27 gas cylinders stolen from delivery tempo in Mumbai; probe underway

A major theft has been reported in Mumbai’s Charkop area of Kandivali West, where unidentified persons allegedly stole 27 LPG cylinders from a delivery tempo amid concerns over a cooking gas shortage. 

According to the Mumbai Police,…

Centre Boosts Commercial LPG Supply to 70% Amid Shortage

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday raised the allocation of commercial LPG cylinders to 70 per cent of demand, up from 50 per cent earlier, to ease pressure on industrial and commercial users affected by supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.

India’s Pragmatic Middle East Policy Strengthens Strategic Ties with Israel

Washington: India’s balanced and pragmatic approach to the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East is expected to further strengthen its strategic partnership with Israel, according to a report by the US-based think tank Middle East…

Centre Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by Rs 10 per Litre

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each in a bid to cushion the impact of rising global oil prices. Following the revision, excise duty has been brought down to Rs 3 per litre on petrol and…

Commercial LPG shortage strains Jamshedpur economy

Jamshedpur: The ongoing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has intensified across the city, severely affecting businesses, essential services, and industrial operations. Supply from Bharat Gas and Hindustan Petroleum has come to a complete halt,…

Ram Navami Procession Under Watch in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur - In Jamshedpur, where Ram Navami celebrations have reached its  peak, the weather on Saturday (March 28) could turn tricky during the immersion procession. 

The city is expected to witness cloudy skies, brief spells of…

Storm alert over festive skies

Jamshedpur: Jharkhand is set for a spell of unstable weather over the next few days, with the Meteorological Department flagging rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across several districts. 

A yellow alert has been issued,…

Bomb threat emails trigger alert in Ranchi, Dhanbad, Sahibganj; security tightened 

Ranchi — A series of bomb threat emails targeting government offices and court complexes sparked panic across Jharkhand on Thursday, prompting authorities to heighten security in Ranchi, Dhanbad and Sahibganj.

Officials said threatening…

Narcotics worth Rs. 50 lakh seized in Khunti; two held in police crackdown

Khunti — Police in Khunti district seized narcotic substances worth nearly ?50 lakh and arrested two persons during a raid in the Arki police station area on Thursday, officials said.

Acting on a tip-off received by Superintendent of…

Jharkhand High Court flags gaps in probes after 437 custodial deaths since 2018

Ranchi — The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday raised serious concerns over 437 deaths reported in police and judicial custody across the state since 2018, highlighting shortcomings in mandatory judicial and magisterial inquiries.

The…