BHEL officials visited HEC plants in Ranchi to assess operations and discuss the potential merger. The visit follows BHEL’s commitment to provide raw materials and operational direction to HEC. Meanwhile, contract workers will resume their duties after a settlement, ended a five-day strike at HEC’s FFP plant. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) conducted a two-day inspection of HEC’s operations in Ranchi with an aim to assess the condition of Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) plants. The BHEL team, which included officials from Haridwar and Hyderabad units, examined the machinery and equipment at all three HEC plants. They also organized discussions with…
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Jharkhand High Court granted temporary relief to mining companies, halting the collection of the controversial Rs. 1200 composite user fee until a final decision. The court ruled that permits would continue to be issued without the fee. The next hearing is scheduled for 6th August. The Jharkhand Hight Court has provided a temporary relief regarding the controversial composite user fee being levied by the government to the Mining Companies, operating in Jharkhand State. During the hearing of over 100 petitions filed by various mining companies challenging the imposition of this fee, the court decided that no such fee will be…
Four people died in an illegal coal mining accident at CCL’s Karma project in Ramgarh, Jharkhand. The district administration has ordered a probe, while political leaders blamed government negligence. Protests erupted at the site demanding compensation and strict action. In a tragic incident early Saturday (05th July 2025) morning, four men lost their lives when a part of an abandoned coal mine collapsed in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, in the Karma project area of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL). The collapse occurred during illegal coal mining, sending shockwaves through the district and sparking public outrage and political criticism. According to official reports, the…
Tata Power is emerging as a leader in India’s green energy sector with a 25+ GW portfolio, 65% from clean sources. The company posted record profits, expanded solar manufacturing, and is set to enter nuclear energy and hybrid power solutions. Tata Power is steadily positioning itself as a major force in India’s clean energy sector. At the company’s 106th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 04th July 2025, Chairman N. Chandrasekaran announced that Tata Power is no longer just a solar and wind energy company, it is now moving towards becoming a leader in the hybrid renewable energy market, combining…
This discovery signals a significant step forward in Jharkhand’s mining and geological development. With rigorous exploration underway and future auctions scheduled, Giridih’s evolving role in India’s mining sector deserves close attention. In a promising development for mineral exploration, two fresh copper deposits have been identified in the Ambadih and Munda Devta areas of Giridih district. This discovery comes shortly after the earlier find of a copper block in Barganda, which is now under Department of Mines and Geology review for auction. Geological teams from MECL (Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd.) and the state’s Directorate of Geology report that both copper and base…
Two New Copper Deposits Found in Giridih Two new copper mines have been discovered in Ambadih and Munda Devta areas of Giridih, Jharkhand, following earlier findings in Barganda. Preliminary surveys by MECL and the Geology Directorate indicate copper and base metal reserves. Detailed exploration is underway to estimate the reserves. Once confirmed, the blocks will be prepared for auction, making it a key mining zone after Ghatshila. Key Issues to Be Discussed at Eastern Zonal Council Meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the Eastern Zonal Council meeting in Ranchi on 10th July. Key topics include asset division between…
Over 12 IAS officers from the Jharkhand cadre will attend a month-long Mid-Career Training (Phase-III) at LBSNAA Mussoorie from 21st July to 16th August, 2025, aimed at enhancing leadership and administrative skills for effective governance. More than 12 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers from the Jharkhand cadre are all set to attend a month-long Mid-Career Training Programme (Phase-III) at the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie. The training will take place from 21st July to 6th August, 2025, and is aimed at enhancing their leadership and administrative capabilities. Also Read: Growing Dissent in Jharkhand Bureaucracy,…
Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) has started the third phase of coal production at Amrapali Project with Caliber JV, targeting 139 million tonnes of coal and 4135 lakh cubic metres of overburden in 8 years. The project involves a Rs. 8600 crores investment. Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) has officially launched the third phase of coal production at its Amrapali Project with a target of 139 million tonnes (MT) of coal and 4135 lakh cubic metres of overburden (OB) removal. This major phase of production began on 03rd July 2025 with traditional rituals and a coconut-breaking ceremony at Coal Stock No. 6,…
Tata Steel has received a Rs. 1902 crores demand notice from Odisha’s mining department over alleged shortfall in mineral dispatch from its Sukinda Chromite Block. The company has termed the notice baseless and plans legal action. The issue may impact Tata Steel’s stock performance. Tata Steel, one of India’s leading steelmakers, has received a demand notice of Rs. 1902.72 crore from the Odisha government. The notice, issued by the Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur, Odisha, on 3rd July 2025, relates to an alleged shortfall in mineral dispatch from the company’s Sukinda Chromite Block during the fourth year of its Mine…
SAIL has opened its first international office in Dubai to boost steel exports and strengthen India-UAE trade ties. This move supports India’s goal of 300 million tonnes steel production by 2030 and expands SAIL’s presence in the global steel market. In a major step towards strengthening its international presence, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has inaugurated its first-ever Representative Office in Dubai. This marks the public sector steel giant’s first international base in the Middle East, underlining its ambition to expand globally and play a bigger role in international trade. The new office was formally inaugurated on 3rd July 2025…