The Jharkhand police seized eight Hywa trucks and a loader machine from a railway siding near Noamundi in West Singhbhum district late Monday night. The operation, conducted after former Chief Minister Madhu Koda personally intervened, led to the arrest of ten people suspected of involvement in large-scale iron ore theft. Also Read: Illegal Iron Ore Mining Network Busted at Chaibasa, Ex-CM Madhu Koda Demanded Strict Action Madhu Koda’s Midnight Raid Exposed Mining Mafia Acting on a tip-off, Koda reached the Noamundi railway siding’s plot number five around midnight, where Iron ore was being loaded onto trucks under the cover of…
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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Somesh Soren on Monday alleged that Champai deliberately withheld the lease renewal files of three Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) mines during his six-month tenure. Speaking at a JMM Zone-2 booth committee meeting in Surda Crossing, Somesh claimed that the mines, Surda, Kendadih, and Rakha-Siddheshwar had been revived only after Chief Minister Hemant Soren approved a 20-year lease extension. Also Read: Hindustan Copper and Jharkhand Government Signed 20-Year Lease for Rakha Copper Mine Somesh told party workers that the renewal of these leases was vital for Jharkhand’s mining economy and employment. “After the lease was extended by…
A massive protest rally swept through Chaibasa on Tuesday as thousands of tribal residents took to the streets opposing the proposal to declare Saranda forest a wildlife sanctuary. The agitation, described as a “Maha Jan Akrosh Rally,” saw participants from across the district marching with traditional attire, weapons, and placards asserting, “This forest is ours, these trees are ours.” Also Read: Supreme Court Approved 31468.25 Hectares for Saranda Sanctuary but Directed Care to Protect Valid Mining Leases The rally, organised under the banners of the Adivasi Munda Samaj Vikas Samiti, Adivasi Moolvasi Samiti, and Kolhan Raksha Sangh, began at Gandhi…
Giridih MP Chandraprakash Chaudhary has taken up the ongoing crisis faced by coal traders with Coal India Limited (CIL) Chairman P.M. Prasad. The MP met the company chief and apprised him of the growing distress among Jharkhand’s coal traders due to the new sampling policy, mandatory bank guarantees, and complexities in local sales. Also Read: PESB Picked NCL CMD B. Sairam as Next Coal India Chairman Mr. Chaudhary said that the new policy framework, aimed at improving transparency and efficiency, has inadvertently paralysed small and medium traders. “Business has virtually come to a halt,” he reportedly told the CIL Chairman,…
Jharkhand Headlines Jharkhand Cabinet Meeting Rescheduled to 14th October (today) The Jharkhand Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will now be held on 14th October at 3 PM in Project Bhavan. The Cabinet Secretariat and Vigilance Department announced the revised date on Monday, replacing the earlier schedule of 16th October. Several key policy decisions are expected to be discussed during the meeting. Cabinet Likely to Discuss Saranda Sanctuary Proposal Today The Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will meet today with the Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary proposal expected to be tabled. A group of ministers will first…
The Jharkhand High Court on Monday sought a detailed explanation from the State Government on allegations of irregularities amounting to Rs. 11 billion in the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) fund. The case, concerning large-scale financial mismanagement in Bokaro district, was heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar. The court has issued a notice to the Government, seeking clarification on the alleged fund diversion and the actions taken so far. Also Read: Rs. 631 Crore Irregularities found in Bokaro DMFT Spending, Claims former MLA Petitioner Claimed Massive Fund Misuse Without Work The…
The Supreme Court will hear the long-pending case concerning the demand for an elected local body in Jamshedpur on 15th October 2025. The matter, known as the Industrial Township case, was filed by human rights activist Jawaharlal Sharma, who has been seeking voting rights and local self-governance for Jamshedpur residents for more than three decades. The hearing has been listed before the bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Bagchi. Also Read: Jamshedpur Administration to Start Land Verification Ahead of Tata Steel Lease Renewal State and Tata Steel Yet to Submit Replies According to the petitioner, the State Government and…
The Tata Trusts have extended N. Chandrasekaran’s term as Chairman of Tata Sons till 2032, granting him a third consecutive tenure and allowing him to continue in the role until the age of 70. The decision, confirmed by official sources on Monday, marks a significant deviation from the Tata Group’s traditional retirement policy that limits top executives’ tenure by age. Also Read: N. Chandrasekaran Honoured with Oxford’s Foundation Fellowship Policy Break Reflects Confidence in Leadership Chandrasekaran’s current term was set to end in February 2027, but the Tata Trusts’ board unanimously approved his continuation for another five years. The move…
India must achieve self-reliance in the exploration, recovery, and recycling of critical minerals to meet its clean energy and high-tech industry goals, said NITI Aayog Member and Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. V.K. Saraswat at the inaugural session of CRISP-2025, the National Conference on Critical Metals, Recycling, Innovation, Separation, and Processing held at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. The three-day event, from 13th to 15th October 2025, brought together scientists, policymakers, and industry experts from India and abroad to discuss emerging technologies and sustainable resource management. Also Read: PM Modi Announced Satellite Campus of UK-India Critical Minerals Observatory at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Focus on…
India is set to launch the National Critical Mineral Stockpile (NCMS) to ensure the steady availability of rare earth elements to safeguard its green technology ambitions. The initiative, aimed at building a two-month reserve, comes amid rising concerns over global supply chain vulnerabilities following China’s export curbs on rare earth magnets, essential components for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and other renewable technologies. Also Read: Government Tasked Seven National Institutes to Lead R&D on Lithium, Cobalt, Rare Earth Metals Two-Month Reserve and Private Sector Participation Planned According to senior officials, the NCMS will initially focus on stockpiling rare earth elements while…