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Gautam Adani, the powerhouse behind the Adani Group's expansive empire, took a spiritual detour to Jharkhand's Deoghar on February 22. His destination: the globally renowned Baba Baidyanath Temple, a...
Monsoon conditions are bringing heavy rainfall to many parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy downpours, strong winds, and lightning strikes in...
In Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district, a Station House Officer (SHO) and two constables have been suspended. The suspension followed an incident where the police personnel were transporting an alleged...
The monsoon arrived early in India this year, making its presence felt on May 24th. However, its progress slowed down for a few days. Now, after a period of stagnation, the southwest monsoon has...
In the wake of Padma Bhushan being conferred posthumously on Jharkhand's towering tribal leader Shibu Soren, his sister Sukhi Tudu has reignited a fervent campaign for the Bharat Ratna. The award...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant crackdown on the coal mafia, conducting searches at over 40 locations across Jharkhand and West Bengal. This coordinated action, operating...
Today, India commemorates the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a profound tribal leader, freedom fighter, and social reformer born on November 15, 1875. Hailing from the tribal heartland of...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed its candidates for the upcoming assembly by-elections scheduled for November. Key nominations include Aga Syed Mohsin for the Budgam constituency in...
Authorities in Jharkhand are planning to increase public awareness initiatives aimed at preventing early marriage and teenage pregnancy. This decision follows the birth of a baby to a 14-year-old...
A 24-year-old woman in Jharkhand has been arrested after fatally stabbing her boyfriend. The incident occurred in Chatra district following a disagreement related to their marriage plans. The victim,...
Azhar Danish, believed to be a supporter of ISIS, was taken into custody in the Islamnagar area of Ranchi, Jharkhand. The arrest was the result of a collaborative operation involving the Delhi Police...
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren is set to lead a protest on the proposed land for RIMS-2 in Ranchi. The administration has implemented tight security measures, including the imposition...
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is currently in his ancestral village of Nemra, under the Gola block of Ramgarh district, instead of Ranchi. He has been there for the past 11 days, fulfilling...
Preparations for the traditional Shraadh ceremony of Jharkhand's former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP, Dishom Guru Shibu Soren, are underway throughout the village. Chief Minister Hemant Soren...
Shibu Soren, the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and the patriarch of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), died on Monday at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. He was 81 years old. Soren had been...
Shibu Soren, the influential founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), known affectionately as "Dishom Guru" (Guru of the Nation in Santhali), has passed away. He had been receiving treatment for...
Jharkhand's Education Minister, Ramdas Soren, suffered a brain injury after a fall in his residence's bathroom early Saturday morning. The JMM leader was immediately taken to Tata Motors Hospital in...
A devastating accident in Jharkhand's Deoghar district resulted in the death of numerous Kanwariyas when their bus collided with a gas cylinder-laden truck on Tuesday. Initial reports, including...
A devastating incident in Punjab's Patiala district resulted in a double suicide, born from a tragic misunderstanding. Gurmeet Singh, 42, took his own life on July 3rd, convinced his wife, Manpreet...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several Indian states. The IMD anticipates an increase in monsoon activity across the...
The monsoon season has brought widespread devastation to several parts of India. Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, causing significant damage and...
A tragic incident unfolded in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Saturday, resulting in the death of a CRPF personnel and injuring another, police said. The IED blast took place around 2.30 PM...
In Patna, Bihar, the police encountered notorious criminal Vijay Sahani. The encounter occurred near the Biscomaun Golambar in the Alamganj police station area on Sunday night. The criminal was shot...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at seven locations across Bihar and Jharkhand in connection with a ₹100 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund fraud. The operation...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at seven locations in Bihar and Jharkhand on Saturday in connection with a ₹100 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund scam. The action...
Flood-like conditions have emerged in several areas of Bihar's Nalanda district, causing distress among residents who are evacuating their homes for safer locations. This situation has been triggered...
Following the rainfall in May, the weather across the country remained pleasant. However, Delhi and several other states are now experiencing a heatwave in June. The temperature in the national...
