Assam CM praises Champai Soren, triggers speculation of political switch

Ranchi (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday heaped praises on former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, fuelling speculation that the senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader might jump ship to the BJP before the Assembly elections…

PMLA court extends bizman’s custody

Ranchi: Journalist-turned-businessman Kamlesh Kumar will remain in custody as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been granted an extension for his interrogation. Following the completion of his initial remand period, Kumar was presented in the special…

BJP to hold 'Har Ghar Tiranga' programme

Ranchi: BJP will organise "Har Ghar Tiranga" (Tricolor in Every Home) programme in the state. Addressing a press conference, BJP's national spokesperson and regional in-charge of the programme

Dr Guru Prakash Paswan said that the programme…

7-member SIT to probe land frauds

Ranchi: Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe fraudulent land dealings in Ranchi. This move comes in response to a series of fake land document cases and illegal land occupations.

'Weight Bridge Awareness Week' comprehensive inspection campaign launched at CCL

Ranchi: Vigilance Department of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) under the guidance of Ministry of Coal and Coal India launched a massive inspection campaign named “Weight Bridge Awareness Week” in all command areas.

The initiative, running…

PMLA court rejects Alamgir Alam’s bail

Ranchi: The Special Court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Ranchi rejected the bail petition of former minister and Congress MLA Alamgir Alam, who is accused in the tender scam related to money laundering.

The defence, representing…

Maoist insurgent with Rs 10 lakh bounty arrested in Palamu

Ranchi: In a significant development in Palamu district, the police have arrested a Maoist insurgent Sitaram Rajwar, alias Ramanji. He is a key suspect in approximately 60 major cases across Bihar and Jharkhand and carries a bounty of ?10 lakh on…

Top officials discuss anti-naxal operations

Ranchi: The Ministry of Home Affairs hosted a crucial national conference in New Delhi on Friday, focusing on strategies and updates related to anti-naxal operations across the country. This high-level meeting reviewed the current status of anti-naxal…

Santhal artists showcase skill at Tribal Mahotsav

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Tribal Mahotsav 2024 is showcasing an array of traditional art forms, including Sohrai art and Jado Patiya art, a folk painting style from Santhal Pargana.

At the festival, Santhal Pargana artists are prominently displaying…

Ensure PESA Act implementation in Jharkhand: Guv to CM

RANCHI: Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Friday urged Chief Minister Hemant Soren to ensure the implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act or PESA in Jharkhand.

Gangwar emphasised that Jharkhand was the only state…