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…
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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…
Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand Govt Orders Major IPS Reshuffle, 30 Officers Get New Postings In a significant administrative shake-up, the Jharkhand Government transferred and reassigned 30 IPS officers, including senior positions in ACB, CID, Headquarters, and multiple districts. SSP Ranchi, SPs of Chaibasa, Deoghar, and other key districts were changed. Several officers received additional charges, signaling a comprehensive reorganization of the state police leadership. Supreme Court Summons Jharkhand Chief Secretary on 8th Oct Over Saranda Sanctuary Delay The Supreme Court pulled up the Jharkhand Government for not notifying Saranda forest as a sanctuary despite its 29th April undertaking. The Chief Secretary…
The Jharkhand Government transferred many Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across various departments. The Home, Imprisonment and Disaster Management Department issued the official notification on 18th September 2025, directed all officers to take charge at their newly assigned postings. According to the Government notification the reshuffle includes fresh appointments, inter-departmental transfers, and allocation of additional responsibilities to several senior officers. Also Read: Five IPS Officers, 102 DSPs are Waiting for Posting Orders in Jharkhand Officer Name & Batch Previous Posting / Charge New Posting / Additional Charge Shri Anurag Gupta (JH-1990) DG & IGP (HoPF), Jharkhand; also DG, ACB &…
Jharkhand’s population has grown by nearly 69 lakh since the 2011 Census, with the total population projected to touch 3.99 crores by 2024, according to the State Directorate of Statistics. This significant rise highlighted the demographic shifts in the State over the last decade, with Latehar, Ranchi, and Giridih leading the surge. Also Read: Supreme Court Summoned Chief Secretary Jharkhand to Appear on 8th October for Contempt Proceedings Latehar Tops Growth, Ranchi and Giridih Close Behind Among all districts, Latehar recorded the highest population growth with an estimated 5.84 lakh new residents since 2011. Ranchi, the State capital, registered an…
Tata Power’s subsidiary Maithon Power Limited (MPL) has started a free vocational training center in Nirsa, Dhanbad, in collaboration with Lok Bharati Education Society. The initiative aims to provide skill training to around 300 rural youth from 30–35 villages, empowering them to secure meaningful employment and contribute to the region’s socio-economic growth. Also Read: Hindalco’s Efforts in Jharkhand Villages Won Prestigious CSR Award The center will run specialised courses for Assistant Electricians, Home Solution Technicians, and Data Entry Operators. All programmes will be completely free of cost, equipped with modern laboratories, industry-standard toolkits, and practical modules. Apart from technical skills,…
Jharkhand’s to become an industrial hub has gained momentum, with the Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA) allotting 9,748.56 acres of land to 952 companies across the state. According to official data, the state still has 1,695.58 acres available for fresh industrial projects, opening up opportunities for investors seeking to set up units in the region. Also Read: Jharkhand will Finalize New Land Allotment Policy and MSME Directorate to Spur Investments Application Status and Regional Breakdown Out of 3,518 applications received by JIADA for industrial land, 1,284 applications have been rejected, while 1,282 are under process. Region-wise data shows Ranchi…
The Indian Institute of Coal Management (IICM) Workers’ Union has warned of a phased agitation if the long-pending demands of contract workers are not met within 15 days. In an emergency meeting organized today at the Indian Institute of Coal Management (IICM), Kanke, union president Ajay Rai alleged that despite a landmark decision by the Coal India Limited (CIL) board to provide insurance, housing, education, and health facilities to contract workers, the management has failed to implement them. Also Read: Villagers Staged Protest in Guwa for Reopening of Tata Steel’s Vijay-II Mine Ajay Rai added that workers’ wages, gratuity, and…
Coal Coalfields Limited (CCL) is gearing up to host the National PR Conclave 2025 in Jharkhand for the first time, bringing together public relations leaders, corporate communicators, media professionals, and Government representatives under one roof. The conclave will be held on 8th and 9th October 2025 at the Gangotri Convention Centre, Darbhanga House, CCL HQ, Ranchi. Also Read: Jharkhand High Court Ordered the State to Refund 113 Crores to BCCL Poster Released, Theme Focuses on Digital Engagement The official poster of the conclave was released at CCL headquarters by Shri Harsh Nath Mishra, Director (HR), and Shri Pankaj Kumar, CVO. The…