Jharkhand SIR: Election Commission Extends Timeline, Final Voter Roll Set for November 30

The Election Commission of India has extended the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jharkhand, with the final publication of the revised voter list now scheduled for November 30, 2026.

The deadline had…

Emotional Farewell: Hemant Soren Performs Last Rites of Mother Rupi Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren bid a tearful farewell to his mother Rupi Soren as her last rites were performed at the family cremation ground in Nemra village of Ramgarh district on Thursday.

The 80-year-old was cremated with traditional…

Deoghar Cybercrime Crackdown: Six Held for Allegedly Posing as Bank, Customer-Care Officials

Six suspected cyber fraudsters were arrested in Jharkhand's Deoghar district following a police crackdown in the Sarath police station area, officials said.

The arrests were made on October 7 during an operation launched on the directions…

Deoghar DC Inspects Election Warehouse, Reviews Security and Safety Measures

District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Saurabh Kumar Bhuvania inspected the election warehouse at Kalyanpur on Thursday and reviewed the security arrangements, safety measures and operational facilities at the premises.

During the…

Mega Voter Help Desk Camp to Be Held at All Polling Stations in Deoghar on October 10

A one-day Mega Help Desk Camp will be organised at all polling stations across Jharkhand's Deoghar district on October 10 to facilitate the disposal of pending applications under the 2026 Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls and assist…

PVUNL Conducts Chemical Safety Mock Drill to Test Response to HCl Release

Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) conducted a chemical safety mock drill at its plant to assess emergency preparedness, safety procedures and the effectiveness of its disaster management arrangements.

The exercise simulated an emergency…

Jharkhand Energy Workers' Union Chief Ajay Rai to Visit Jamshedpur on October 9

Jharkhand Urja Vikas Shramik Sangh central president Ajay Rai is scheduled to visit Jamshedpur on October 9 to take up the long-pending issues of electricity workers and human-day workers associated with the Jamshedpur electricity supply area.

Supreme Court Questions Jharkhand DGP Appointment Rules, Issues Notice to Tadasha Mishra

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the validity of Jharkhand's rules governing the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP), observing prima facie that a key provision may be inconsistent with the principles laid down in its landmark…

Youth Arrested with Country-Made Pistol, Live Cartridge in Ranchi’s Kanke

Kanke police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with an arms recovery case and seized a 7.65 mm country-made pistol, a live cartridge and a mobile phone from his possession. Two juveniles were also apprehended during the operation.

Babulal Marandi asks Congress for booth-level account of voter assistance during SIR

Jharkhand Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Wednesday questioned the Congress over its role at the grassroots level during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asking the party to provide a booth-wise account of the…