Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer and former Panchayati Raj Director, Nesha Oraon, has been appointed as the Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Range-2, Ranchi. In her new role, she will supervise tax exemption matters concerning all NGOs, educational institutions, hospitals, political parties, statutory boards, and sports associations, including the Jharkhand Cricket Association. Her mandate includes the scrutiny of exemption claims, review of work under prescribed guidelines, conducting surveys, and curbing misuse and money laundering. Several income tax officers across different districts will now function under her jurisdiction. Alongside her tax administration role, she has also been named the observer…
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Jharkhand Headlines Retd. Justice Navneet Kumar Sworn in as JSERC Chairperson Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath of office to Justice (Retd.) Navneet Kumar as the new Chairman of the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission on 26th August 2025 at Raj Bhavan, Ranchi. The ceremony, attended by CM Hemant Soren, MLA Kalpana Soren, and senior officials, marked Justice Kumar’s formal appointment to lead JSERC. Jharkhand Assembly Cleared Five Key Bills including MSMEs and Gig Workers The Jharkhand Assembly on 26th August 2025 passed five bills, including one shifting vice-chancellor appointments from the Governor to the State Government, sparking BJP…
Union Minister of State for Coal Satish Chandra Dubey on 26th August 2025 announced that the Centre is preparing to allocate Lithium blocks in Jharkhand to meet the growing demand for the critical mineral. Addressing officials and employees of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) at Kujju in Ramgarh, Dubey said Lithium will play a crucial role in sectors ranging from batteries to arms manufacturing, as India works towards its target of becoming a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047. Employment and Local Development Expected The minister said that, as with Coal block allocations, the move to open Lithium reserves…
Coal India Limited (CIL) has drawn up a roadmap for a “just transition” in coal bearing regions, with a strong focus on creating green jobs and safeguarding the environment while ensuring national energy security. At a workshop organized at its corporate headquarters in Kolkata, CIL Chairman P.M. Prasad said the company was equally committed to supporting communities through sustainable practices. Focus on Skilling for New Opportunities Director (Technical) Achyut Ghatak informed that 38,000 hectares of mined land had already been successfully reclaimed and transformed into forests, parks and community-use areas. He said that the next step must be to prepare…
Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director TV Narendran on 26th August 2025 warned that Indian steel producers face a stiff challenge from China, which accounted for 54% of global steel output in 2023. He said cheaper logistics, larger production capacities and favourable policies allow China to easily capture international markets with low-cost steel, making it difficult for Indian companies to compete. Safeguard Duty is Essential on Steel Import Speaking to reporters after a federation event of metal, mines and engineering employees, Narendran urged the Government to continue supporting the domestic industry. He said that the six-month safeguard duty of 12%…
The curtain raiser for East Tech 2025, the upcoming defence and technology expo, was organized on 26th August 2025 at Kerketa Auditorium, Dipatoli Army Cantonment in Ranchi. The event brought together officers of the Eastern Command, more than 50 entrepreneurs, and MSME representatives. The Expo to Change Jharkhand’s Future Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, who attended as chief guest, said East Tech 2025 would create opportunities that could “transform Jharkhand’s destiny.” He noted that India is already exporting defence products to 92 countries worth over Rs. 23,000 crores, with a new target of Rs. 50,000 crores. “The…
Union Minister of State for Coal Satish Chandra Dubey on 26th August 2025 met Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren at the Jharkhand Assembly, where the two leaders held a detailed discussion on coal mining, rehabilitation, and the long-pending Jharia master plan. The meeting also focused on the issues concerning major coal PSUs, including BCCL, CCL and ECL. CM Soren Insisted to Return Used Land to Raiyats Chief Minister Hemant Soren insisted that once mining activities are complete, the land should be returned by the Centre to the State so it can be restored to original raiyats. He highlighted the need…
The Jharkhand Assembly on 26th August 2025 passed five bills through voice vote, including one that transfers the power of appointing university vice-chancellors from the Governor to the State Government. The decision, which came through the passage of the Jharkhand State University Bill, 2025, drew strong objections from BJP legislators, who alleged that the move would politicise higher education and reduce institutional autonomy. Jharkhand MSME Bill Passed Among the other bills passed was the Jharkhand MSME (Special Exemption) Bill, 2025, which aims to ease licensing requirements for new industries by providing approvals through a single-window system. The House also cleared…
The Jharkhand Small Industries Association (JSIA) will convene its 63rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 30th August 2025 at Udyog Bhavan, Kokar Industrial Area, Ranchi. The election of new office bearers for the 2025-26 term is also scheduled to take place at the AGM. To ensure a smooth election process, former president Arun Khemka has been appointed as chairman, with Philip Mathew as co-chairman. The association has called upon all members, past presidents, and special invitees to participate in the meeting. Also Read: Jharkhand Chamber Announced Swadeshi Campaign from 27th August During the session, the executive committee will review the…
Santosh Kumar Gangwar, the Governor of Jharkhand State on 26th August 2025 administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice (Retd.) Navneet Kumar as the new Chairman of the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC). The swearing-in ceremony was organized at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan. At the ceremony, Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari read out the Government’s notification of Justice Kumar’s appointment. Following this, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Nitin Kulkarni, invited the retired judge to take the oath. The Governor then administered the oath and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed chairperson. Also…