Chh’garh: Heavy loss to Maoists in Bijapur-Dantewada, encounter going on

Raipur (IANS) Heavy loss to Maoists have been reported in the Bhairamgarh area, located on the Bijapur-Dantewada border in Chhattisgarh, during an encounter between security forces and Maoists on Saturday.

Police officials said that significant…

CM Soren pays tribute to tribal heroes, launches Rs.437 crore welfare projects in Bhognadih

Sahebganj: Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accompanied by MLA Kalpana Soren, participated in a grand ceremony held at the sacred land of Bhognadih on the occasion of the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighters Sido and Kanhu Murmu. Paying floral…

After killing 550 security personnel in 25 years, Naxals say police are not their enemies

Ranchi: In a surprising statement, Naxals have claimed that they do not view police personnel as enemies, despite having killed 550 security personnel in Jharkhand since the state was formed 25 years ago. The statement comes amid renewed appeals by…

DMOs to soon get power to impose fines for illegal mining; proposal under review

Ranchi: In a significant policy move, District Mining Officers (DMOs) across Jharkhand will soon be empowered to impose fines on individuals and companies involved in illegal mining activities. The Department of Mines and Geology has already prepared…

Former Jharkhand BJP President Tala Marandi quits party, joins JMM

Ranchi (IANS) In a significant political development, BJP's former Jharkhand state President Tala Marandi resigned from the party and joined the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Friday. 

Marandi formally joined the ruling party in…

India, US likely to sign trade pact within 90-day tariff-pause period

New Delhi (IANS) The first phase of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US is likely to be concluded within the tariff-pause period of 90 days fixed by the Donald Trump administration, according to official sources. 

The terms…

Sensex, Nifty open higher after Trump pauses tariffs till July 9

Mumbai (IANS) Indian equity market opened in the green on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced to pause reciprocal tariffs on the country till July 9. 

At around 9:22 am, Sensex was up 1,170 points or 1.58 per cent, at 75,017 and…

CM Soren meets Yuva India Trust team, discusses girls' education, football training initiatives in Ormanjhi

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren, along with MLA Kalpana Soren, met with the team of Yuva India Trust at the Chief Minister's residential office in Ranchi. During the meeting, the team informed the CM about their ongoing programs in Ormanjhi…

Four including shooter arrested in BJP leader Anil Tiger’s murder case in Ranchi

Ranchi, April 10  The Ranchi Police have successfully solved the murder case of BJP leader Anil Mahato, also known as Anil Tiger, and have arrested four persons in connection with the case including the absconding shooter Aman, an official said. The…

State to earn ?634.55 crore annually with revised 15% VAT on diesel

Ranchi: The state government is expected to generate ?634.55 crore in annual revenue by reducing the VAT rate on diesel to 15% for coal companies and mining industries. This move aims to encourage bulk diesel purchases within the state, which had…