The PVUNL power plant in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district was fined Rs. 1.47 crore for transporting minerals without valid mining challans. The district administration also issued a warning, stressing strict action against revenue loss and illegal mineral transport in the state. Jharkhand’s Patratu-based PVUNL power plant has come under scrutiny for transporting minerals without proper mining challans, leading to a huge loss in state revenue. The district administration has taken the matter seriously and imposed a penalty of Rs. 1.47 crore on the company for the irregularity. Revenue Loss to State Detected The Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) is a…
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JBVNL has filed a review petition against the 6.34% electricity tariff hike approved by JSERC, calling it insufficient. The utility seeks a 40.02% increase to cover rising costs, which may lead to further burden on Jharkhand’s power consumers. Electricity consumers in Jharkhand may soon face higher power bills, as the Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) has filed a review petition seeking a steeper hike in electricity tariffs than what has already been approved by the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC). JBVNL, the state’s power distribution company, claims that the 6.34% tariff hike approved by JSERC on 30th April…
The Central Government will invest Rs. 2 lakh crore to improve Jharkhand’s road infrastructure, announced Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Several major highway projects were inaugurated, and future plans include green corridors, electric buses, and cultural initiatives to boost development and connectivity. In a major push to improve Jharkhand’s infrastructure, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced that the Central Government will invest Rs. 2 lakh crore in road and highway development projects across the state. Speaking at a public rally in Garhwa and later at an inauguration event in Ranchi, Gadkari said the state, rich in natural resources,…
A high-level team inspected villages affected by the Hindalco Chakla Coal Block in Jharkhand, reviewing schools, Anganwadi centres, and health facilities. Locals complained of poor infrastructure despite land acquisition, prompting officials to prepare a report for administrative action. A high-level administrative team conducted a ground inspection of the villages affected by the Hindalco’s Chakla Coal Block project in the Chakla Panchayat area of Latehar District on 02nd July. The visit aimed to assess the condition of basic public infrastructure like schools, Anganwadi centers, and health sub-centers that serve the local population. The inspection team included LATEHAR Additional Collector Rama Ravidas,…
Ramgarh DC Faiz Aq Ahmad Mumtaz slammed CCL and Tata Steel for negligence in controlling illegal coal mining. Calling their mines key hubs of coal theft, he issued strict directives, demanding accountability, surveillance, and immediate action to curb the menace. Ramgarh District Collector (DC) Faiz Aq Ahmad Mumtaz has strongly criticized officials of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Tata Steel for their failure to curb rampant illegal coal mining and transportation in the region. In a high-level review meeting, the DC labelled the coal mines of CCL and Tata Steel as the “main hubs of illegal coal activities”, attributing the…
Coal Output from Commercial Mines Rises 16.4% in Q1 India’s coal production from commercial and captive mines rose by 16.4% to 46.01 million tonnes in Q1 FY 2025-26, up from 39.53 MT last year. Dispatches also increased 13% to 51.63 MT. The rise reflects improved mining efficiency and capacity utilization, ensuring steady coal supply for power, steel, and cement industries, aligning with India’s goal of energy self-reliance. Adani Power Resumed Full Supply as Bangladesh Clears Dues Bangladesh has cleared its outstanding dues of $437 million to Adani Power, resolving a long-standing payment dispute. This has restored full electricity supply from…
Coal India’s production dropped by 8.5% in June due to heavy monsoon rains, especially impacting Jharkhand’s coalfields. Dispatches and coking coal output also fell sharply, affecting state revenues. The government, however, remains confident of meeting future coal demand. India’s coal sector has seen a significant drop in production and dispatch during June 2025, primarily due to the early onset and intensity of monsoon rains. State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL), which contributes over 80% of India’s coal output, recorded an 8.5% fall in production compared to the same month last year, raising concerns about supply stability and state revenues. According to Coal…
IAS officer Pooja Singhal and her husband Abhishek Jha were denied passport release by the PMLA court in Ranchi, preventing their travel to the U.S. for their daughter’s admission. Both are facing investigation in a money laundering case. The PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) Court in Ranchi has rejected a petition filed by suspended IAS officer Pooja Singhal and her husband Abhishek Jha seeking the release of their passports. The court’s decision has dealt a major setback to the couple, who wanted to travel to the United States for their daughter’s admission process. Both Singhal and Jha are under investigation…
Tata Steel has received a GST notice of over Rs. 1000 crore for allegedly claiming irregular Input Tax Credit between 2018–19 and 2022–23. The company denied wrongdoing, termed the notice baseless, and plans to respond within 30 days. Tata Steel has received a show-cause cum demand notice of over Rs. 1000 crore from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department over alleged irregularities in claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) between the financial years 2018–19 and 2022–23. The notice was issued by the Central Tax Audit Office based in Ranchi and was received by the company on 29th June. As per the…
A blast at Shivpriya Ispat Udyog in Bokaro killed one worker and critically injured another. The explosion, caused by suspected technical failure, exposed major safety lapses. Authorities ordered a probe, while the victim’s family demanded compensation and strict action against the factory management. A tragic incident at Shivpriya Ispat Udyog, an ingot manufacturing unit located in Balidih Industrial Area, Bokaro, where a blast in the blast furnace on 29th June, led to the death of one worker and left another in critical condition. According to initial reports, the explosion took place around 5:40 am, likely due to a technical fault…