BCI Mandates 30% Women’s Reservation in State Bar Council Elections

Ranchi: In a landmark step to enhance women’s representation in professional legal bodies, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all state bar councils to reserve 30 percent of seats for women. The directive, issued through letter number…

Hemant Soren Seeks Immediate Action Over Alleged Industrial Pollution in Ramgarh

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has sought urgent action after a viral video alleged large-scale pollution caused by a steel manufacturing unit in Ramgarh district.

The video, reportedly recorded by a local youth named Surendra,…

Jharkhand Government Introduces Free Residential Coaching for Tribal Aspirants in Medical and Engineering

Ranchi: In a significant push toward educational empowerment of tribal youth, the Jharkhand government on Monday launched a free residential coaching initiative aimed at preparing Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for medical and engineering entrance…

Amaze Power and Ashok Leyland Host Grand Customer Meet in Ranchi, Reaffirming Trust, Technology and Long-Term Partnerships

Ranchi- Ranchi witnessed a significant gathering of industry stakeholders and customers as Ashok Leyland, in association with Amaze Power, hosted a grand Customer Meet at Celebration Banquet Hall on December 19, 2025. The event drew participation…

Elephants Run Amok in Tundi, House Damaged and Grain Destroyed

Dhanbad: Panic gripped parts of the Tundi block in Dhanbad district after a herd of wild elephants went on a rampage late Thursday night. The herd, consisting of five elephants including a calf, reportedly entered West Tundi from the Pirtand area…

Biting Cold and Dense Fog Disrupt Normal Life in Deoghar

Deoghar: The effect of cold winds sweeping across several parts of north India is now being felt in Jharkhand as well, with minimum temperatures in many districts dropping below 10 degrees Celsius. The chill has been more intense in rural areas than…

Three-Day Rotary District Conference 'Samagam' Begins in Ranchi

Ranchi: A three-day Rotary District Conference, titled “Samagam,” commenced on Friday at the Ranchi Club premises, bringing together Rotarians from Jharkhand and Bihar to discuss social responsibilities and service-oriented initiatives.…

Congress Rejects Marandi’s Sand Mining Allegations, Calls Them Politically Motivated

Ranchi: Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee chief spokesperson Lal Kishore Nath Shahdeo on Thursday strongly dismissed the allegations made by BJP state president Babulal Marandi, terming them a result of political frustration. He said Marandi was…

Illegal Sand Loot Thriving in Jharkhand with Govt–Police–Mafia Nexus: Marandi

Ranchi: Jharkhand BJP president and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Thursday mounted a fierce attack on the Hemant Soren-led government, alleging that large-scale illegal sand mining is flourishing across the state with the active collusion…

FOWA Organises Winter Charity Drive to Support the Needy in Ranchi

Ranchi: The Forest Officers’ Wives Association of Jharkhand (FOWA) organised its annual winter charity programme on Wednesday at Palash, Doranda, with the aim of extending relief to underprivileged sections of society during the harsh cold season.