The CBI is investigating illegal coal lifting at CCL’s Amrapali Project in Jharkhand, following a police report alleging daily extortion from 250-300 coal trucks using fake tokens. The agency is tracking fund distribution and suspects involvement of officials in the widespread corruption network. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has widened its probe into alleged corruption in Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) by focusing on illegal coal lifting at the Amrapali Project in Tandwa, Chatra district. The investigation follows a report submitted by the Special Branch of Jharkhand Police which uncovered a large-scale illegal collection racket at the project site. According to…
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Government to Introduce Eight New Bills in Parliament’s Monsoon Session The Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting from 21st July, with 21 sittings planned. The Government aims to introduce eight new bills, including the Income Tax Bill 2025 and proposals on sports governance, anti-doping, and mining reforms. Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur is also expected. Jharkhand Cabinet is Scheduled on 24th July A cabinet meeting chaired by Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren is scheduled for 24th July at the Project Bhavan in Ranchi. The Cabinet Secretariat has notified all concerned ministers and officials. The meeting will discuss key proposals related to…
Birsa Munda International Airport in Ranchi jumped from 34th to 5th place in AAI’s passenger satisfaction survey, scoring 4.96 out of 5. Improved services, cleanliness, and taxi access drove the rise. Challenges remain in parking space and broader flight connectivity. Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, has made a remarkable leap in the Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) recent half-yearly customer satisfaction ranking. From a lowly 34th spot in the previous year, Ranchi airport now proudly stands at fifth among 62 airports surveyed across India. According to the AAI survey conducted between January and June 2025, Ranchi earned an impressive 4.96 out of…
The Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting from 21st July, with 21 sittings planned. The Government aims to introduce eight new bills, including the Income Tax Bill 2025 and proposals on sports governance, anti-doping, and mining reforms. Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur is also expected. The Central Government is gearing up to introduce eight new bills during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, which will run from 21s July to 21st August, a total of 21 sittings. Among the key legislative agendas is the long-anticipated Income Tax Bill 2025, which aims to overhaul and simplify the existing Income Tax Act of…
Member of Parliament from Singhbhum, Ms. Joba Majhi visited Guwa amid fears of displacement due to SAIL’s mine expansion. She assured villagers that no family would be evicted without proper rehabilitation. Majhi criticized the flawed survey process and urged SAIL to prioritize local employment and conduct a fresh survey. Amid growing fears of displacement due to proposed expansion activities by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in the Guwa mining area of Jharkhand, Member of Parliament (MP) from Singhbhum, Jharkhand Ms. Joba Majhi visited the affected region on 16th July 2025 and firmly declared that not a single family will…
The CBI has arrested four individuals, including three CCL employees, for running a bribery racket in the Giddi-A coal project in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. Further investigation is ongoing. A massive corruption scandal has come to light in Central Coalfields Limited’s (CCL) Giddi-A Colliery Project in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested four individuals, including three CCL employees, on charges of bribery, illegal coal transportation, and extortion. The arrests include project manager (mining) Ayodhya Karmali, clerks Mukesh Kumar (also known as Rupesh Kumar) and Prakash Mahli, along with a private coal lifter Vijay Kumar Singh. The operation,…
President Nominates Four Eminent Personalities to Rajya Sabha President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four distinguished individuals to the Rajya Sabha under Article 80. diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, educationist C. Sadanandan Master, and historian-author Dr. Meenakshi Jain. These appointments aim to enrich parliamentary discussions with diverse expertise from diplomacy, law, education, and history, filling vacancies left by retiring nominated members. Vedanta Increased Political Donations to JMM in FY25 Mining giant Vedanta Ltd quadrupled its political donations in FY25, contributing Rs 20 crore to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), up from Rs 5 crore the previous year. The company also…
Vedanta’s political donations surged to Rs. 157 crore in FY 2024-25, with Rs. 20 crore going to Jharkhand’s ruling JMM amid investment plans in the state. This spike, post-electoral bonds ban, raises concerns over corporate influence, transparency, and potential policy sway in resource-rich regions. Mining and metals giant Vedanta Ltd, led by billionaire Anil Agarwal, has made headlines by increasing its political contributions in FY 2024-25, with donations soaring to Rs. 157 crore. Among the key beneficiaries is Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the ruling party in Jharkhand, which received a substantial Rs. 20 crore, a fourfold jump from the Rs.…
Jharkhand Monsoon Assembly from 1st August The Jharkhand Cabinet approved 27 major decisions, including Rs. 150 crore for police vehicles, a 6% DA hike for employees and pensioners, and the Monsoon Assembly session from 1ST August 2025. Other approvals include pension expansion, new liquor shop rules for daily wage workers, and digital court procedures across districts. Sahara Group Violated Supreme Court Order, Sold Land at Low Prices Sahara Group has violated Supreme Court and SEBI directives by selling valuable land in Jharkhand and Bihar at significantly low prices, bypassing legal processes. CID’s investigation reveals that the funds from these sales…
India’s first Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) pilot project has begun in Jharkhand’s Kasta coal block in Jamtara. The initiative, led by Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL) with Canadian partner Ergo Exergy, aims to produce valuable gases like methane and hydrogen. It promises sustainable energy solutions and economic growth for the region. India’s first-ever Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) pilot project has commenced in the Kasta coal block of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. The initiative is being jointly implemented by Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) and Canada-based Ergo Exergy Technologies Inc. (EETI), under the strategic guidance of the Ministry of Coal. The pilot project aims to…