CM Hemant Soren Reviews CAMPA Work, Directs Officials to Strengthen Forest and Environmental Protection

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday reviewed forest conservation and environmental protection initiatives during a meeting of the Governing Body of the State Authority under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority…

Jharkhand Sends 20 Children to Kochi for Free Heart Treatment, Government to Bear All Expenses

The Jharkhand Health Department has stepped up efforts to provide free treatment to children from economically weaker families suffering from congenital heart defects. On Monday, 20 children were sent from Ranchi to Amrita Hospital in Kochi for specialised…

Jharkhand Schools to Remain Closed on Raksha Bandhan, Sports Events Shifted to August 27

Government, government-aided and private schools across Jharkhand will remain closed on August 28 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan following a change in the state Education Department's earlier directive.

The department has shifted the…

Ranchi Dams Fill Up as Getalsud Nears Danger Level, Authorities Issue Alert

Rising water levels in several reservoirs around Ranchi have increased concerns over the impact of continued rainfall, with Getalsud Dam nearing its maximum level and Paras and Nandani reservoirs already reaching full capacity.

The water level…

JMM to Launch Statewide Awareness Campaign Against MMDR Bill from August 31

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has announced a statewide campaign against the MMDR Bill, with the party set to begin a public awareness drive across all 24 districts of Jharkhand from August 31.

The campaign follows a decision taken by the…

JPSC 14th Civil Services Exam Irregularities: CID Raids Coaching Centres in Ranchi, Hazaribagh

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has intensified its probe into alleged irregularities in the JPSC 14th Civil Services Preliminary Examination, carrying out searches at coaching centres and premises linked to their operators in Ranchi and…

Ranchi Administration Urges Prior Permission for Rallies, Processions and Public Meetings

The Ranchi district administration has appealed to political parties, social organisations, institutions and citizens to obtain prior permission from the competent authority before organising public programmes such as protests, rallies, processions,…

Two Crew Rescued After Cargo Ship Sinks off Odisha Coast, Search Underway for 22

Two crew members of the Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV Ocean-Winner have been rescued after the ship sank in the Bay of Bengal, while Indian Navy and Coast Guard teams continue an extensive search for the remaining 22 crew members.

The vessel…

Russia Says 250 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted in 12 Hours

Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 250 Ukrainian drones over a 12-hour period, according to the Russian Defence Ministry, as drone attacks continue to feature prominently in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The ministry…

From Gaganyaan to Venus: India Enters New Era of Space Exploration

India is preparing to enter a new phase of space exploration, with an ambitious roadmap covering human spaceflight, planetary missions, space stations, reusable rockets and advanced propulsion technologies.

According to a government fact sheet,…