the delicate cycle of Lac cultivation, raising concerns among farmers about severe financial losses. Also Read: Second Round of Sand Ghat Auction Failed in Palamu, Construction Work May Halt Prolonged Rain Disrupted Lac Insect Growth Lac cultivation in Jharkhand traditionally begins in June and July when lac seeds are inoculated onto host trees. After initial humidity, a dry spell is essential for proper growth. However, this year’s…