The Jharkhand CID has uncovered a massive fraud by the Sahara Group, selling land in Jharkhand and Bihar at below-market prices through fake companies. Despite Supreme Court orders, Sahara violated regulations, failing to deposit proceeds into SEBI’s account or refund investors. Investigations recommend FIRs against several company directors involved in the scam. The Jharkhand CID has uncovered a big land sale scam by the Sahara Group, where hundreds of acres in Jharkhand and Bihar were sold at a fraction of their market value through fraudulent companies and unauthorized individuals. The CID’s investigation has revealed that the group violated Supreme Court…
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Tata Steel has successfully executed its first fully paperless coal import from Australia to India using an Electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L), backed by ICE Digital Trade and banking partners like ICICI and Standard Chartered. This digital milestone boosts trade efficiency, reduces risks, and supports Tata Steel’s mission to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045 through sustainable and tech-driven practices. In a landmark move towards transforming global trade through digital innovation, Tata Steel has successfully completed its first paperless import shipment using an Electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L) a digital version of the traditional shipping document—fully integrated with banking partners.…
The Jharkhand Cabinet approved 27 proposals, including a 6% DA hike for employees, monsoon Assembly of session of Jharkhand Vidhasabha from 1st August to 7th August, Unified Pension Scheme, digital court reforms, vehicle purchases, medical reimbursements, and institutional rule changes. The Jharkhand Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, approved 27 key proposals in the Cabinet Meeting, held on Friday 11th July 2025 at Project Bhawan, Ranchi. These decisions covered various sectors including Government employee benefits, judicial reforms, infrastructure, healthcare reimbursements, and administrative actions. Monsoon Assembly Session from 1st August The Cabinet has approved the schedule for the…
Coal Companies Under Fire for Withholding Land Acquisition Details A special Jharkhand Assembly committee investigating illegal land grabs and OB dumping in Dhanbad accused coal companies like BCCL, ECL, SAIL, and Tata for hiding critical information. Incomplete, unsigned reports angered the committee, prompting plans for site visits in August. The issue was raised in the budget session, leading Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato to order a thorough probe. Fraud in Dumka Coal Block, MD Jailed and Company Fined A CBI special court has sentenced Manoj Jaiswal, former MD of JAS Infrastructure & Capital Pvt. Ltd., to three years in jail and…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 27th Eastern Zonal Council meeting in Ranchi, highlighted 83% issue resolution since 2014. He announced plans to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026 and stressed on new criminal laws, narcotics control, regional cooperation, and development-focused governance. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council held in Ranchi, announced that the Central Government is determined to make India completely free from Naxalism by 31st March, 2026. The meeting, organised at a Hotel Radisson Blu, Ranchi, saw participation from several dignitaries including Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Odisha…
A Delhi court sentenced ex-MD Manoj Jaiswal to three years in jail and fined JAS Infrastructure Rs. 1 crore for fraud in Jharkhand’s Mahuagarhi coal block allocation. Earlier, two senior bureaucrats were acquitted, with the court citing collective decision-making and lack of personal wrongdoing. In a judgment related to the long-standing coal block allocation scam, a special CBI court in Delhi has sentenced a private company’s former managing director to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs. 1 crore on the firm. The verdict pertains to fraudulent practices during the allocation of the Mahuagarhi coal block…
Mining Revenue Soars to Rs. 2645 Cr by May After Royalty-Cess Hike Jharkhand’s Mining Department collected Rs. 2,645.58 crore in revenue by May 2025, up Rs. 1023 crore from last year due to increased royalty and cess rates. Coal royalties are now based on market rates, and cess on key minerals like iron ore and bauxite has been raised. Major contributions came from coal, iron ore, and mineral cess collections, significantly boosting state earnings. Eastern Zonal Council Meet Tomorrow in Ranchi Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the Eastern Zonal Council meeting in Ranchi on 10th July, with leaders…
Nuvoco Cement’s Jojobera plant finalized a five-year wage agreement for contract workers, effective from 1st January 2025. Daily wages increased by Rs. 131.94 to Rs. 197.93 based on skill level. Allowances were revised retroactively from 2021, ensuring better income and long-term benefits for the workers. A new wage agreement has been finalized between the management of Nuvoco Cement’s Jojobera plant and trade unions, bringing a substantial salary hike for contract workers. As per the agreement, daily wages have been increased by a minimum of Rs. 131.94 and a maximum of Rs. 197.93, depending on the skill category. The revised wages have…
BCCL has revived its long-closed PB (Pootkee Balihari) Project coal mine in Dhanbad under the MDO model, marking the first such operational mine in Coal India’s ecosystem. Awarded to Eagle Infra, the project aims to boost domestic coking coal production and support India’s steel and infrastructure sectors. In a major milestone for India’s coal sector, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has restarted production from its long-closed Pootkee Balihari (PB) Project in Dhanbad, using the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) model. This is the first mine under Coal India Limited (CIL) to begin operations under the MDO framework, making it a…
The Ministry of Mines is hosting a National DMF Workshop and SHG Exhibition in New Delhi on 9th July. The event aims to improve DMF operations, promote learning among districts, and showcase SHG products, supporting sustainable development in mining-affected areas across 23 states. The Ministry of Mines is organizing a National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Workshop and a special Self-Help Group (SHG) Exhibition on Wednesday, 9th July, in New Delhi. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of DMF operations across the country and promoting learning between states and districts. The workshop will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Coal…