The proposed 50 MW solar power project at Tenughat Thermal Power Station in Lalpania, Bokaro has failed to draw interest from companies despite three extensions of the tender deadline. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs. 275 crore including a state share of Rs. 82.5 crore, was floated in May 2025, but no bids were received till 19th August 2025. TVNL MD Anil Sharma Defended the Eligibility Condition Industry sources said the condition requiring bidders to have prior experience of setting up at least 10 MW capacity solar plants discouraged participation. While the deadline has now been extended to…
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Jharkhand Headlines Parliament Passed Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2025 Parliament cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025, modernising India’s mining laws. The Bill allows leaseholders to add critical minerals like Lithium, Nickel, and Cobalt without extra charges, while royalties remain for others. It renames the National Mineral Exploration Trust as the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust, raising royalty contributions to 3% for exploration and mine development in India and abroad. Opposition Named Ex-SC Judge B Sudarshan Reddy as VP Candidate The INDIA alliance has nominated former Supreme Court judge B Sudarshan Reddy as its…
Odisha High Court granted interim relief to Tata Steel against a Rs. 1,902.72 crore demand notice. The demand notice was issued by Odisha State Mining Authorities (Jajpur mining office) over alleged short dispatch from Sukinda Chromite Block. The court barred authorities from coercive action against the company until the next hearing on 2nd September. Mining Authorities Alleged Violation of Mineral Concession Rules, 2016 The dispute began on 3rd July 2025 when the office of the Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur, issued a notice alleging that Tata Steel dispatched lower quantities of minerals than mandated under its Mine Development and Production…
Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on 19th August 2025 passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, marking a significant step towards modernizing India’s mining framework. The Bill, which amends the Mines and Minerals Act, 1957, had earlier passed by the Lok Sabha and was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote. Nineteen members participated in the debate, with several highlighting the urgent need to liberalize the mining sector and reduce dependence on imports of critical minerals. Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, while replying to the debate, said the amendment empowers leaseholders to add…
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) reported a CSR expenditure of Rs. 9.32 crore during FY2024-25, surpassing its annual target by 32%. Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Manoj Kumar informed that for FY2025-26, the statutory provision has been fixed at Rs. 13.21 crore, with an approved budget of Rs. 18 crore for CSR initiatives. CSR Initiatives Focused on Health and Education CMPDI’s CSR portfolio included multiple health and education-focused interventions. Through Cure India, clubfoot disability is being eliminated in children using the Ponseti method in Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh. Twenty youths are receiving training in a Government recognised two-year…
Armed criminals opened fire late on 18th August 2025 night at the base camp of PSME Company engaged in the Sayal-D coal project of Ramgarh district. According to police, the attack was aimed at creating fear and forcing the company to pay extortion money. A scooter-borne duo arrived at the site, and one of them fired a round at the main gate before fleeing towards Sayal. Rahul Dubey Gang Claimed Responsibility The police confirmed that notorious criminal Rahul Dubey claimed responsibility for the attack through a social media post. In the letter circulated online, Dubey warned the company’s management to…
Jharkhand Headlines Rajya Sabha Cleared Indian Ports Bill Amid Opposition Uproar The Rajya Sabha passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 by voice vote, after its earlier passage in the Lok Sabha. The bill aims to strengthen port laws, promote integrated development, improve trade, and ensure efficient use of India’s coastline. Opposition protests over Bihar’s voter list revision led to disruptions and walkout, but the bill was passed smoothly. Gold Deposits Found in Six Odisha Districts, Auction Plans Underway The Geological Survey of India confirmed gold reserves in Deogarh, Sundargarh, Nabarangpur, Keonjhar, Angul, and Koraput districts of Odisha, estimating over 20…
Senior IAS officer Vinay Choubey, arrested in the Jharkhand liquor scam case, was granted bail by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court on 19th August 2025. The suspended officer, who has been in judicial custody since 30th May 2025, secured relief under Section 187(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Bail Granted with Strict Conditions The court allowed bail on the condition that Choubey must inform the court before leaving Jharkhand during the trial and cannot change his mobile number until proceedings are completed. He has also been asked to furnish two personal bonds of Rs. 25,000 each. The court…
Jharkhand-cadre IPS officer Kuldeep Dwivedi (2005 batch) has been elevated as Joint Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Dwivedi, who was serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the agency, will continue in the new role till 17th January 2026, or until completion of his five-year deputation, whichever is earlier. Another IPS Officer Promoted Alongside Dwivedi, C. Venkata Subba Reddy of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre (2007 batch) has also been appointed Joint Director in CBI. His tenure will be till 29th October 2029. Both appointments were issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) after approval from the…
The Jharkhand High Court on 18th August 2025, directed district authorities of Hazaribagh to conduct a detailed inspection into alleged illegal mining activities in Hazaribagh. The division bench of Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar passed the order while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking action to curb unlawful excavation in the district. Court Asked DC, SP and DMO to Conduct Regular Inspections During the hearing, the State Government informed the court that nine tractors and two JCB machines had been seized in earlier raids, although workers fled the sites. Observing that such instances confirm ongoing…