Jharkhand

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

Another Gorakhpur? 52 infants die in 30 days in Jharkhand's MGM government hospital [VIDEO]

The superintendent of MGM hospital has reportedly stated malnutrition as the cause of deaths of these kids, who belonged primarily from the tribal belt of the state.

Aug 27, 2017

Rogue elephant that trampled 15 persons in eastern India could be shot to death

The elephant has trampled to death at least 15 people in the past few months. Read on to know more.

Aug 9, 2017

Stray violence across India after loss to Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2017 final [PHOTOS]

Violence erupted across several places in India after the Boys in Blue lost to Pakistan in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Read to know what happened.

Jun 19, 2017

Communal clashes erupt in Ranchi after youths pass lewd comments at women

Section 144 has been imposed in the village.The security has been tightened in the village which is reeking of communal tension.

Jun 6, 2017

Jharkhand lynching: FIR lodged against 17 identified and 1,200 others

As many as 12 men have been lynched in Jamshedpur in a span of five days over child trafficking suspicions.

May 21, 2017