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…

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…