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…
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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…
Jharkhand & India Headlines Three Jharkhand Coal Blocks Included in 13th Round of Commercial Mining Auction The Union Coal Ministry has issued tenders for the 13th round of commercial coal block auctions, covering 14 blocks across Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Jharkhand. Three coal blocks from Jharkhand Dhulia North, Pirpainti Varahat, and Rajdhar have been included in the process. The move aims to boost private participation and expand coal production in the country. Copper Deposits Found in Hazaribagh, Auctions Likely Soon Hazaribagh, long known for coal and mica, may soon emerge as a copper mining hub. Geological surveys…
The Union Government of India has appointed senior IAS officer Akash Tripathi as the new Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the public sector company under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). Akash Tripathi, a 1998-batch IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, will serve at the rank and pay of Additional Secretary to the Government of India. In an official statement SECI said that with Tripathi’s appointment, the leadership structure of the corporation has now been formalised. While Tripathi has taken over as…
A tender dispute has came in light at Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) Mill Mines after the canteen contract worth Rs. 1.61 crores was awarded to Jamuna & Family, sparking allegations of irregularities and collusion. The contract, effective from 15th August 2025 for one year, has come under scrutiny following objections from the initial lowest bidder. Lowest Bidder Alleged Officials of Favouritism Pawan Singh, who runs Rahul Hotel, claimed he had emerged as the L1 bidder in the tender process. According to him, despite being declared the lowest, the company delayed issuing his work order for nearly three months.…
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…
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…