In a surprising move, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has granted pre-mature retirement to 11 senior officers from its Coal Division, SAIL, and BSL over various allegations. The decision was made during a board meeting and includes officers above the GM level. They were given three months’ notice, but their retirement benefits remain unaffected.
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CO Arvind Devasis Toppo, accompanied by police officials, inspected the Tubed Coal Block at Latehar. They checked the documents and driving licenses of Hywa drivers, ensuring vehicles were covered with tarpaulins. Toppo emphasized safe driving, alcohol testing, and precautions to prevent accidents, while advising drivers to avoid speeding and driving under the influence.
Coal transportation at Piparwar’s CHP-Bachra siding was halted for the 2nd consecutive day on Wednesday, caused a shortage of coal. This disruption, due to STCP’s demand for overdue payments, led to no coal dispatch from the siding. CCL and Indian Railways face an estimated loss of Rs. 1.5 crore and Rs. 3 Crores, respectively.
The Jharkhand State Government has promoted 38 DSP officers to the Senior DSP rank. The Home Department issued the official notification for this promotion, recognizing officers from various districts and locations. Among those promoted are officers like Majrool Hoda, Anup Kumar Badaik, and Samir Kumar Tirki, enhancing their responsibilities within the police force.
Under the direction of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Jharkhand Police Headquarters has launched an initiative where police officers will complete six online courses on the iGOT KarmaYogi portal. These courses cover topics like ethical conduct, women’s safety, cyber security, and new criminal laws, aiming to enhance officers’ skills and efficiency.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered money laundering evidence against MSME department official Ashutosh Kumar and his family. The investigation revealed that Ashutosh, while in Government service, acquired assets worth Rs. 1.4 Crores beyond his known income. His wife and son were also involved in laundering and manipulating documents to legitimize illegal earnings, totaling over Rs. 2 Crores.
India’s industrial production grew by just 3.2% in December 2024, marking a three-month low due to poor performance in mining and manufacturing sectors. In comparison, production had risen by 4.4% in December 2023. The government revised November’s Industrial Output Index to 5%. However, electricity production saw a strong increase of 6.2%.
Godda: Neeladri Roy, Director (Technical), Operations, Projects, and Planning of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), visited the Rajmahal area in Godda district on Thursday 16th January 2025. During his visit, Roy inspected several key projects, including the Taljhari, Basdiha, Lohandiya Patch, BLS, and Deep Mines, and provided suggestions to improve production and productivity. Roy also conducted a detailed inspection of the Hurra ‘C’ project Roy also visited the Dumariya Kaddu Tola rehabilitation site and instructed officials to expedite the ongoing rehabilitation work. Additionally, he conducted a detailed inspection of the Hurra ‘C’ project and issued necessary directions to ensure its smooth…
Ranchi: A pre-budget consultation workshop for the upcoming FY2025-26 state budget was organized at the Project Bhawan on 16th January 2025, under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore. The event gathered experts from various sectors such as agriculture, irrigation, forest and environment, rural development, livelihoods mission, urban development, tourism, industries, and mining. The primary aim of the workshop was to solicit suggestions that would enhance the welfare of Jharkhand’s diverse communities – especially farmers, tribal populations, and residents of remote areas. These inputs will be incorporated into the upcoming state budget to create inclusive growth and development, keeping in…
Ranchi: Jharkhand’s Chief Secretary, Mrs. Alka Tiwari, has instructed officials to swiftly resolve the issues hindering the commencement of 34 coal blocks allocated by the State Government. She emphasized that the faster these coal blocks begin operations, the sooner economic activities and employment opportunities will boost in the region, alongside a significant increase in the state’s revenue. Mrs. Tiwari was presiding over a review meeting on Wednesday, 15th January 2025 to address the challenges faced in operationalizing the allocated coal blocks. The review highlighted several key obstacles, including land acquisition, compensation issues, forest clearances, and challenges related to local rivers,…