Tata Steel UISL has proposed a significant rise in electricity tariffs for residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial users. Fixed and energy charges are set to increase across various categories, with residential users seeing major hikes. Businesses, farmers, and industries will also face higher costs, triggering mixed reactions among stakeholders.
Author: Editorial Desk
The Jharkhand Government has decided to reclaim 245.43 acres of unused forest land from Bokaro Steel Limited (BSL). BSL failed to return the land despite requests, prompting the Government to warn of legal action if the decision is not implemented. A joint committee will be formed to survey and demarcate the land for reclamation.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a petition in court to prevent IAS officer Pooja Singhal from being assigned any department, citing concerns she may influence ongoing investigations in the money laundering case. Singhal, released on bail after 28 months in jail, faces allegations related to the Manrega scam. The hearing is scheduled for 14th February.
Labor, Employment and Industry Minister Sanjay Yadav met with industrial representatives in Bokaro. He assured them of addressing their concerns and positively considering their suggestions. The minister emphasized the Government’s commitment to boosting industries, creating jobs, and improving revenue, including holding regular meetings every three months to support industrial growth in the region.
Jharkhand’s push for industrial growth is gaining momentum with the approval of MOUs for 15 industries, following a successful investor meet in Kolkata. Jharkhand has received investment proposals exceeding Rs 28000 Crores. Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari emphasizes improving the business environment, focusing on resource-based industries like tassar. She is also planning to improve the single-window system to attract new industries and boost existing ones.
Under the leadership of ACF A.K. Parmar, Forest Department officials demolished 16 illegal coal mines in the Chandaul and Motra forest areas over two days. The Barkagaon Police and Forest Department plan to continue such actions. Illegal mining continues in areas like Gondalpura, Chapri, and Tilaiya, with police closely monitoring the situation.
Harish Duhan, Director Technical of CCL, visited Pipperwar, where he was welcomed by senior officials. He inspected the Bachra 4 football ground for the upcoming Mine Safety Week event on 28th February. Later, Duhan visite the Ashok Project mine and the outsourcing site for further inspection.
Jharkhand State Rural Bank and Tata Power signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) under the PM Solar Home Scheme to promote solar energy usage in the state. The initiative aims to provide affordable, green energy to consumers with government subsidies for solar panel installation, making it cost-effective for the people.
The Jharkhand High Court has given the State Government a final chance to respond in the Painam Coal Mines illegal mining case. The petition alleges the company mined more minerals than allowed. If the Government fails to provide a satisfactory answer, the court will issue its ruling. The hearing is scheduled on 19th Feb.
The Jharkhand High Court has imposed a Rs. 50,000 fine on former Sahibganj DC Ram Niwas Yadav for unlawfully canceling the mining lease of Prakash Yadav’s company, ‘Hill Movement.’ Yadav challenged the decision, claiming the DC had no authority to cancel the lease and was not given a chance to present his case.