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A day after retiring as Jharkhand’s Chief Secretary, senior IAS officer Alka Tiwari has been appointed as the State Election Commissioner. The Panchayati Raj Department issued a notification today, confirmed her appointment under provisions of the Jharkhand Panchayati Raj Act, 2001. Also Read: Avinash Kumar Appointed as Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, Succeeds Alka Tiwari Her Tenure Set Under Service Rules According to the notification, Tiwari’s tenure will be four years from the date of assuming office. However, if she turns 65 before completing the full term, she will demit office on that day. The service conditions and tenure will be…

Jharkhand & National News Updates Avinash Kumar Appointed as Jharkhand Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar, a 1993-batch IAS officer, has been appointed Jharkhand’s new Chief Secretary after Alka Tiwari’s retirement. Chief Minister Hemant Soren praised Tiwari’s honest and efficient service while expressing confidence in Kumar’s administrative skills. Kumar, with strong experience in energy and development sectors, will also continue as Additional Chief Secretary to the CM and Chief Resident Commissioner. Alka Tiwari Appointed Jharkhand State Election Commissioner Former Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, who retired on 30th September 2025, has been appointed as Jharkhand’s State Election Commissioner. A 1988-batch IAS officer, her…

Jharkhand Government on Tuesday appointed senior IAS officer Avinash Kumar as the new Chief Secretary of the State. Avinash Kumar, a 1993-batch IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, replaced Alka Tiwari, who is retiring today after a long administrative career. Also Read: Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari is Retiring on 30th September, Shailendra Singh Top in Seniority List Vast experience across key departments Before being elevated to the State’s top bureaucratic post, Avinash Kumar was serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office and also held the charge of Development Commissioner. He simultaneously managed critical assignments such as Additional…

India & Jharkhand News Highlights India’s Industrial Output Rises 4% in August, Mining and Power Lead Growth India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 4% in August 2025, up from 3.5% in July. Mining surged 6%, manufacturing rose 3.8%, and electricity output expanded 4.1%, driving overall growth. The IIP stood at 151.7 points compared to 145.8 a year earlier, signaling stronger momentum in core sectors and renewed optimism for the economy. Jharkhand formed 5-minister panel to examine Saranda wildlife sanctuary proposal Jharkhand has formed a five-member panel, led by Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore, to examine notifying 575.19 sq km of…

Deputy Commissioner of Bokaro district Ajay Nath Jha on Monday ordered a time-bound probe into Sunday’s mishap at Bokaro Steel Plant’s Steel Melting Shop-2 (SMS-2), where three contract workers suffered severe burn injuries. The incident marks the third major accident at BSL since June and the second within this particular unit in just two days. Also Read: Fire Broke Out Again in Bokaro Steel Melting Shop, Four Workers Injured Report to Be Submitted Within 12 Hours According to the district administration, Chas SDO Pranjal Dhanda has been directed to conduct an inquiry and submit a report within 12 hours. Additional…

Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand to Launch Over a Dozen Mega Projects on 25th Foundation Day Jharkhand’s 25th Foundation Day on 15th November will witness the launch and inauguration of over a dozen major projects. Plans include RIMS-2 foundation in Nagri, new engineering colleges in Bokaro and Godda, PPP-mode medical colleges, CM Fellowship for overseas studies, and glass bridges at key tourist spots like Netarhat and Patratu, marking a landmark celebration. Ministerial Team to Visit Saranda on Sept 30 for Wildlife Sanctuary Review The Jharkhand Government formed a four-member ministerial panel to review the proposal to declare Saranda as a wildlife sanctuary,…

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has sanctioned a long-term loan of Rs. 3388.51 crores to Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) to secure fuel supply for Jharkhand’s largest upcoming power project.  The funding will be used for the development of the Banhardi captive coal block in Latehar district, which holds an estimated 956 million tonnes of reserves. Also Read: Banahardi Residents Warned of Intensifying Stir if Land Issues Not Resolved Loan Agreement Signed at Patratu The agreement was formalised at PVUNL’s Patratu office in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. IRFC Chief General Manager Shwet Ketu Mishra and…

A serious industrial accident occurred at Bokaro Steel Plant on Sunday when a fire broke out in the Steel Melting Shop-2 (SMS-2), injured four contract workers. The fire was sparked after the rope of a crane carrying hot metal snapped, causing molten metal to spill and ignite a blaze. Also Read: Two GM Suspended After Blast at Bokaro Steel Plant The injured have been identified as Brajesh Mahtha, Omprakash Mahli, Praveen Kumar and Ranjit Mahtha, all working under Mahabir Construction Company. Ranjit sustained over 90% burns, while Brajesh and Omprakash suffered around 60% burn injuries, and Praveen about 45%. All…

Coal theft gangs in Ramgarh district have turned increasingly violent, attacking Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) security personnel patrolling company areas. In two consecutive incidents on 24th and 25th September, CCL teams were assaulted at Argadda and Rajrappa, leaving several security staff injured and raising concerns about the safety of coalfield workers. Also Read: Jharkhand’s Karma Coal Mine Accident, FIR Filed on CCL Officers and Compensation Announced After Protest On 24 September, around 20–25 coal thieves attacked a CCL patrol vehicle near KD Company-Bhuli road in Argadda. Regional Security Officer Deepak Kachhap, Assistant Security Inspector Pradeep Bara, Havildar Sanjeet Kumar and…

Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand Ministers Call for Transparent CSR Spending, Roadmap to Benefit State At TOI’s Social Impact Conclave in Ranchi, Jharkhand ministers urged strict monitoring and transparency in CSR spending by corporates, stressing focus on health, education, water conservation, rural development, and women’s welfare. Finance Minister Radha Krishana Kishore hinted at a possible bill on CSR oversight, while a dedicated CSR monitoring cell and roadmap discussions with corporates are planned. IPS Rishabh Trivedi Posted as ASP in ACB The Jharkhand Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department has posted 2022-batch IPS officer Rishabh Trivedi as ASP in the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).…