States » EastPosted at: Oct 28 2026 8:08AM


Jharkhand Assembly to hold special sittings on November 25, 26

Ranchi, Oct 28 (UNI) The Jharkhand cabinet on Tuesday approved special sittings of the sixth state Legislative Assembly on November 25 and 26, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren saying the sessions would provide an opportunity to discuss the Mineral Bearing Land Cess Act and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Addressing the media after the cabinet meeting in Ranchi on Tuesday, Soren said the government had decided to convene the special sittings to discuss important issues, including SIR.
The cabinet also approved amendments to the schedule of the Jharkhand Mineral Bearing Land Cess Act, 2024, and cleared the Jharkhand Mineral Exploration and Block Development Policy, 2026, aimed at promoting exploration and development of mineral blocks allocated to state entities.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Jharkhand Assembly to hold special sittings on November 25# 26
More News

Manipur: Governor orders peace committees in all districts

04 Nov 2026 | 1:06 AM

Imphal, Nov 3 (UNI) The Manipur government has ordered the constitution of District Level Peace Committees in every district of the State, to be chaired by the respective District Magistrates.

see more..

Call for community participation to protect Nagaland’s biodiversity

04 Nov 2026 | 12:10 AM

Dimapur, Nov 3 (UNI) The Forest and Biodiversity Management in the Himalayas (Nagaland) Project (FBMP) has called for community participation, traditional knowledge, customary institutions and collaborative governance in protecting forests and biodiversity.

see more..

Hanseswari Temple: Where Tantric philosophy finds expression in architecture

03 Nov 2026 | 11:43 PM

Hooghly, Nov 3 (UNI) On the western bank of the Hooghly River at Bansberia stands the Hanseswari Temple, an architectural landmark distinguished by its 13 lotus-bud-shaped pinnacles arranged across five ascending levels.

see more..

Kolkata North proposes shifting of 39 polling stations ahead of electoral roll revision

03 Nov 2026 | 11:30 PM

Kolkata, Nov 3 (UNI) Ahead of the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls, the District Election Office of Kolkata North has proposed relocating 39 polling stations under its jurisdiction. The final electoral rolls are scheduled to be published on January 16.

see more..

Odisha draws big-ticket investments in clean energy at Bharat Renewable Energy Summit-2026

03 Nov 2026 | 11:08 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 3 (UNI) Odisha has received investment proposals worth Rs 1.17 lakh crore for an additional 11,742 MW of clean-energy capacity, with 18 companies signing MoUs at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

see more..