The Union Government has allowed Adani Power’s 2×800 MW ultra-supercritical thermal plant in Jharkhand’s Godda district to connect with the Indian electricity grid, a move that ends the company’s six-year exclusive export of power to Bangladesh. The clearance enables the Adani Group company to sell power to domestic distribution utilities amid ongoing payment delays from Dhaka. Also Read: Gautam Adani to Grace IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s Centenary Celebration, 100 Rupees Coin to Be Released New grid link after regulatory clearance According to Media Reports, the Union Power Ministry issued an order on 29th September granting Adani Power (Jharkhand) Limited, now Adani…
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Jharkhand Headlines Santal Pargana Poised to Become Jharkhand’s Industrial Powerhouse With an estimated 15.05 billion tonnes of coal spread across 28 identified blocks in Dumka, Pakur, Godda, and Deoghar, Santal Pargana is set to emerge as Jharkhand’s new industrial and energy hub. Valued at over Rs. 30 lakh crores, the reserves could generate Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 crores in state revenue and create around 1.68 lakh direct and indirect jobs, boosting regional growth and infrastructure. PVUNL Successfully Completes 72-Hour Trial of Unit-1 at Patratu Thermal Project Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) successfully completed a 72-hour trial run of…
The Jharkhand Industries Department has introduced a Green Audit Scheme for eligible units operating in the Adityapur Auto Cluster. The initiative will help industrial units assess their efficiency in energy, water, and raw material use while ensuring adherence to environmental norms. The scheme also offers Government subsidy to reduce the financial burden of the audit process. Also Read: JIDCO, JIADA, Invest India Partnered with XLRI to Shape Jharkhand’s Industrial Vision Audit to Promote Resource Efficiency and Compliance Under the programme, the audit will examine how industries manage energy consumption, water usage, material utilization, and waste disposal. Recommendations will be provided…
The Banharadi Coal Project Displaced Committee met Circle Officer (CO) Sumit Kumar Jha on Wednesday to raise concerns about widespread discrepancies in land survey records related to the ongoing coal acquisition process. The delegation, led by Zila Parishad member Saroj Devi, informed the CO about multiple errors in land entries within Bari Panchayat, urging prompt correction to protect the rights of local raiyats affected by the project. Also Read: IRFC Sanctioned Rs. 3388 Crores Loan to PVUNL for Banhardi Coal Block CO Promised Land Correction Camp and Public Hearing Responding to the delegation, CO Sumit Kumar Jha assured that a…
The district administration successfully completed the auction of eight Sand Ghats in Latehar, securing a total bid value of Rs. 8.68 crores. The contract was awarded to Research Comotrade Pvt Ltd, a Kolkata based company, which offered the highest bid of Rs. 8,68,50,000. The auction took place at the District Collectorate, where District Mining Officer Md. Nadeem Shafi confirmed that only two companies, Asbolus Pvt Ltd and Research Comotrade Pvt Ltd took part in the bidding process. Also Read: High Court Refused to Lift Ban on Sand and Minor Minerals in Jharkhand Eight Ghats Leased for Sand Extraction Across Latehar…
Residents of the Khalari coal belt are facing a new environmental hazard as open trucks and dumpers carrying fly ash from NTPC Tandwa continue to violate National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines. The ash, transported through main roads and residential areas, spills along the route, creating clouds of toxic white dust. For residents already battling coal dust pollution, this has become an unbearable daily ordeal. Also Read: Jharkhand High Court Summoned BCCL, Dhanbad Municipal Corporation Over Rising Air Pollution Trucks Transporting Fly Ash Ignored Environmental Rules According to local traders and residents, dozens of trucks and heavy dumpers move daily from…
Jharkhand Headlines Centre Declares All Limestone as Major Mineral, Ends End-Use Restrictions The Central Government has reclassified all limestone as a major mineral, ending its earlier dual categorization based on end use. As per the Mines Ministry notification, all limestone mines will now be auctioned, ensuring transparency and uniformity. Leaseholders can use limestone for any industrial purpose. Existing minor mineral leaseholders must register with the Indian Bureau of Mines by March 2026. Mukesh Kumar Appointed NHAI Project Director for Ranchi Mukesh Kumar Parghania has been appointed as the new Project Director (PD) of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)…
Jharkhand has witnessed a drastic 68% decline in its wild elephant population, according to India’s first DNA-based elephant census, conducted jointly by the Ministry of Environment, Project Elephant, and the Wildlife Institute of India. The study, titled All India Synchronous Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2025, found that elephant numbers in the State have dropped from 679 in 2017 to just 217 in 2025, raising alarm among conservationists and wildlife officials. Also Read: Damodar Valley, Once India’s Ruhr, Now Looking to Green Future Human-Elephant Conflict and Habitat Loss Behind the Crisis Jharkhand’s once-thriving elephant zones, including the Chotanagpur plateau, Palamu, Singhbhum, and…
In a historic decision that redefines workplace inclusion in Indian industry, Tata Steel has expanded its flagship ‘Wings of Change’ initiative to enable women employees to work across all three shifts A, B, and C. The move marks a significant step towards promoting gender equality and creating a more inclusive work environment within one of India’s oldest industrial institutions. Also Read: Historic Moment in Jharkhand, All-Women Team Commissioned 100-Tonne Mining Truck for Tata Steel A Milestone in Gender Equality and Inclusion Launched in 2019, the ‘Wings of Change’ programme initially allowed women to work in two shifts, setting a precedent…
The Jharkhand Government on Tuesday sought an additional day to file its affidavit before the Supreme Court in the Saranda Sanctuary case. The matter was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the State, requested that the next hearing be scheduled for Friday, citing the need for more time to finalise the details. Also Read: Cabinet Approved Wildlife Sanctuary Status for Part of Saranda Forest in West Singhbhum SAIL’s Concerns Addressed by the Bench During the hearing, counsel for Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)…