The Kahalgaon Assembly constituency in Bhagalpur district of Bihar is witnessing early political manoeuvres with Rajneesh Yadav, son of Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Yadav (Minister of Industries, Labour, Skill Development), actively lobbying for an RJD ticket. Rajneesh, who has been frequently touring the constituency, is positioning himself as RJD’s choice in the Mahagathbandhan seat-sharing talks. Also Read: Cabinet Expansion Expected After Pitripaksha in Jharkhand, Somesh Soren May Take Oath as Minister A Political Family Spanning Two States Sanjay Yadav is a sitting RJD MLA from Godda, Jharkhand, and a minister in the Hemant Soren Government. His brother Manoj Yadav is JDU…
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Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Singh, senior scientist at CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur, has been honoured with the National Geoscience Award 2024 by the Union Ministry of Mines. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Dr. Singh in recognition of his work in mineral beneficiation and sustainable mineral development. Also Read: Government Tasked Seven National Institutes to Lead R&D on Lithium, Cobalt, Rare Earth Metals Recognised for Pathbreaking Work Dr. Singh has developed innovative process flowsheets for the beneficiation of ferrous and non-ferrous ores, minerals, and coal, work that has direct implications for India’s mining and metallurgy industries. His research supports…
Jharkhand News Updates Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari to Retire on Sept 30, Successor Yet to Be Finalised Jharkhand Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari will retire on 30 September, with her last working day on Friday due to Secretariat holidays. The State Government has not yet named her successor, but a decision is expected on Tuesday. Vandana Dadel (1996 batch) and Avinash Kumar (1993 batch) are the frontrunners, with other CS-rank IAS officers unlikely to return from central deputation. Alka Tiwari to Remain Chief Secretary Till Sept 30, Avinash Kumar Likely Successor Jharkhand Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari will officially retire on 30th…
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to transform rural telecom connectivity in Jharkhand with projects worth Rs. 1573 crores as part of its national 4G rollout. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally launch the nationwide 4G rollout from Odisha featuring 97,500 indigenously built towers under the Digital Bharat Nidhi scheme. Also Read: Dixon Opened East India’s Largest Innovation & Skill Centre in Deoghar 2750 Villages to Get 4G Access BSNL Jharkhand Chief General Manager Telecom (CGMT) Vipul Agarwal said that the 4G Saturation Project aims to connect 2750 uncovered villages in the State. “Out of the 755 towers…
The Jharkhand Government is set to operationalise the newly formed State Displacement and Rehabilitation Commission that will oversee socio-economic surveys and suggest measures for families affected by land acquisition. The notification was issued after cabinet approval under Section 109(p) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Also Read: Jharkhand Cabinet Approved 66 Proposals, Focused on Reforms and Development Mandate and Responsibilities Defined According to the notification, the Commission will be tasked with identifying vulnerable individuals, families and communities displaced by Government projects and recommending suitable rehabilitation measures. It will collect data…
The Jharkhand Government has issued a significant reshuffle in the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, transferring and posting several Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers across key positions. The notification, dated 26 September 2025, affects senior officers from the 1992 to 2017 batches and aims to streamline the functioning of the department ahead of the festive and plantation seasons. Also Read: Major Reshuffle in Jharkhand Police, Key IPS Officers Transferred and Given New Charges Sanjeev Kumar Appointed PCCF & ED, Wasteland Sanjeev Kumar (IFS, 1992), who was Member Secretary of the Jharkhand Biodiversity Board, has been posted as Principal Chief…
After nearly seven hours of tense negotiations that stretched past midnight, Coal India Limited (CIL) management and representatives of five central trade unions agreed to a Rs. 1.03 lakh bonus per employee under the Performance Linked Reward (PLR) scheme. The decision was finalised at 12:40 a.m. in Kolkata, bringing cheer to over three lakh coal workers ahead of Durga Puja. Also Read: Standardization Committee Meeting on Coal India Bonus Suspended Until Further Orders Also Read: Uranium Mining Halted in Jharkhand as Contract Workers Started Strike for Bonus Seven-Hour Standoff Ended in Settlement The meeting, chaired by MCL CMD and standardisation…
Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand CS Alka Tiwari May Get Six-Month Extension, Centre’s Nod Awaited Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, set to retire on 30th September, may receive a six-month extension if the Centre approves. If denied, the State may consider ACS Avinash Kumar or ACS Health A.K. Singh for the post. Other CS-rank officers include Shailesh Kumar Singh, currently posted in Delhi, and Dr. Nitin Madan Kulkarni, serving as Governor’s ACS. Jharkhand Secretariat to Remain Closed for Six Days from 26th Sept Jharkhand Secretariat and attached offices will remain closed for six consecutive days from 27th September to 2nd October 2 due…
Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has been conferred the prestigious Foundation Fellowship by Oxford University’s Somerville College. This is the college’s highest honour, given for his pivotal role in making the Ratan Tata Building a reality, a project aimed at strengthening academic ties between India and Oxford. Also Read: TV Narendran Likely to Join Tata Sons Board as Group Nominee Ceremony Marked by Prominent Presence The felicitation ceremony was organised at Oxford, with Vice-Chancellor Prof Irene Tracey, Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami, and UK Prime Minister’s special advisor Varun Chandra among those present. The event marked the formal recognition of…
Palamu’s banking sector came under sharp criticism from Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore, who flagged low loan advances and negligible CSR spending during a district-level review meeting on Thursday. The minister warned that if banks fail to fulfil their obligations towards the social sector, the Government may consider withdrawing its deposits. Also Read: Rs. 18,000 Crores Blocked in Departmental PL Accounts, Misuse of Funds Flagged CSR Spending Found Negligible Kishore expressed disappointment that State Bank of India, the largest lender, spent only Rs. 11 lakh under CSR in the district while other banks reported no spending at all. He reminded…