DGP dispute escalates in Jharkhand as Centre calls Anurag Gupta's continuation illegal

Ranchi (IANS) A standoff has emerged between the central and Jharkhand governments over the post of the state’s Director General of Police (DGP). While the Centre has declared 1990-batch IPS officer Anurag Gupta retired, the state government continues…

Three killed as dilapidated hospital balcony collapses in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur (IANS) Three patients died and one was critically injured after a balcony in the Medicine Department corridor of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) Medical College and Hospital in Jamshedpur collapsed, officials said on Sunday.

The incident…

CM Soren launches health insurance scheme for advocates

Ranchi: In a landmark event, Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurated the "Health Insurance Scheme for Advocates" under the State Employees Health Insurance Scheme at the Harivansh Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium, Khelgaon, Ranchi. This marks the launch…

State stakeholders to share poll experiences at IIIDEM in New Delhi

Ranchi: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Jharkhand, K. Ravi Kumar, announced that a team of 312 members, consisting of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), volunteers, and Booth Awareness Group (BAG) members from various districts of Jharkhand, will be sharing…

Gram Sabha must shape policy, not just reflect it: Minister Deepika Pandey Singh

Ranchi: The ‘Gram Parliament – Jharkhand Chapter Conclave 2025’ was held in Ranchi on Saturday, drawing active participation from grassroots leaders, social workers, administrative officials and policy experts from across the state. The event served…

GST team raids premises of three Chaibasa businessmen

Jamshedpur, May 3: A GST Intelligence raid has been underway for the past 24 hours at the premises of three prominent businessmen in Chaibasa.

The targeted individuals include Nitin Prakash, Pankaj Chirania—both partners in the Jharkhand Khaini…

Recommendation for creation of 7,432 posts in state varsities

Ranchi: The Administrative Reforms Committee of the Jharkhand government has recommended the creation of a total of 7,432 posts across various state universities. The proposal includes 3,256 teaching positions and 4,176 non-teaching staff and officer…

EC hunts for 8 unrecognised political parties in state

Ranchi: The Election Commission has initiated a search for eight unrecognised political parties in Jharkhand that have been missing for a long time. These parties neither have a registered office nor have they submitted their annual reports to the…

Jaypal Singh Munda scholarship: Apply for overseas edu by June 6

Ranchi: The Marang Gomke Jaypal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme is offering 25 students the chance to pursue higher education abroad. Applications can be submitted online from May 5 to June 6. Visit the official website (link not provided)…

Tribal religious leaders oppose ramp construction, call meeting on May 5

Ranchi: Under the banner of Sarhul Shobhajatra Pahan Sangh, hundreds of tribal leaders gathered on Saturday for a press conference in front of Bapu Vatika in Morhabadi, Ranchi. During the conference, the tribal leaders voiced their opposition to the…