Worker’s Nationwide Strike on 9th July Against Labour Law Reforms Labour unions across India, excluding BMS, will strike on July 9 against new labour laws and 17 key demands, including Rs. 26,000 minimum wage and pension reforms. In Jharkhand, preparations intensify with wide sectoral support coal, steel, transport, and more. Political backing and regional campaigns aim to ensure a powerful protest against the Centre’s “anti-worker” policies. First FIR Against CCL Officers Over Illegal Mining Deaths Sparked Outrage Four died and four were injured in a mine collapse during illegal mining at CCL’s Karma project in Kuju. For the first time,…
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Forbes has released its 2025 list of India’s richest, led by Mukesh Ambani with $115.3 billion, followed by Gautam Adani at $67 billion. The top 10 includes industrialists from sectors like IT, steel, pharma, and real estate. Savitri Jindal remains the only woman on the list. The latest Forbes India 2025 Rich List is out, and Mukesh Ambani has once again topped the chart as the richest person in India, with a net worth of $115.3 billion. Gautam Adani stands at second place, continuing to remain a strong force in Indian and global business despite recent market fluctuations. India, now ranked…
Union Minister and Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth announced Rs. 4,224 crore worth of railway projects in Ranchi, including station upgrades, overbridges, and goods shed improvements. He also criticized the Jharkhand Government for not releasing funds for local development projects he recommended, causing delays and public concern. Union Minister of State for Defence and Member of Parliament (MP), Ranchi Sanjay Seth has announced that the Central Government has sanctioned railway projects worth Rs. 4,224 crore in the Ranchi parliamentary constituency over the past three years. He also expressed concern over the Jharkhand State Government’s delay in releasing funds for several development…
A mega signature campaign will soon be launched in Bokaro to support the expansion of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), with an aim to increase production capacity and create thousands of jobs. The campaign will also demand to upgrade Bokaro General Hospital into a super-specialty hospital. In a move to accelerate the expansion of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), a massive signature campaign will be launched across Bokaro. The initiative is aimed at gathering public support for the plant’s long-awaited expansion plan, which has faced delays. The campaign will seek to highlight the importance of this project for the region’s economic growth…
Senior IPS officer Dr. Sanjay A. Lathkar (JH-1995) has been appointed as Inspector General (Security) in the Department of Atomic Energy. With nearly 30 years of experience, he will oversee the security of India’s critical nuclear infrastructure, holding the post until his retirement in 2028. The Jharkhand Government has issued a notification (No. 13/D1-104/2014-2733, dated 07th July 2025) today to relieve Dr. Sanjay A. Lathkar, the Additional Director General of Police (Rail), from his duties. As per the order of the Governor of Jharkhand, he will now join the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) on central deputation to take over the…
Jharkhand’s textile policy expired in September 2023, and a new policy is yet to be implemented. The proposed draft includes land and capital subsidies, tax exemptions, and job incentives. The delay is affecting new investments, but the policy is expected to launch soon after cabinet approval. Jharkhand’s textile industry is currently without a dedicated government policy, as the state’s Textile Policy expired on 18 September 2023. Although the Department of Industries had promised to introduce a new and improved version, it has not yet been officially launched. The absence of a clear textile policy is causing delays for entrepreneurs and investors…
Hindustan Copper Ltd is reviving Jharkhand’s Rakha and Kendadih mines with a Rs. 2,700 crore investment, aiming to boost copper production and create 10,000 jobs. A new concentrator plant will be set up, and underground mining will extend the mines’ operational life to over 50 years. Jharkhand’s mineral-rich land is once again ready to buzz with activity as Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a central public sector company, has launched a major revival and expansion plan for its copper mining operations in the state. The company is set to reopen its Rakha and Kendadih mines in East Singhbhum district after nearly…
Jharkhand is set to sign MoUs worth more than Rs. 26,000 crore with more than 10 companies in the coming month, with an aim to generate employment for over 15,000+ people. The investments will cover sectors like steel, cement, and power, with the state preparing for a major signing event soon. Jharkhand is set to witness a major wave of industrial investment, with more than Rs. 26,000 crore worth of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) expected to be signed next month. These investment proposals, received during the recent Kolkata Summit, have now been approved by the State Government for MoU execution. The…
Hindustan Copper to Set Up New Plant in Jharkhand’s Rakha Mine Hindustan Copper Ltd will establish a new 3 MTPA concentrator plant at Rakha mine in Jharkhand, aiming to triple its ore production from 4 to 12.2 MTPA by FY 2030-31. This is part of HCL’s nationwide expansion, reaffirming Jharkhand’s strategic role in India’s copper mining sector. A Rs. 400 crores plant in Madhya Pradesh is also planned. Rs. 26,000 Crore Investment MoUs Likely Next Month in Jharkhand Jharkhand is set to sign MoUs worth Rs. 26,000 crore with major companies next month, potentially creating over 15,000 jobs. Proposals were…
NTPC deposited Rs. 108 crore with the Jharkhand Government for 450 acres of government land in Keradari and Chatti Bariatu coal projects. Local farmers alleged unfair treatment, as they didn’t receive direct compensation despite long-term occupation. Officials claim the payment follows existing guidelines. NTPC has deposited a total of Rs. 108 crore with the Jharkhand state government as compensation for 450 acres of non-raiyati (government-owned) land acquired for its two major coal mining projects in Keradari and Chatti Bariatu in Hazaribagh district. However, concerns have been raised by local farmers and landholders over the verification process and the actual disbursement…