The Jharkhand High Court has postponed the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking legal action against alleged illegal mining at Panem Coal Mines in Pakur district to 6th November. The petition, filed by Ram Subhag Singh, accuses the company of mining coal beyond the permitted limit and failing to rehabilitate affected villagers. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad heard the matter on Friday and directed the State Government to file its reply before the next date of hearing. Also Read: Jharkhand Moved to Recover Dues from Panem Coal for Illegal…
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Jharkhand’s aviation network has recorded a major leap in passenger traffic, with Ranchi and Deoghar airports seeing consistent growth in annual flyers. Ranchi Airport now handles nearly 23 lakh passengers a year, while the newly built Deoghar Airport caters to over 2.8 lakh travellers. Improved infrastructure, expanding routes, and better connectivity have made air travel more accessible across the state. Also Read: Ranchi Airport Jumped to 5th Position in National Passenger Satisfaction Survey Ranchi Leads with Record Passenger Growth Once limited to a single daily flight in 2001, Ranchi Airport now operates more than 60 flights per day. According to…
The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has decided to set up a 3.5 million tonne per annum coal washery on 61 acres of land acquired from the Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL) in Sindri. The project is expected to significantly strengthen Sindri’s economic activity and create new employment opportunities in the region. The Coal washery will process coking coal extracted from SAIL’s Tasra project, supplying high-grade washed Coal to the Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) and other SAIL units. Also Read: Expansion of Steel Authority’s Tasra Coal Project will Now Proceed at a Faster Pace Tasra Project Expansion and…
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has classified the recent changes in Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Coal compensation cess as a ‘change in law’ event, paving the way for tariff adjustments and refunds to power distribution companies. The move is expected to ease the financial burden on electricity consumers as generation costs come down following the Government’s Coal Tax Revisions. Also Read: Coal India’s Production Fell in September Due to Rains, But No Shortage: Minister Regulatory Move to Benefit Discoms and Consumers The CERC’s clarification follows the Central Government’s decision to abolish the Rs. 400 per tonnes…
Coal India Ltd (CIL) recorded a 3.9% decline in coal production in September 2025 as persistent rainfall and waterlogging disrupted mining operations across several coalfields. Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, addressing reporters at the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Plenary Session, said that while monsoon conditions affected production, there was no shortage of Coal in the country and domestic supply remains stable. Also Read: CCL Achieved Record Coal Production of 6.5 Million Tones September Rains Disrupted Mining Operations According to data released by the ministry, CIL’s production dropped to 48.97 million tonnes (MT) in September, compared to 50.94…
The Supreme Court of India on today granted conditional bail to former Ranchi Deputy Commissioner (DC) and IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan, providing significant relief in the high-profile Ranchi land scam case. Ranjan, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in May 2023, had been in judicial custody for over a year. The order came weeks after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought additional time to submit its response. The bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymala Bagchi allowed the bail petition with specific conditions yet to be detailed in the court’s order. Also Read: Court Rejected Passport Plea of…
Jharkhand Headlines Verification of Jharia Fire-Affected Landowners to Begin in October The Coal Ministry has directed the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority to reverify landowner families in fire-affected areas of Dhanbad, starting this month. Verification will be done through circle offices, beginning with 1,130 families from 81 highly sensitive sites. Under the revised Jharia Master Plan, 15080 families, including 13301 non-landowners, will be relocated by December 2028, with Rs. 3365 crore allocated for compensation. Steel Secretary Reviews Progress of SAIL’s Tasra Project in Dhanbad Union Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik reviewed the development works of SAIL’s ambitious Tasra project in Dhanbad.…
At the National PR Conclave–2025 organized in Ranchi by Central Coalfields Limited, senior officials from Coal India Limited highlighted the growing importance of positive and responsible communication in shaping public perception. Vinay Ranjan, Director (Personnel), CIL, said that corporations must proactively share stories of progress and social impact to counter misinformation and negativity. He added that CCL’s sports promotion initiative, run in partnership with the Jharkhand Government, as an example of how corporate outreach can inspire confidence among communities. Also Read: Central Coalfields Announced National PR Conclave 2025 in Ranchi, Poster Released Event Celebrated 50 Years of Coal India The…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that a satellite campus of the UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory will be established at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, marking a new milestone in India’s global mineral and technology collaboration. The announcement was made during a joint press briefing in Mumbai after Modi’s meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held alongside the UK–India Critical Minerals Roundtable and Industry Guild inauguration. The initiative aims to build a secure and sustainable supply chain for critical minerals essential for clean energy, green technologies, and advanced industries. Also Read: Gautam Adani to Grace IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s…
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) has been authorised to register and regulate domestic mineral exchanges, according to a gazette notification issued by the Union Ministry of Mines on Thursday. The decision follows the August amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, empowering the Centre to promote organised mineral trading platforms in the country. The move marks a major policy shift aimed at introducing market-based mechanisms for mineral price discovery, similar to international benchmarks like the London Metal Exchange (LME). Also Read: Parliament Cleared Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025 Aim to Ensure Transparent…