India to become major production hub for ACC batteries: ICEA

New Delhi (IANS) The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has welcomed the Rs 18,100 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme that has been approved for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery storage in the country.

In a statement,…

ULFA (I) declares ceasefire days within Sarma's appeal, cites Covid situation

Kolkata (IANS) The banned separatist group, United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) or ULFA(I) has declared a unilateral ceasefire for three months following an appeal by new Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The ULFA-I chief Paresh…

GST Council to meet 1st time in 2021 on May 28 to discuss Covid relief

New Delhi (IANS) The GST Council will meet for the first time this year on May 28, through video conferencing.

The meeting coming in the backdrop of the fresh and more deadly Covid wave sweeping the country, is expected to announce a few Covid…

Cyclone Tauktae hits K'taka coast, brings in heavy rainfall

Bengaluru (IANS) Cyclone Tauktae has hit the coastal region of Karnataka resulting in heavy rainfall especially in Dakshina Kannada district, where wind speed of around 75 km per hour was recorded, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said here…

Woman murdered in Saraikela, minor daughter seriously injured

Saraikela: The body of a woman was recovered from near a pond located at Kashidih under RIT Police Station area of this district.

Along with the woman the seven-year-old daughter was also found in a seriously injured condition. The deceased…

E-pass must from May 16 to travel within and outside districts

Ranchi: In wake of restrictions that have been imposed in the state as part of health safety week it is must that people travelling in private vehicles inside and outside the district must carry the E-pass.

The pass can be obtained from epassjharkhand.nic.in…

CM inaugurates PSA plant in Sahebganj Sadar Hospital, says govt working to increase facilities

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday said that the state government is working to improve the healthcare facilities in the state and is trying to increase the necessary resources to provide the best possible amenities to Corona patients.

Itki TB Sanatorium to be converted into 300 bed dedicated covid hospital

Ranchi: The TB Sanatorium located at Itki will be converted into a dedicated covid hospital as preparations for the same is in the final stages and soon treatment of patients will be done here.

The works to make available oxygen-supported beds,…

Administration warns of strict action against those trying to take vaccine via fraudulent means

Ranchi: The district administration has warned of strict action against such people who are trying to take the Corona vaccines using fraudulent means.

It has been brought to the notice of the district administration that at many centres people…

Weather watch: Pre Monsoon activity predicted for next two days in Jharkhand

Ranchi: The weather department has predicted for Pre Monsoon activity to take place in the state over the course of the next two days during which wind speed of 30-40 kilometers is likely to blow in the state.

Scientists at the local weather…