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%…
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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…
A protest for local employment and development was staged on 25th August 2025 at Tata Steel’s Noamundi iron ore mines under the leadership of Zila Parishad member and Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Party leader Man Singh Tiriya. Demonstrators gathered at the company’s DVC gate, the forest office, and the block development office, where they submitted a memorandum calling for 75% local employment in the mines and provision of basic facilities under corporate social responsibility (CSR). Protesters Accused the Company for Negligence Tiriya said that though Tata Steel’s Noamundi iron mines have been in operation since 1907, the region has seen little…
Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) is set to revive coal production in Bhurkunda colliery of Barka-Sayal area with a new outsourced mine, estimated at a cost of Rs. 314 crores. The company issued a tender on 18th August under the “Hiring of HEMM” outsourcing model. The bids will open on 2nd September, which will determine the private firm entrusted with operating the mine. Coal Available Just After 20 Meters in the Mine According to research reports, the new mine will extend up to a depth of 120 metres, with coal seams expected just 20 meters beneath the surface. The project area,…
Jharkhand Headlines CAG Flagged Financial Irregularities, Wildlife Decline in Jharkhand The CAG has slammed the Jharkhand Government for wasting Rs. 19.15 crore on an incomplete road project in Giridih and failing in wildlife conservation. Poor coordination stalled land acquisition, raising costs to Rs. 51.12 crore. The audit also found declining forest cover, irregular wildlife census, and ignored community rights in protected areas, urging scientific monitoring and stronger eco-management. Jharkhand Assembly Passed Rs. 4296.62 Cr Supplementary Budget Amid Chaos The Jharkhand assembly passed a Rs. 4,296.62 crore supplementary budget on Monday amid ruckus, with both ruling and opposition MLAs staging protests.…
A meeting on the proposed Rohane Mines project in Badkagaon block of Hazaribagh district was organized on 25th August 2025 under the chairmanship of Hazaribagh MP, Manish Jaiswal. The meeting organized at the MP’s service office in Hazaribagh town. Senior officials of NMDC, land owners and villagers from Indra and Basariya villages participated in the meeting. Addressing the gathering, MP Jaiswal said that no developmental project can move forward without the consent of local people. He said that displacement, compensation, and employment rights of affected families must be fully protected. “Ignoring the interests of villagers will not be acceptable under…