Jharkhand Municipal Elections Announced for 48 Urban Bodies, Polling on February 23

Ranchi: After a long delay, the Jharkhand State Election Commission on Tuesday announced the schedule for municipal elections across 48 urban local bodies in the state. Polling will take place on February 23, while vote counting is scheduled for February…

Padma Bhushan Recognises Shibu Soren, but Sister Says Bharat Ratna Was Deserved

Saraikela: While Jharkhand is celebrating the Padma Bhushan awarded to late tribal leader and former Chief Minister Shibu Soren, his sister Sukhi Tudu has voiced that the honour falls short of his true contribution, saying he deserved the Bharat Ratna.

Protests Rock Pakur After School Bus Accident Claims Life of Delivery Executive

Pakur: Anger erupted across Pakur town in Jharkhand on Tuesday after a school bus was involved in a fatal accident that killed a young delivery executive near the district headquarters.

In response to the incident, hundreds of people staged…

Jharkhand’s Food Heritage Takes Centre Stage at Bharat Parv

New Delhi: Emphasising indigenous produce and traditional cooking styles, the Jharkhand stall at the 25th Bharat Parv near the Red Fort is emerging as a major attraction for food lovers, officials said on Tuesday.

Set up by the Institute of…

Padma Bhushan for Shibu Soren: Hemant Soren thanks Central government

Ranchi - Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday expressed deep appreciation to the Central government for conferring the Padma Bhushan on senior tribal leader and former Union Minister Shibu Soren, popularly known as ‘Dishom Guru’.

Woman Maoist Neutralised in Fresh Encounter in Jharkhand’s Saranda Forest

Chaibasa/Ranchi - Security forces achieved another breakthrough in the ongoing anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand’s Saranda forest after a woman Maoist was killed in a fresh encounter on Friday morning, officials said.

The gunfight…

Fierce Encounter Between Maoists and Security Forces in Jharkhand’s Saranda Forest

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Jan 22 (IANS):
A fierce gun battle has been underway since Thursday morning between Maoists and security forces in the Saranda forest area of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.

Although unconfirmed reports indicate…

Jharkhand High Court Puts CBI Probe on Hold in Dhanbad Institute of Technology Exam Case

Ranchi- The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the controversy involving students of Dhanbad Institute of Technology (DIT), who were allegedly barred from appearing in examinations.…

15 Maoists, Including Rs 1 Crore Bounty Holder Anal Da, Killed in Saranda Forest Encounter

Chaibasa - At least 15 Maoists, including senior leader Patiram Manjhi alias Anal Da, who carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore, were killed in a major encounter with security forces in the Saranda forest of Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district…

Ex-MLA Amba Prasad demands probe into clash during public hearing in Barkagaon

Barkagaon: Former MLA Amba Prasad has called for a high-level investigation into a clash that occurred during a public hearing over a coal project in Barkagaon on Tuesday.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Prasad…