DGP dispute escalates in Jharkhand as Centre calls Anurag Gupta's continuation illegal

Ranchi (IANS) A standoff has emerged between the central and Jharkhand governments over the post of the state’s Director General of Police (DGP). While the Centre has declared 1990-batch IPS officer Anurag Gupta retired, the state government continues…

Three killed as dilapidated hospital balcony collapses in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur (IANS) Three patients died and one was critically injured after a balcony in the Medicine Department corridor of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) Medical College and Hospital in Jamshedpur collapsed, officials said on Sunday.

The incident…

Pakistan Army violates ceasefire on LoC in J&K for 10th consecutive day

Jammu (IANS) For the 10th consecutive day, Pakistan Army violated ceasefire on the Line Of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as the Indian troops retaliated proportionately, officials said. 

Defence Ministry statement on Sunday said,…

India conducts maiden flight-trials of indigenously developed Stratospheric Airship Platform

New Delhi (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the indigenously developed Stratospheric Airship with an instrumental payload to an altitude of around 17 km. 

This…

CM Soren launches health insurance scheme for advocates

Ranchi: In a landmark event, Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurated the "Health Insurance Scheme for Advocates" under the State Employees Health Insurance Scheme at the Harivansh Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium, Khelgaon, Ranchi. This marks the launch…

Recommendation for creation of 7,432 posts in state varsities

Ranchi: The Administrative Reforms Committee of the Jharkhand government has recommended the creation of a total of 7,432 posts across various state universities. The proposal includes 3,256 teaching positions and 4,176 non-teaching staff and officer…

Jaypal Singh Munda scholarship: Apply for overseas edu by June 6

Ranchi: The Marang Gomke Jaypal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme is offering 25 students the chance to pursue higher education abroad. Applications can be submitted online from May 5 to June 6. Visit the official website (link not provided)…

Tribal religious leaders oppose ramp construction, call meeting on May 5

Ranchi: Under the banner of Sarhul Shobhajatra Pahan Sangh, hundreds of tribal leaders gathered on Saturday for a press conference in front of Bapu Vatika in Morhabadi, Ranchi. During the conference, the tribal leaders voiced their opposition to the…

Housing Board invites applications for residential schemes

Ranchi: The Jharkhand State Housing Board is inviting online applications for various residential schemes in Hazaribagh and Daltonganj. Interested applicants can apply through the official departmental website between May 16 and June 16, 2025. The…

Finance Dept issues strict orders after illegal withdrawal in Swarn Rekha Project Division

Ranchi: The Finance Department has issued strict orders after the illegal withdrawal in the Swarn Rekha Project Division of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department in Ranchi. On April 30, the Finance Department (Treasury and Institutional Finance)…