Tata Steel Foundation’s decade-long ‘Aakanksha’ program has transformed the educational landscape for more than 500 students from Jharkhand’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), including the Sabar, Birhor, and Pahadiya communities living in remote forest areas. Once starting with just 10 children, the initiative now partners with 17 schools to provide quality education, nutritious meals, safe housing, and transport. These tribal groups, often marginalized and battling poverty, addiction, and social neglect, have found a new hope in education through this initiative. The foundation’s holistic approach encourages children to attend school regularly, engage in extracurricular activities, and develop skills for a better…
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Tata Steel Limited has received a Rs. 161.51 crore penalty from the GST Intelligence Directorate for allegedly availing irregular input tax credit on compensation cess through its merged entity, Tata Steel Long Products. The company disputes the charge, plans to respond legally within the deadline, and states the notice will not impact its financial or operational activities. The Jamshedpur unit of the GST Intelligence Department has fined Tata Steel Limited over Rs. 161.51 crore for allegedly wrongly claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) on compensation cess. The penalty pertains to Tata Steel Long Products Limited (TSLP), which officially merged with Tata…
CCL Powered Up Jharkhand with Two New Coal Mines Central Coalfields Ltd will launch two new coal mines in Jharkhand, aiming to boost annual production by 12 million tonnes. The initiative supports CCL’s 2030 goal of 150 million tonnes and promises job creation. The first mine, Kotre Basantpur Block, is set to begin production by October 2025. CMPDIL IPO Awaits SEBI Nod Before Next Step CMPDIL, a Coal India subsidiary, has filed its draft IPO papers with SEBI and awaits initial comments before deciding the next move. The IPO will be a pure offer-for-sale of up to 7.14 crore shares.…
A concerning trend is emerging within the Jharkhand cadre of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), as a growing number of officers express their desire to move to central deputation, signaling a possible disconnect with the state’s administrative environment. According to recent official developments, three more IAS officers R. Ronita, Akanksha Ranjan, and Mukesh Kumar have formally applied for central deputation, joining the ranks of 14 other officers from Jharkhand cadre who are already serving in key positions under the Central Government. This move comes at a time when Jharkhand is grappling with a significant shortage of senior administrative personnel. Also…
Jharkhand to Collect Service Charges from Central Institutions For the first time, Jharkhand will collect service charges from all central public sector units and institutions using municipal services. The Urban Development Department has directed 49 urban local bodies to prepare a list by July 15 and complete assessments by September 30. This move, based on a Supreme Court ruling, aims to boost state revenue without levying property tax. Despite Surplus Power, Jharkhand Struggles with Blackouts Jharkhand produces 8,723 MW of power but needs only 2,500–3,000 MW. Still, power cuts persist, especially in rural areas, due to a weak, outdated distribution…
Central Coalfields Ltd to begin coal production at two new mines, creating jobs and pushing annual output capacity by up to 12 million tonnes. In a major development for India’s coal and employment sectors, Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)—a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL)—has announced plans to begin production from two new coal mines in Jharkhand during the current fiscal year. The move is expected to significantly boost the company’s production capacity and generate substantial employment opportunities in the region. Speaking to the media, CCL Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Neelendu Kumar Singh confirmed that the two upcoming projects will…
CMPDI, a Coal India Subsidiary gears up for public listing amid growing focus on clean coal innovation and digital mining, 71.4 million shares to be offered via OFS. The Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), is preparing for its debut on the Indian stock exchanges after filing its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) last month. However, the final decision on the IPO launch timeline remains pending, awaiting SEBI’s initial observations. Speaking at a press interaction in Ranchi, CMPDI Chairman and Managing Director…
Coal dispatch operations at Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) have taken a major hit, with the company managing to send out only 11 rakes of coal against a daily target of 33, resulting in a daily financial loss exceeding Rs. 25 crore. According to internal figures dated 18th June 2025, multiple operational areas of BCCL, including Lodna, Bastacolla, Kusunda, Govindpur, Block-II, and Barora, are witnessing severe disruptions in coal transportation. In particular, coal dispatch from Lodna and Bastacolla has remained zero for the last two to three days. Also Read: Major IAS Reshuffle in Jharkhand: 57 Officers Transferred, Several Assigned…
In a powerful convergence of mining minds, global experts, technocrats, and industry leaders came together in Dhanbad to chart a transformative path for the future of underground coal mining. The occasion was EPPSUM-2025: the International Exhibition on Enhancing Production, Productivity and Safety in Underground Mining which took place on Friday The event was formally inaugurated by Coal India Limited (CIL) Chairman P M Prasad, who underscored the urgency of innovation in mining operations, particularly in deep excavation environments. Prof. D C Panigrahi, former director of IIT-ISM Dhanbad, focused that modern technologies must be rapidly adopted to improve both safety standards…
In a major push to strengthen higher education infrastructure, the Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, approved the construction of a women’s college in Khunti and a degree college in Ichagarh (Seraikela-Kharsawan). These projects are part of the state government’s broader vision to increase access to higher education, especially for women and rural youth. Key Decisions Approved Khunti Women’s College: The state will invest Rs. 43.41 crore for establishing a dedicated women’s college in Khunti, promoting gender inclusion in education. Ichagarh Degree College: Rs. 34.36 crore has been approved for building a degree college in Ichagarh under Seraikela-Kharsawan…