Following the May showers, which provided a pleasant weather respite, Delhi and several other states are now grappling with rising temperatures. The capital city recorded a high of 45 degrees Celsius...
German Ambassador to India, Philip Ackermann, recently met with Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to discuss potential collaborations, particularly in the crucial areas of coal mining and...
A technical assessment of an illegal coal mine in Ramgarh revealed a lethal drop in oxygen levels that led to the deaths of four workers. Mines Rescue In-charge Vikas Kumar stated that the oxygen...
Development Commissioner Ajay Kumar Singh has issued a series of directives to improve solid waste management throughout Jharkhand. In a recent video conference with district heads, he stressed the...
What was supposed to be a night of celebration turned into a nightmare in Jharkhand’s Garhwa district after a man was murdered over a minor disagreement. The incident occurred during the wedding of...
A terrifying safety lapse at the Bokaro Thermal Power Plant has come to light after a goods train became uncontrolled, leading to a harrowing accident. On Sunday afternoon, as the coal-laden train...
Saina Nehwal, the pride of Indian badminton, made a spiritual visit to the historic Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand, this Saturday. Seeking divine intervention and peace, the star athlete...
The Centre's decision to award the prestigious Padma Bhushan posthumously to Jharkhand's iconic leader Shibu Soren has divided opinions along political lines. Celebrated as 'Dishom Guru' by the...
Jharkhand is set for a digital overhaul in its mining and education sectors following a meeting between CM Hemant Soren and Infosys Global EVP Ashish Kumar Das in Davos. The discussions highlighted...
Ranchi: Today, on the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas (death anniversary) of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, a solemn tribute ceremony was held at Ambedkar Chowk in Doranda, Ranchi. Dr. Ambedkar is...
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has received an invitation to attend the prestigious 'Telangana Rising Global Summit'. This significant event aims to bring together leaders from various sectors...
Jharkhand is currently experiencing severe cold conditions, prompting authorities to issue a cold wave alert for seven districts across the state. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions...
In a significant administrative development, the Jharkhand Raj Bhavan has officially been renamed. The change has been confirmed through an official notification, signaling a new chapter for the...
A significant medico-legal awareness and medical check-up camp was organized for senior citizens residing at the old age home in Jhumritilaiya, Koderma. This event was conducted under the guidance of...
In Koderma, a vital medico-legal awareness camp, coupled with a medical check-up, was organized for senior citizens residing at the Jhumritilaiya Old Age Home. This initiative was conducted under the...
A new era of aquaculture has dawned at the Latratu Dam with the successful launch of cage fish farming. This innovative initiative is poised to generate significant employment opportunities for the...
An insightful one-day cluster-level awareness and training program focused on the rights and social security schemes for persons with disabilities was organized in the Dhadadangal Panchayat Bhavan,...
On the occasion of Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birth anniversary, a tribute ceremony was held at the statue site in Hill Chowk on Saturday. Former MLA of Torpa, Koche Munda, paid floral tributes to Birsa...
Khunti district authorities have cracked down on the illegal sand trade in the Jariagarh area, seizing six high-capacity trucks laden with sand early Wednesday morning. The operation, conducted by...
Ranchi pulsed with energy as citizens participated in the 'Run for Jharkhand' event, celebrating the state's upcoming 25th anniversary. Chief Minister Hemant Soren highlighted this milestone as a...
Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, recently resonated with energy and enthusiasm as it hosted the 'Run for Jharkhand' marathon. This event marked a significant milestone, celebrating the state's...
Following a recent explosion in Delhi, authorities in Jharkhand have escalated security measures and placed the state on high alert. The incident in the national capital has prompted a swift and...
A CRPF Head Constable, Rajesh Kumar (52), stationed in the Naxal-affected Saranda forest of West Singhbhum district, has died in suspicious circumstances while on duty. The incident occurred at the...
Security forces have successfully recovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition following a fierce encounter in the Saranda forest region of Jharkhand. The operation, which targeted...
