Overcast conditions over Jharkhand, night temp to rise in next 48 hrs

Ranchi: Several parts of Jharkhand woke up to overcast conditions caused by dense cloud cover which was due to the impact of the cyclonic storm Mandous. 

Weathermen said night readings would witness a two to three-degree rise in the next 48…

National skill development programme placements 'abysmally low'

New Delhi (IANS) The government's ambitious scheme, Prime Minister Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), aiming to skill the youth of the country has performed poorly so far as placement of the trained or certified people under the scheme is concerned.

Risen from ranks, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to take oath as Himachal CM today

Shimla (IANS) Risen from the ranks with no political dynasty but wide organisational experience, four-time Congress legislator Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, 58, who throughout his political career was not on the same page with party's tallest leader…

Dermatologists advise against the use of fairness creams

Lucknow (IANS) Leading dermatologists have advised against skin whitening creams to look fairer and better.

Dr Parul Verma, of the department of dermatology at the King George's Medical University (KGMU), said, "Many patients come into…

First G20 meeting of finance & central bank deputies on Dec 13 in B'luru

New Delhi (IANS) The first meeting of the Finance and Central Bank Deputies under the G20 presidency of India will be held between December 13 and 15 in Bengaluru.

This meeting, which will mark the start of discussions on the Finance Track…

Speed up implementation of schemes: Rajeshwari B

Ranchi: Director of Panchayati Raj Department Rajeshwari B said that the implementation of all the schemes of the department should be expedited. During the departmental online review, she gave clear instructions to the deputy-development commissioners,…

Assembly speaker suggests for establishment of consumer forums in every district

Ranchi: Jharkhand Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahto said that death due to hunger is one of the most unfortunate ways to die and the officials should make sure that the grain that sustains all human life is brought to every last person of the state.

Minister Satyanand Bhokta appears in ACB, court charges framed against Agriculture Officer Nistar Minj

Ranchi: Labour Satyanand Bhokta appeared in the ACB Court Ranchi on Friday in connection with Agricultural Seed Scam case. The court framed charges against former agriculture officer Nistar Minj. With this, Special ACB Judge Prakash Jha fixed the…

HC seeks answers from government over Trikut Ropeway Incident

Ranchi: The hearing over the court’s suo moto cognizance in the case of the death of three people in the ropeway accident in Trikut Hills Deoghar was held in the Jharkhand High Court. 

A report was submitted to the court on behalf of BIT Mesra…

CM asks officials to solve problems of people with dedication & sensitivity

Daltonganj: Chief Minister Hemant Soren has asked the officials of the state to solve the problems of the common people with dedication and sensitivity. Chairing a review meeting at the police line stadium here over the execution of development schemes…