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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Several feared trapped in caved-in illegal mine in Dhanbad, cops deny
1 2 Dhanbad/Ranchi: At least 12 miners are feared trapped in a caved-in illegal coal mine in Jamunia under Baghmara block, around 40 km from Dhanbad district headquarters, with some feared dead, local villagers and political leaders said on Wednesday. The police, administration and the Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), however, said that, so far, they have not found any sign of mine collapse. The alleged incident, however, snowballed into a political brick-batting on Wednesday as both the ruling and coalition parties accused each other over the illegal mining menace in coal belt and the state at large. "Twelve labourers were trapped while some others, who managed to escape, were undergoing treatment in private hospitals. Families of the trapped workers were being offered Rs 10 lakh as compensation. This is a planned racket where labourers are brought from other districts and used for illegal mining. After the mishap, the entry point was filled with mud to conceal the incident," Giridih MP Chandra Prakash Chaudhary claimed. On the other hand, Jamshedpur west MLA Saryu Roy on Tuesday wrote on X, "At a place called Jamunia in Baghmara, Dhanbad, a tunnel used for illegal mining collapsed, resulting in the death of nine workers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy the Dip: Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read More Undo The illegal mining mafia is engaged in disposing of the bodies of the deceased. I have informed #SSP#Dhanbad about this," he wrote on X. Talking to media, he held the local administration accountable for the mishap. Dhanbad deputy commissioner Aditya Ranjan told PTI, "We have rushed an NDRF team to the spot suggested but so far, no sign of any such incident has been found." Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar said that he has directed SDPO Baghmara to conduct a probe. Dhanbad senior superintendent of police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar told PTI, "As we received the information, we sent a team to the said location but no trace of any such incident was found. Additionally, no one from any side including family members turned up," he added. "We have also requested BCCL to conduct a technical inquiry. So far, no formal complaint has been lodged from any side," he told TOI. Regional nodal security officer of block- 2 project of BCCL, Rajiv Ranjan, also said there is no information of any such incident in the closed underground mine of block-2 project. Health, food and civil supplies and disaster management department minister and Congress MLA, Irfan Ansari accused the BCCL for patronising illegal mining demanding appropriate compensation. He said, "BCCL needs to be controlled first. They are patronising illegal mining with local mafia by engaging our innocent, poor workers. In case of mishap, they will be called as illegal miners to avoid giving compensation. I urge CM to announce appropriate compensation and take strict action. I will soon take up this matter with him." State Congress hit out at the Centre as BCCL comes under it. "The security of the mines is entirely managed by institutions like CCL and BCCL through CISF which is directly under the Centre and the state govt has no control. Coal companies, for their benefit, leave mines insecurely open after mining instead of closing them permanently, promoting illegal mining. This is a centrally orchestrated murder," said spokesperson Sonal Shanti. BJP hit back demanding a CBI probe. "It's a state sponsored deaths and CBI probe should be instituted for such illegal mining and its related deaths. The state govt and local administration is aware about large scale illegal mining but chooses to remain mum," said BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Sole mates: Running club fosters fitness & friendship
(BCCL/ Aditya Yadav) In an initiative to encourage Lucknowites to prioritize fitness and friendships, two school friends, Pratham and Nabeel, founded Runspark, a running club that brings people together every Sunday. The club aims to celebrate health, well-being and community spirit. (L) Archit and Omair (R) Devanshi and Anisha (L) Aryaman Shukla (R) Neha (L-R) Bhumika, Ankita and Anshika Their recent weekly community run drew keen runners and fitness enthusiasts from all walks of life, including students, doctors, teachers and office-goers, to Sarojini Naidu Park in Hazratganj. The event kicked off with a warm-up session, where women held planks while men did push-ups, setting the tone for the loop run through the heart of the city. After the run, participants headed to a nearby social club for the post-run hangout called 'Afters', where they shared conversations about health, well-being and everyday life. (L) Pratham (R) Praveen (L) Shantanu (C) Suryansh (R) Utkarsh Tanishie (L) and Anannya Talking about the initiative, Pratham, said,'Runspark isn't just about running, it's about building a community of runners. A space where Lucknowites can not only run but can make friends and socialise together.' — Amina Ashraf
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BCCL signs MoU for Montessori teacher training
Dhanbad: Govt owned Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an NGO — Mahila Vikash Sikshan Prashikshan Samiti — to provide specialised training to teachers at the Montessori level, it announced on Monday. The initiative, launched under BCCL's corporate social responsibility programme, aims to strengthen foundational education by equipping teachers with modern teaching methods. As part of the MoU, 50 teachers from various schools have been selected in the first phase of the programme. These educators will undergo intensive training to enhance their understanding and implementation of Montessori techniques in classrooms.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chief secretary Alka Tiwari reviews Jharia master plan
Dhanbad : State chief secretary Alka Tiwari on Friday visited Dhanbad to review the progress of the Jharia Rehabilitation revised master plan. During her visit, she held a high-level meeting with officials from Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA), and the district administration to assess ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Speaking to the media, Tiwari said that the govt's primary objective is to rehabilitate people affected by underground mine fires in the Jharia region. "Rehabilitation is not just about relocation. Our broader mission is to ensure the affected families achieve financial independence through employment and skill development," she said. She emphasised that unless people are economically empowered, the goal of sustainable rehabilitation would remain incomplete. Tiwari directed officials to expedite the rehabilitation process and to create an environment where affected families can start afresh and lead dignified lives. Highlighting the importance of basic infrastructure in the Belgaria township, where many affected families have been relocated, she said that facilities like hospitals, schools, anganwadi centres, police stations, and post offices must be established at the earliest. She also instructed the district administration to ensure proper road connectivity and transportation between Dhanbad and Belgaria, and to explore avenues for generating self-employment among the relocated population. Her visit marks a renewed push by the state govt to fast-track the implementation of the Jharia Rehabilitation Plan and improve the living standards of those displaced by decades of coal fires.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PSUs to start free coaching classes for premium exams
Bokaro/Ranchi: To empower displaced youths, BSL and the district administration are planning to launch free coaching and career guidance initiatives by August 15. A meeting in this regard was jointly chaired by Bokaro DC Ajay Nath Jha and BSL's director in-charge B K Tiwary in presence of other authorities on Saturday to chalk out the road map. The meet's focus was on the welfare of displaced families and law and order issues linked to BSL operations. One of the key agenda items was providing coaching for displaced youth to help them prepare for opportunities in SAIL, BCCL, CCL, banks, and other institutions. The DC has also issued instructions for a socio-economic survey of displaced families to help include them in relevant schemes. Meanwhile, NTPC Mining Limited's Pakri Barwadih Coal Mining Project also rolled out Tarang, a free IIT-JEE and NEET coaching for meritorious students from project affected rural areas under its corporate social responsibility initiative. "This programme aims to empower students from remote villages who often miss out on quality education due to lack of guidance and financial constraints," NTPC stated
