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…

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…

'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…

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.

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…

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…

CM-led board nod to release of 30 prisoners

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren chaired a meeting of Jharkhand State Sentence Review Board at the Jharkhand Secretariat. The meeting reviewed cases of 67 prisoners whose release had been rejected in the last two meetings of the Jharkhand State…

Edu minister Champai Soren bats for inclusive participation of persons with disabilities in mainstream life

Ranchi: Minister for Higher and Technical Education Champai Soren has stated that the state government is committed to inclusive participation of persons with disabilities in mainstream life. As part of this vision, the concept of establishing a state…

Mamata Banerjee dials Hemant Soren, discusses 'evolving flood situation'

Kolkata (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday spoke to her Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren over the "evolving flood situation" in the state due to the release of water from Tenughat dam in the neighbouring state. 

"Just…

Special Branch Sub-Inspector shot in Jharkhand; police hunt for killers

New Delhi (IANS) The lifeless body of a Sub-Inspector with bullet wounds was found on Saturday morning in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi.  

The body of Sub-Inspector Anupam Kachhap was found near the Ring Road in the Kanke area of the city.