The Jharkhand High Court on 29th August 2025 dismissed a criminal revision petition filed by former Chief Minister Madhu Koda in the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Electrification scam. Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary said that there was no illegality in the order of the trial court and declined to interfere. During the hearing, the High Court examined arguments presented by both Koda and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court noted that questions relating to admissibility of evidence or merits of allegations could not be considered at the stage of discharge. Referring to the principle laid down in Vinay Tyagi vs…
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Ahead of the GST Council meeting on 3rd and 4th September, Finance and Commercial Tax Ministers from eight States organized a joint meeting in Delhi on 29th August 2025 to discuss on the Centre’s proposal to restructure GST rates. The meeting, held at Karnataka Bhavan, saw representatives from Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal and Jharkhand participate. Jharkhand Raised Revenue Concerns Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore said that Jharkhand will face a revenue loss of nearly Rs. 2000 Crores, if the proposal is implemented without safeguards. He said Jharkhand, being a smaller manufacturing state, has already…
Adani Power Limited, the country’s largest private sector thermal power generator, has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd. (BSPGCL) to build and operate a 2400 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Pirpainti in Bhagalpur district. The LoA covers a 25-year long-term procurement arrangement with North Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (NBPDCL) and South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (SBPDCL). The signing of the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) will follow shortly. Proposed Investment is Rs. 25000 Crores Adani Power secured the project through a tariff-based competitive bidding process, offering the lowest supply price at…
Many villagers in Chandil block opposed the expansion plan of Narsingh Ispat Company during a public meeting at Khunti village on 28th August 2025. The protest was by Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) central vice-president and former Jharkhand Assembly candidate Tarun Mahato. Villagers said the company was not listening to their problems about wages, pollution, and basic needs. Workers Also Alleged Exploitation The discontent deepened on Sunday when nearly 200 workers gathered to accuse the company management of exploitation. They alleged that they were paid just Rs. 280 per day, far below the Government rate and denied statutory benefits like…
Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand Minister Hafizul Hasan Hospitalised, Condition Stable After Health Scare Jharkhand Minority Affairs and Water Resources Minister Hafizul Hasan Ansari, 50, was admitted to Paras Hospital, Ranchi, on Wednesday after breathing difficulties. Initially serious, his condition has stabilised, with doctors detecting only a mild lung infection. CM Hemant Soren and senior leaders visited the hospital. Hasan, who underwent heart surgery in July, remains under 24-hour medical observation. Displaced Commission to Be Formed Soon After Cabinet Nod: Minister Birua Jharkhand Minister Deepak Birua assured the Assembly that the long-pending Displaced Commission will be constituted soon after cabinet approval. Responding…
India’s industrial production grew by 3.5% in July 2025, reaching a four-month high, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on 28th August 2025. The improvement came on the back of stronger manufacturing activity, even as mining and power generation dragged overall performance. Recovery Marked Clear Improvement Factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), recorded a 5% rise in July 2024. Manufacturing, which accounts for the bulk of industrial activity, grew by 5.4% compared to 4.7% in the same month last year. This recovery marked a clear improvement over June’s modest 1.5% growth, which…
State-run Coal India will launch investor roadshows in the next one to two months for the proposed initial public offerings (IPOs) of its subsidiaries, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) and Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI). The move is aimed at gauging investor appetite ahead of filing the Red Herring Prospectus later this year. Coal India confirmed that draft papers for the IPOs had been submitted earlier this year, with CMPDI filing in May 2025 and BCCL in June 2025. The share sale will be through an offer for sale route, with no fresh issue of shares. The plan involves…
The Coal Ministry has asked its companies to turn old, closed coal mines in Jharkhand into green parks. Earlier, these empty mines were just filled with sand, but now they will be changed into eco-tourism spots with trees and plants. This plan was discussed in a meeting organised recently in Ranchi. Local Trees to Make Closed Mines Green Officials said that trees like Saal, Sheesham, Mango, and Jackfruit will be planted in these areas. Earlier, many plants used did not suit Jharkhand’s soil and climate, so they could not survive. By planting local trees, the Government wants to make strong…
Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, already known for its coal and mica reserves, is set to add another valuable mineral to its profile as copper deposits have been confirmed in Hazaribagh and Koderma districts. Geological exploration carried out by the Directorate of Geology has revealed significant reserves, and the Government is preparing to auction these mines in the coming months. New Mineral Hub in North Chotanagpur According to Kumar Amitabh, Deputy Director of the Geological Training Institute, copper traces have been found in several locations of Hazaribagh, Koderma, and Ramgarh. Survey teams are also working along the Hazaribagh-Giridih border in areas…
Tata Steel has announced a 16.68% bonus for its employees for 2025, amounting to Rs. 303.12 crores. The payout will be transferred directly into bank accounts on 6th September. The decision was formalised after detailed discussions between Tata Steel management and the Tata Workers’ Union on 28th August 2025. Formula Based Bonus Amount Decided This year’s bonus was determined through a formula that included 1.5% (Rs. 138.83 crores) of the company’s net profit of Rs. 9,255.05 crores, 1.5% of the value of 14.83 million tonnes of steel production (Rs. 41.5 crores), Rs. 87.5 crore linked to productivity, and Rs. 5…