Jharkhand Sub-Registrar Killed in Ramgarh Over Alleged Land Dispute; Police Launch Probe

Ramgarh: A senior government official from Jharkhand’s Giridih district was killed on Tuesday in Ramgarh district in a violent incident allegedly linked to a land dispute, officials said.

The deceased has been identified as Sub-Registrar…

Jharkhand High Court Pulls Up State Over Delay in Probe Into Alleged Illegal Tree Felling During Lockdown

Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday expressed strong dissatisfaction over the delay in the investigation into alleged large-scale illegal felling of trees across multiple districts during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.

A division bench…

Two Youths Arrested with Brown Sugar in Deoghar, 3.35 Grams Seized During Rikhiya Police Raid

Deoghar: Two youths were arrested with brown sugar during a police raid in Jaruadih village under Rikhiya police station limits on Monday. Police seized 3.35 grams of brown sugar and two mobile phones from their possession. Both accused…

Congress Questions Centre Over MGNREGA Dues, Alleges Rural Employment Scheme Being Weakened

Ranchi: Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Vijay Shankar Nayak on Tuesday accused the BJP-led Central Government of weakening the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and demanded immediate release of pending…

Jharkhand Reels Under 62% Rain Deficit as Monsoon Set to Gain Momentum

Jamshedpur: Jharkhand is staring at a severe rainfall crisis this monsoon season, with the state recording a staggering 62 per cent rainfall deficit between June 1 and June 28, according to the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi. Against…

Political Parties Urged to Support Special Voter List Revision Drive

Deoghar: A meeting to review the implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of the electoral roll was held at the Collectorate auditorium on Sunday under the chairmanship of District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner…

Jharkhand liquor scam: Rohit Oraon skips ED summons, father Rameshwar Oraon to be quizzed tomorrow

Ranchi: Rohit Oraon, son of Jharkhand Congress MLA and former Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon, did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday for questioning in connection with the alleged liquor scam in the state.…

Five of family die in 10 days in Jharkhand's Palamu, occultist's advice under probe

Medininagar: Shocking details have emerged after five members of a family died in ten days in Palamu, Jharkhand, following consumption of ash on the advice of an occultist. According to the Health Department, instead of seeking proper…

Deoghar holds SVANidhi Mahotsav, Rs 27.20 lakh in loans disbursed

Deoghar: Deoghar Municipal Corporation on Monday organised the SVANidhi Mahotsav at its auditorium to strengthen the financial position of street vendors and extend social security benefits to them. Mayor Ravi Kumar Raut, Deputy Mayor…

Foundation laid for grand Radha-Krishna temple in Maheshmara

Deoghar: Construction of a grand Radha-Krishna temple began in Maheshmara on Monday on the occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima. Senior social worker Dr Sunil Khawade laid the foundation stone in the presence of local residents and marked…