Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) has initiated the preparation of a revised project report (PR) for its Amalgamated Konar-Khasmahal (AKK) Project, counted among the country’s top 25 coal mines. The earlier PR, framed for 2019–2032, had estimated a total production of around 200 million tonnes. CCL now plans to increase the mine’s annual production capacity from 6–7 million tonnes to 10–12 million tonnes, aiming to meet the growing energy demand in the coming years. Also Read: Coal India Aimed to Achieve 875 MT Output Target Despite Monsoon Setback Strong Growth and Ongoing Infrastructure Expansion During the current fiscal, the AKK project…
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Coal India Limited (CIL) aimed to achieve, or come close to, its ambitious annual production target of 875 million tonnes for the current fiscal year, said its Chairman and Managing Director Sanoj Kumar Jha. Speaking on Sunday, Jha said the company was determined to recover from recent output disruptions caused by heavy monsoon rains and subdued industrial demand. “I cannot say we will fully achieve the target, but we will certainly strive to reach as close as possible,” he stated during an event marking Hindustan Copper’s 59th Foundation Day. Also Read: Coal Ministry Appointed Sanoj Kumar Jha as Interim Chairman…
The Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will meet on 12th November 2025 at 3 PM at the Project Building in Ranchi. According to the Cabinet Secretariat and Vigilance Department, the upcoming meeting will take up several important matters related to development, infrastructure, and Governance. Also Read: Jharkhand Cabinet Cleared 13 Key Proposals, Extended VIP Helicopter Service, Approved By-Election Funds and 236 Crore Irrigation Scheme Also Read: Cabinet Approved Wildlife Sanctuary Status for Part of Saranda Forest in West Singhbhum Budget Review and Departmental Agenda Officials said that the Cabinet will deliberate on proposals from multiple departments, including…
Jharkhand & India Headlines Jharkhand Plans to Frame a New Textile Policy to Boost Industrial Investment The Jharkhand Government is drafting a new textile policy under the Industrial Investment Promotion Scheme, as the earlier one has expired. The move aims to attract new companies instead of branch expansions by existing firms. The Chamber of Commerce has urged stronger incentives and more textile parks, citing Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh as successful models in textile growth. Coal India Spends 30% More on CSR, Allocates Rs. 850 Crore in FY 2024-25 Coal India Limited spent Rs. 850 crore on CSR…
A large scale illegal coal transport racket operated through Magadh Colliery, sending over a hundred overloaded trucks daily to coal markets in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The monthly trade, estimated to be worth around Rs. 15 crore, was allegedly backed by fake documents and a network of complicit officials and transporters in Palamu district of Jharkhand. Also Read: Illegal Iron Ore Mining Network Busted at Chaibasa, Ex-CM Madhu Koda Demanded Strict Action Fake Papers, Real Profits According to local reports, the racket involved systematic coal theft from Central Coalfields Limited’s (CCL) Magadh Colliery. Trucks were loaded with coal from official…
Jharkhand & India Headlines Jharkhand Cleared 66 Road and 6 Bridges Projects The Jharkhand Road Construction Department has approved 66 road projects and six bridge projects for 2025-26, with major works planned in Ranchi, Sahibganj, Daltonganj, Latehar, Dhanbad, Giridih, Chaibasa and Simdega. Ranchi gets the biggest project, a Rs. 301 crore road from Vivekananda School to Ring Road. Bridges will come up in Hazaribag, Dhanbad, Manoharpur, Sahibganj and Deoghar, including a high-level Rs. 38 crore bridge over the Koel river. Jharkhand to Study Other States’ Models for Eco-Friendly Mining and Transport The Jharkhand government will send a team of officials…
Bokaro Steel Plant has introduced Technological Painting, an advanced coating system designed to increase the life span of steel structures exposed to heat, dust, chemical fumes and humidity. The initiative is expected to improve plant reliability while keeping maintenance costs under control. Also Read: BSL Inaugurated Modern Hydraulic Scissor Lift for Safe Maintenance Work Modern Coating to Combat Corrosion The new system replaces conventional paintwork with high performance coatings such as Epoxy, Polyurethane, Zinc-rich, Acrylic PU Interthane and Aluminium based formulations. These coatings act as long-term corrosion barriers for pipelines, storage tanks, machinery and support structures, ensuring safer operations and…
Jharkhand & India Headlines Report Says Jharkhand Can Earn Rs. 6.7 Lakh Crore by Shifting to Green Economy A new IEEFA report says Jharkhand, which currently earns 32% of its revenue from coal and petroleum, can gain an additional Rs. 6.7 lakh crore by moving towards a green economy. The state will need investments of about Rs. 21.5 lakh crore between 2026 and 2070 for transition, reskilling and rehabilitation, but long-term social, economic and industrial benefits would outweigh the costs, the report claims. Supreme Court Allows Sale of Land Without Jamabandi or Holding Record in Bihar The Supreme Court has…
Jharkhand, which still relies on Coal and Petroleum for nearly one-third of its total State revenue, could earn far more by moving towards a low-carbon industrial economy, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The study estimated that between 2026 and 2070, the State could generate an additional Rs. 6.7 lakh crore if it builds its future around green industries instead of fossil fuels. Also Read: Jharkhand’s Hidden Potential: Reopening Mines Could Bring Rs. 60000 Crore Revenue and 10 Lakh Jobs Heavy Cost, Larger Long Term Gains The research noted that the…
Jharkhand & India Headlines Tadasha Mishra Appointed as Acting DGP of Jharkhand Jharkhand has appointed 1994-batch IPS officer Tadasha Mishra as the acting Director General of Police. This follows the voluntary retirement of the outgoing DGP, Anurag Gupta, which was accepted by the state government. Mishra previously served as special secretary in the Home, Prison, and Disaster Management Department. Tata Steel Sought Renewal of Jamshedpur Land Lease, Submitted Proposal to Government Tata Steel has formally requested the Jharkhand government to renew its Jamshedpur land lease, which expires on 31st December 2025. The proposal, submitted through the East Singhbhum DC, includes…