Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has sanctioned a long-term loan of Rs. 3388.51 crores to Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) to secure fuel supply for Jharkhand’s largest upcoming power project. The funding will be used for the development of the Banhardi captive coal block in Latehar district, which holds an estimated 956 million tonnes of reserves. Also Read: Banahardi Residents Warned of Intensifying Stir if Land Issues Not Resolved Loan Agreement Signed at Patratu The agreement was formalised at PVUNL’s Patratu office in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. IRFC Chief General Manager Shwet Ketu Mishra and…
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A serious industrial accident occurred at Bokaro Steel Plant on Sunday when a fire broke out in the Steel Melting Shop-2 (SMS-2), injured four contract workers. The fire was sparked after the rope of a crane carrying hot metal snapped, causing molten metal to spill and ignite a blaze. Also Read: Two GM Suspended After Blast at Bokaro Steel Plant The injured have been identified as Brajesh Mahtha, Omprakash Mahli, Praveen Kumar and Ranjit Mahtha, all working under Mahabir Construction Company. Ranjit sustained over 90% burns, while Brajesh and Omprakash suffered around 60% burn injuries, and Praveen about 45%. All…
Coal theft gangs in Ramgarh district have turned increasingly violent, attacking Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) security personnel patrolling company areas. In two consecutive incidents on 24th and 25th September, CCL teams were assaulted at Argadda and Rajrappa, leaving several security staff injured and raising concerns about the safety of coalfield workers. Also Read: Jharkhand’s Karma Coal Mine Accident, FIR Filed on CCL Officers and Compensation Announced After Protest On 24 September, around 20–25 coal thieves attacked a CCL patrol vehicle near KD Company-Bhuli road in Argadda. Regional Security Officer Deepak Kachhap, Assistant Security Inspector Pradeep Bara, Havildar Sanjeet Kumar and…
Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand Ministers Call for Transparent CSR Spending, Roadmap to Benefit State At TOI’s Social Impact Conclave in Ranchi, Jharkhand ministers urged strict monitoring and transparency in CSR spending by corporates, stressing focus on health, education, water conservation, rural development, and women’s welfare. Finance Minister Radha Krishana Kishore hinted at a possible bill on CSR oversight, while a dedicated CSR monitoring cell and roadmap discussions with corporates are planned. IPS Rishabh Trivedi Posted as ASP in ACB The Jharkhand Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department has posted 2022-batch IPS officer Rishabh Trivedi as ASP in the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).…
The Kahalgaon Assembly constituency in Bhagalpur district of Bihar is witnessing early political manoeuvres with Rajneesh Yadav, son of Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Yadav (Minister of Industries, Labour, Skill Development), actively lobbying for an RJD ticket. Rajneesh, who has been frequently touring the constituency, is positioning himself as RJD’s choice in the Mahagathbandhan seat-sharing talks. Also Read: Cabinet Expansion Expected After Pitripaksha in Jharkhand, Somesh Soren May Take Oath as Minister A Political Family Spanning Two States Sanjay Yadav is a sitting RJD MLA from Godda, Jharkhand, and a minister in the Hemant Soren Government. His brother Manoj Yadav is JDU…
Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Singh, senior scientist at CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur, has been honoured with the National Geoscience Award 2024 by the Union Ministry of Mines. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Dr. Singh in recognition of his work in mineral beneficiation and sustainable mineral development. Also Read: Government Tasked Seven National Institutes to Lead R&D on Lithium, Cobalt, Rare Earth Metals Recognised for Pathbreaking Work Dr. Singh has developed innovative process flowsheets for the beneficiation of ferrous and non-ferrous ores, minerals, and coal, work that has direct implications for India’s mining and metallurgy industries. His research supports…
Jharkhand News Updates Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari to Retire on Sept 30, Successor Yet to Be Finalised Jharkhand Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari will retire on 30 September, with her last working day on Friday due to Secretariat holidays. The State Government has not yet named her successor, but a decision is expected on Tuesday. Vandana Dadel (1996 batch) and Avinash Kumar (1993 batch) are the frontrunners, with other CS-rank IAS officers unlikely to return from central deputation. Alka Tiwari to Remain Chief Secretary Till Sept 30, Avinash Kumar Likely Successor Jharkhand Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari will officially retire on 30th…
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to transform rural telecom connectivity in Jharkhand with projects worth Rs. 1573 crores as part of its national 4G rollout. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally launch the nationwide 4G rollout from Odisha featuring 97,500 indigenously built towers under the Digital Bharat Nidhi scheme. Also Read: Dixon Opened East India’s Largest Innovation & Skill Centre in Deoghar 2750 Villages to Get 4G Access BSNL Jharkhand Chief General Manager Telecom (CGMT) Vipul Agarwal said that the 4G Saturation Project aims to connect 2750 uncovered villages in the State. “Out of the 755 towers…
The Jharkhand Government is set to operationalise the newly formed State Displacement and Rehabilitation Commission that will oversee socio-economic surveys and suggest measures for families affected by land acquisition. The notification was issued after cabinet approval under Section 109(p) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Also Read: Jharkhand Cabinet Approved 66 Proposals, Focused on Reforms and Development Mandate and Responsibilities Defined According to the notification, the Commission will be tasked with identifying vulnerable individuals, families and communities displaced by Government projects and recommending suitable rehabilitation measures. It will collect data…
The Jharkhand Government has issued a significant reshuffle in the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, transferring and posting several Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers across key positions. The notification, dated 26 September 2025, affects senior officers from the 1992 to 2017 batches and aims to streamline the functioning of the department ahead of the festive and plantation seasons. Also Read: Major Reshuffle in Jharkhand Police, Key IPS Officers Transferred and Given New Charges Sanjeev Kumar Appointed PCCF & ED, Wasteland Sanjeev Kumar (IFS, 1992), who was Member Secretary of the Jharkhand Biodiversity Board, has been posted as Principal Chief…