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…
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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…
Ashok Kumar Sengal has taken charge as the new CEO of PVUNL, a joint venture of NTPC and JBVNL. With over 30 years of experience in the power sector, Sengal has held key roles in major NTPC projects and brings strong technical and leadership skills. Ashok Kumar Sengal has officially taken over as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a joint venture between NTPC Limited and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL). He assumed charge on 06th July 2025 at the project site, where he received warm welcome by the department heads and…
Four villagers died in Jharkhand’s Karma coal mine collapse during illegal mining. An FIR was filed against CCL officials for negligence. Families will be paid Rs. 8 lakh compensation after overnight talks, and one family member per victim will get a job through outsourcing. A tragic mining accident occurred at the Karma Project, part of CCL’s Kuju area in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, where four villagers lost their lives following a coal mine collapse during illegal mining activity. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and has led to an FIR against senior officials of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), including the General…
Jharkhand High Court Grants Temporary Relief on Composite User Fee Jharkhand High Court Grants Temporary Relief on Composite User Fee The Jharkhand High Court has granted temporary relief to petitioners against the state’s Rs. 1200 composite user fee for mining permits. The court ruled that permits will be issued without the fee until the final decision is made. The next hearing is set for 6th August, with the state government agreeing to halt fee collection during this period. BHEL Officials Inspected HEC Plants in Ranchi BHEL officials from Haridwar and Hyderabad visited HEC plants in Ranchi for two days to…
A massive fire broke out at Amul’s warehouse in Simuldanga, Jamshedpur, on 5th July 2025, destroyed dairy products worth over Rs. 15 crore. The blaze, caused by a short circuit, took 15 hours and 20 fire trucks to extinguish. No casualties were reported. A devastating fire broke out at the Amul milk warehouse located in Simuldanga, MGM police station area, early morning. The fire spread rapidly, destroyed thousands of liters of milk, butter, ghee, and other Amul products. According to local reports, the fire is believed to have been caused by a short circuit around 7:00 AM on 5th July…
BHEL officials visited HEC plants in Ranchi to assess operations and discuss the potential merger. The visit follows BHEL’s commitment to provide raw materials and operational direction to HEC. Meanwhile, contract workers will resume their duties after a settlement, ended a five-day strike at HEC’s FFP plant. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) conducted a two-day inspection of HEC’s operations in Ranchi with an aim to assess the condition of Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) plants. The BHEL team, which included officials from Haridwar and Hyderabad units, examined the machinery and equipment at all three HEC plants. They also organized discussions with…
Jharkhand High Court granted temporary relief to mining companies, halting the collection of the controversial Rs. 1200 composite user fee until a final decision. The court ruled that permits would continue to be issued without the fee. The next hearing is scheduled for 6th August. The Jharkhand Hight Court has provided a temporary relief regarding the controversial composite user fee being levied by the government to the Mining Companies, operating in Jharkhand State. During the hearing of over 100 petitions filed by various mining companies challenging the imposition of this fee, the court decided that no such fee will be…
Four people died in an illegal coal mining accident at CCL’s Karma project in Ramgarh, Jharkhand. The district administration has ordered a probe, while political leaders blamed government negligence. Protests erupted at the site demanding compensation and strict action. In a tragic incident early Saturday (05th July 2025) morning, four men lost their lives when a part of an abandoned coal mine collapsed in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, in the Karma project area of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL). The collapse occurred during illegal coal mining, sending shockwaves through the district and sparking public outrage and political criticism. According to official reports, the…