The PHDCCI organized the 4th Jharkhand Mining Summit in Hotel Radisson Blu, Ranchi with the theme “Advances in Sustainable Mining.” Policymakers, industry leaders, and experts joined the event to discuss how to grow mining in Jharkhand while taking care of the environment. Also Read: Damodar Valley, Once India’s Ruhr, Now Looking to Green Future Industry and Govt. Voices on Responsible Mining PHDCCI Jharkhand Chairman and noted neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Kumar welcomed the participants and described Jharkhand as the “Engine of India,” emphasising that mining must be carried out with responsibility. He said that modernization is necessary to make mining sustainable…
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Jharkhand Headlines Rakesh Ranjan Taken Charge as Ranchi SSP Jharkhand Government transferred 30 IPS officers in a major reshuffle. Rakesh Ranjan is the new SSP of Ranchi, replacing Chandan Kumar Sinha, now DIG ACB. Paras Rana is City SP Ranchi, and Rakesh Singh is SP Traffic. DGP Anuraag Gupta has been relieved of additional charge of ACB and CID. ADG Priya Dubey now heads ACB, while IG Manoj Kaushik takes charge of CID. Coal India’s New Chairman to Be Announced Today After PESB Interviews The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) will hold interviews today to finalize Coal India Limited’s new…
Anger flared among workers of SAIL’s Meghahatuburu mines on Friday as members of the Jharkhand Mazdoor Sangharsh Sangh staged a protest against what they called arbitrary decisions and negligence by mine management. The protesters warned that if their long-pending demands were ignored, they would intensify the agitation and even resort to shutting down the mine. Also Read: SAIL Can’t Displace Guwa Families Without Proper Rehabilitation, Warned MP Joba Majhi Demands Raised Before Management Union leaders said the workers would no longer tolerate delays. Their charter of demands includes PRP-based bonus for all workers, appointment of a permanent doctor at the…
A special committee of the Jharkhand Assembly has begun investigating allegations of farmland encroachment and illegal overburden (OB) dumping by outsourcing companies operating in Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)’s Area-10. The committee, reached Dhanbad on 17th September 2025, led by Tundi MLA Mathura Prasad Mahto of JMM and includes legislators across party lines. Also Read: Massive Land Subsidence Occurred at Maa Ambe Mining Project in Dhanbad, Service Van Fell into 400 Feet pit in Katras Meetings with DGMS and District Administration The panel held discussions with officials from the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and the district administration to…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed seven political parties from Jharkhand from its list of registered political parties, citing non-participation in any elections for six consecutive years. The action is part of the Commission’s drive to clean up the electoral process and weed out inactive entities. Parties Removed in Second Phase Among the parties deregistered are Aapka Hamara Party (Hazaribagh), Bahujan Samaj Morcha (Giridih), Jharkhand Janadhikar Party, Jharkhand Vikas Dal, Jan Sadharan Party, Hum Kisan Party (Ranchi) and Jharkhand Dishom Party (Jamshedpur). The EC clarified that under its guidelines, any party that does not contest elections for six…
The Jharkhand Government has informed the High Court that it has started recovery proceedings against Panem Coal Mines Ltd. for alleged illegal mining in Pakur district. The disclosure was made during a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that dates back to 2015, highlighting excess mining in Pachwara North and Central coal blocks. Also Read: Jharkhand High Court Reviewed PIL Against Illegal Mining in Panem Coal Mines During today’s hearing, the State submitted that it had accepted the findings of irregularities against Panem and was taking steps to recover dues from the now-defunct joint venture company. The submission came…
The Jharkhand Government formally executed the lease deed for the Rakha Copper Mine in East Singhbhum district. The deed, signed by Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi on behalf of the Government, extends the lease for 20 years and clears the way for Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) to restart operations at the long-shut mine. Also Read: Rakha Copper Mines Received Environmental Clearance to Resume Operations Also Read: Copper Demand May Hit 3.24 MT by FY30, Report Warned on Policy Impediment HCL’s Executive Director and Unit Head of Indian Copper Complex signed the agreement from the company’s side. The project is expected to…
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) has been officially granted an exploration licence for the Navatala-Devi Garh Rare Earth Elements (REE) block in Rajasthan. The licence certificate was handed over by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy during a national symposium organised under the National Mission on Critical Minerals at the Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad. Also Read: EPPSUM 2025: Expert Said, Coal Mining Sector Needs Modernization The licence was formally received by Coal India Chairman P.M. Prasad, CMPDI General Manager (Exploration) Rajeev Kumar Singh, and Senior Manager (Geology) Dr. R.P. Singh. Officials said that this achievement…
A major fire broke out at Arihant Enterprises, a chemical factory in Koylari Irba, Ormanjhi, on Friday morning. The fire started around 11:30 AM, reportedly due to a short circuit while an electrician was repairing faulty wiring. Flames spread rapidly, and thick smoke covered the area, forcing workers and nearby residents to rush out. Fire brigade teams with six fire tenders reached the spot and started efforts to control the blaze. Also Read: Fire Broke Out at BCCL Bansjoda Colliery, CHP Production Halted Despite continuous efforts for nearly three hours, the fire proved difficult to control. Officials said that the…
The much-anticipated East Tech Symposium 2025 began on a grand note in Ranchi, positioning Jharkhand as a rising hub for defence manufacturing. The inauguration ceremony at Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium, Khelgaon, saw the presence of Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Sanjay Seth, Union Minister of State for Defence, and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and industry representatives. Also Read: Ex-DRDO Officer Suggested Ordinance Plant and Defence Units in Jharkhand Focus on Defence Manufacturing and MSME Participation The three-day expo, organised by the Ministry of Defence, is…