BJP Submits 22-Point Proposal to 16th Finance Commission in Ranchi

Ranchi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) presented a comprehensive 22-point list of recommendations to the 16th Finance Commission during its recent meeting in Ranchi. Represented by Sudhir Srivastava, State Convener of the BJP Legal Cell, and Rakesh…

JMM Accuses BJP of Politicising Armed Forces, Distorting Hindu Traditions

Ranchi: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya launched a scathing attack on the BJP on Thursday, accusing the ruling party of misusing the Indian Army's bravery and Hindu religious symbols for electoral gains.

Addressing…

Centre Allocates ?15 Crore Special Assistance to Tackle Insurgency in Jharkhand's Lohardaga, Gumla, and Giridih

Ranchi: The Government of India has sanctioned ?15 crore as Special Central Assistance for three key insurgency-affected districts in Jharkhand — Lohardaga, Gumla, and Giridih. Each district will receive ?5 crore to help address the challenges posed…

16th Finance Commission Urges Jharkhand to Hold Local Body Elections to Unlock Pending Funds

Ranchi: During a three-day visit to Jharkhand, the 16th Finance Commission, led by Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, met with the state government and various political parties. In a press briefing, Dr. Panagariya emphasized that the state must conduct…

Chief Secretary Highlights Development and Financial Challenges at 16th Finance Commission Meeting

Ranchi: During a meeting with the 16th Finance Commission held in Ranchi on Friday, Jharkhand Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari outlined the state’s pressing development and financial challenges. She aligned the discussion with the national vision set by…

CM Soren Visits Badrinath with Family After Kedarnath Pilgrimage

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren, currently on a religious tour with his family, visited the revered Badrinath Dham after offering prayers at Kedarnath. The Chief Minister shared moments from the visit on his social media accounts, where he is…

Nissan Strengthens India Commitment with €700 Million Investment Plan

New Delhi — Japanese auto giant Nissan has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India with a €700 million (approx. ?6,300 crore) investment plan set to roll out over the next two years. The funds will support the launch of several new vehicles between…

PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone for Second Phase of Varanasi-Gaya-Ranchi-Kolkata Expressway Today

Patna — In a major push to infrastructure and connectivity in eastern India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the second phase of the Varanasi-Gaya-Ranchi-Kolkata Expressway (NH-319B) during his visit to Bihar on Thursday.

JMM demands special state status, highlights challenges before 16th Finance Commission

Ranchi: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya on Wednesday urged the central government to grant special category status to Jharkhand, citing the state’s vast mineral wealth and unique socio-economic challenges.

During…

Asian Athletics: Women’s 4x400m Relay Team Ends 12-Year Gold Drought, Men Take Silver

Gumi (South Korea) — Indian athletics celebrated a memorable evening at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships with a series of remarkable performances. The highlight was the women’s 4x400m relay team breaking a 12-year gold medal drought, alongside…