Usha Martin MD Surrendered in Illegal Mining Case Rajeev Jhawar, MD of Usha Martin, surrendered in court over charges related to illegal mining and fraudulent allocation of mines in 2005. The CBI had filed a chargesheet against him and others in January 2023. The court granted him conditional bail with a bond and passport submission requirement. ED Arrested Coal Businessman for Embezzling Rs. 9.39 Crore The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested coal trader Pramod Kumar Singh for an embezzlment of Rs. 9.39 crore from the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) funds. Singh, who failed to respond to 12 summons, was presented…
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Budget session to be held from 24th Feb to 27th March, 2025 The meeting was attended by top state officials, including Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, DGP Anurag Gupta, and Home Secretary Vandana Dadel. Speaker Mahato focused on the need for accurate and prompt responses to questions raised in the house during the session. The budget session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly will begin on 24th February. The session, which will continue until 27th March, was discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Hon’ble Speaker Rabindranath Mahato on 18th February at the assembly hall. Top officials of Jharkhand Government, including Chief…
12 proposals, including changes to factory laws, are approved Cabinet approves MSME special exemption bill 2025 MSME units in Jharkhand will be exempted from trade license for 3 years Women workers can now work in night shifts in factories In the cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on 18th February, total 12 proposals were approved. The Hemant Government has decided to give special exemptions to Jharkhand’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The Cabinet has approved the formation of the Special Exemption Bill 2025 for MSMEs. Additional Chief Secretary of the department, Rajeev Ranjan, provided details of the…
CCL’s Piparwar area achieved target ahead of schedule Sets a new record with 6.5 million tones of coal production Piparwar management aims for 10 million tones production CCL’s Piparwar area has achieved a major milestone by producing six million tones of coal ahead of schedule. The target set for the FY2024-25 was six million tones, which the area completed on 17th January. Additionally, by 17th February, the area had set a new record by producing 6.5 million tones of coal. So far, the Piparwar area has produced 5.5 million cubic meters of overburden (OB). The departmental coal production target set…
In a major administrative reshuffle, the Jharkhand State Government has transferred 15 IAS officers and assigned them new responsibilities. Notably, Pooja Singhal, who was recently released from jail and reinstated after suspension, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Information Technology Department. This marks a significant development in her career after her legal battles. Below are the details: Name of IAS OfficerCurrent Posting1. Shri Mast Ram MeenaPrincipal Secretary, Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, Jharkhand Additional Charge as Member of the Revenue Board, Jharkhand2. Smt. Pooja SinghalSecretary, Information Technology and e-Governance Department, Jharkhand Additional Charge as CEO, JCNL3. Shri Kripa…
Hemant Cabinet Approved 12 Key Proposals In yesterday’s cabinet meeting, Hemant Soren’s Government approved 12 proposals, including the formation of the Jharkhand MSME Special Exemption Bill 2025. The state will offer special exemptions to MSMEs. Other key decisions include an increase in the Dearness Allowance for state employees and pensioners, and amendments to industrial regulations for improved business ease. New Industries in Jharkhand Get 3-Year License Exemption Jharkhand has announced a 3-year exemption from license requirements for new MSME industries to encourage business growth. During this period, businesses will be free from mandatory licenses. The Cabinet also approved the proposal…
Cabinet Meeting is Scheduled Today The Jharkhand Cabinet meeting is scheduled today to discuss key proposals, including the release of funds for the Manya Samman Yojna. The meeting may also introduce the Grassroot Innovation Internship Scheme and MSME Special Concession Scheme. Anticipated Turmoil in Jharkhand Assembly Budget Session The upcoming budget session of the Jharkhand Assembly, starting from 24th Feb, is expected to be tumultuous. Both the ruling and opposition parties are strategizing for the session, with meetings scheduled on 23rd Feb. Key issues, such as gas cylinder subsidies and the shortcomings of the OBC survey, will be raised. The…
CM Hemant Soren Returned to Ranchi Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren returned to Ranchi on yesterday night. Last Sunday, he had traveled to Delhi with his father, Shibu Soren, for health check-up. Shibu Soren’s treatment will continue in Delhi for a few more days. First Commercial Coal Inaugurated in Palamu Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore and MP Vishnu Dayal Ram inaugurated the Rajhara North Coal Mine in Palamu, operated by Fairmine Carbons Pvt Ltd. Minister Kishore highlighted its potential to enhance the local economy, while MP Ram emphasized the positive impact on Palamu’s development. Samir Lohia, the MD of Fairmines Carbons…
A Gram Sabha meeting has been organized at the Bariyatu Amarwadih Panchayat at Barwadih Latehar to discuss the proposed 491 MW Thermal Power Plant by M/s MS Steel and Power Limited. The meeting, chaired by Panchayat head Sushila Devi in the presence of Mr. Rajeev Mukherjee, General Manager of MS Group. Mr. Mukherjee provided a detailed information about the upcoming project. The new 491 MW thermal power plant will be established in Barwadih General Manager, Mr. Mukherjee also shared that the company is currently operating several plants in Jharkhand, Bengal, and Odisha. The new 491 MW thermal power plant will…
The Ministry of Power has granted approval for the setup of two new 800 MW Ultra Spercritical Thermal Power Plant project. On 14th Feb (Friday), the Ministry of Power has granted approval for this ambitious project, marking a major milestone in the nation’s energy sector. A letter of confirmation has been issued by Mr. J. Mishra, the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Power. The power plants will be a joint venture between DVC and Coal India Limited The power plants will be a joint venture between DVC and Coal India Limited. The estimated cost of the project, which includes…