UltraTech Cement organized a Mason’s Conference in Dharampur, Hazaribagh, where masons and contractors from the region participated. The event, supervised by Milan Traders’ Pankaj Pandey and Sanjeet Yadav, featured technical experts who provided valuable information on cement usage, construction techniques, and enhancing work quality. They urged attendees to use UltraTech Cement for stronger buildings.
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In Jharkhand’s Dhanbad, a violent clash broke out between villagers and supporters of Devprabha Outsourcing Company over land compensation, jobs, and other demands. The situation escalated with physical assaults, vehicle damage, and arson. Several people, including police officers, were injured. The area was turned into a police camp as authorities struggled to control the unrest.
NTPC Keredari Coal Mining Project distributed 1,000 fruit-bearing plants like Mango, Lemon, and Guava to impacted villages under its CSR initiative. The project aims to promote environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture. Along with plant distribution, farmers received vermicompost and training on organic farming and plant care to enhance soil fertility and support self-sufficiency in agriculture.
A seminar organized by the Left parties and the Visthapit Morcha in Ranchi on 23rd February will address issues like land acquisition violations and lack of compensation for displaced people in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. Former MP Bhupneshwar Prasad Mehta highlighted the non-compliance with the 2013 land acquisition law, causing protests. The seminar will also focus on fair compensation and support for affected communities.
Contract workers at UCIL Bhatin Mines are protesting delayed wages and poor working conditions. The workers claim they haven’t received their pay on time, which was ly given by the 2nd of each month, causing financial hardship. They also accuse the company of exploitation, lack of basic facilities, and hiring outsiders over local youth, leading to growing unrest in the area.
In Chandwa, Latehar, a Gram Sabha organized in Banhardi Panchayat, where villagers raised concerns about land disputes caused by the Banhardi coal project. Issues such as incorrect land records and ownership confusion were discussed. The Circle Officer assured that administrative actions would be taken to resolve these issues at the local level, with further steps for unresolved matters.
Tata Steel’s Gamharia plant has been honored with the esteemed JIPM Excellence Award 2024. The award will be formally presented on 21st March at the Kyoto International Conference Center in Japan. Tata Steel described this achievement as a significant milestone in its Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) journey, reflecting its commitment to operational excellence.
At the Mahakumbh Mela, Mahant Vidyanand Saraswati, International Vice President of Juna Akhada, praised the Adani Group for its Annapurna Seva initiative, supported by ISKCON. He extended heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the saints and congratulated Adani Group’s chairman, Gautam Adani, for their significant contribution to the service activities at the event.
The Coal Ministry’s report highlights a 5.35% decrease in coal imports during the current financial year, resulting in savings of Rs. 30,007.26 crore (USD 3.91 billion). Notably, coal imports for domestic power plants fell by 23.56%. The ministry aims to boost domestic coking coal production to reduce import reliance, with BCCL playing a key role.
The 16th India International Mega Trade Fair was inaugurated in Ranchi’s Morhabadi Ground on Saturday. Industry Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav highlighted plans to boost local industries and attract investors by potentially revising the state’s industrial policy. The event features over 35,000 products.