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• Workers Hold BCCL Project Officer Hostage for Three Hours Over Unpaid Wages Outsourcing workers at BLA’s project in BCCL’s Sendra-Bansjora Colliery in Dhanbad held Project Officer Anil Kumar Verma for nearly three hours over unpaid wages. Workers said they had not received salaries for three to four months after mining operations stopped due to waterlogging. Management assured them work would resume within five days, after which the officer was released. Workers warned of an indefinite coal dispatch stoppage.
• Jharkhand High Court Directed Strict Vigil at Hindalco Plant The Jharkhand High Court has directed the district administration to ensure law and order at and around Hindalco Industries’ Muri plant. The court said a situation like the earlier violence should not recur and asked Hindalco to cooperate with the administration. The matter concerns a petition filed by the company following protests over workers’ demands. The next hearing is 28th October 2026.
• Vivek Jhajhari Named Among India’s Top 10 COOs Jhumri Telaiya, Giridih district resident Vivek Jhajhari has been featured among India’s 10 best Chief Operating Officers by TradeFlock magazine, with his photograph published on the magazine’s cover. Currently working with Bengaluru based IT and software company Omnisha, Jhajhari is credited with contributing to the company’s growth through his leadership. His recognition has brought pride to his family and the Koderma community.
• Coal India Bonus Decision Likely at JCC Meeting Today A decision on the annual Performance Linked Reward (PLR) for Coal India and subsidiary employees is likely at the Apex JCC meeting on 3rd October. Around two lakh workers are expected to benefit. Employees are hoping for more than 1.10 lakh, based on recent increases. Last year, the bonus rose by Rs. 9,250 to Rs. 1.03 lakh.
• Power Ministry Joint Secretary Reviewed NTPC Coal Mining Project Power Ministry Joint Secretary Aadhar Raj visited NTPC Mining Limited’s Pakri Barwadih coal mining project in Barkagaon, reviewing mining operations and development initiatives. He inspected the mine viewpoint and discussed operational and technical activities with senior officials. During his visit to the Sikri township, Raj also planted a sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, stressing environmental protection and sustainable development.
• Jharkhand Plans to Continue Mineral Cess Collection Amid MMDR Dispute Jharkhand’s revenue enhancement committee has approved continuing mineral cess collection despite the 2026 MMDR Amendment Act restricting states from imposing specified levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land. The state government is also considering a Supreme Court challenge. Mineral cess collections reached Rs.4,657 crore by August 2026, against an annual target of Rs.11,000 crore, while proposals are being prepared to raise revenue from minerals entering Jharkhand.
• Jharkhand Cabinet Meeting Scheduled for 7th October The Jharkhand Cabinet will meet on 7th October at Project Bhawan in Ranchi, according to an order issued by the Cabinet Department. The meeting was earlier scheduled for 25th September but was postponed due to the illness of Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s mother. Several important proposals are expected to be considered during the meeting.
• Jharkhand Plans 600 MW Floating Solar Plant at Chandil Dam Jharkhand is moving ahead with a 600 MW floating solar power project at Chandil Dam in Seraikela-Kharsawan under the PM Surya Sarovar scheme. JREDA has completed surveys and started selecting a solar developer for the PPP project. Estimated at Rs.3,500 crore, it will include battery storage, with the Centre expected to provide Rs.600 crore in subsidy support.
• SAIL Employees to Receive Rs. 32,000 Bonus Before Durga Puja SAIL employees, including those at Bokaro Steel Plant, will receive a bonus of Rs.32,000 before Durga Puja, while trainees will get Rs.25,600. The decision was taken at an NJCS meeting in New Delhi, with the amount expected to be credited by 10th October 2026. Trade unions had earlier demanded a bonus of Rs.40,500. All union representatives signed the agreement.
• Coal India Units Asked to Generate Revenue from Scrap Coal India subsidiaries have been asked to identify more than 1,500 locations for cleanliness drives and generate revenue from waste and scrap under Special Campaign 6, running from 2nd to 31st October 2026. The campaign also targets review of nearly 60,000 physical and e-files. Meanwhile, Coal India’s September coal production rose 9.2% year-on-year to 53.5 million tonnes, while dispatch increased 12.5% to 61.2 million tonnes.
• Jharkhand Chamber Met Governor, Seeks Steps to Boost Business and Tourism The Office bearers of the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries met Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and submitted suggestions on trade, industry, investment, employment and economic development. Chamber President Tulsi Patel sought a better business environment, review of trade licensing and simpler procedures. The delegation also suggested stronger tourism facilities, permanent tourist police at Baidyanath Dham and expanding the tax base.
• Jharkhand GST Revenue Falls 22.5% in Six Months Jharkhand’s GST revenue collection fell 22.54% to Rs.5,736.25 crore during the first six months of 2026-27, compared with Rs.7,405.22 crore a year earlier. Overall revenue collection declined 13.86% to Rs.9,715.35 crore. Non-GST revenue, however, rose 2.71% to Rs.3,979.10 crore, mainly due to higher VAT collection. By September, the state achieved 40.48% of its annual revenue target.
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