Toy industry wants govt to extend time for BIS certification

Chennai (IANS) Buoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking about their sector, officials of the Indian toy industry are asking the government to give some more time to get the certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

"For…

Following directions of CM work beings for 500 bed building in MGM Jamshedpur

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren has asked the DC Palamu to provide benefits of Mnrega and other government schemes to 30 families residing in Korwa Tola of Mayapur village.

The Chief Minister was informed on Twitter that 30 families belonging…

Corona mayhem in Police Department in Jharkhand: So far 4,045 test positive for Covid-19, 9 dead, 3,410 also cured and discharged

Ranchi: So far in Jharkhand, 4,045 police personnel have been detected positive for Coronavirus.

A statement issued by the state police headquarters here on Monday said that out of these 4,045 police personnel, 3 are SP Rank officers, 2 are…

Five deers run over by goods train in Latehar

Latehar: Five deers who had ventured outside the Betla National Park were on Monday run over by a speeding goods train near Kechaki Railway Station.

Betla ranger Prem Prasad said that early in the morning he was informed by the villagers about…

RMC launches mega encroachment drive in capital

Ranchi: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation on Monday launched a mega anti-encroachment drive in the capital for which the district administration had also provided magistrates and police personnel.

The enforcement team of the RMC started its…

JMM asks BJP not to spread anarchy over JEE and NEET exams

Ranchi: The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Monday accused the BJP of spreading anarchy and misleading the people over the issue of JEE mains and NEET exams.

Party general secretary cum spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said that in any odd…

Hemant leads the state in expressing grief over passing of ex-president Pranab Mukherjee

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday expressed his grief over the passing of Bharat Ratna former president Pranab Mukherjee. 

The Chief Minister said that the demise of Pranab Mukherjee was an irreparable loss for the whole…

Vocal for local toys: PM Modi stresses on making India toy hub

New Delhi (IANS) Noting that the global toy industry is worth over Rs 7 lakh crore but India's share is very small in the sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gave a clarion call to be "vocal for local toys", stressing on the need for…

Policeman, 3 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

Srinagar (IANS) A policeman and three terrorists were killed during an encounter in Srinagar, officials said on Sunday.

The dead policeman has been identified as Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Babu Ram.

Paytm Mall suffers massive breach, ransom demanded: Report

New Delhi (IANS) A cybercrime group demanded ransom after gaining unrestricted access to the entire databases of e-commerce platform Paytm Mall, online intelligence firm Cyble said on Sunday.

An insider is suspected to have helped the hacking…