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…
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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…
Ranchi witnessed the auction of 19 Category-2 Sand Ghats on Thursday after a gap of eight years. Conducted through online bidding, the auction saw participation from eight companies, with three major players ultimately bagging all Ghats. Group B, which included key sites such as Erkia, Sumanidih, and Daruara, fetched the highest bid of Rs. 100.47 crores by Esbolus Global Pvt. Ltd. Group A was secured by Nikas Service Pvt. Ltd. for Rs. 80.49 crores, while Samarth Protex Pvt. Ltd. bagged Group C for Rs. 65.30 crorse. Also Read: Jharkhand High Court Ordered Suspension of All Sand Ghat Auction until PESA…
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has taken a major step toward streamlining its mining operations by integrating all its mining units under a single umbrella called the Central Mining & Logistics Organisation (CMLO). The newly created vertical will serve as SAIL’s unified mining arm, ensuring a focused approach to raw material security as the company prepares to scale up its crude steel capacity to 35 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by 2030. Also Read: SAIL Executive Priya Ranjan Appointed as Director In-charge of Bokaro Steel Plant Headquarters Likely in Ranchi or Rourkela SAIL management is deliberating on where to…
Few months ago, when Chief Minister Hemant Soren led Jharkhand’s delegation attended the Bengal Global Business Summit and received investment proposals worth Rs. 26,000 crores, the State Government is yet to finalise dates for signing the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The proposals, which are expected to generate more than 15,000 jobs, have reached the Chief Secretary’s office but remain stuck without a timeline. Also Read: BMW Industries Announced Rs. 803 Crores Investment in Bokaro Jharkhand Industry Department Awaits Green Signal Sources in the Industry department confirmed that company representatives have been visiting their offices repeatedly for the last two to…
Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand Govt Orders Major IPS Reshuffle, 30 Officers Get New Postings In a significant administrative shake-up, the Jharkhand Government transferred and reassigned 30 IPS officers, including senior positions in ACB, CID, Headquarters, and multiple districts. SSP Ranchi, SPs of Chaibasa, Deoghar, and other key districts were changed. Several officers received additional charges, signaling a comprehensive reorganization of the state police leadership. Supreme Court Summons Jharkhand Chief Secretary on 8th Oct Over Saranda Sanctuary Delay The Supreme Court pulled up the Jharkhand Government for not notifying Saranda forest as a sanctuary despite its 29th April undertaking. The Chief Secretary…
The Jharkhand Government transferred many Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across various departments. The Home, Imprisonment and Disaster Management Department issued the official notification on 18th September 2025, directed all officers to take charge at their newly assigned postings. According to the Government notification the reshuffle includes fresh appointments, inter-departmental transfers, and allocation of additional responsibilities to several senior officers. Also Read: Five IPS Officers, 102 DSPs are Waiting for Posting Orders in Jharkhand Officer Name & Batch Previous Posting / Charge New Posting / Additional Charge Shri Anurag Gupta (JH-1990) DG & IGP (HoPF), Jharkhand; also DG, ACB &…
Jharkhand’s population has grown by nearly 69 lakh since the 2011 Census, with the total population projected to touch 3.99 crores by 2024, according to the State Directorate of Statistics. This significant rise highlighted the demographic shifts in the State over the last decade, with Latehar, Ranchi, and Giridih leading the surge. Also Read: Supreme Court Summoned Chief Secretary Jharkhand to Appear on 8th October for Contempt Proceedings Latehar Tops Growth, Ranchi and Giridih Close Behind Among all districts, Latehar recorded the highest population growth with an estimated 5.84 lakh new residents since 2011. Ranchi, the State capital, registered an…