A high-level team inspected villages affected by the Hindalco Chakla Coal Block in Jharkhand, reviewing schools, Anganwadi centres, and health facilities. Locals complained of poor infrastructure despite land acquisition, prompting officials to prepare a report for administrative action. A high-level administrative team conducted a ground inspection of the villages affected by the Hindalco’s Chakla Coal Block project in the Chakla Panchayat area of Latehar District on 02nd July. The visit aimed to assess the condition of basic public infrastructure like schools, Anganwadi centers, and health sub-centers that serve the local population. The inspection team included LATEHAR Additional Collector Rama Ravidas,…
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Ramgarh DC Faiz Aq Ahmad Mumtaz slammed CCL and Tata Steel for negligence in controlling illegal coal mining. Calling their mines key hubs of coal theft, he issued strict directives, demanding accountability, surveillance, and immediate action to curb the menace. Ramgarh District Collector (DC) Faiz Aq Ahmad Mumtaz has strongly criticized officials of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Tata Steel for their failure to curb rampant illegal coal mining and transportation in the region. In a high-level review meeting, the DC labelled the coal mines of CCL and Tata Steel as the “main hubs of illegal coal activities”, attributing the…
Coal Output from Commercial Mines Rises 16.4% in Q1 India’s coal production from commercial and captive mines rose by 16.4% to 46.01 million tonnes in Q1 FY 2025-26, up from 39.53 MT last year. Dispatches also increased 13% to 51.63 MT. The rise reflects improved mining efficiency and capacity utilization, ensuring steady coal supply for power, steel, and cement industries, aligning with India’s goal of energy self-reliance. Adani Power Resumed Full Supply as Bangladesh Clears Dues Bangladesh has cleared its outstanding dues of $437 million to Adani Power, resolving a long-standing payment dispute. This has restored full electricity supply from…
Coal India’s production dropped by 8.5% in June due to heavy monsoon rains, especially impacting Jharkhand’s coalfields. Dispatches and coking coal output also fell sharply, affecting state revenues. The government, however, remains confident of meeting future coal demand. India’s coal sector has seen a significant drop in production and dispatch during June 2025, primarily due to the early onset and intensity of monsoon rains. State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL), which contributes over 80% of India’s coal output, recorded an 8.5% fall in production compared to the same month last year, raising concerns about supply stability and state revenues. According to Coal…
IAS officer Pooja Singhal and her husband Abhishek Jha were denied passport release by the PMLA court in Ranchi, preventing their travel to the U.S. for their daughter’s admission. Both are facing investigation in a money laundering case. The PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) Court in Ranchi has rejected a petition filed by suspended IAS officer Pooja Singhal and her husband Abhishek Jha seeking the release of their passports. The court’s decision has dealt a major setback to the couple, who wanted to travel to the United States for their daughter’s admission process. Both Singhal and Jha are under investigation…
Tata Steel has received a GST notice of over Rs. 1000 crore for allegedly claiming irregular Input Tax Credit between 2018–19 and 2022–23. The company denied wrongdoing, termed the notice baseless, and plans to respond within 30 days. Tata Steel has received a show-cause cum demand notice of over Rs. 1000 crore from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department over alleged irregularities in claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) between the financial years 2018–19 and 2022–23. The notice was issued by the Central Tax Audit Office based in Ranchi and was received by the company on 29th June. As per the…
A blast at Shivpriya Ispat Udyog in Bokaro killed one worker and critically injured another. The explosion, caused by suspected technical failure, exposed major safety lapses. Authorities ordered a probe, while the victim’s family demanded compensation and strict action against the factory management. A tragic incident at Shivpriya Ispat Udyog, an ingot manufacturing unit located in Balidih Industrial Area, Bokaro, where a blast in the blast furnace on 29th June, led to the death of one worker and left another in critical condition. According to initial reports, the explosion took place around 5:40 am, likely due to a technical fault…
A high-level CERC delegation visited NTPC’s North Karanpura and Pakri Barwadih projects to review progress, discuss operations, and inspect facilities. They appreciated safety measures, sustainability efforts, and women’s empowerment initiatives, concluding with a tree plantation and review meeting. A high-level delegation from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) undertook a two-day visit to NTPC Limited’s North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project (NKSTPP) in Tandwa and the Pakri Barwadih Coal Mining Project (PB-CMP) in Hazaribagh from 27th June to 28th June 2025. The purpose of the visit was to assess the ongoing progress of both projects and engage in key discussions…
Over 500 delegates attended the 8th Central Convention of Jharkhand Colliery Workers’ Union in Ranchi, where CM Hemant Soren joined online, reaffirming support for workers and displaced families. New leadership was elected, and resolutions opposing privatization and labour codes were passed to strengthen workers’ rights. The 8th Central Convention of the Jharkhand Colliery Workers Union was held on 28th June 2025 at Ravindra Bhavan, CMPDI campus, Ranchi. Despite his father’s health issues, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren joined the event virtually from Delhi and addressed the gathering of coal workers and union leaders. His participation was seen as a strong…
Truck owners in Jharkhand’s Amrapali Coal Project allege daily illegal extortion of Rs. 500 to Rs. 800 per truck by a fake union. Despite complaints to police and officials, no action has been taken. The racket also involves coal smuggling to other states, causing huge revenue loss. Widespread illegal extortion and coal smuggling from the Amrapali Coal Project in Tandwa, Chatra district, have come under sharp criticism from local truck operators. Accusing the local police and some Coal India (CCL) officials of inaction and possible involvement, the transporters have approached Jharkhand DGP to demand immediate intervention. According to truck owners, a…