The Jharkhand Government has taken a step closer to notifying the world-famous Saranda forest in West Singhbhum as a wildlife sanctuary. In today’s cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, it was decided to constitute a Group of Ministers (GoM) to study the proposal and submit recommendations on its social, economic, and livelihood implications for local tribal populations. Also Read: Cabinet Expansion Expected After Pitripaksha in Jharkhand, Somesh Soren May Take Oath as Minister Economic and Social Impact Assessment The GoM will conduct a field assessment of villages like Ankua, Samta, Karampada, Gudlibagh, Trikoshi, and Thalkuwad that fall within…
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The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday directed the State Government to submit the final rules for the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) by the next hearing on 9th October 2025. The directive came during the hearing of a contempt petition filed over the delay in implementing PESA rules in the state. Also Read: Jharkhand High Court Ordered Suspension of All Sand Ghat Auction until PESA Rules Notified Court Expressed Strong Displeasure A division bench comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar observed that the Government cannot indefinitely ignore court orders. The bench remarked, “We will…
The Coal Mines Officer’s Association of India (CMOAI) will host a three-day conclave from 4th to 6th October 2025 at the Convention Hall of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) headquarters in Ranchi. The event will bring together senior officials, industry experts, and policy leaders to deliberate on challenges, reforms, and opportunities in the coal sector as India advances its “Viksit Bharat Mission.” Also Read: Standardization Committee Meeting on Coal India Bonus Suspended Until Further Orders Theme and Key Focus Areas CMOAI President D.N. Singh said the conclave’s theme “Coal Mines Officers: Roles and Responsibilities in Emerging Challenges and Opportunities for the…
Operations at Uranium Corporation of India Limited’s (UCIL) Bhatin Uranium Project in East Singhbhum stopped after more than 300 contract workers went on strike on Tuesday. The workers, employed through contractor Geo Tech, are demanding bonus payments and have staged a sit-in protest inside the plant premises. Also Read: Jamshedpur MP Pushed for Copper and Uranium Mines Revival, UCIL Gave Positive Response Production Stalled, Only Emergency Work On The strike has stopped daily production of around 300 tonnes of Uuranium ore at the project site. Only essential services, mine dewatering, power supply, and first-aid facilities are running with the help…
Member of Parliament, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, Vidyut Baran Mahato organized a detailed meeting with Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) CMD Kancham Anand Rao and senior management to push for the revival of closed mines, commissioning of new Uranium projects, and reopening of the Musabani Uranium recovery plant. The meeting lasted nearly two hours at the UCIL headquarters in Jaduguda. Also Read: UCIL Tender Controversy Raised Questions on Transparency in Contract Award Uranium Grade Check and Mine Decisions UCIL officials informed that mining at Dhobni, Kishangarhia, and Pathargoda would resume only if uranium grade is found above 150 PPM. If the…
Jharkhand Headlines ED Raids 9 Locations in Ranchi, Delhi in Kanke Land Scam The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at nine locations, six in Ranchi and three in Delhi, over the Kanke land scam and money laundering case, seizing around Rs. 50 lakh from realtor B.K. Singh and associates. Singh, a key aide of Kamlesh Kumar, allegedly forged land records with Kanke officials to sell land illegally. CRPF provided security. CM Hemant Soren Returns from Delhi After Legal Consultations on Saranda Sanctuary CM Hemant Soren returned from Delhi after two days of consultations with legal experts regarding the Supreme Court’s…
The 233 million tonne (MT) coal production contract at Central Coalfields Limited’s (CCL) Amrapali project has taken a new turn with the withdrawal of the first bidder (L1) after failing to submit the required bank guarantee. CCL has now invited Hyderabad-based Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC), which emerged as the second-lowest (L2) bidder, to take up the work. Also Read: CBI Arrested Seven in Bribery Case Linked to CCL’s Giddi ‘C’ colliery NCC Under Pressure to Submit Rs. 400 Crore Bank Guarantee According to CCL sources, NCC had quoted nearly 20% lower than the estimated price during bidding and will now…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids on Tuesday at nine locations in Ranchi and Delhi connected to the multi-crores Kanke (Ranchi) land scam. The action was part of a money laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) into fraudulent sale and possession of tribal and government land in Chama Mouza of Kanke block. Also Read: CBI Raided Giddi-C Coal Project Over Illegal Local Sales Cash, Documents and Digital Devices Seized According to ED sources, the searches were conducted at the properties of Kanke Resort owner Brajesh Kumar Singh alias B.K. Singh, land mafia Kamlesh, and their…
In a landmark moment for India’s mining and engineering industry, Larsen & Toubro’s Construction & Mining Machinery (CMB) business has commissioned a 100-tonne Komatsu HD785-7 dump truck at Tata Steel’s Noamundi iron ore mine, entirely by an all-women team. The achievement marks the first instance in India where a machine of this scale has been assembled, tested, and handed over solely by women technicians. Also Read: Tata Motors Handed Over LP Trim Line to Women Workforce Despite Monsoon, Commissioned in 6 Days The commissioning process, carried out between 28th July 28 and 2nd August, included critical steps like axle mounting,…
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is set to restart operations at its Kendadih Copper Mines after receiving environment clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change on 6th September. The move ends a two-year production halt and is expected to revive economic activity in the Musabani region. Also Read: PESB Picked NCL CMD B. Sairam as Next Coal India Chairman Global Tender Completed, LOI to Follow Company sources confirmed that Khetan Mining Pvt. Ltd. secured the contract by quoting the lowest bid in a global tender, defeating MMPL and Triple-AC. HCL management is now preparing to issue the Letter of…