India on high alert after Pahalgam massacre: Top security brass huddle in emergency meet

New Delhi (IANS) In the wake of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals -- most of them tourists -- Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the internal security…

Relief from heat in state as weather improves

Ranchi: People in Jharkhand, who have been struggling with intense heat, can now breathe a sigh of relief. The Meteorological Department has announced that the weather in the state will remain pleasant for the next five days. During this period, light…

SC-ST Act case against officer dismissed, HC rules 'tribal is not a caste'

Ranchi: The High Court has dismissed the case filed under the SC/ST Act against Sunil Kumar, who is currently working as the Settlement Officer in Dhanbad. He had been accused of insulting a woman by calling her a "mad tribal." The High Court's…

CM Soren withdraws petition filed against Governor

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren has withdrawn a petition filed in the High Court against the Governor of Jharkhand. The petition, originally filed in 2022, sought the disclosure of the Election Commission’s decision regarding allegations of office…

CM Soren to launch health insurance scheme for lawyers on May 3

Ranchi: In a major relief for thousands of practicing lawyers across Jharkhand and their families, the state government is set to launch a health insurance scheme for advocates on May 3. Chief Minister Hemant Soren will formally inaugurate the scheme…

CM Soren invited to Europe’s entrepreneurial hub

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been officially invited by Miss Katarina Class from International Relations & Delegations at Göteborg AB - the driving force behind the European Entrepreneurial Region 2020 (EER) and the prestigious EVS38 summit…

PM Modi’s emergency war room meet held, decisive strike on terror looms

New Delhi:  In what is being seen as a potential turning point in India’s war against cross-border terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level security meeting with the country’s top defence brass, fuelling intense speculation about…

Pak resorts to unprovoked firing on J&K LoC, Indian Army gives befitting reply

Jammu (IANS) For the fourth day running on Monday, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said, 

“During the night of 27-28 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated…

Absconding woman Maoist in Jharkhand surrenders, two more ultras arrested

Bokaro (IANS) Sunita Murmu alias Lilmuni Murmu, a hardcore Maoist who had been absconding, surrendered before the Bokaro district police here on Monday, officials said.  

Her surrender was accepted at the office of the Superintendent of Police…

Relief from intense heat in state as weather changes

Ranchi: The intense heat in Jharkhand has begun to subside as the weather took a turn on Sunday evening. Over the past 24 hours, several districts in the state experienced thunderstorms, and light rainfall was recorded in some areas. The heaviest…