GJM chief Bimal Gurung might contest as Independent nominee from Darjeeling

Kolkata (IANS) The 'son of the hills' theory, which has been the talking point in the hills of Darjeeling, Kurseong, and Kalimpong in North Bengal for quite some time now, gained further momentum after the Trinamool Congress fielded former…

SC dismisses SBI's application, orders bank to disclose data on electoral bonds by Tuesday

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the application filed by the State Bank of India (SBI) seeking an extension of time, until June 30, for making details of the encashed Electoral Bonds public.

Rejecting the application,…

SC dismisses Bengal govt's plea against CBI probe into Sandeshkhali attack

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea filed by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta High Court order directing a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the attack on the Enforcement Directorate and central…

PM Modi lauds DRDO scientists for first flight test of Agni-5 ICBM with multiple warheads

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of homegrown Agni-5 ICBM with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle technology (MIRV), terming it a landmark achievement by DRDO scientists.

Govt notifies CAA rules to grant citizenship to minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh & Afghanistan

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Home Ministry on Monday notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), paving the way for granting of citizenship to people of certain faiths facing persecution in neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh,…

Weather to change in Jharkhand from March 13, Clouds to remain in many districts of the state, chances of rain on March 16 – MeT Department

Ranchi: The weather is expected to remain dry in Jharkhand till March 15. The Meteorological Department has predicted light rain in the southern and central parts of the state on March 16. On March 12 the weather is expected to be clear. Change in…

Idols broken due to Vandalism in three temples in Ranchi

Ranchi:  A temple has been vandalized in Jharkhand. Anti-social elements vandalized three temples in Umbanda of Budhmu, adjacent to the capital Ranchi. The statues of Gods and Goddesses have been destroyed. The news of the statues being damaged spread…

Insurance of Rs 60 lakh fixed for bomb disposal squad personnel in Jharkhand

Ranchi: In Jharkhand, an insurance of Rs 60 lakh has been fixed for the soldiers of the bomb disposal squad. Regarding this, Jharkhand Police Headquarters has issued an advertisement and sought expressions from the insurance companies willing to pay…

CM Champai Soren announced 730 Days Maternity leave to Women Employees

Ranchi:  There is an atmosphere of joy among the women employees due to the decision of the State Council of Ministers to give 730 days of maternity leave to the women employees to take care of their minor children. In this connection, hundreds of…

PM gifted to Jharkhand, laid foundation stone and inaugurated eight road projects at a cost of Rs 1717.19 crore

Ranchi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted eight road projects worth Rs 1717.19 crore to the people of Jharkhand. The PM inaugurated the foundation stone of these projects through video conferencing at the Mayuri Auditorium of CMPDI in…