Member of Parliament from Singhbhum, Ms. Joba Majhi visited Guwa amid fears of displacement due to SAIL’s mine expansion. She assured villagers that no family would be evicted without proper rehabilitation. Majhi criticized the flawed survey process and urged SAIL to prioritize local employment and conduct a fresh survey. Amid growing fears of displacement due to proposed expansion activities by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in the Guwa mining area of Jharkhand, Member of Parliament (MP) from Singhbhum, Jharkhand Ms. Joba Majhi visited the affected region on 16th July 2025 and firmly declared that not a single family will…
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The CBI has arrested four individuals, including three CCL employees, for running a bribery racket in the Giddi-A coal project in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. Further investigation is ongoing. A massive corruption scandal has come to light in Central Coalfields Limited’s (CCL) Giddi-A Colliery Project in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested four individuals, including three CCL employees, on charges of bribery, illegal coal transportation, and extortion. The arrests include project manager (mining) Ayodhya Karmali, clerks Mukesh Kumar (also known as Rupesh Kumar) and Prakash Mahli, along with a private coal lifter Vijay Kumar Singh. The operation,…
President Nominates Four Eminent Personalities to Rajya Sabha President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four distinguished individuals to the Rajya Sabha under Article 80. diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, educationist C. Sadanandan Master, and historian-author Dr. Meenakshi Jain. These appointments aim to enrich parliamentary discussions with diverse expertise from diplomacy, law, education, and history, filling vacancies left by retiring nominated members. Vedanta Increased Political Donations to JMM in FY25 Mining giant Vedanta Ltd quadrupled its political donations in FY25, contributing Rs 20 crore to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), up from Rs 5 crore the previous year. The company also…
Vedanta’s political donations surged to Rs. 157 crore in FY 2024-25, with Rs. 20 crore going to Jharkhand’s ruling JMM amid investment plans in the state. This spike, post-electoral bonds ban, raises concerns over corporate influence, transparency, and potential policy sway in resource-rich regions. Mining and metals giant Vedanta Ltd, led by billionaire Anil Agarwal, has made headlines by increasing its political contributions in FY 2024-25, with donations soaring to Rs. 157 crore. Among the key beneficiaries is Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the ruling party in Jharkhand, which received a substantial Rs. 20 crore, a fourfold jump from the Rs.…
Jharkhand Monsoon Assembly from 1st August The Jharkhand Cabinet approved 27 major decisions, including Rs. 150 crore for police vehicles, a 6% DA hike for employees and pensioners, and the Monsoon Assembly session from 1ST August 2025. Other approvals include pension expansion, new liquor shop rules for daily wage workers, and digital court procedures across districts. Sahara Group Violated Supreme Court Order, Sold Land at Low Prices Sahara Group has violated Supreme Court and SEBI directives by selling valuable land in Jharkhand and Bihar at significantly low prices, bypassing legal processes. CID’s investigation reveals that the funds from these sales…
India’s first Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) pilot project has begun in Jharkhand’s Kasta coal block in Jamtara. The initiative, led by Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL) with Canadian partner Ergo Exergy, aims to produce valuable gases like methane and hydrogen. It promises sustainable energy solutions and economic growth for the region. India’s first-ever Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) pilot project has commenced in the Kasta coal block of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. The initiative is being jointly implemented by Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) and Canada-based Ergo Exergy Technologies Inc. (EETI), under the strategic guidance of the Ministry of Coal. The pilot project aims to…
The Jharkhand CID has uncovered a massive fraud by the Sahara Group, selling land in Jharkhand and Bihar at below-market prices through fake companies. Despite Supreme Court orders, Sahara violated regulations, failing to deposit proceeds into SEBI’s account or refund investors. Investigations recommend FIRs against several company directors involved in the scam. The Jharkhand CID has uncovered a big land sale scam by the Sahara Group, where hundreds of acres in Jharkhand and Bihar were sold at a fraction of their market value through fraudulent companies and unauthorized individuals. The CID’s investigation has revealed that the group violated Supreme Court…
Tata Steel has successfully executed its first fully paperless coal import from Australia to India using an Electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L), backed by ICE Digital Trade and banking partners like ICICI and Standard Chartered. This digital milestone boosts trade efficiency, reduces risks, and supports Tata Steel’s mission to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045 through sustainable and tech-driven practices. In a landmark move towards transforming global trade through digital innovation, Tata Steel has successfully completed its first paperless import shipment using an Electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L) a digital version of the traditional shipping document—fully integrated with banking partners.…
The Jharkhand Cabinet approved 27 proposals, including a 6% DA hike for employees, monsoon Assembly of session of Jharkhand Vidhasabha from 1st August to 7th August, Unified Pension Scheme, digital court reforms, vehicle purchases, medical reimbursements, and institutional rule changes. The Jharkhand Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, approved 27 key proposals in the Cabinet Meeting, held on Friday 11th July 2025 at Project Bhawan, Ranchi. These decisions covered various sectors including Government employee benefits, judicial reforms, infrastructure, healthcare reimbursements, and administrative actions. Monsoon Assembly Session from 1st August The Cabinet has approved the schedule for the…
Coal Companies Under Fire for Withholding Land Acquisition Details A special Jharkhand Assembly committee investigating illegal land grabs and OB dumping in Dhanbad accused coal companies like BCCL, ECL, SAIL, and Tata for hiding critical information. Incomplete, unsigned reports angered the committee, prompting plans for site visits in August. The issue was raised in the budget session, leading Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato to order a thorough probe. Fraud in Dumka Coal Block, MD Jailed and Company Fined A CBI special court has sentenced Manoj Jaiswal, former MD of JAS Infrastructure & Capital Pvt. Ltd., to three years in jail and…