Governor takes strict stance on teacher attendance in universities, colleges

Ranchi: Governor and Chancellor Santosh Kumar Gangwar has adopted a strict stance regarding teacher attendance at universities and colleges. He informed that the Raj Bhavan has issued directives to all Vice-Chancellors, instructing professors to be…

Ban on protests, rallies without permission for 60 days

Ranchi: The Ranchi administration has imposed a ban on holding protests, demonstrations, or rallies without prior permission in key areas of the city. This restriction, enforced under Section 163 of the Criminal Procedure Code, came into effect on…

JMM suspends Sarna code protests, says national security comes first

Ranchi:  In a significant political move, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has announced the suspension of its planned statewide agitation demanding the recognition of the Sarna/Tribal religious code, citing heightened national security concerns.

Dhanbad doc makes history by removing 7.5 kg spleen tumour from woman’s abdomen

Ranchi: In a landmark medical achievement, Dr. Ali Zaid Anwar of Dhanbad Medical College and Hospital successfully removed a 7.5-kilogram spleen tumour from a female patient—believed to be the heaviest spleen ever extracted in the world. This remarkable…

Cabinet nod to hike in bounty for arrest of extremists, criminals

Ranchi: The state cabinet, at a key meeting held on Thursday, approved a series of major decisions aimed at strengthening law enforcement and governance in the state. A major highlight was the decision to increase the reward amount for the arrest…

CM Soren calls for unity amid cross-border tension, says national interest above all

Ranchi: Amid rising cross-border tension, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday appealed for restraint and unity, saying the situation involves two nations and should be handled with maturity. Speaking to the media at the State Secretariat, the…

SOP issued for use of emergency number 112, prompt assistance

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Police Headquarters has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure the effective use of emergency number 112 and to facilitate prompt assistance during emergencies. All Superintendents of Police across…

HC lifts ban on registration of 'Gair Majrua Khas' land

Ranchi: In a significant ruling, the division bench of Jharkhand High Court comprising Chief Justice and Justice Rajesh Shankar has lifted the ban on the registration of 'Gair Majrua Khas' land in the state.

The court quashed the notification…

Cong betrayed Muslims, every Muslim now stands with Modi: Imam body chief

Ranchi: Amid ongoing debate across the country over Waqf properties and the rights of the Muslim community, All India Imam Association president Maulana Muhammad Sajid Rashidi on Wednesday described the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 as historic. He called…

HC disposes of petition seeking CBI probe into 1st, 2nd JPSC exams

Ranchi: The High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking early completion of a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the 1st, 2nd, and other editions of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations.