Jharkhand

Maoists set ablaze 16 vehicles, assault labourers in Jharkhand

Around 15 Jharkhand Janmukti Parisad men took to indiscriminate firing, though no one was reported injured in it.

Jul 12, 2019

Jharkhand women receive rape threat after Tabrez Ansari lynching incident

A group of Hindu women in Seraikela district said that they have been receiving rape threats after Tabrez Ansari was lynched by a mob in Jharkhand on June 18.

Jun 27, 2019

Jharkhand: 6 dead, 43 injured as bus skids off road, falls into gorge

The bus was on its way to Garhwa in Jharkhand from Chhattisgarh. Rescue operations are underway, however, 12 people are believed to be still trapped inside the bus.

Jun 25, 2019

1 jawan killed, 4 injured in encounter with Naxals in Jharkhand

A search operation was being conducted, when the Naxals reportedly opened fire on the security forces, triggering the encounter.

Jun 2, 2019

Jharkhand IED blast: 11 security personnel injured in explosion triggered by Maoists

After detonating IED blast in Jharkhand's Saraikella district, the Maoists fired at the security personnel and then escaped.

May 28, 2019

Jharkhand: Woman dies after being gang-raped by 3 men, stick inserted in private parts

Among the three suspects, the victim's former husband has been arrested in connection with the case.

Nov 9, 2018

Jharkhand opposition parties agree to form alliance to take on BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls

The opposition parties in Jharkhand have agreed to fight the 2019 Lok Sabha polls by forming an alliance, a state Congress official said on Monday.

Oct 22, 2018

Congress materializes 'Mahagathbandhan' to tackle BJP in Jharkhand

Congress' performance in the last two elections has been abysmal with the fact that it could not even open its account in 2014 elections and managed to win only one seat in 2009 general elections.

Oct 14, 2018

Jharkhand: Villagers fear returning home amid growing Naxal presence in Gurabanda

Even the Member of Parliament from the constituency, Bidyut Baran Mahato, said that the area was under the red zone, but now the situation is better.

Sep 23, 2018

Jharkhand spinner Shahbaz Nadeem picks up 8 wickets in an innings, scripts history

The left-arm spinner broke the record of Rahul Sanghvi, who had taken 8 for 15 for Delhi against Himachal Pradesh at Una, back in 1997-98.

Sep 20, 2018

1 dead, 100 ill after eating mid-day meal at Jharkhand school

The students of Upgraded Middle School were admitted to the local Sadar Hospital after they complained of stomach ache and vomiting on Wednesday, the SP M Tamilvanan said.

Sep 1, 2018

2 arrested for abducting, gang-raping and filming minor girl in Jharkhand

Though the incident took place in July, the police started investigating the case after the video of the rape went viral on social media.

Aug 23, 2018

Deadly stunts to appease snake goddess in Ranchi will give you goosebumps

In Ranchi, devotees throng every year to appease snake goddess Manasa Devi. They perform deadly stunts that will absolutely shock you!

Aug 20, 2018

Family of 6 commits suicide in Jharkhand due to unpaid debt

Six members of a family in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district committed suicide on Saturday. A note left by the family cites a debt of Rs 50 lakh as the cause.

Jul 15, 2018

How Ranchi child trafficking row proves it is a deep rooted menace that needs immediate cure

According to a report published by the US Department of State, "India is a source, destination and transit country for men, women and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking.

Jul 13, 2018

Chilling narratives of Naxal cruelty in Midnapur

Villages in West Bengal and amp;rsquo;s West Midnapore District are falling victims to Naxal violence. and amp;nbsp;Some of these tribal villagers narrated incidents of Naxal cruelty and still live in fear and trauma. The incidents of Naxal violence have gone up in West Midnapur district since 2009. Many villagers were even forced to migrate to safer places. West Bengal now has just one Left-Wing Extremism district, Jhargram, which has been carved out of Maoist-infested areas that till now covered the four districts of West Midnapore, Bankura, Purulia and Birbhum. and amp;nbsp; and amp;nbsp;

May 12, 2018

Quack chops off infant's genitals to prove it's a girl, manhunt launched

The quack performed an ultrasound on a woman and said she would give birth to a girl. However, when a boy was born, he allegedly severed the baby's genitals to prove that his 'sex determination test' was right.

Apr 26, 2018

Who is Sharbati Devi? PM Modi's 'rakhi sister' passes away at 103

Sharbati Devi passed away in the northern Indian state of Jharkhand. Her funeral will be held on Sunday.

Mar 11, 2018

Ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda convicted in coal scam case

Special Judge Bharat Parashar held Koda, former Coal Secretary H. C. Gupta, Jharkhand's then Chief Secretary A.K. Basu, among others, guilty of criminal conspiracy and cheating under various provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act.

Dec 13, 2017

Myanmar consul general Pyi Soe dies in car crash in Jharkhand

Pyi Soe died on the spot. His wife, personal assistant and the driver of the car sustained injuries in the accident.

Oct 27, 2017