The dispute over imposition of President's Rule and holding a mid-term elections in Jharkhand has now been shifted from Ranchi Raj Bhavan to New Delhi after the state governor Syed Ahmed sent his final report to the Union home ministry following talks with the representatives of all political parties after withdrawal of support to Arjun Munda led NDA government by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
The Jharkhand government has ruled out the transfer of any portion of surplus land from Bokaro Steel Plant of state-run Steel Authority of India (SAIL) to private investors to set up industries.
The special judge, Pankaj Kumar, ordered issuance of letters of request in the name of the five countries to enable ED officials to conduct investigation. SR Das, the counsel for ED told the court that the visit was necessary as the agency had unearthed facts about the illegal investments and hawala transactions made in these countries by the accused.
A report released by the World Bank had indicated that the financial and socio-economic health of Jharkhand may improve earlier than expected.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda has assured Arcelor Mittal, the world's largest steel making company
The stalemate on Mittal Steel's proposed 12-million tonne Jharkhand project is likely to be sorted out at the meeting between the Jharkhand chief minister and the select board members of Mittal Steel.
A report prepared by the Xavier Institute of Social Service in Ranchi said over 32,088 sq km land of the total of 79,740 sq km available in Jharkhand, has already been utilised for setting up industries, dams and other projects.