Jharkhand witnesses 35% rainfall deficit

Ranchi(IANS) Jharkhand is witnessing a 35 per cent rainfall deficit in this monsoon season, a Met Department official said here on Monday.

"Jharkhand has received only 181 mm rainfall against the normal 276 mm till now. In the last two…

Gram Pradhan who helped police in Kochang Pathalgadi case killed

Khunti: Unidentified gunmen killed the Gram Pradhan of Kochang village Sukhram Munda (52) of Arki block.

Kochang is the same village where the pathalgadi supporters had done gang rape with five girls who were part of a local drama group. Gram…

Opposition to meet at Hemant residence on July 10 to further chalk out future strategy

Ranchi: A meeting of the opposition parties in the state has been scheduled at the residence of acting president of JMM Hemant Soren on July 10th which would be attended also by the leaders of Congress JVM RJD and the left parties.

In the meeting,…

Sarna followers perform Asadhi Puja for good rainfall

Ranchi: As part of their ancient tradition the followers of Sarna religion on Sunday performed the Asadhi Puja for good rainfall.

In the temple of Goddess Parvati located at karamtoli Chowk and Budha Mahadev temple at Hathma with full rituals,…

In all 53 wards of RMC rain water harvesting to be put into place

Ranchi: The Jal Shakti Abhiyaan on Sunday was started in the capital which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Raghubar Das following which in all the 53 wards of the Ranchi Municipal Corporation work on rainwater harvesting and plantation drive commenced.

Raghubar kicks off River Festival cum massive plantation drive campaign

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that it was due to the collective efforts of the forest department, van samitis and the people that after 2014 the area under forest cover in the state has seen a jump of .29 percent.

Addressing…

Kunda BDO survives accident scare, vehicle washed away in heavy rain

Chatra: Kunda BDO cum CO Kritibala Lakra had a miraculous survive on Sunday as her vehicle was washed away in flood waters.

The official was going to participate in JAL Shakti Abhiyaan from Chatra to Kunda along with other three staff of the…

Need to focus on rain water conservation says CM

Ranchi: Chief Minister Raghubar Das said the water was important for life and despite needed by everyone very few take initiative for its conservation due to which the rainwater goes waste. Addressing the people while launching the JAL Shakti Abhiyaan…

Under Nadi Mahotsav 8.25 lakh trees to be planted across river banks in 24 districts: PCCF

Ranchi/(UNI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das will be starting the 70th ‘Nadi Mahotsav’ by planting trees on the banks of Jumar river in Bodeya and during the plantation drive which will continue…

Ranchi peaceful after violent protest over mob lynching

Ranchi: Post the uproar which took place in the capital following a rally organised by the Muslim organisations protesting against the mob lynching in Saraikela couple of youth have been admitted in Medica Hospital. Both…