Jharkhand Headlines Coal Mining to Begin at Tokisud Block-II by 2026, Project to Generate 4000 Jobs The Tokisud Block-II coal mine in Patratu, allotted by the Union Coal Ministry to 21st Century Mines Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, will begin production by December 2026. Spread over 500 acres, the 30-year project aims to produce 1.5 million tonnes of coal annually and create around 4000 direct and indirect jobs. Around 100 displaced families will be rehabilitated by the company. Jharkhand High Court Summons BCCL and Dhanbad Municipal Corporation Over Alarming Air Pollution The Jharkhand High Court has summoned BCCL, Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, and…
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The Jharkhand High Court heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging that violations of the Electricity Act by two private companies caused a loss of nearly Rs. 500 crores to the State Government. The division bench of Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar granted additional time to both companies, Amalgam Steels & Power Limited and Amalgam Steels Private Limited to file their replies. The PIL was filed by Energy Watchdog, an organisation monitoring power sector transparency and compliance. Also Read: High Court Directed CBI to Act in Rs. 242 Crores Bank Fraud Case Related to Kohinoor Power…
The prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, is all set to celebrate its centenary year on 9th December 2025, with industrialist Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, attending as the chief guest. The institute, established on 9th December 1926, during the British era by then Viceroy Lord Irwin, is preparing for a grand celebration marking 100 years of academic excellence and national contribution. Also Read: Government Tasked Seven National Institutes to Lead R&D on Lithium, Cobalt, Rare Earth Metals Institute Preparing for Historic 100-Year Celebration As part of the centenary events, IIT (ISM) is constructing…
The Union Ministry of Coal has decided to set up a high-level monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of the Rs. 5940 crores revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP), aimed at tackling the century’s old coalfield fires in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district and rehabilitating thousands of affected families. The decision, finalised through a letter by Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt to the Jharkhand Government, marks a renewed push to end one of India’s longest-running environmental crises. Also Read: Centre Approved Rs. 5940 Crore Jharia Master Plan for Safer, Fire-Free Future Panel to Supervise Implementation The committee, to be co-chaired by the Coal…
The Jharkhand High Court has taken serious note of the alarming air pollution levels in Dhanbad and sought responses from Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, and the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board. The division bench of Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar heard a Public Interest Litigation filed by Gramin Ekta Manch, raising concerns over deteriorating air quality and civic neglect in the coal city. Also Read: Jharkhand High Court Ordered State to Present PESA Rules by 9th October Court Sought Detailed Replies from Key Agencies During the hearing, the court directed all three…
The Jharkhand government has implemented the Jharkhand Municipal Path (Road) Tax Rules, 2025, which mandates a tax on all commercial vehicles entering the limits of municipal corporations, councils, and panchayats across the State. The move, aimed at generating municipal revenue, has drawn strong opposition from the trading community. The community termed it an unnecessary financial burden on traders and transporters. Also Read: Jharkhand Drafted New Land Allocation Policy for Industries, Sent for Cabinet Approval Traders Expressed Concern Over Additional Financial Burden In a formal letter to the State Government, Singhbhum Chamber President Vijay Anand Moonka and General Secretary Manav Kedia…
Hundreds of raiyats and displaced villagers from several revenue villages in Keredari block of Hazaribagh district gathered at Hewai Panchayat Bhavan on Sunday to protest against the proposed B&C North Coal Block project. The meeting, organized under the leadership of Zilla Parishad representative Niranjan Sahu and conducted by Karan Kushwaha, collective resolve not to give away agricultural land for mining to the Orrisa Alloy Steel Private Limited. The villagers said their forefathers had cultivated the land for generations and that it would continue to sustain their families in the future. Also Read: Balumath Gram Sabha Warned Brokers, Opposed NLC Land…
A late-night firing near Tori Railway Siding in Jharkhand’s Latehar district left one labourer injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on workers engaged at the site. The injured, Gopal Prasad of Chandwa, sustained a bullet wound in his leg and was shifted from Latehar Sadar Hospital to RIMS, Ranchi for treatment. Also Read: Criminals Opened Fire at Saunda Coal Siding, Issued Extortion Warning Firing Incident Created Panic Among Workers According to preliminary reports, the attack occurred around midnight when a group of criminals arrived on motorcycles and opened indiscriminate fire on workers engaged at the siding. Around four rounds were…
The Dhanbad District Transport Department is set to issue a notice to Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) after discovering widespread irregularities in vehicles engaged in coal transportation across its mining areas. Acting on the direction of Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate Aditya Ranjan, the department has initiated a detailed verification drive against heavy vehicles operating under the company’s fleet. Also Read: Former BCCL CMD, Director Finance Charged in Rs. 1500 Crores Deviation Case 1500 Vehicles Under Scrutiny District Transport Officer (DTO) Diwakar C. Dwivedi confirmed that a digital audit was conducted through the JIMMS online portal, covering more than 1500 vehicles, ranging…
Jharkhand Headlines CM Hemant Soren Leaves for Delhi Ahead of Saranda Sanctuary Hearing Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife, Gandey MLA Kalpana Soren, left for Delhi on Sunday evening. The CM may meet legal experts regarding the Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary case, which is scheduled for hearing in the Supreme Court on 8th October. Several senior state officials are also expected to reach Delhi on Monday. Kolhan’s Mines to Open for Tourists Under New ‘Mine Tourism’ Plan The Jharkhand Tourism Department is planning to promote “Mine Tourism” in Kolhan by opening selected uranium, copper, gold, and iron ore mines…