The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday ordered the State Government to stop all auctions of Sand Ghats and minor mineral mines until the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) rules are formally notified. The order immediately stopped the auction process underway in several districts. Also Read: Chief Secretary Ordered Timely and Transparent Sand Ghat Auction Across State Contempt Plea by Tribal Forum The bench of Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar delivered the order while hearing a contempt petition filed by the Adivasi Budhijeevi Manch. The petitioners argued that despite the court’s earlier order dated 29th…
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The National Stock Exchange (NSE) appointed former International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) chairman Injeti Srinivas as its new Chairman on Tuesday, filling a leadership vacuum at the exchange that had remained for two years. Srinivas previously served as Corporate Affairs Secretary and became the founding chairman of IFSCA. At IFSCA, he played a key role in driving institutional reforms, strengthening governance frameworks, and introducing policy innovations for India’s financial sector. His wide experience in administration and financial regulation is expected to help NSE navigate its next phase of growth and public market entry. Also Read: SEBI Board to Meet…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested seven people, including three employees of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), in connection with a bribery case linked to the Giddi ‘C’ colliery project in Jharkhand. The action came after a complaint alleged that officials were accepting illegal gratification to facilitate unauthorized coal lifting. Also Read: Extortion in CCL’s Giddi-A Project, CBI Arrested CCL Manager and 3 Others in Jharkhand Three CCL Employees Among Accused According to CBI officials, the arrested CCL personnel are Anil Kumar, manager and security officer (mining), clerk Deepak Kumar, and security guard Naresh Kumar. The other four accused have…
Headlines & Summaries Vice-Presidential Poll Today, NDA’s Radhakrishnan Poised for Victory Voting for the Vice-President election is today. NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan has backing of 433 MPs (391 needed) against Opposition’s B. Sudarshan Reddy with 324. With BJD and BRS abstaining, polling runs 10 am–5 pm and results are expected tonight. Jharkhand Plans 33 New Grid Substations, Six in Ranchi, to Ensure 24×7 Power JUSNL will add 33 new grid substations across 15 districts by 2034–35, including six in Ranchi, and expand capacity at 37 units. With 57 grids already functional, the plan aims to reduce load shedding and ensure…
A worker died in an accident at Shivam Iron & Steel Plant in Udnabad, Giridih, Jharkhand. The deceased, identified as Mukesh Verma alias Lalu (25), was engaged in routine work at the factory’s opencast unit when the mishap occurred. Despite attempts by fellow workers and factory staff to rescue him, he died on the spot. Soon after the incident, family members and a large number of villagers gathered at the factory gate. The crowd raised allegations of negligence against the management and staged an angry protest. They demanded immediate compensation and a permanent job for a dependent family member. The…
The Jharkhand Assembly Secretariat organised a farewell ceremony for Joint Secretary Madhukar Bhardwaj, who retired on 31 August after a distinguished service career spanning over three decades. Assembly Speaker Rabindranath Mahato, MLA Saryu Rai, senior officers and staff members were present to honour his contributions. Bhardwaj began his career in November 1988 as an assistant in the Bihar Assembly. Following the creation of Jharkhand in November 2000, he joined the new state Assembly Secretariat as a branch officer. Over a service span of 36 years and 9 months, he handled key responsibilities at branch and committee levels in both Bihar…
Coal India Limited (CIL) has begun evaluating the possibility of converting its decommissioned mines into data centres, aiming to repurpose redundant assets while catering to India’s surging demand for digital infrastructure. Officials confirmed that a detailed feasibility study has been commissioned with consultants, and the final report is expected in the third quarter of FY26. Four Mine Sites Under Evaluation According to officials, four locations have been identified across CIL subsidiaries for site assessment, Umrer in Maharashtra (WCL), Saraipali in Korba (SECL), Himgir Rampur near Jharsuguda (MCL), and Nigahi in Madhya Pradesh (NCL). The study will examine infrastructure potential, comparative…
Coal and stone consignments from Sahibganj are set to be transported through the Ganga waterway to Patna and later extended to Varanasi. A detailed proposal has been sent to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), paving the way for cargo ships to replace trucks on this busy industrial corridor. Officials said the new service would start from Sahibganj to Patna before being expanded further upstream. Also Read: Adani Power Received LoA from BSPGCL for Thermal project in Bhagalpur Currently, coal and stone chips are hauled by road, which involves higher costs and longer travel time. Authorities believe shifting bulk…
The Damodar Valley, once hailed as the “Ruhr of India” and the backbone of India’s industrial rise, is today staring at a deep crisis. Almost half of the coal mines in Dhanbad are shut or inactive, and projections suggest that by 2030 nearly 80 per cent of the mines will either be exhausted or commercially unviable. The collapse of the coal economy has raised urgent questions about the future of millions dependent on the industry. From Coal Capital to Crisis Zone Jharkhand and West Bengal’s Damodar Valley, which fuelled the nation’s steel plants in Durgapur and Bokaro and fertiliser factories…
Hindalco Industries Limited, the Aditya Birla Group’s metal flagship, celebrated Saarthi Utsav 2025 today at its Pakhar Mines to recognise the role of truck drivers in mining operations. More than 250 drivers attended the event. DC Said, Drivers are Mining’s Lifeline District Commissioner Dr. Kumar Tarachand said truck drivers form the most crucial link in the mining chain. By naming them “Saarthi,” Hindalco has given them not only a new identity but also dignity, he noted. He urged drivers to carry out their responsibilities with greater seriousness, as their work directly impacts the smooth functioning of the industry. Also Read:…