A special committee of the Jharkhand Assembly has begun investigating allegations of farmland encroachment and illegal overburden (OB) dumping by outsourcing companies operating in Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)’s Area-10. The committee, reached Dhanbad on 17th September 2025, led by Tundi MLA Mathura Prasad Mahto of JMM and includes legislators across party lines. Also Read: Massive Land Subsidence Occurred at Maa Ambe Mining Project in Dhanbad, Service Van Fell into 400 Feet pit in Katras Meetings with DGMS and District Administration The panel held discussions with officials from the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and the district administration to…
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed seven political parties from Jharkhand from its list of registered political parties, citing non-participation in any elections for six consecutive years. The action is part of the Commission’s drive to clean up the electoral process and weed out inactive entities. Parties Removed in Second Phase Among the parties deregistered are Aapka Hamara Party (Hazaribagh), Bahujan Samaj Morcha (Giridih), Jharkhand Janadhikar Party, Jharkhand Vikas Dal, Jan Sadharan Party, Hum Kisan Party (Ranchi) and Jharkhand Dishom Party (Jamshedpur). The EC clarified that under its guidelines, any party that does not contest elections for six…
The Jharkhand Government has informed the High Court that it has started recovery proceedings against Panem Coal Mines Ltd. for alleged illegal mining in Pakur district. The disclosure was made during a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that dates back to 2015, highlighting excess mining in Pachwara North and Central coal blocks. Also Read: Jharkhand High Court Reviewed PIL Against Illegal Mining in Panem Coal Mines During today’s hearing, the State submitted that it had accepted the findings of irregularities against Panem and was taking steps to recover dues from the now-defunct joint venture company. The submission came…
The Jharkhand Government formally executed the lease deed for the Rakha Copper Mine in East Singhbhum district. The deed, signed by Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi on behalf of the Government, extends the lease for 20 years and clears the way for Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) to restart operations at the long-shut mine. Also Read: Rakha Copper Mines Received Environmental Clearance to Resume Operations Also Read: Copper Demand May Hit 3.24 MT by FY30, Report Warned on Policy Impediment HCL’s Executive Director and Unit Head of Indian Copper Complex signed the agreement from the company’s side. The project is expected to…
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) has been officially granted an exploration licence for the Navatala-Devi Garh Rare Earth Elements (REE) block in Rajasthan. The licence certificate was handed over by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy during a national symposium organised under the National Mission on Critical Minerals at the Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad. Also Read: EPPSUM 2025: Expert Said, Coal Mining Sector Needs Modernization The licence was formally received by Coal India Chairman P.M. Prasad, CMPDI General Manager (Exploration) Rajeev Kumar Singh, and Senior Manager (Geology) Dr. R.P. Singh. Officials said that this achievement…
A major fire broke out at Arihant Enterprises, a chemical factory in Koylari Irba, Ormanjhi, on Friday morning. The fire started around 11:30 AM, reportedly due to a short circuit while an electrician was repairing faulty wiring. Flames spread rapidly, and thick smoke covered the area, forcing workers and nearby residents to rush out. Fire brigade teams with six fire tenders reached the spot and started efforts to control the blaze. Also Read: Fire Broke Out at BCCL Bansjoda Colliery, CHP Production Halted Despite continuous efforts for nearly three hours, the fire proved difficult to control. Officials said that the…
The much-anticipated East Tech Symposium 2025 began on a grand note in Ranchi, positioning Jharkhand as a rising hub for defence manufacturing. The inauguration ceremony at Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium, Khelgaon, saw the presence of Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Sanjay Seth, Union Minister of State for Defence, and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and industry representatives. Also Read: Ex-DRDO Officer Suggested Ordinance Plant and Defence Units in Jharkhand Focus on Defence Manufacturing and MSME Participation The three-day expo, organised by the Ministry of Defence, is…
Ranchi witnessed the auction of 19 Category-2 Sand Ghats on Thursday after a gap of eight years. Conducted through online bidding, the auction saw participation from eight companies, with three major players ultimately bagging all Ghats. Group B, which included key sites such as Erkia, Sumanidih, and Daruara, fetched the highest bid of Rs. 100.47 crores by Esbolus Global Pvt. Ltd. Group A was secured by Nikas Service Pvt. Ltd. for Rs. 80.49 crores, while Samarth Protex Pvt. Ltd. bagged Group C for Rs. 65.30 crorse. Also Read: Jharkhand High Court Ordered Suspension of All Sand Ghat Auction until PESA…
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has taken a major step toward streamlining its mining operations by integrating all its mining units under a single umbrella called the Central Mining & Logistics Organisation (CMLO). The newly created vertical will serve as SAIL’s unified mining arm, ensuring a focused approach to raw material security as the company prepares to scale up its crude steel capacity to 35 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by 2030. Also Read: SAIL Executive Priya Ranjan Appointed as Director In-charge of Bokaro Steel Plant Headquarters Likely in Ranchi or Rourkela SAIL management is deliberating on where to…
Few months ago, when Chief Minister Hemant Soren led Jharkhand’s delegation attended the Bengal Global Business Summit and received investment proposals worth Rs. 26,000 crores, the State Government is yet to finalise dates for signing the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The proposals, which are expected to generate more than 15,000 jobs, have reached the Chief Secretary’s office but remain stuck without a timeline. Also Read: BMW Industries Announced Rs. 803 Crores Investment in Bokaro Jharkhand Industry Department Awaits Green Signal Sources in the Industry department confirmed that company representatives have been visiting their offices repeatedly for the last two to…