Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore urged state control over Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. He recommended approvals through the Chief Minister, ensuring transparency and directing funds toward genuine causes like education, environment, and women’s empowerment The utilization of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds in Jharkhand has come under the spotlight, as Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore voiced strong concerns about transparency and the real impact of CSR spending in the state. Minister Calls for State-Level Oversight Minister Kishore, in a direct letter to Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, stressed the urgent need for bringing CSR funds under the administrative control of the…
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The Ramgarh district administration Organized a high-level review meeting to accelerate ongoing road, infrastructure, and railway projects. Deputy Commissioner Faiz Aq Ahmad Mumtaz directed officials to expedite compensation for villagers via Gram Sabhas and resolve all pending land acquisition and related issues quickly for faster development. The district administration in Ramgarh is taking proactive steps to boost the pace of development work, especially in the areas of road construction, infrastructure projects, land acquisition, and compensation for affected villagers. A high-level review meeting held today, chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Faiz Aq Ahmad Mumtaz, where a range of ongoing projects and…
HEC has received a major boost as Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) lifted its ban, paving the way for Rs. 100 crore in work orders. Following Government backed revival efforts, HEC is regaining industry trust, securing fresh contracts and resuming operations across all its production units. Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has lifted the suspension on Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), opened doors to fresh orders worth approximately Rs. 100 crore. This shift followed multiple reassurances during three Parliamentary Committee Meetings over the past two months, where officials focused on HEC’s revival and urged public sector units…
The Central Government has extended NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh’s tenure by one year, allowing him to serve until 31st July 2026. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the Power Ministry’s proposal, ensuring leadership continuity at India’s largest power generation company. The Central Government has extended the tenure of Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC Limited, by one more year. As per the official notification issued on Thursday, Singh will now continue to head the country’s largest power generation company till 31st July 2026. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal sent by the Ministry…
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…
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,…