Pilot project to nurture the market for forest produce has started in Simdega

Ranchi: The forest plays a central role in the culture, tradition and means of livelihood of the tribal community as a result of which a strong bond has existed between the two for centuries. Despite this people never get a fair price for the minor…

DC asks Private schools to provide data of children vaccinated so far

Ranchi: Under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Chhavi Ranjan a meeting of the District Level Covid Task Force was organized on Monday. During the meeting the DC while reviewing the Covid-19 vaccination and prevention of infection, gave necessary directions…

SC-appointed panel submits interim report in Pegasus snooping case

New Delhi (IANS) The Pegasus panel, appointed by the Supreme Court, is learnt to have submitted an interim report appraising the apex court about the progress on the probe.

According to sources familiar with the development, the panel has submitted…

Oil prices at a 7-year high of $98 after Russia recognises breakaway rebel regions in Ukraine

New Delhi (IANS) Oil prices are climbing on fears that the Ukraine-Russia crisis will disrupt supply chains across the world, BBC reported.

Futures of Brent crude, the international benchmark, reached a seven-year high of almost $98 on Tuesday…

SC to hear on Wednesday plea against physical exams for Class 10, 12 CBSE & other boards

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Wednesday seeking urgent listing of a petition demanding cancellation of physical exams for Class 10 and 12 scheduled to be conducted by all state boards, CBSE, ICSE, and NIOS.

The petition…

Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine after recognising rebel regions

Kiev/Moscow (IANS) After signing a decree to recognise Ukraine's rebel regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered more troops to perform "peacekeeping functions" in the conflict-hit eastern…

India warns Ukraine developments could 'undermine' peace security, calls for restraint

United Nations (IANS) As the UN Security Council met for a late-night emergency session, India warned that the latest actions of Russia in regard to Ukraine could "undermine peace and security" and called for restraint and de-escalation.

Addressing…

Hundreds fall victim to PAN identity theft on Dhani app

New Delhi (IANS) In a possible identity theft at a mass level, several Indians have been left high and dry on discovering unaccounted outstanding loans from IndiaBulls-owned fintech platform Dhani on their credit history records.

In the past…

I&B Ministry orders blocking of apps, website, social media accounts linked to Sikhs For Justice

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday ordered the blocking of apps, website and social media accounts linked to the banned organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).

In a statement, the Ministry said it has ordered…

Strengthening of rural economy is priority for state government: Hemant Soren

Sahebganj: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that strengthening of the rural economy is a special priority for the state government.

Interacting with the people at Dharampur under Pathna block of this district he said that for all-around…