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Rahul Kumar Verma Named Chief Technology Projects at Tata Steel
Tata Steel has appointed Rahul Kumar Verma as Chief Technology Projects in Corporate Planning and Strategy. He will continue to be based in Jamshedpur and report to the departmental chief. The company issued the appointment order, assigning Verma responsibility for technology projects under the Corporate Planning and Strategy function.
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TBEM Team Reviewed Worker Welfare Schemes at Tata Steel
A three member Tata Business Excellence Model team visited Tata Steel to review worker welfare initiatives and met Tata Workers’ Union representatives. Discussions covered social security, NPS, COVID protection, skill development, higher education, leave bank, children’s registration and age relaxation for jobs. The team also reviewed diversity, joint consultation, collective bargaining, workplace safety and the union’s three tier structure.
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Avinash Thakur Taken Charge as Jamshedpur Labour Superintendent
Avinash Thakur has been appointed the new Labour Superintendent of Jamshedpur. The Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development Department issued the notification. Thakur, an Assistant Labour Commissioner, will continue additional responsibilities in Ranchi, Saraikela-Kharsawan and Jamshedpur-2. He took charge yesterday and was welcomed by Labour Commissioner Arvind Kumar.
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Small Industries Urged to Work for National Interest Alongside Business
Small entrepreneurs from across Jharkhand raised concerns over banking facilities, easy loans, power cuts, infrastructure gaps, GST procedures and regulatory issues at a meeting organised by Laghu Udyog Bharati. Organisation leaders urged businesses to contribute to national growth while addressing industry needs. Entrepreneurs also sought better market access for women, stronger export support and greater JIADA activity across industrial areas.
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Jharkhand Prepared SOP to Curb Illegal Mining and Protect Environment
Following Jharkhand High Court directions, authorities are preparing a Standard Operating Procedure to prevent coal theft, control illegal mining and strengthen environmental protection. The SOP will be sent to the Centre for approval before implementation. BCCL CMD, Pollution Control Board officials and district authorities attended the hearing. The matter will be heard again on 5th November 2026.
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HEC Workers to Protest Over Three Month Salary Dues
HEC workers under the Hatia Kamgar Union (AITUC) will protest outside the HEC headquarters on Friday, demanding immediate payment of at least three months’ salary dues. The union says employees have around 34 months of unpaid wages, causing financial hardship. It also urged the Centre and HEC management to revive the PSU, citing staff shortages, retirements and engineers leaving for better opportunities.
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Jharkhand High Court Ordered CBI Probe Into CMPFO Loss
The Jharkhand High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the loss of Rs. 727.67 crore suffered by CMPFO after Rs. 1300 crore was invested in DHFL. The court noted allegations that funds were not withdrawn despite expert and fund manager advice. A PIL also alleged responsible officials were given a clean chit before the departmental inquiry was completed and sought criminal action.
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Anand Pasari Again Elected as JCTA Association President
Anand Pasari was again elected as president of the Jharkhand Commercial Tax Advocates’ Association for 2026-27 at its annual general meeting in Ranchi. The election was conducted under the supervision of Harilal Patel and Vijay Kumar Verma. Jyoti Poddar was elected vice president, Ajay Kumar honorary secretary, Chetan Patel joint secretary and Sharad Dargad treasurer.
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Jharkhand Cabinet to Decide Fresh Date for Special Assembly Session
Jharkhand’s Cabinet will meet on 7th October 2026 to decide the revised date for a proposed two day Assembly special session against recent MMDR Act amendments. The State Government plans to pass a resolution opposing changes affecting its mineral cess powers and send it to the Centre. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna Kishore said Jharkhand considers cess collection a state right.
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Jharkhand’s GST Collection Rises 76%, Compensation Falls 98%
Jharkhand’s SGST collection rose 76% in four years, from Rs.7,931 crore in 2020-21 to Rs.13,980 crore in 2024-25. However, GST compensation fell 98%, from Rs.1,526 crore in 2021-22 to just Rs.36 crore in 2024-25. Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore will raise the issue at the GST Council meeting, as the state expects lower SGST revenue in 2026-27.
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New Uranium Mine Planned at Khandandungri in East Singhbhum
Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) is preparing to develop a new uranium mine at Khandandungri near Jadugoda in East Singhbhum. An AMD survey has confirmed the presence of good quality uranium deposits, though detailed grading studies are underway. UCIL will complete administrative procedures before seeking forest clearance and other statutory approvals needed to begin mining operations in the area.
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Coal Shortage Forced Shutdown of One Tenughat Power Unit
Tenughat power plant has shut one of its two units since 1st October due to a shortage of coal, reducing daily generation from 320 MW to around 150 MW. The plant needs about 6,000 tonnes of coal daily but is receiving only one 3,500-tonne rake instead of two. TVNL has asked CCL to immediately increase supplies during the festival season.