Trees Get Rakhi as Jharkhand Villagers Take Pledge to Protect Forests

Raksha Bandhan took on a different meaning in Gumla as villagers tied rakhis to trees and pledged to protect forests and the natural resources on which their lives and livelihoods depend.

The initiative was organised by the Gumla Forest Division…

Hemant Soren Celebrates Raksha Bandhan as Sisters Tie Rakhi and Bless Him

Raksha Bandhan brought a warm family moment for Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren as his sisters tied rakhi on his wrist and wished him a healthy, happy and long life.

On the occasion, Soren’s elder sister Anjani Soren tied the traditional…

JJA Condemns Restrictions on Media Entry into Jharkhand Secretariat

The Jharkhand Journalists Association (JJA) has strongly opposed the decision to restrict media personnel from entering the Jharkhand Secretariat, also known as Project Bhavan, in Ranchi. The association said the move could make it difficult for journalists…

Women Tie Rakhis to Sal Trees in Chakulia, Pledge to Protect the Forest

Raksha Bandhan in Chakulia took on a unique environmental meaning this year as hundreds of tribal women gathered in the Sunsunia forest to tie rakhis to sal trees and pledge to protect them from illegal felling.

While the festival is traditionally…

Ranchi Police Officers Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with Children at Balashray and Premashray

Raksha Bandhan took on a special meaning for children at Balashray in Pandara and Premashray in Chutia as senior Ranchi police officers joined them in celebrating the festival of brother-sister bonding.

The children tied rakhi on the wrists…

NIA Steps Up Probe into Prince Khan’s Network, Investigates Alleged Pakistan Links

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has stepped up its probe into the organised criminal network allegedly linked to absconding Wasseypur-based gangster Prince Khan, with investigators now examining claims of possible foreign connections.

Hemant Soren’s Raksha Bandhan Message Focuses on Women’s Rights and Empowerment

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended his greetings to the people of the state, while using the festival’s message of brother-sister bonding to highlight the larger issue of women’s empowerment.

Raghubar Das Targets Hemant Soren Government Over Student Issues, Demands Withdrawal of Cases and CBI Probe

Amid the ongoing controversy over recruitment examinations in Jharkhand, former Chief Minister Raghubar Das has stepped up his attack on the Hemant Soren-led government, raising concerns over the action taken against protesting students and alleged…

Ranchi’s Ishan Om Earns India U-19 Call-Up for Australia Multi-Day Series

Ranchi’s young cricketer Ishan Om has taken another important step in his career after earning a place in the Indian Under-19 squad for the upcoming series against Australia. The bowling all-rounder has been selected for the two-match multi-day…

Food Safety Drive in Jasidih: 23 Establishments Inspected, 23 Kg of Items Destroyed

The Food Safety Department conducted an extensive inspection drive across Jasidih ahead of the Rajkiya Shravani Mela 2026 and Raksha Bandhan, checking food quality and hygiene standards at hotels, restaurants, sweet shops and other food establishments.