Coal Truck Death Sparks 30-Hour Road Blockade in Jharkhand’s Chatra

Chatra: Tension continues to run high in parts of Chatra district after a man was killed by a speeding coal-laden truck on the Tandwa–Piparwar main road, police said on Thursday.

More than 30 hours after the accident, villagers are still…

NHRC Special Monitor Reviews Human Rights Education at IIIT Ranchi, Suggests Key Reforms

Ranchi: Indian Institute of Information Technology Ranchi hosted Prof. Kanhaiya Tripathi, Special Monitor of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on April 23, 2026, as part of his official visit to Jharkhand.
The visit…

Chamber, GAIL Hold Joint Camp to Accelerate PNG Expansion in Ranchi

Ranchi: In a bid to speed up the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) services, Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries, in collaboration with GAIL India Limited, organised a one-day camp at the Chamber ???.

Relief for Commuters Amid Scorching Heat: Youth Congress Distributes Cold Drinks and Lassi at Fawwara Chowk

DEOGHAR: –In the holy city of Baba Baidyanath, the soaring temperatures and blistering heat have severely disrupted normal life. To provide much-needed respite to those on the streets, the Deoghar District Youth Congress launched a commendable…

'People Will Not Tolerate Insults to Women': Randhir Singh Hits Out at Pappu Yadav

Pakur: Former Jharkhand minister Randhir Singh launched a sharp attack on Purnia MP Pappu Yadav during a press conference held at Rajbari on Thursday, accusing him of promoting an anti-women mindset through his recent remarks.

Singh strongly…

Elephant Attacks in Jharkhand Kill Two; Herds Continue to Damage Crops and Villages

Ranchi — The threat from wild elephants continues across parts of Jharkhand, with two people killed in a fresh attack in Koderma, while herds also caused damage in the neighbouring Seraikela-Kharsawan district, officials said on Wednesday.

After two scorching days, thunderstorms and rain relief likely in Jharkhand from April 24

Jamshedpur: A spell of intense heat continues to grip Jharkhand, with temperatures soaring past the 42–43°C mark in several districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Daltonganj remained the hottest…

US Tourist Alleges Assault in Karnataka; Accused and Homestay Owner Arrested

Bengaluru — Disturbing details have surfaced in a case involving the alleged sexual assault of an American tourist in Karnataka’s Kodagu district. Based on the survivor’s complaint, police say a man identified as Vrijesh Kumar allegedly…

DC Strict on Pending Legal Cases in Deoghar; Issues Directives for Time-Bound Resolution

Deoghar: A high-level meeting concerning general administration, law, and High Court matters was held on Wednesday at the Collectorate Conference Hall, presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) cum District Magistrate Shashi Prakash…

Strict Briefing by Deoghar DC for JET Exam 2026: ‘Zero Tolerance’ Warning Against Malpractice

 Deoghar:– A briefing session was held on Wednesday at the Suchna Bhawan Auditorium under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Shashi Prakash Singh, to ensure the transparent and malpractice-free conduct of the…