Two found dead in road construction pit in Ranchi, police launch probe

Ranchi (IANS) The bodies of two young men were recovered from a pit dug for road construction in the Tatisilwai area of Ranchi, officials said on Thursday. 

The deceased have been identified as Sandeep Sahu and Gopal Sahu, both residents of…

Explosives recovered in NIA raids at three locations in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad

Dhanbad (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted raids at three locations in Nirsa and Chirkunda areas of Dhanbad district in Jharkhand and seized a large cache of illegal explosives, officials said. 

One person…

Man shoots dog on busy road in Ranchi; arrested after video sparks outrage

Ranchi (IANS) In a disturbing incident of cruelty to an animal, that sparked public outrage, a man shot a street dog with a rifle on a busy road in the Tatisilwai area of Ranchi. The man was arrested after his cruel action caused a furore. 

The…

SC closes Jharkhand’s plea against HC order on festival power cuts

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed a plea filed by the Jharkhand government challenging the Jharkhand High Court order barring power cuts during Ram Navami and other festivals. 

A bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay…

CM Soren reviews law and order ahead of Ram Navami, asks officials to stay vigilant

Ranchi: Ahead of Ram Navami celebrations, Chief Minister Hemant Soren held a high-level review meeting at his official residence in Ranchi to assess the state’s law and order preparedness. Stressing the importance of peaceful, harmonious, and safe…

Ranchi gears up to celebrate Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti with fervour

Ranchi: The state capital is all set to celebrate Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti on April 6 with traditional enthusiasm. Mahaviri flags will be hoisted from temples to homes, and the markets are buzzing with festive spirit. Areas such as Upper Bazar,…

Main Ram Navami procession to be led by Shri Mahavir Mandal

Ranchi: The central committee of Shri Mahavir Mandal will lead the main Ram Navami procession this year, informed Jai Singh Yadav, president of the Mandal, during a press conference held at the Shri Durga Mandir Trust office in Mahavir Chowk. He said…

Security forces recover IEDs, destroy Maoist bunkers in West Singhbhum

Ranchi: A major anti-Naxal operation is underway in the Saranda and Kolhan forest regions of West Singhbhum district, where senior leaders of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit—namely Misir Besra, Anmol, Mochhu, Anal, Asim Mandal, Ajay Mahato, Sagen Angaria,…

Govt offers Rs 10 lakh for creators making reels on tourism, culture

Ranchi: In a unique initiative to promote tourism and showcase the cultural richness of the state, the Jharkhand government has announced a scheme offering up to Rs 10 lakh to digital content creators who make engaging and impactful reels. The move…

Eight police personnel suspended over assault of Army jawan

Ranchi: In a serious action following allegations of police brutality, eight police personnel, including the officer-in-charge of Jugsalai police station in Jamshedpur, have been suspended. The suspension order came after a probe report by the Zonal…