A boiler explosion at Shriram Power Plant in Kujju OP area of Ramgarh district left two workers severely injured on Monday morning. Both labourers, who sustained serious burn injuries, were first taken to Prime Hospital at Kaitha and later referred to Dev Kamal Hospital in Ranchi for advanced treatment. Their condition is reported to be critical. Also Read: Three Workers Injured After Furnace Leak at Radha Gopal Steel Factory Workers Identified, Condition Critical The injured workers have been identified as Netlal Thakur of Murpa and Abdul Ansari of Chumba village. According to eyewitnesses, both were working near the boiler when…
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Xavier School of Management (XLRI), one of India’s premier business schools, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ecorn Energy India Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen industry-academia collaboration. The agreement focuses on promoting innovation, preparing future-ready talent, and advancing sustainability in the energy sector. Also Read: JIDCO, JIADA, Invest India Partnered with XLRI to Shape Jharkhand’s Industrial Vision Focus on Research and Innovation The MoU will facilitate live case studies on energy strategy, sustainability, and digital transformation, enabling students to gain practical exposure to real-world challenges. It will also support joint research projects addressing pressing issues in energy management and…
Jharkhand Headlines Banned PLFI Ordered 10-Day Halt to Coal Mining Across Region Banned extremist group PLFI announced a ten-day shutdown of coal-mining operations from 20th to 30th September, targeting firms like NTPC and CCL. The zonal committee warned contractors and truckers to suspend work, threatening military-style action. The group demanded fair compensation for affected families and cautioned against police-backed operations during the moratorium. Key Decision on Coal India Workers’ Bonus Expected in Delhi Today The Standardization Committee will meet in Delhi today to finalize bonuses for over 2.2 lakh Coal India workers. Trade unions are demanding bonuses above ₹1 lakh,…
Jharkhand Headlines B. Sairam Appointed as New Chairman of Coal India B. Sairam, currently CMD of Northern Coalfields Limited, has been recommended by the PESB as the next Chairman of Coal India Limited after interviews on Saturday. He will assume charge after the tenure of the present Chairman, P.M. Prasad, ends on 31st October 2025. SAIL-NJCS Bonus Talks Fail, Workers Upset as No Agreement Reached Bonus negotiations between SAIL and NJCS in New Delhi ended without agreement. SAIL offered ₹31,000 while unions sought ₹32,500. If talks fail, SAIL may pay ₹29,500 as per formula. Discontent is rising among 41,178 employees.…
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has chosen B. Sairam, the current Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), as the 30th Chairman of Coal India Limited (CIL). He will assume charge on 1st November, following the retirement of incumbent Chairman P.M. Prasad on 31st October. Also Read: BCCL Appointed Manoj Kumar Agrawal as CMD, He Will Lead the Company Until December 2027 Selection After Rigorous Process The interviews for the top post organized today, with 11 senior officials from public sector undertakings appearing before the PESB. Among the contenders were Mukesh Choudhary (Director-Marketing, CIL), Nilendu Kumar Singh (CMD,…
Lease singed for 20 Year for Rakha Copper Mines between Hindustan Copper Limited’s (HCL) and Government of Jharkhand on 19th September 2025, ended a 25-year wait for thousands of families affected by its closure. The mine, which was shut in 2001 following a steep fall in copper prices, left 701 workers jobless and pushed the local economy into decline. Also Read: Hindustan Copper and Jharkhand Government Signed 20-Year Lease for Rakha Copper Mine Production Plans and Employment Assurance Addressing the reopening ceremony, HCL Executive Director S.S. Sethi announced that the mine would initially produce 1.5 million tonnes of copper annually,…
Surda Panchayat, once known for its copper mines, is now battling neglect, poor infrastructure, and rising unemployment. Villagers say that even after the mine reopened, there are not enough jobs to support local youth, forcing families into daily-wage labour and migration. Also Read: Hindustan Copper and Jharkhand Government Signed 20-Year Lease for Rakha Copper Mine Villagers Facing Skin Related Diseases Residents complain that hand pumps are discharging iron and arsenic contaminated water, and several solar water towers are lying defunct. This has led to an increase in stomach and skin-related diseases. The lone primary health center operates without a doctor…
The PHDCCI organized the 4th Jharkhand Mining Summit in Hotel Radisson Blu, Ranchi with the theme “Advances in Sustainable Mining.” Policymakers, industry leaders, and experts joined the event to discuss how to grow mining in Jharkhand while taking care of the environment. Also Read: Damodar Valley, Once India’s Ruhr, Now Looking to Green Future Industry and Govt. Voices on Responsible Mining PHDCCI Jharkhand Chairman and noted neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Kumar welcomed the participants and described Jharkhand as the “Engine of India,” emphasising that mining must be carried out with responsibility. He said that modernization is necessary to make mining sustainable…
Jharkhand Headlines Rakesh Ranjan Taken Charge as Ranchi SSP Jharkhand Government transferred 30 IPS officers in a major reshuffle. Rakesh Ranjan is the new SSP of Ranchi, replacing Chandan Kumar Sinha, now DIG ACB. Paras Rana is City SP Ranchi, and Rakesh Singh is SP Traffic. DGP Anuraag Gupta has been relieved of additional charge of ACB and CID. ADG Priya Dubey now heads ACB, while IG Manoj Kaushik takes charge of CID. Coal India’s New Chairman to Be Announced Today After PESB Interviews The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) will hold interviews today to finalize Coal India Limited’s new…
Anger flared among workers of SAIL’s Meghahatuburu mines on Friday as members of the Jharkhand Mazdoor Sangharsh Sangh staged a protest against what they called arbitrary decisions and negligence by mine management. The protesters warned that if their long-pending demands were ignored, they would intensify the agitation and even resort to shutting down the mine. Also Read: SAIL Can’t Displace Guwa Families Without Proper Rehabilitation, Warned MP Joba Majhi Demands Raised Before Management Union leaders said the workers would no longer tolerate delays. Their charter of demands includes PRP-based bonus for all workers, appointment of a permanent doctor at the…