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Govt to Develop Belgaria in Jharkhand as Model Township

DHANBAD: The central government is planning to develop Belgaria in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad into a model township, as stated by Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt on Friday. This township is being developed by the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA) to resettle families currently living in danger zones affected by fire and subsidence from underground coal mining. During the inauguration of the JRDA’s new administrative building in Belgaria Township, Dutt mentioned that essential services such as water, electricity, security, and job opportunities will be provided to the residents under the project. He took the time to meet with displaced families, hear…

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Jharkhand HC Halts Sand Ghat Auction Over PESA Issues

RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court has imposed a stay on the auction of sand ghats in the state due to the non-implementation of the Panchayat Extension of Scheduled Area (PESA) Rules. Additionally, the court has halted the issuance of mining leases for minor minerals. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar heard a contempt petition filed by the Adiwasi Buddhijeevi Manch, addressing the government’s failure to comply with a prior high court directive mandating the implementation of PESA Rules before proceeding with the auction of sand ghats and issuing mining certificates for other minor…

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Sand Shortage Disrupts Jharkhand’s Real Estate and Infrastructure

AI-generated Representative Image RANCHI: Due to the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) ban on sand mining from June 10 to October 15 to protect the environment during monsoon, the state is experiencing a severe sand crisis. This situation has significantly hampered construction activities in both governmental and private sectors. The ban, intended to prevent environmental damage, has led to an acute sand shortage, resulting in soaring prices. With sand supply suspended, numerous infrastructure projects, including roadworks, housing schemes, and public utilities, have either stalled or significantly slowed down. Private builders and contractors are also feeling the impact, as many real estate…