Farmers in Bokaro district have embarked on an ambitious plan to produce bio-coal for use in thermal power plants, in line with the Centre’s mandate requiring all plants to use at least 7% biomass fuel by 2026. The initiative, spearheaded by Chandrapura Prakhand Krishak Utpadak Sahkari Samiti Ltd., aims to reduce air pollution from coal-based power generation while opening up a new income stream for local cultivators. Also Read: CMPDI Successfully Extracted Gas from Coal, CIL R&D Board Approved Next Phase Napier Grass Cultivation and Plant Setup Underway Farmers’ fields in Chandrapura block are being sown with Napier grass, the…
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Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) has successfully completed India’s first pilot project to extract gas from coal at Kasta East in Jamtara district under Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL). The project, executed over 15 months in collaboration with a Canadian technology partner, has now been approved for its second phase by Coal India’s Research & Development (R&D) Board. Also Read: First Phase of India’s First Coal-to-Gas Extraction Completed in Jharkhand Second Phase to Focus on Post Extraction Studies According to officials, the next 15-month phase will include a detailed study of the impact of gas extraction on the environment,…
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Sunday approved the appointment of retired IAS officer Amit Khare as Secretary to Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan. Khare, a 1985-batch officer of the Jharkhand cadre and currently advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will hold the position on a contractual basis for three years. Also Read: CP Radhakrishnan Elected India’s 15th Vice President with 452 Votes Distinguished Career in Administration Khare, a former Union Information and Broadcasting Secretary and Higher Education Secretary, has served in key roles across the Centre and State Governments. Known for his integrity, he gained national attention for his…
Indian equity markets ended the week with their best performance in three months, buoyed by easing global trade tensions, hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut, and the European Union’s rejection of American tariff proposals against India. The BSE Sensex jumped 1,193.94 points (1.47%) to close at 81,904.70, while the NSE Nifty added 373 points (1.50%) to end at 25,114, as buying interest spread across sectors. Broad-Based Rally Across Indices Largecaps, midcaps, and smallcaps participated in the rally, with BSE’s Largecap and Midcap indices rising 1.6% each. The Smallcap index climbed 1.5%, aided by sharp moves in JBM Auto,…
Jharkhand & Coal Sector Roundup Headlines & Briefs Worker Rescued After 100-Ft BCCL Silo Collapses in Dhanbad A 100-ft silo at BCCL’s New Madhuban Washery Block-II collapsed, burying ~5,000 tonnes of washed coal. Worker Dharmendra Thakur was rescued using drones after hours of effort. Production is halted; a detailed investigation has been ordered before operations resume for safety assurance. CMPDI Successfully Extracts Gas from Coal, CIL R&D Board Approves Next Phase CMPDI completed India’s first pilot to extract gas from coal at Kasta East, Jamtara (ECL). With CIL R&D Board’s approval, a 15-month second phase will assess post-extraction impact, gas…
The ongoing tussle between the Jharkhand Government and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) over the appointment of the State’s Director General of Police (DGP) has once again derailed the long-pending process of promoting DSP rank officers to the Indian Police Service (IPS). The UPSC refused to recognise the current DGP, Anurag Gupta, leading to the cancellation of the promotion committee meeting that was scheduled in New Delhi on 13th August 2025. Also Read: Five IPS Officers, 102 DSPs are Waiting for Posting Orders in Jharkhand Meeting Cancelled Over DGP Recognition The promotion committee, which includes the Chief Secretary, Home…
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2025, tightened the compliance process for entities undertaking CSR activities. The notification, issued on 7th July 2025, substituted the existing CSR-1 e-form with a revised version and makes its use mandatory from 14th July 2025. Fresh CSR-1 Form for All CSR-Implementing Entities Under the amended rules, every entity whether a Section 8 company, registered public trust, or society must register through the new e-form CSR-1 before undertaking CSR projects. The form, available in English and Hindi, mandates disclosure of the entity’s CIN/registration number, PAN,…
The Income Tax Department of Jharkhand has widened its probe into the Rs. 2000 crores political funding linked tax evasion case, now targeting several chartered accountants who allegedly facilitated the scheme. Officials have recommended cancellation of their licences to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Also Read: Income Tax Department Exposed Rs. 2000 Crores Political Funding Tax Evasion Scam in Jharkhand and Bihar The investigation found that a Gujarat based political party, Aam Janmat Party, had received crores in donations from over 500 high salaried professionals in Jharkhand and Bihar. The party allegedly kept 5% as commission and…
Over two months after their promotion, 63 Jharkhand Police inspectors elevated to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) are still awaiting posting orders. Despite having received their promotion on 26th June and donning the DSP insignia on their shoulders, the officers continue to perform inspector-level duties and draw the same salary and allowances. Also Read: IRS Officer Nesha Oraon Appointed as Additional Commissioner of Income Tax in Ranchi Posting List Awaiting Approval Departmental sources confirmed that the transfer and posting list for the newly promoted DSPs has already been prepared. The process will begin as soon as it…
The former branch manager of Bank of India’s Guwa branch (West Singhbhum), Sudeep Sinku has been accused of embezzling over Rs. 2.14 crores from a corporate account belonging to Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). Following a complaint by the current branch manager, Nilesh Kumar, an FIR has been lodged at Guwa police station, and Sinku has been suspended from the bank. Also Read: Villagers Staged Protest in Guwa for Reopening of Tata Steel’s Vijay-II Mine Special Audit Reveals Fraudulent Transactions The case came in light after a special audit conducted by Viswajit Kumar, senior manager of BOI’s Kadma branch…