SC dismisses J'khand govt’s plea against quashing of FIR against Nishikant Dubey, 28 others

Ranchi/New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the High Court's decision to quash an FIR lodged against 28 BJP leaders, including BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, former Jharkhand Chief Ministers Babulal Marandi and Raghubar Das, former Union…

Jharkhand Governor hoists Tricolour in Ranchi, calls for inclusive nation building

Ranchi (IANS) On the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar hoisted the Tricolour at the city's Morabadi ground, where a grand parade and tableaux showcasing government schemes were organized. 

In his…

Saraswati-Lakshmi puja at home but no concern for daughters: SC rebukes Jharkhand man

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court made a scathing remark on Friday while hearing the petition of Yogeshwar Sao, a resident of Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, convicted in a dowry harassment case. 

A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N.…

Jharkhand HC issues notice to govt over liquor, meat sales at Jain sacred site Parasnath

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has issued notices to both the Central and State Governments in response to a petition seeking that the religious arrangements at Parasnath Hill, a major Jain pilgrimage site, be maintained in accordance with…

Jharkhand to honour Ratan Tata's legacy with Republic Day tableau

New Delhi (IANS) Jharkhand is set to pay tribute to the late iconic industrialist Ratan Tata through its tableau for the Republic Day celebrations, showcasing his enduring contribution to the state and the nation.  

The highlight will be Jamshedpur,…

Money laundering case: Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal's suspension revoked

New Delhi (IANS) The Jharkhand government has lifted the suspension of IAS officer Pooja Singhal, an accused in an alleged money laundering case. The Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms, and Official Language issued the order directing…

Two Maoists including a woman killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s Bokaro

Bokaro (IANS) In a major operation, two Maoists including a female cadre, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Tejnarayanpur police station area of Bokaro district early on Wednesday morning, police officials said. 

The operation…

SC rejects Jharkhand govt's appeal in case against Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari

Ranchi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Jharkhand government's appeal challenging the quashing of an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari in a case involving alleged security rule violations at Deoghar Airport.

Gunfight in Gumla forest: Police recover AK-47s, explosives from notorious gang

Gumla (Jharkhand) (IANS) A fierce encounter erupted between a notorious criminal gang and police forces in the Devragani forest of Bishunpur police station area, located in Gumla district of Jharkhand.  

While there are unconfirmed reports…

After SC order, Ranchi court halts proceedings against LoP Gandhi in defamation case

Ranchi (IANS) In a major relief for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, soon after the Supreme Court stayed proceedings in a case filed against him for alleged derogatory remarks on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Ranchi court on Monday halted all proceedings…