Eight injured as rival groups clash during Sarhul celebrations near Ranchi

Ranchi (IANS) Tension prevailed in Hethbalu village, under Pithoria police station in Ranchi, after a clash broke out between two groups during a Sarhul procession on Tuesday night, officials said on Wednesday. 

At least eight people from both…

Sarhul festivities light up Jharkhand, grand procession fills Ranchi’s streets

Ranchi (IANS) The celebration of the 'marriage of earth and sun' is in full swing across Jharkhand as the nature-worshipping tribal communities observe the Sarhul festival with great enthusiasm.  

On this occasion, processions are being…

Tension in Ranchi over tribal clash on Sarhul puja, CM Hemant Soren shown black flags

Ranchi (IANS) Tension gripped Ranchi's Sirmatoli on Tuesday afternoon during Sarhul, the biggest festival of the tribal community, due to a clash between two tribal groups. 

The confrontation occurred when a group of protesters showed black…

US tariffs: Global brokerage firm Citi sees minimal impact on Indian pharma firms

Mumbai (IANS) Global brokerage firm Citi said on Tuesday there is a low likelihood of the US imposing tariffs on Indian pharmaceuticals, despite ongoing discussions around the issue. 

The brokerage firm analysed the potential effects of a 10…

Jharkhand: Two killed, four injured in collision between two freight trains in Sahibganj

New Delhi (IANS) In a tragic incident, two freight trains collided in the Sahibganj district of Jharkhand, resulting in the deaths of two people and leaving four others injured. 

According to police reports, the collision took place around…

New tariff policy for pipelines on anvil to reduce cost of CNG and piped cooking gas

New Delhi (IANS) The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has proposed a new tariff policy for long-distance pipelines to provide for charging lower rates to city gas entities that sell CNG for vehicles and piped cooking gas to households. 

Maoist leader Renuka with Rs 5 lakh bounty, killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Raipur (IANS) Renuka, also known as Banu, Chaitey, and Saraswati, a prominent member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, an entity of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), was killed in an encounter on Monday in the Dantewada district…

Strict vigilance in Sambhal for Eid prayers; heavy deployment of Police, PAC, and RAF

Sambhal (IANS) Eid celebrations are in full swing across the country on Monday, with devotees gathering in Eidgahs and mosques to offer prayers. In Sambhal, the administration has implemented strict security measures to ensure the peaceful observance…

Rampaging elephants kill seven in Jharkhand’s Gumla and Simdega

Ranchi (IANS) A herd of wild elephants has unleashed havoc in Jharkhand’s Gumla and Simdega districts, claiming seven lives in the past four days. 

On Sunday, an elephant trampled two people to death in Gumla, while another individual sustained…

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, 50 Maoists lay down arms in Chhattisgarh

Raipur (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 50 Maoists have renounced their insurgent activities and chosen to reintegrate into society, marking a significant triumph for the ongoing anti-naxal drive and…