Jharkhand

'Act of contempt': Jharkhand HC rebukes govt over delay in municipal polls

The Jharkhand High Court has rapped the state government for delaying municipal elections in the state, calling it an act of contempt, while emphasising that polls cannot be indefinitely postponed under the pretext of conducting the triple test process for OBC reservation in the civic bodies.

6 days ago

3 school children among 4 killed, 8 injured in horrific road accident in Jharkhand

At least four people, including three school children, tragically lost their lives, and eight others were injured in a tragic road accident near Tirla Chowk in the Gola police station area of Jharkhand's Ramgarh district on Wednesday morning.

11 days ago

Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Ranchi to Host National Workshop on PESA Act on Dec 24

The Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Jharkhand, is set to organize a National Workshop on the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act) on 24th December 2024 in Ranchi.

27 days ago

Bengal doctor rapes patient after tranquillizing her, arrested

Cab driver arrested for sexually assaulting 4-year-old nursery child in Ranchi

A case of sexual assault of a four-year-old nursery male child in a private school in Ranchi has come to light and police have arrested the accused cab driver under the Pocso Act.

Dec 19, 2024

J'khand HC stays publication of CGL exam results, orders FIR on paper leak complaint

The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the publication of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2023 results conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) until further orders.

Dec 17, 2024

In 2024, 353 girl students enrolled in 33 erstwhile pattern Sainik Schools

In 2024, 353 girls enrolled in 33 erstwhile pattern Sainik Schools

At least 353 girls have enrolled this year in 33 Sainik Schools, established under the erstwhile pattern in the country.

Dec 13, 2024

Jharkhand villagers launch violent campaign against Maoists in West Singhbhum; 10 reported killed

A violent campaign led by villagers against extremists, Maoists, and illegal traders has intensified in the Gudri, Tebo, Goilkera, Sonua, and Anandpur areas of Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

Dec 12, 2024

Students protest in Hazaribagh alleging irregularities in Jharkhand CGL exam results

Thousands of students took to the streets in Hazaribagh on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation of the results of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examinations that were conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

Dec 10, 2024

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren addresses a public gathering

Soren's plea for exemption from personal appearance granted by Jharkhand HC in ED case

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren got big relief from the Jharkhand High Court, which on Wednesday exempted him from personally appearing before the MP-MLA Special Court in Ranchi in a case related to alleged disobedience of Enforcement Directorate (ED) summonses.

Dec 4, 2024

Massive fires ravage commercial buildings in Ranchi and Giridih, losses run into crores

A massive fire broke out on Lalji Hirji Road, a prime commercial hub in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi.

Dec 4, 2024

Bengal-Jharkhand potato dispute echoes in Parl; BJP MP for central intervention

The ongoing inter-state dispute over potato supply between West Bengal and Jharkhand reached Parliament on Tuesday. Hazaribagh BJP MP Manish Jaiswal brought up the issue in the Lok Sabha, urging the Union government to intervene in the matter.

Dec 3, 2024

Supreme Court stays death sentence in Ranchi student rape-murder case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the death sentence of 30-year-old Rahul Raj, alias Rocky Raj, convicted in the sensational 2016 rape and murder case of a 19-year-old BTech student in Jharkhand's Ranchi.

Dec 3, 2024

Businessman shot dead in Sahibganj, questions raised on law and order in Jharkhand

In a shocking incident, prominent businessman Shaligram Mandal was shot dead in broad daylight in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district. The attack has sent shockwaves through the region and raised serious concerns about the law-and-order situation in the state.

Dec 2, 2024

Hemant Soren to give job letter, Rs 10 lakh aid to martyred Agniveer's kin after taking oath

Jharkhand Chief Minister-designate Hemant Soren is set to take decisive action soon after being sworn in for his fourth term on Thursday.

Nov 28, 2024

Centre completes auction of 8 critical mineral blocks in big step to bolster self-reliance

E-auction of two more critical mineral blocks completed

The Ministry of Mines has successfully completed the e-auction of another two mineral blocks under tranche IV of critical & strategic mineral blocks.

Nov 27, 2024

Wanted Maoist Commander Chhotu Kharwar killed in infighting in Jharkhand

Maoist commander Chhotu Kharwar, a notorious figure with a bounty of Rs 15 lakh on his head, was killed in an internal clash among Maoist factions in the Nawadih area of Latehar, Jharkhand, on Tuesday night.

Nov 27, 2024

Hemant Soren meets PM Modi, invites him for swearing-in ceremony

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday and extended a formal invitation for the swearing-in ceremony of his government, which is scheduled to take place in Ranchi on November 28.

Nov 26, 2024

Balanced Cabinet to include old, new faces: JMM spokesperson

Balanced Hemant Soren Cabinet to include old, new faces: JMM spokesperson

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson, Manoj Kumar Pandey, on Tuesday hinted at a blend of old and new faces in the Cabinet as JMM chief Hemant Soren prepares to take oath as Chief Minister for a historic fourth term on November 28.

Nov 26, 2024

Setback for Hemant Soren as court rejects exemption plea in ED case

Jharkhand's Chief Minister-elect Hemant Soren faced a legal setback on Tuesday after the MP-MLA Special Court in Ranchi rejected his request for exemption from personal appearance in a case related to alleged non-compliance of summonses issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Nov 26, 2024

How Congress won J'khand if EVMs have problems: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Monday criticised the Congress over the controversy of EVMs, saying how can the grand old party win the Assembly elections in Jharkhand if the voting machines have problems.

Nov 25, 2024

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Jharkhand

'Act of contempt': Jharkhand HC rebukes govt over delay in municipal polls

3 school children among 4 killed, 8 injured in horrific road accident in Jharkhand

Ranchi to Host National Workshop on PESA Act on Dec 24

Cab driver arrested for sexually assaulting 4-year-old nursery child in Ranchi

J'khand HC stays publication of CGL exam results, orders FIR on paper leak complaint

In 2024, 353 girls enrolled in 33 erstwhile pattern Sainik Schools

Jharkhand villagers launch violent campaign against Maoists in West Singhbhum; 10 reported killed

Students protest in Hazaribagh alleging irregularities in Jharkhand CGL exam results

Soren's plea for exemption from personal appearance granted by Jharkhand HC in ED case

Massive fires ravage commercial buildings in Ranchi and Giridih, losses run into crores

Bengal-Jharkhand potato dispute echoes in Parl; BJP MP for central intervention

Supreme Court stays death sentence in Ranchi student rape-murder case

Businessman shot dead in Sahibganj, questions raised on law and order in Jharkhand

Hemant Soren to give job letter, Rs 10 lakh aid to martyred Agniveer's kin after taking oath

E-auction of two more critical mineral blocks completed

Wanted Maoist Commander Chhotu Kharwar killed in infighting in Jharkhand

Hemant Soren meets PM Modi, invites him for swearing-in ceremony

Balanced Hemant Soren Cabinet to include old, new faces: JMM spokesperson

Setback for Hemant Soren as court rejects exemption plea in ED case

How Congress won J'khand if EVMs have problems: Pralhad Joshi

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