Currently, 99% of gold mining is happening in Karnataka. Mining activities have begun at the Gold Mines found in Lava, near Chandil, by Manmohan Minerals. Large quantities of Graphite are available in Chatra-Palamu. A team is exploring Lithium in Koderma-Giridih. The team of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Ranchi has successfully discovered several important mines. Mining activities have already started in several mines, while excavation work is set to begin in others. Gold reserves have been found in the Bhitardarhi and Tamad regions in Potka block of East Singhbhum district, and the discovery has been confirmed. The Jharkhand…
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Coal production dropped by 9 million tons in January. January’s target was 86.71 million tons, but only 77.79 million tons were produced. SECL and BCCL, the subsidiary companies, will be closely monitored for their performance in February. It will have difficult for Coal India to make up for the production loss in January-2025, with the production in February-2025. Coal India fell short of its target in January, and it doesn’t seem feasible to recover the 9 million tons shortfall in February. Coal India produces an average of three million tons of coal per day. Since February has only 28 days,…
Gold Reserves Discovered in Tamar and Bhithardarhi, Jharkhand The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has confirmed the discovery of gold reserves in Tamar and Bhithardarhi in East Singhbhum district. This find could increase Jharkhand’s Gold Mining share, currently just 1% of India’s production. Additionally, GSI is exploring lithium in Koderma-Giridih and graphite in Chatra-Palamu, while copper mines may also hold gold deposits. Coal India Struggles to Recover January’s Production Loss Coal India is facing difficulty in recovering the 9 million tons production loss from January, as February’s shorter month makes it challenging. With a daily production average of 3 million…
A Sewing Training Center has been inaugurated at Guradri Bauxite Mines under Hindalco’s CSR initiative. 40 women and young girls have registered for the training, learning basic sewing skills and making children’s clothes and sweet petticoats. The aim is to empower women economically through skill development, helping them become self-reliant. A Sewing Training Center was inaugurated on 19th February at Guradri Bauxite Mines, Lohardaga for the skill development of women. The Center opened under Hindalco’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The inauguration ceremony was conducted by Abhijeet Kumar, the Corporate CSR Head. Shweta Upadhyay, Cluster CSR Head, and Neeraj Kumar,…
Usha Martin MD Surrendered in Illegal Mining Case Rajeev Jhawar, MD of Usha Martin, surrendered in court over charges related to illegal mining and fraudulent allocation of mines in 2005. The CBI had filed a chargesheet against him and others in January 2023. The court granted him conditional bail with a bond and passport submission requirement. ED Arrested Coal Businessman for Embezzling Rs. 9.39 Crore The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested coal trader Pramod Kumar Singh for an embezzlment of Rs. 9.39 crore from the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) funds. Singh, who failed to respond to 12 summons, was presented…
Budget session to be held from 24th Feb to 27th March, 2025 The meeting was attended by top state officials, including Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, DGP Anurag Gupta, and Home Secretary Vandana Dadel. Speaker Mahato focused on the need for accurate and prompt responses to questions raised in the house during the session. The budget session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly will begin on 24th February. The session, which will continue until 27th March, was discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Hon’ble Speaker Rabindranath Mahato on 18th February at the assembly hall. Top officials of Jharkhand Government, including Chief…
12 proposals, including changes to factory laws, are approved Cabinet approves MSME special exemption bill 2025 MSME units in Jharkhand will be exempted from trade license for 3 years Women workers can now work in night shifts in factories In the cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on 18th February, total 12 proposals were approved. The Hemant Government has decided to give special exemptions to Jharkhand’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The Cabinet has approved the formation of the Special Exemption Bill 2025 for MSMEs. Additional Chief Secretary of the department, Rajeev Ranjan, provided details of the…
CCL’s Piparwar area achieved target ahead of schedule Sets a new record with 6.5 million tones of coal production Piparwar management aims for 10 million tones production CCL’s Piparwar area has achieved a major milestone by producing six million tones of coal ahead of schedule. The target set for the FY2024-25 was six million tones, which the area completed on 17th January. Additionally, by 17th February, the area had set a new record by producing 6.5 million tones of coal. So far, the Piparwar area has produced 5.5 million cubic meters of overburden (OB). The departmental coal production target set…
In a major administrative reshuffle, the Jharkhand State Government has transferred 15 IAS officers and assigned them new responsibilities. Notably, Pooja Singhal, who was recently released from jail and reinstated after suspension, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Information Technology Department. This marks a significant development in her career after her legal battles. Below are the details: Name of IAS OfficerCurrent Posting1. Shri Mast Ram MeenaPrincipal Secretary, Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, Jharkhand Additional Charge as Member of the Revenue Board, Jharkhand2. Smt. Pooja SinghalSecretary, Information Technology and e-Governance Department, Jharkhand Additional Charge as CEO, JCNL3. Shri Kripa…
Hemant Cabinet Approved 12 Key Proposals In yesterday’s cabinet meeting, Hemant Soren’s Government approved 12 proposals, including the formation of the Jharkhand MSME Special Exemption Bill 2025. The state will offer special exemptions to MSMEs. Other key decisions include an increase in the Dearness Allowance for state employees and pensioners, and amendments to industrial regulations for improved business ease. New Industries in Jharkhand Get 3-Year License Exemption Jharkhand has announced a 3-year exemption from license requirements for new MSME industries to encourage business growth. During this period, businesses will be free from mandatory licenses. The Cabinet also approved the proposal…