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Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

NHRC Issued Notice to DC Hazaribagh and NTPC Over Birhor Deaths

302 Sand Ghats Auctioned, But Legal Sand Available From Just 14 in Jharkhand

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• ACC Questiond CCL’s Delay in Sunday and Holiday Duty Arrangement The Area Consultative Committee (ACC) has accused CCL management of not implementing an agreed arrangement for Sunday and public holiday duties. During talks on 5th October 2026, management had reportedly agreed to introduce the system before 11th October. ACC member Sunil Kumar Singh called the delay unfortunate and demanded immediate implementation, stressing that agreed decisions must be honoured.

• Central PSU CSR Funds to Upgrade Jharkhand Anganwadi Centers Central PSU CSR funds will be used to improve infrastructure at Anganwadi centers in Jharkhand under new guidelines for 2026-27 and 2027-28. The initiative will focus on smart learning, safe buildings, drinking water, toilets, rainwater harvesting and sports facilities. Jharkhand has 38,806 Anganwadi centers, with 16,775 currently being strengthened through separate funding under the 15th Finance Commission.

• Jharkhand Key to India’s 100 GW Nuclear Energy Goal Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty said Jharkhand could play a major role in India’s target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047. The State contributes around 24% of India’s Uranium production. He said discussions are underway on a possible nuclear plant in Jharkhand, while emerging opportunities include startups developing small modular reactors for clean, reliable power.

• Holding and Trade Licence Services Remain Shut for 51 Days in Ranchi Several holding and trade licence services have remained suspended across Jharkhand’s urban local bodies since 21st August 2026, leaving residents and businesses struggling. People can pay holding tax, but new holding numbers, corrections and trade licence applications or renewals remain unavailable. The disruption followed termination of a private agency’s contract. Officials said services will be restored gradually in coming days.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

Villagers Blocked NH-22 in Chandwa Latehar Over Coal Block Dispute, Alleged Gram Sabha Violation

UCIL to Supply Fuel for Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor

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Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Key Highlights Two workers died after being exposed to gas at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant in Siyaljori, Bokaro, on Sunday morning. The deceased were…

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

NHRC Issued Notice to DC Hazaribagh and NTPC Over Birhor Deaths

Villagers Blocked NH-22 in Chandwa Latehar Over Coal Block Dispute, Alleged Gram Sabha Violation

UCIL to Supply Fuel for Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor

Audit Report Tabled in Jharkhand Assembly Exposed Lapses in Financial Management

The Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) report tabled in the Jharkhand Assembly on 25th August 2025, revealed that several departments of the State Government…

Jharkhand Finance Minister Presented Rs. 4296 Crores Supplementary Budget

Speaker Rabindranath Mahto Chaired High-Level Meeting Regarding Budget Session

Minister Radhakrishna Kishore Chaired Pre-Budget Workshop for FY 2025-26 at Project Bhawan Ranchi

Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Sanjay Lathkar Appointed DG (Security) in Department of Atomic Energy

Senior 1995-batch Jharkhand-cadre IPS officer Sanjay Anandrao Lathkar has been appointed Director General (Security) in the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.…

Jharkhand Cadre IAS Akanksha Ranjan Moved to Union Health Ministry

Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari is Retiring on 30th September, Shailendra Singh Top in Seniority List

ACB Court Granted Bail to Suspended IAS Officer Vinay Choubey

IAS Officers from Jharkhand Set for Mid-Career Training in Mussoorie

Court Rejected Passport Plea of IAS Pooja Singhal and Husband

Major IAS Reshuffle in Jharkhand: 57 Officers Transferred, Several Assigned Additional Charges

Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Key Highlights Two workers died after being exposed to gas at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant in Siyaljori, Bokaro, on Sunday morning. The deceased were…

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

NHRC Issued Notice to DC Hazaribagh and NTPC Over Birhor Deaths

Villagers Blocked NH-22 in Chandwa Latehar Over Coal Block Dispute, Alleged Gram Sabha Violation

