Ormanjhi triple murder case: 11 convicted, court to decide punishment on September 17

A court in Ranchi has convicted 11 people, including a woman, in the three-year-old Ormanjhi triple murder case, bringing the long-running trial to a crucial stage. The court will hear arguments on the quantum of punishment on September 17.

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Jharkhand HC stays cancellation of medical student's admission over EWS certificate issue

The Jharkhand High Court has granted interim relief to a medical student whose admission to Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College and Hospital in Dhanbad was cancelled over an issue concerning the online submission of an EWS certificate.

The…

Jharkhand HC reserves order on seniority dispute over inspector promotions

The Jharkhand High Court has reserved its order on a petition challenging the seniority list used for promotion from sub-inspector to inspector in the state police.

The hearing on a petition filed by Uttam Tiwari challenging the seniority list…

Pradeep Verma takes on new BJP role as Jharkhand unit reviews organisational plans

The Jharkhand BJP held its monthly meeting of state office-bearers at the party's state headquarters in Ranchi on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on organisational matters and preparations for upcoming programmes.

Senior party leaders,…

ACB arrests Chatra revenue employee while allegedly accepting Rs 15,000 bribe

The Hazaribagh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday arrested a revenue employee of Sadar Circle in Chatra while allegedly accepting Rs 15,000 as the first instalment of a bribe for processing a land mutation.

The accused, identified as revenue…

Jharkhand Finance Minister seeks removal of Nilamber-Pitamber University VC over alleged irregularities

Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore on Tuesday met Governor and Chancellor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and sought the removal of Nilamber-Pitamber University Vice-Chancellor Dr Dinesh Kumar Singh over alleged financial and administrative irregularities…

Babulal Marandi flags 5-6 month delay in pensions for elderly, widows and disabled in Jharkhand

Leader of Opposition in Jharkhand Assembly Babulal Marandi has questioned the state government over the alleged delay in payment of pensions to elderly, widows and persons with disabilities, claiming that many beneficiaries have not received their…

Jharkhand tribal groups flag representation concerns over proposed delimitation

Tribal organisations in Jharkhand have raised concerns that the proposed delimitation exercise could affect the political representation of the state's tribal population.

A delegation of tribal organisations led by former minister Bandhu…

IIIT Ranchi Conducts Internal Round of Smart India Hackathon 2026 with Participation of 43 Teams

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Ranchi conducted the Internal Round of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026, with 43 student teams participating and presenting innovative solutions to real-world problem statements.

The…

JSSC-CGL Appointments: Jharkhand High Court Keeps Stay Intact, Government Gets 48 Hours to Respond

The Jharkhand High Court has continued its interim protection against the state government’s decision to cancel appointments made following the JSSC-CGL examination, providing relief to hundreds of candidates selected through the recruitment…