Jharkhand Industrial, Mining and Governance Updates Welfare Officer Appointment Made Mandatory in Large Jharkhand Factories The Jharkhand Government has made it mandatory for all factories employing 500 or more workers to appoint a Welfare Officer recognised by the Labour Department through the Shramadhan portal. So far, 65 officers have been approved. These officers will ensure worker welfare and act as a bridge between management and authorities. Jharkhand May Host India’s First Small Nuclear Reactor Jharkhand could soon join select states hosting Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMR), with Reliance, Adani, Tata Power, JSW, Hindalco, and Jindal Steel identifying sites. The 220…
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A 27-year-old contract worker, injured in the 28th September molten metal accident at Bokaro Steel Plant’s Steel Melting Shop-2, died during treatment at Bokaro General Hospital on 03rd October. Identified as Brajesh Mahtha from Dumudih village in Chandankiyari, he succumbed to severe burns six days after the mishap. His death sparked grief and anger, drawing villagers, union leaders and political representatives to the hospital. Also Read: Fire Broke Out Again in Bokaro Steel Melting Shop, Four Workers Injured Public Anger, Political Reaction News of Mahtha’s death led to a large gathering of villagers and Mahtha community members at the hospital.…
Jharkhand & National News — Roundup Business Jharkhand Exclusive Alka Tiwari Appointed as Jharkhand State Election Commissioner Retired IAS officer Alka Tiwari has been appointed as Jharkhand’s State Election Commissioner for a four-year term, subject to the age limit of 65. A 1988-batch officer, she retired as Chief Secretary on September 30. She follows her husband, ex-CS D.K. Tiwari, who earlier held the same post. She will now oversee long-pending panchayat and municipal elections. Aditya Sahu Appointed BJP Jharkhand Working President BJP has named Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu as the new working president of its Jharkhand unit, replacing Ravindra…
Coal India Limited (CIL) recorded 329.13 million tonnes (MT) of production in the first half of the ongoing financial year, falling short of the target of 376.6 MT. The data covers the April–September 2025 period. Also Read: Rising Attacks on CCL Staff in Ramgarh Raise Questions on Mine Security Dispatch Trailed Target Figures Coal dispatch during the same period reached 353.59 MT, against the set target of 422.75 MT. The mismatch in production and dispatch highlights continuing supply and demand adjustments in the coal sector, even as power demand remained elevated across the country. Also Read: IRFC Sanctioned Rs. 3388…
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,…