The land losers of Banahardi coal block, a captive mining project allocated to PVUNL (a subsidiary of NTPC Limited in joint venture with JBVNL) have decided to continue their boycott of all company-related works until the rectification of land records is completed. The decision was taken unanimously during a panchayat meeting organized at Bari under the chairmanship of Gram Pradhan Robin Oraon. The meeting reflected growing frustration among displaced raiyats over unresolved land disputes. Also Read: First Unit of PUVNL’s Patratu Super Thermal Power Plant Unit Achieved Full-Load Trial, Next is Commercial Dispatch (COD) The meeting, jointly conducted by Lal…
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Jharkhand & National Updates — News Deck Industrial & Political News of Jharkhand Updates Amit Khare Appointed as Secretary to Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan Former IAS officer Amit Khare, known for exposing the Bihar fodder scam, has been appointed Secretary to Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan for a three-year term. A 1985-batch Jharkhand-cadre officer, he earlier advised the PM and helped frame the National Education Policy 2020. TSPC Commander With ₹5 Lakh Bounty Killed in Palamu Encounter A TSPC extremist, suspected to be Mukhdev Yadav alias Toofan, was killed in Palamu’s Gorwatarn jungle during a joint operation by CoBRA, Jharkhand Jaguars, and district…
India’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending, among the largest corporate-backed social funds globally, has transformed education, healthcare, and rural development. But experts now warn that CSR’s near-total neglect of policy research threatens India’s ambition of becoming truly Aatmanirbhar. Despite mobilising over Rs. 34,900 crores in FY 2023-24, allocations to technology incubators and research barely touched Rs. 1.91 crore nationwide, a negligible fraction of the total. Also Read: MCA Notified New CSR Rules, Mandated Fresh CSR-1 Registration from 14th July CSR’s Success and Its Blind Spot Since its introduction in 2013, India’s CSR law has channelled private philanthropy into critical social…
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…
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,…