Hemant participates in Sarhul Celebrations

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday participated in celebrations of the Sarhul Festival at Tribal Students Hostel located at Karam Toli of the state capital. Speaking on the occasion the Chief Minister said that once again after…

Equity indices decline marginally on profit booking

New Delhi (IANS) India's key equity indices -- Sensex and Nifty -- declined marginally in early trade on Tuesday due to profit booking.

This comes after a sharp rise in indices on Monday led by the announcement of the merger of HDFC twins.

'Imran Khan playing US card to build up his support base'

Islamabad (IANS) Lisa Curtis, a regional expert who served under the former American administrations, has said that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is trying to play a "US card" to build up his support base.

"It's highly unlikely that…

Sri Lankan ruling party loses majority in Parliament

Colombo (IANS) President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's ruling party, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on Tuesday lost its majority in Parliament as 42 MPs announced they would sit independently.

Among the 42 MPs, 14 are from Sri Lanka Freedom…

Government should change the time for taking out procession: Asha Lakra

Ranchi: Ranchi Mayor Asha Lakra on Sunday asked the state government to change the time for taking out a procession during the Ramnavmi festival.

Participating in the meeting of Mahaveer Mandal Ranchi Mahanagar at the Chamber Bhawan the mayor…

Corona on verge of being wiped out of Jharkhand

Ranchi: Coronavirus in Jharkhand is now on the verge of ending. During the third wave of the infection, there was a time when the number of active patients in the state had crossed 30 thousand. On January 14, the figure of active patients reached 33,189…

Sarhul Festival: Ritual of crab & fish catching performed

Ranchi: A day before Sarhul, the tradition of catching crab and fishing was completed on Sunday. 

This tradition was completed by Jaglal Pahan, the chief pahan of Hatma. On Sunday morning the Pahan visited various ponds of Ranchi and caught…

Panchayat elections likely in May-June through ballot paper

Ranchi: Panchayat elections in Jharkhand are likely to be held in May-June. Dates for the Panchayat elections are expected to be announced by April 10 on behalf of the State Election Commission. According to the information received, Panchayat polls…

Indices settle high as HDFC merger lent support, Sensex up 1,335 pts

New Delhi (IANS) Keeping the opening session gains intact, India's key equity indices -- Sensex and Nifty -- settled sharply higher on Monday, driven by gains in HDFC and HDFC Bank as the two announced a merger deal which lent broad-based support…

Pak Prez writes to Imran, Shehbaz for caretaker PM's appointment

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan President Arif Alvi has sent letters to Prime Minister Imran Khan and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif seeking suggestions for the appointment of a caretaker Prime Minister.

The process…