9 Jharkhand Police Personnel to Receive President’s Medals for Distinguished and Meritorious Service

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has announced medals for nine police officers and personnel from Jharkhand on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, recognising their distinguished and meritorious service.

The honours include…

15 August in Ranchi: Traffic Restrictions, Diversions and Parking Arrangements

Traffic arrangements in Ranchi will change significantly on August 15 in view of the main Independence Day state function at Morabadi Maidan. To ensure smooth traffic movement and maintain security around the venue, vehicle movement will be regulated…

29 Jharkhand Police Personnel to Receive Gallantry and Service Medals on Independence Day

Morabadi Ground will witness more than the ceremonial hoisting of the national flag on Independence Day this year. The state-level celebration will also honour police personnel who have demonstrated exceptional courage, dedication and commitment to…

Hemant Soren Expresses Concern Over Jharkhand Workers Trapped in Chamoli Tunnel Accident

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed concern over the safety of workers from the state reportedly trapped following an accident inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.

After receiving information…

Kanwariya Bus Crashes Into Truck in Koderma, Several Injured

Several Kanwariyas were injured, some of them seriously, after a bus carrying pilgrims from Nepal rammed into the rear of a truck on the Deoghar-Nawada main road in Koderma district early Friday morning.

The accident took place near Pokhardia…

Jharkhand’s Folk Arts Shine Nationally as Three Artists Receive Sangeet Natak Akademi Honours

Jharkhand’s rich folk and traditional cultural heritage received a major national recognition as three artists from the state were honoured at the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.

President Droupadi…

Parliament Session Ends, But ‘Monkey’ Protest Heats Up Politics on Final Day

The Monsoon Session of Parliament may have ended, but the political confrontation between the ruling party and the Opposition continued to dominate the final day, with a protest outside the House featuring toy monkeys and a sharp political slogan…

Coal Scam: ED Summons Five, Including LB Singh’s Wife, in Ongoing Probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stepped up its investigation into an alleged coal scam, issuing summons to five people, including Aarti Singh, wife of coal trader LB Singh, officials said.

The agency has summoned three relatives of LB…

Mining Bill Clears Lok Sabha, Jharkhand Faces Major Revenue Setback

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid protests, setting the stage for a major change in the taxation of mineral resources. For mineral-rich Jharkhand, the proposed legislation…

FIR against 600 protesters for violence during Assembly 'gherao' in Ranchi

Ranchi: Jharkhand Police have registered an FIR against 600 protesters in connection with the violence and unrest reported during the Assembly gherao in Ranchi on August 10, officials said on Thursday.

Of those booked, 100 have been specifically…