In Seraikela, on the fifth day of the Rath Yatra, Hera Panchami witnessed an unusual event as an angered Goddess Lakshmi destroyed the chariot of Lord Jagannath, who was residing in the Gundicha Temple. On Hera Panchami, devotees carried Goddess Lakshmi in a palanquin from the Srimandir to the Gundicha Temple. There, the goddess requested Lord Jagannath to return to the Srimandir with her. Upon his refusal, the enraged goddess broke the chariot. Following this, she returned to the Srimandir in anger. Furthermore, on Hera Panchami, a Bhajan Sandhya was organized at the Kali Temple Community Hall in Kharsawan. A…
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The monsoon has arrived across the country, bringing heavy rainfall to many states. The capital, Delhi, has also been impacted, though the rainfall has been light, leading to a slight drop in temperature but increased humidity. This has resulted in a feeling of sultriness. The Meteorological Department forecasts no heavy rain for Delhi in the coming days, with partly cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and light showers expected. The maximum temperature is predicted to be 37 degrees Celsius and the minimum 27 degrees Celsius today. The Meteorological Department has issued forecasts for eastern and central India, predicting heavy rain in Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh,…
The annual Amarnath Yatra has commenced, with the initial group of pilgrims starting their journey from the Nunwan Pahalgam base camp. This year’s pilgrimage to the sacred cave shrine at an altitude of 3,880 meters in the South Kashmir Himalayas is taking place under strict security measures, implemented in response to the recent terror attack in the region. Pilgrims have the option of two routes: the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the shorter 14-km Baltal route. Despite the security concerns, hundreds of devotees have begun their spiritual journey, demonstrating their unwavering faith. Authorities have deployed a robust three-tier security framework,…
A skydiving aircraft carrying 15 people crashed after overrunning the runway during takeoff at Cross Keys Airport in Monroe Township, New Jersey, on Wednesday evening. Officials confirmed the incident, which occurred around 5:30 p.m. local time. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the Cessna 208B aircraft was involved. The aircraft was being used for skydiving activities when the crash happened. Emergency services responded to what was described as a “mass casualty incident.” Five injured individuals were expected to be transported to Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
A placement training program was organized for the trainees of the 2023-2025 session at the Aviram College of Education, Tiko Kudu, within the college premises. The program was conducted by Shiv Shankar of the Placement Cell. The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the guests. Representatives from prestigious schools in the area were present for the placement discussions. Principals and representatives from various schools participated, including Principal Siven Evenglin Ekka from Oxbridge School Hirhi, School Secretary Mo Taufiq, Shabnam and Pooja from Aviram School of Excellence, Principal Amit Kumar, teachers Rahul and Martha Lakra from Sacred Knowledge…
Landowners in the Chitra colliery area will now benefit from a transparent and advantageous option under an annuity scheme. This initiative aims to provide significant benefits to non-leaseholding villagers affected by land acquisition in Jharkhand and West Bengal. The government has announced two impactful options: a lump-sum compensation plan and a modified annuity scheme, which will directly benefit thousands of families. Colliery agent Umesh Prasad Choudhary stated that this scheme is particularly important for families whose land has been acquired for land development projects. The plan ensures transparency, balance, and long-term benefits. Detailed documentation will be released soon. He mentioned…
Light to moderate rainfall is expected to persist in Jharkhand until July 6th, with heavy rainfall in some areas, according to a weather official. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for heavy rainfall in parts of Gumla, Simdega, Khunti, and West Singhbhum districts until 8:30 AM on Thursday. A Yellow Alert has also been issued for Lohardaga, Latehar, Chatra, Koderma, Hazaribagh, and Ramgarh districts until 8:30 AM on July 4th. Ranchi, the state capital, and most parts of Jharkhand have been experiencing intermittent rainfall since Wednesday morning. Abhishek Anand, head of the Ranchi Meteorological Center, stated…
In the Panki police station area of Palamu district, malicious elements poisoned a dam in Mohugai village of Huraung panchayat. The poison killed all the fish in the pond, resulting in losses worth lakhs of rupees for the fish farmers. The dam is leased to Supendra Sao, and the entire village cooperates in fish farming there. According to villagers, new fish stock was recently introduced into the dam, which was destroyed by miscreants. It is reported that on June 30, Supendra Sao and villagers jointly released 124 kg of fish spawn into the dam. There were already fish in the…
An ongoing encounter has been reported between security forces and terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. According to a post on X by 16 Corps, Indian Army, the operation commenced following specific intelligence inputs in Kanzal Mandu, Kishtwar. Contact has been established with the terrorists, and operations are currently in progress. Reports suggest that at least three terrorists are present in the area, and a fierce gunbattle is underway. Security has been increased along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), especially with the commencement of the Shri Amarnath Yatra.
Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) has filed a review petition against the tariff order passed by the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) on April 30, 2024. The petition pertains to the true-up for fiscal year 2023-24, the annual performance review (APR) for 2024-25, and the ARR and tariff determination for 2025-26. New tariff rates in the state are effective from May 1, 2025. The commission announced tariffs for fiscal year 2025-26 on April 30, increasing electricity rates by 20 paise per unit for urban consumers and 40 paise per unit for rural consumers in Jharkhand. Overall, the electricity…