UCIL to Supply Fuel for Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor

Kanchi River in Ranchi Faced Heavy Sand Mining Despite NGT Restrictions

Large scale sand lifting was allegedly continuing from the Kanchi river in Tamar despite restrictions imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), with local…

Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

NHRC Issued Notice to DC Hazaribagh and NTPC Over Birhor Deaths

Villagers Blocked NH-22 in Chandwa Latehar Over Coal Block Dispute, Alleged Gram Sabha Violation

Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Key Highlights Two workers died after being exposed to gas at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant in Siyaljori, Bokaro, on Sunday morning. The deceased were…

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

NHRC Issued Notice to DC Hazaribagh and NTPC Over Birhor Deaths

Villagers Blocked NH-22 in Chandwa Latehar Over Coal Block Dispute, Alleged Gram Sabha Violation

UCIL to Supply Fuel for Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor

Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Key Highlights Two workers died after being exposed to gas at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant in Siyaljori, Bokaro, on Sunday morning. The deceased were…

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

NHRC Issued Notice to DC Hazaribagh and NTPC Over Birhor Deaths

Villagers Blocked NH-22 in Chandwa Latehar Over Coal Block Dispute, Alleged Gram Sabha Violation

UCIL to Supply Fuel for Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor

Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Key Highlights Two workers died after being exposed to gas at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant in Siyaljori, Bokaro, on Sunday morning. The deceased were…

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

NHRC Issued Notice to DC Hazaribagh and NTPC Over Birhor Deaths

Villagers Blocked NH-22 in Chandwa Latehar Over Coal Block Dispute, Alleged Gram Sabha Violation

UCIL to Supply Fuel for Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor

Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Key Highlights Two workers died after being exposed to gas at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant in Siyaljori, Bokaro, on Sunday morning. The deceased were…

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

NHRC Issued Notice to DC Hazaribagh and NTPC Over Birhor Deaths

Villagers Blocked NH-22 in Chandwa Latehar Over Coal Block Dispute, Alleged Gram Sabha Violation

UCIL to Supply Fuel for Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor

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Jharkhand Finance Minister Opposed MMDR Changes, Raised Questions Over State’s Taxing Powers

Nishikant Dubey to Head IT Panel Again, Joined Commerce Committee

Jharkhand Leaders Joined BJP’s New UP Organisation Team

JMM Leader Kunal Sarangi Challenged BJP to Open Debate on MMDR Amendment

Minister Sanjay Yadav’s Son in Race for Kahalgaon RJD Ticket

Agriculture Minister’s Two-Day Brainstorming Event Concluded with Key Policy Recommendations

Rs. 631 Crore Irregularities found in Bokaro DMFT Spending, Claims former MLA

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No Forest Nod For A Decade: State Cancels LoI For Five Major Mines

Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

NHRC Issued Notice to DC Hazaribagh and NTPC Over Birhor Deaths

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Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

NHRC Issued Notice to DC Hazaribagh and NTPC Over Birhor Deaths

Villagers Blocked NH-22 in Chandwa Latehar Over Coal Block Dispute, Alleged Gram Sabha Violation

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DVC and Coal India Signed Deal With L&T for 1600 MW Chandrapura Power Plant

Tata Power Asked to Submit RLA, Safety Details in Tariff Case

Two Workers Died After Gas Exposure at Vedanta ESL Steel Plant

Central Coalfields Limited Won Three National Awards for CSR, Rural Development and Community Welfare

700 Crore Panchayat Fund Missed as Jharkhand Failed to Meet Grant Deadline

Supreme Court Noticed Jharkhand and Other States Over Vacancies in Power Regulators

Jharkhand’s First Grain ATM in Jamshedpur to Open After Durga Puja

Hindalco and IDTR Jamshedpur Signed Skill Development Pact for Youth

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Dalmia Bharat Foundation Starts Three Months Beautician Training Course in Bokaro Jharkhand

Bokaro: Rural women in Bokaro will get an opportunity to learn professional beauty and personal care skills through a new free training center launched by Dalmia…