A tragic incident has shaken West Singhbhum district, where illegal sand mining activities have escalated to deadly violence. In Mundai village, under the jurisdiction of Jaitgarh OP police station,...
A widespread 'Kolhan Bandh' called by the BJP in protest against a lathi charge on tribal protesters significantly impacted West Singhbhum district on Wednesday. The shutdown led to deserted streets...
A group of 48 migrant workers hailing from Jharkhand have voiced a strong plea for their return to their home country. These individuals, who had traveled abroad for employment opportunities, are now...
West Singhbhum district in Jharkhand experienced a widespread shutdown on Wednesday, following a 'Kolhan Bandh' called by the BJP in protest against a recent lathicharge incident targeting tribal...
A widespread 'Kolhan Bandh' called by the BJP in protest against the lathi charge on tribals significantly impacted West Singhbhum district on Wednesday. The shutdown led to deserted streets and...
Two ministers from Punjab recently met with the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, extending a special invitation to the upcoming martyrdom day ceremony of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The meeting, held in...
An alarming incident occurred near Jharkhand's Manohar pur Railway Station when the Duronto Express train faced a barrage of stones. Passengers were left shaken as the express train, a vital link...
Anticipation is building in Ranchi as participants begin to arrive for the Adivasi Hunkar Rally. This significant gathering aims to amplify the voices and concerns of indigenous communities, bringing...
A delegation from the Jharkhand Adivasi Sarna Vikas Samiti met with Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar at Raj Bhavan. During the meeting, the committee presented a memorandum detailing concerns about...
Residents of West Singhbhum district are once again facing the threat of Naxalite activity, as insurgents targeted a mobile tower in the dense Saranda forest. During their 'Resistance Week,' a group...
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has extended the final date for registration for the Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET). The initial deadline of October 6th has been pushed to October...
In Jharkhand, while the state government is implementing ambitious schemes like the Maiya Samman Yojana to empower women and girls, serious questions are being raised about the safety of women and...
In Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, a BJP leader and prominent builder, Ramesh Singh, has received a death threat and a demand for extortion. The threat was delivered via WhatsApp by the Rahul Singh...
In Dumka, Jharkhand, police have apprehended three individuals in connection with the gang-rape of a young woman. The victim, a stage performer, was lured under the pretext of a performance at a...
Aditya Sahu, a Rajya Sabha MP, has been appointed as the Executive President of the Jharkhand Pradesh BJP by BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda. This appointment replaces Ravindra Kumar Rai....
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Rajya Sabha member Aditya Sahu as the working president of its Jharkhand unit. Sahu expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, emphasizing...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Rajya Sabha member Aditya Sahu as the working president of its Jharkhand unit. Sahu expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, stating that...
An incident involving the alleged assault on the daughter-in-law of Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly and former Chief Minister, has come to light. Her driver...
A 42-year-old soldier, Mansoor Alam, employed as a driver in the police line, died by suicide after consuming sulfas. Alam was under stress due to his recent suspension from duty. Before his death,...
An incident of alleged misbehavior involving the wife and daughter-in-law of BJP State President and Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi came to light on Friday in Amrit Nagar, under the...
A cyber cell has apprehended a fraudster from Jharkhand who allegedly swindled a student from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, out of 13 lakh rupees through the Free Fire Max game. The student, distressed by...
In Jharkhand, a brazen act of robbery and violence unfolded at the Tumdegi Church in the Simdega district. Approximately 10-12 masked criminals, armed with weapons, stormed the church and looted...
Mausoor Alam (42), a driver in the police line, died by suicide after ingesting sulfas. Alam was under stress due to his suspension from duty. Before his death, Alam released a video where he held...
Security forces are conducting continuous operations to achieve the goal of making Jharkhand Naxal-free. In this context, a large-scale operation is underway against Naxals in the dense and difficult...
An act of brazen criminality has unfolded in the Mufassil police station area of Simdega district, Jharkhand. A group of approximately 10-12 masked criminals, armed with weapons, stormed the Tumdegi...
