Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) reported a CSR expenditure of Rs. 9.32 crore during FY2024-25, surpassing its annual target by 32%. Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Manoj Kumar informed that for FY2025-26, the statutory provision has been fixed at Rs. 13.21 crore, with an approved budget of Rs. 18 crore for CSR initiatives. CSR Initiatives Focused on Health and Education CMPDI’s CSR portfolio included multiple health and education-focused interventions. Through Cure India, clubfoot disability is being eliminated in children using the Ponseti method in Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh. Twenty youths are receiving training in a Government recognised two-year…
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Armed criminals opened fire late on 18th August 2025 night at the base camp of PSME Company engaged in the Sayal-D coal project of Ramgarh district. According to police, the attack was aimed at creating fear and forcing the company to pay extortion money. A scooter-borne duo arrived at the site, and one of them fired a round at the main gate before fleeing towards Sayal. Rahul Dubey Gang Claimed Responsibility The police confirmed that notorious criminal Rahul Dubey claimed responsibility for the attack through a social media post. In the letter circulated online, Dubey warned the company’s management to…
Jharkhand Headlines Rajya Sabha Cleared Indian Ports Bill Amid Opposition Uproar The Rajya Sabha passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 by voice vote, after its earlier passage in the Lok Sabha. The bill aims to strengthen port laws, promote integrated development, improve trade, and ensure efficient use of India’s coastline. Opposition protests over Bihar’s voter list revision led to disruptions and walkout, but the bill was passed smoothly. Gold Deposits Found in Six Odisha Districts, Auction Plans Underway The Geological Survey of India confirmed gold reserves in Deogarh, Sundargarh, Nabarangpur, Keonjhar, Angul, and Koraput districts of Odisha, estimating over 20…
Senior IAS officer Vinay Choubey, arrested in the Jharkhand liquor scam case, was granted bail by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court on 19th August 2025. The suspended officer, who has been in judicial custody since 30th May 2025, secured relief under Section 187(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Bail Granted with Strict Conditions The court allowed bail on the condition that Choubey must inform the court before leaving Jharkhand during the trial and cannot change his mobile number until proceedings are completed. He has also been asked to furnish two personal bonds of Rs. 25,000 each. The court…
Jharkhand-cadre IPS officer Kuldeep Dwivedi (2005 batch) has been elevated as Joint Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Dwivedi, who was serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the agency, will continue in the new role till 17th January 2026, or until completion of his five-year deputation, whichever is earlier. Another IPS Officer Promoted Alongside Dwivedi, C. Venkata Subba Reddy of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre (2007 batch) has also been appointed Joint Director in CBI. His tenure will be till 29th October 2029. Both appointments were issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) after approval from the…
The Jharkhand High Court on 18th August 2025, directed district authorities of Hazaribagh to conduct a detailed inspection into alleged illegal mining activities in Hazaribagh. The division bench of Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar passed the order while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking action to curb unlawful excavation in the district. Court Asked DC, SP and DMO to Conduct Regular Inspections During the hearing, the State Government informed the court that nine tractors and two JCB machines had been seized in earlier raids, although workers fled the sites. Observing that such instances confirm ongoing…
Bauxite transportation in Gumla, which had been stalled for over two weeks, is set to resume from tomorrow. The decision came after a meeting between the district administration, Hindalco management, and truck owners, paving the way for around 1500 trucks to resume operation. The meeting was organized today at the Gumla Deputy Commissioner (DC) office under the chairmanship of former Rajya Sabha MP Dhiraj Prasad Sahu, DC Gumla Ms. Prerna Dixit and SP Gumla Mr. Harish Bin Jama. The meeting also attended by former MP Pradeep Balmuchu, advocate Sachitanand Chaudhary, Hindalco vice-president Shatrujit Singh, HR head Chinmay Das, and representatives…
Jharkhand Headlines Modi Announced GST 2.0 as Diwali Gift Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, announced major GST reforms termed “GST 2.0.” The existing four tax slabs will be reduced to two, 5% and 18%. Prices of essentials like dry fruits, medicines, and daily-use goods under 12% GST will fall by 7%, while items like cement, ACs, TVs, and refrigerators under 28% GST will become up to 10% cheaper. Ex-Jharkhand Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan Nominated as NDA’s Vice-Presidential Candidate The NDA nominated Maharashtra Governor and former Jharkhand Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan as its Vice-Presidential candidate. Known as…
The lease of Tata Steel’s Vijay-2 Iron Ore Mine, located in the Saranda forest, expired on 17th August 2025. The lapse has raised concerns not only within the company but also among thousands of workers, transporters, vendors and small businesses whose livelihood is based on the mine’s operations. According to an estimates, more than 1500 people are directly employed at the mine, while an additional 4000 to 5000 earn indirectly through contracts, transport and ancillary services. Around 600 trucks and vehicles are currently linked to cargo transport from the mine. Vendors engaged with Tata Steel, including BS Mining (300 workers),…
The Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) has announced a state-wide Swadeshi campaign from 27th August to encourage traders to sell and promote only Indian-made goods. The decision comes in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address, where he urged citizens to embrace Swadeshi for a stronger and self-reliant India. At a press conference organized at the Chamber’s auditorium on 17th August 2025, Defence Minister of State Sanjay Seth, former Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Poddar, Chamber President Paresh Gattani and other officials shared the campaign plan. Under the initiative, every shop associated with the…