Welfare Officer Appointment Made Mandatory in Large Jharkhand Factories
The Jharkhand Government has made it mandatory for all factories employing 500 or more workers to appoint a Welfare Officer recognised by the Labour Department through the Shramadhan portal. So far, 65 officers have been approved. These officers will ensure worker welfare and act as a bridge between management and authorities.
Jharkhand May Host India’s First Small Nuclear Reactor
Jharkhand could soon join select states hosting Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMR), with Reliance, Adani, Tata Power, JSW, Hindalco, and Jindal Steel identifying sites. The 220 MW NPCIL project promises clean energy, industrial expansion, and job creation.
Vibhash Ghatak Appointed as NTPC Project Head
NTPC has appointed Vibhash Ghatak as its new Project Head. Earlier Chief General Manager at NTPC Korba, Ghatak brings over 37 years of experience in power operations, maintenance, and project management, expected to enhance NTPC’s performance standards.
Copper Mining to Resume at Kendadih After 24 Years
Hindustan Copper Limited signed a 20-year lease with the Jharkhand Government to restart copper mining at Kendadih Mines in East Singhbhum after 24 years. The project will generate 500 direct jobs and ₹19 crore annual revenue for the state.
Coal India to Deploy Private 5G Network for Real-Time Coal Monitoring
Coal India, in partnership with BSNL, will install a Captive Non-Public 5G Network (CNPN) across its mining zones for real-time tracking of coal movement, drone supervision, and enhanced safety. The system will reduce inspection dependency and improve efficiency.
Coal India Enforces Mandatory Sampling from 1st October
Coal India implemented mandatory coal sampling from 1st October 2025, to ensure transparency and resolve quality disputes. Sampling will be conducted in modern labs at company cost, but traders and consumers have protested the additional Rs. 800–1,500 per tonne charge.
CCL Invites Applications for 1180 Apprenticeship Training Seats
Central Coalfields Limited has invited applications for 1180 apprenticeship seats across various trades. Training duration will range from one to two years. The deadline to apply is 24th October 2025, with priority for local and employee dependents.
Engineer Shortage Stalls Rs. 2000-Crore Rural Road Projects
Over Rs. 2000 crore worth of rural road projects under PMGSY and RCPLWEA are delayed due to an acute shortage of engineers. The number of contract engineers has dropped from 200 to 80, leaving many divisions understaffed.
Villagers Protest Against TVNL, Accuse Company of Land Grab
Residents of Rajwar village in Latehar held a Gram Sabha to protest against Tenughat Vidyut Nigam Limited (TVNL), alleging the company’s attempt to seize land through brokers and fake Gram Sabha meetings. Villagers demanded the project’s withdrawal.
Tree Cutting Begins for CCL’s Chandragupt Coal Project
Tree cutting has begun in Chattibarietu forest area to start Central Coalfields Limited’s Chandragupt Coal Project in Keredari. The 1,495-hectare project includes 699 hectares of forest land and aims for 15 million tonnes of annual production.
Villagers Plan Mahapanchayat Against Coal Companies
Villagers in Hazaribagh will organize a Mahapanchayat on 7th November at Harli Maidan to protest against coal mining displacement. Awareness drives and street plays will highlight demands for compensation and rehabilitation.
Experts Urge Implementation of Forest Rights Act in Jharkhand
At a state-level workshop in Ranchi, experts called for stronger implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. They cited gaps in community rights and urged government engagement to ensure justice for tribal communities.
Jharkhand HC Rejects Manoj Punamiya’s Plea in Money Laundering Case
The Jharkhand High Court dismissed a plea by Manoj Kumar Punamiya, accused in the Madhu Koda-linked money laundering case, challenging a PMLA court order. The ED continues its probe in the ₹3,600 crore case.
Major Police Reshuffle Likely After CS Appointment
A major reshuffle of Jharkhand Police is expected following the new Chief Secretary’s appointment. Key posts such as CID and Special Branch are likely to see transfers to strengthen top-level administration.
Congress Appoints 25 New District Presidents
Under its ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan’, Congress has appointed 25 new district presidents to rebuild grassroots leadership. The move aims to improve outreach, coordination, and organisational accountability before elections.
Ghatsila Bypoll Announcement Expected Soon
The Election Commission may announce the Ghatsila bypoll along with Bihar Assembly polls before October 20. JMM may field Somesh Soren, while BJP could nominate Babulal Soren again, continuing the Soren family rivalry.