In Khunti district, approximately 50 kilometers from Ranchi, Jharkhand, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, Rahul Manjhi, died by suicide inside the Murhu police station. The incident caused a stir...
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, Rahul Manjhi, died by suicide inside the Murhu police station in the Khunti district of Jharkhand. The incident caused a stir, with senior officials, including SP...
In Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, a man committed a gruesome act, driven by the delusion of attaining supernatural abilities through tantric practices. He first plied his friend with alcohol and then...
Private hospitals play a crucial role in elevating Jharkhand's healthcare sector. Ongoing efforts are underway at governmental and non-governmental levels to provide advanced and world-class medical...
Following Kolkata, Jharkhand hosts some of the most divinely and grandly prepared Durga Puja pandals, each with unique themes. This year, the capital city of Ranchi features a Durga Pandal with a...
A delegation from the Jharkhand IAS Officers Wives Association (JESOWA) paid a courtesy visit to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and MLA Kalpana Soren at the Chief Minister's Residential Office...
The fervor of Sharadiya Navratri and the arrival of Goddess Durga have enveloped the nation in devotion. In Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, Durga Puja pandals are being constructed based on unique...
Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurated the Durga Puja pandals at RR Sporting Club, Ratu Road, and Panch Mandir Durga Puja Committee, Harmu, Ranchi, on Friday. During the event, Chief Minister Hemant...
Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurated the Durga Puja pandals at RR Sporting Club, Ratu Road, and Panch Mandir Durga Puja Committee, Harmu, Ranchi on Friday. On this occasion, Chief Minister Hemant...
780 families in 7 villages of the Palamu division of Jharkhand are facing a dilemma. The government is planning to relocate these villages. While they face the sorrow of leaving their old homes, they...
The concept of live-in relationships is currently a subject of considerable debate in India. Various perspectives emerge from social, legal, and familial viewpoints. Although legally permissible, a...
Security forces conducted an operation in the dense forests of Rogri Toli in the Bishunpur police station area of Gumla district, Jharkhand. The operation resulted in an encounter with Naxalites,...
The cabinet discussed the declaration of the world-famous Saranda region in the West Singhbhum district as a Wildlife Sanctuary during its meeting on Wednesday. The cabinet has formed a Group of...
A meeting of the cabinet discussed the declaration of the world-famous Saranda region in the West Singhbhum district as a Wildlife Sanctuary. The cabinet has formed a Group of Ministers to make a...
Security forces in Jharkhand are conducting continuous operations across the state to make it free from Naxalism and extremism. In this context, a major encounter took place on Wednesday morning in...
The monsoon season is nearing its end across several regions of the country. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates significant rainfall in various areas as the season draws...
As the Sharadiya Navratri begins, the entire nation is immersed in the worship and adoration of Maa Durga, the embodiment of power. In Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, Durga Puja pandals based on...
The Navratri festival is being celebrated with great enthusiasm everywhere, but the Durga Puja of Gumo, in the Koderma district of Jharkhand, is special in many ways. A 600-year-old tradition is...
A devastating road accident occurred in the Godda district of Jharkhand on the first day of Shardiya Navratri. Three people, including a married couple, died in the accident. The incident caused...
In Ranchi, Jharkhand, three individuals have been sentenced to life imprisonment in the high-profile murder case of land dealer Kamal Bhushan, who was gunned down on May 30, 2022, in the Sukhdev...
A devastating road accident occurred in Chhatarmandu, Ramgarh, on Monday. A bus filled with passengers collided with a coal-laden truck, resulting in three fatalities. Approximately 24 other...
In the Barmer district of Rajasthan, on September 21st, a distressing scene unfolded. At approximately 10 AM, cries were heard emanating from a house in the Undu village, within the Shiv police...
The Jharkhand government will provide hostel facilities in Delhi for students from the state preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams. This announcement was made by the state's...
In the Kumang village of the Tapkara police station area, the police arrested Premchand Sahu on Saturday night, the accused in the murder of Saraswati Kumari, a minor girl who was in a live-in...