Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand Govt Approves Rs. 48.7 Crore to Modernize Ranchi’s Key Bus Terminals The Jharkhand Government has sanctioned Rs. 48.7 crore to upgrade three major bus terminals in Ranchi, ITI Bus Stand, Government Bus Depot, and Birsa Munda Bus Terminal. The redevelopment, designed by MOSS & VOID, includes modern facilities, better parking, and safety upgrades. Tenders will be invited soon, with construction expected to begin within six weeks. GST Reforms Give Major Boost to Jharkhand’s Industrial Heartland The new GST reforms have significantly reduced tax rates on vehicles, machinery, and components, energizing Jharkhand’s steel and auto sectors. With rates…
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Ranchi is all set to become the State’s hub of scientific learning and innovation, with Jharkhand preparing to establish its first-ever Science City. The project aims to promote scientific tourism and innovation, positioning Jharkhand as an emerging destination for science-based education and exploration. Also Read: Ranchi Airport Handled 2.3 Million Flyers, Deoghar 2.8 Lakh This Year Regional Centre in Ranchi to be Upgraded According to Dr. Raj Shekhar Prasad, Executive Director of the Jharkhand Council on Science, Technology and Innovation (JCSTI), the existing Regional Science Centre in Ranchi will be upgraded into the Science City. Spread across 17 acres, the…
Under the One Nation One Registration initiative, Government introduced a completely paperless and digital process for land and property registration. Now, the entire process of registering land, flats, houses, or commercial properties will now be online and paperless. The pilot phase of the initiative will initially cover Ranchi, Dhanbad, and Jamshedpur districts of Jharkhand. Also Read: Jharkhand Allocated 9748 Acres Land for Industries, 1695 Acres Still Available Fully Digital Process for Buyers and Sellers Under the new system, property buyers and sellers can now upload necessary documents directly on the registration portal. The sub-registrar’s office will schedule verification and biometric…
Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand Cabinet to Convene on 16th October, Key Development Proposals on Agenda The Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will meet on 16th October at Project Bhawan, Ranchi. The session is expected to review and approve proposals related to infrastructure, employment, and welfare schemes. Sources suggest discussions may include state-funded projects, urban development initiatives, and new policy proposals awaiting cabinet approval for public interest implementation. Supreme Court Grants Bail to IAS Officer Chhavi Ranjan in Ranchi Land Scam Case The Supreme Court granted bail to suspended IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan, jailed for over two years in…
The Jharkhand Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will convene on 16th October 2025 at 3 PM at the Project Bhawan in Ranchi. The official notification, issued by the Cabinet Secretariat and Coordination Department, confirmed that the meeting will take place in the Council of Ministers’ chamber within the State Secretariat. Also Read: Jharkhand Cabinet Approved 66 Proposals, Focused on Reforms and Development Focus on Welfare and Administrative Matters Sources indicate that the cabinet may clear several proposals related to infrastructure, employment, and social welfare programmes. The meeting is expected to address issues of public interest, including state…
The sand crisis in Palamu district is set to continue as the second round of e-auction for Sand Ghats failed to attract any bidders. The deadline for submitting bids ended on 6th October, but not a single application was received, officials confirmed. This failure may impact to the district’s ability to meet construction material demands once the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on Sand lifting ends on 15th October. Also Read: High Court Refused to Lift Ban on Sand and Minor Minerals in Jharkhand Repeated Auction Failure Raised Concern Earlier, the first auction phase, with a deadline of 15th September,…
The Jharkhand High Court has postponed the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking legal action against alleged illegal mining at Panem Coal Mines in Pakur district to 6th November. The petition, filed by Ram Subhag Singh, accuses the company of mining coal beyond the permitted limit and failing to rehabilitate affected villagers. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad heard the matter on Friday and directed the State Government to file its reply before the next date of hearing. Also Read: Jharkhand Moved to Recover Dues from Panem Coal for Illegal…
Jharkhand’s aviation network has recorded a major leap in passenger traffic, with Ranchi and Deoghar airports seeing consistent growth in annual flyers. Ranchi Airport now handles nearly 23 lakh passengers a year, while the newly built Deoghar Airport caters to over 2.8 lakh travellers. Improved infrastructure, expanding routes, and better connectivity have made air travel more accessible across the state. Also Read: Ranchi Airport Jumped to 5th Position in National Passenger Satisfaction Survey Ranchi Leads with Record Passenger Growth Once limited to a single daily flight in 2001, Ranchi Airport now operates more than 60 flights per day. According to…
The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has decided to set up a 3.5 million tonne per annum coal washery on 61 acres of land acquired from the Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL) in Sindri. The project is expected to significantly strengthen Sindri’s economic activity and create new employment opportunities in the region. The Coal washery will process coking coal extracted from SAIL’s Tasra project, supplying high-grade washed Coal to the Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) and other SAIL units. Also Read: Expansion of Steel Authority’s Tasra Coal Project will Now Proceed at a Faster Pace Tasra Project Expansion and…
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has classified the recent changes in Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Coal compensation cess as a ‘change in law’ event, paving the way for tariff adjustments and refunds to power distribution companies. The move is expected to ease the financial burden on electricity consumers as generation costs come down following the Government’s Coal Tax Revisions. Also Read: Coal India’s Production Fell in September Due to Rains, But No Shortage: Minister Regulatory Move to Benefit Discoms and Consumers The CERC’s clarification follows the Central Government’s decision to abolish the Rs. 400 per tonnes…