Jharkhand

Huge deposits of Uranium found in Khandela area of Sikar in Rajasthan

After Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh, huge deposits of Uranium have now been found in Rajasthan following which preparations are in full swing to start mining in the Khandela area of Sikar.

Jun 27, 2022

Draupadi Murmu, Yeshwant Sinha share deeper connect with Jharkhand

It is a unique coincidence that both the presidential poll candidates -- Droupadi Murmu and Yashwant Sinha -- share a deep connection with Jharkhand.

Jun 22, 2022

What explains the heat wave in March this year?

Heat wave to severe heat wave prevails in many states

Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions were observed over most parts of west Rajasthan and in isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh and Delhi while heat wave conditions were observed in isolated pockets of east Rajasthan and Jharkhand.

Apr 3, 2022

T'gana cops bust Telugu call centre scam in Jharkhand

Telangana police have busted a group running an elaborate call centre racket operating from Jharkhand targeting Telugu speakers.

Jan 29, 2022

Story of Simdega, where sons and daughters playing hockey with bamboo roots and vine balls reach the Olympics and bury the flag of victory.

Hockey runs in their veins despite poor infrastructure and rising militancy in this Jharkhand district

There are still several villages in Simdega district of Jharkhand that have no electricity but the passion of hockey runs high in the heart of the people residing there. Not very long ago, the sound of gunshots were heard often. But with the advent of the new year, a new and positive change also came along.

Jan 4, 2022

Jharkhand CM announces big relief: Petrol price slashesd by Rs. 25 for two wheelers

It is to be noted that Ration cardholders of the state will be given a discount of Rs 25 to fill petrol in the motorcycle from January 26.

Dec 29, 2021

With transactions of 120 Cr every month, these J'khand women transform banking scene [details]

J'Khand women have transformed the banking scenario in the state. Working as Banking Correspondent Sakhi (BC Sakhi), these women are making transactions worth Rs.120 cr every month.

Dec 5, 2021

People in Dhanbad fund Rs 25L to save 7-mth-old baby's life

Dhanbad town comes together, raises fund of Rs 25L to save seven-month-old baby

The father of the young child, who earns his living by selling 'chaat-pakodas' at a stall, successfully raised Rs 25 lakh through crowdfunding for helping his child undergo a liver transplant operation.

Dec 2, 2021

Mystery of Scientist Jagdish Chandra Bose's Vault Remains Unsolved Even After 8 Decades [Details]

The secret of the locked vault of one of the India's greatest scientists Jagdish Chandra Bose in his house in Jharkhand's Giridhi still remains to be unravelled even 84 years after he passed away on November 23, 1937.

Dec 1, 2021

With 50+ Million Active Users, This Is How Ashish Kumar Aced New Media With His Startup Postoast

The bootstrapped start-up has come a long way since. It now has around 3 million monthly visitors.

Jul 8, 2021

Indian Railway commissions Wi-Fi at 6,000th railway station

Wi-Fi has been installed at India's 6,000th railway station in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. In January 2016, Indian Railways began its journey by installing Wi-Fi at Mumbai's first railway station.

May 17, 2021

Who was Rama Jois, Karnataka born jurist who passed away at 89

Former Jharkhand and Bihar Governor and noted jurist Justice Mandagadde Rama Jois passed away on Tuesday due to age-related ailments.

Feb 16, 2021

Jharkhand woman gangraped by 17 men as husband held hostage; one accused arrested

In a horrific incident, a woman was allegedly gangraped by 17 drunk men in Jharkhand's Dumka while she was returning from the market with her husband. One of the accussed has been identified and caught, the hunt for 16 others is on.

Dec 10, 2020

'True Messiah of poor': PM Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda | Know more about the freedom fighter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Jharkhand's people on its Statehood Day and also paid tributes to 19th century freedom fighter and tribal leader Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary.

Nov 15, 2020

Jharkhand coal mines e-auction subject to SC's final orders [details of dates and more]

There are a total 38 coal mines listed for e-auction, out of which nine are located in Jharkhand. The e-auction was scheduled from November 2-9.

Nov 7, 2020

Deval Sahay (left) with Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Dhoni's mentor recovering after being hospitalised in Ranchi

Deval Sahay who had mentored Dhoni during his early days as a budding cricketer was hospitalised due to multiple health issued. Now, the 73-year-old is showing signs of recovery.

Sep 6, 2020

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren isolates self at home after minister, MLA test coronavirus positive

Hemant Soren has wished a speedy recovery to the Water and Sanitation Minister Mithilesh Thakur and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MLA, Mathura Mahato.

Jul 8, 2020

Jharkhand woman, three minor daughters found dead in well

Police has since taken the husband of victim Rubi Devi, 28, in custody for questioning. It was learnt that her body bore injury marks.

Jun 10, 2020

Earthquake of 4.0 magnitude jolts Karnataka's Hampi; no casualty reported

A low-intensity earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter Scale hit Hampi in Karnataka on Friday, June 5. At the same time, Jamshedpur was also hit by an earthquake of magnitude 4.7.

Jun 5, 2020

Kohkatoli: Security personnel carry the body of a CRPF personal who was killed in an encounter between security forces and Maoists, in Keshkutul area of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, on June 28, 2019. ITBP on Friday destroyed a Maoist camp after a gun battle in

Two including a police constable killed in Maoist firing in Jharkhand

Two people including a policeman were killed in indiscriminate firing by Maoist guerrillas in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on Sunday, May 31.

May 31, 2020

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