Blanket distribution in Jharkhand marred by allegations of fraud and poor quality

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand government has begun distributing blankets to the needy across all 24 districts of the state, even as winter draws to a close. However, widespread complaints have surfaced regarding irregularities in the supply and quality…

Three drown to death while bathing in Jharkhand’s Tiru Falls

Ranchi,17 (IANS) In a tragic incident that occurred on Friday afternoon at Tiru Falls in Ranchi, three youth lost their lives due to drowning, police officials said. Among the deceased, two were siblings.

The victims were identified as Ashish…

Four new coal mines to start in Jharkhand this month, nine others to follow soon

Ranchi (IANS) Mining activities are set to commence in four of the 34 coal blocks allotted by the government in Jharkhand within a week, while preparations are also underway to operationalise nine other coal blocks, with necessary procedures nearing…

Jharkhand HC directs municipal polls to be held in four months

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has directed the Hemant Soren-led state government to conduct municipal elections within four months. This directive was issued by the bench of Justice Ananda Sen during a hearing on Thursday in response to a…

Yuva AJSU district co-incharge Nitish Singh resigns

Ranchi: Nitish Singh, co-in-charge of Yuva AJSU in Ranchi, resigned from his primary membership and all other party positions with immediate effect. In his resignation letter, he cited the growing internal and external differences within the organisation…

SSC CGL tier 2 exam admit cards issued

Ranchi: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the admit cards for the upcoming CGL Tier 2 exam, which will be conducted from 18th to 20th January.

As per the revised pattern, the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be conducted in two phases:…

Fog, mist to continue in state

Ranchi: There is no expected change in the minimum temperature in Jharkhand over the next five days, according to the weather forecast released by the Ranchi Meteorological Center on Thursday.

Fog and mist to persist on 17th and 18th January…

Adivasi Raiyat gets land possession after 15 years of legal battle

Ranchi: On Wednesday, Aachal Officer and Sukdev Thana police officials facilitated the possession of land to an Adivasi raiyat near the Hesar Jatra site in Aachal. The land, 6 kathas, had been illegally occupied by Devendra Singh (alias Mukhiya) for…

Triple test process for determining backward classes quota completed in 15 districts

Ranchi: The process of conducting the triple test to determine the reservation for backward classes has been completed in 15 districts of Jharkhand. Under this process, information regarding the caste and social status of individuals was collected…

Gangster, aides to face trial under UAPA

Ranchi: Gangster Aman Srivastav, who is currently imprisoned, and members of his gang will now face charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). On Thursday, the Special Court of the Ranchi ATS framed charges based on the charge sheet…