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10 IIT students injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Sikkim
GANGTOK, March 16: Ten students of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad were injured after their vehicle plunged into a 100-foot-deep gorge in Sikkims Mangan district, police said on Sunday. The accident happened near Pakshep in Forest Dara around 9:30 pm on Saturday when the students were travelling from Lachung to Gangtok, they said. The driver, who was []
QS subject-wise rankings: ISM Dhanbad, IIT Delhi among 9 Indian institutions in worlds top 50
The Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, ranks 20th globally for Engineering-Mineral and Mining and making it the countrys highest-performing subject area
Ranchi Diary | 800 MW Patratu Power Plant successfully tested
Jharkhands largest power plant is set to become operational after successfully being synchronised with the grid on Tuesday. During testing, it produced 100 MW of electricity. It will take an additional two to three months to connect the transmission line, after which the generated electricity can be utilised effectively.Notably, a 2400 MW capacity power plant is currently under construction in Patratu, with an estimated cost of around 12,000 crore rupees. The project will include three plants, each with a capacity of 800 MW. While testing has been completed for the first plant, its operational start was delayed until now. IIT-ISM to celebrate centenary year IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has achieved a remarkable ranking of 20th globally and 1st in India in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Mineral and Mining Engineering. The institute is poised to celebrate its centenary this year. Department of Mining Engineering has been designated as a QIP Centre, allowing faculty members from other Mining Engineering departments across the country to pursue higher studies. Additionally, it has received recognition as a Centre of Advanced Studies in Mining Engineering by the UGC for its high standards in teaching, research, and services to the mining industry. According to Rajni Singh, Dean of Corporate Communications, this improvement from the previous year highlights the institutes steadfast commitment. 870,567 cases settled in National Lok Adalat On March 8, the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHLSA) organized a national Lok Adalat. The event, conducted throughout the state under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), invited cases on various matters. A total of 1,870,657 cases were resolved, resulting in settlements amounting to `8,08,50,28,598 across the state. Additionally, 35 cases were disposed of in the Jharkhand High Court during this event. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com
Nine Indian universities, institutes among world's top 50 in subject-wise rankings: QS
NEW DELHI: Nine Indian universities and institutions are among world's top 50 in QS subject-wise rankings even as some of the top institutions on the list including three IITs, two IIMs and JNU saw a drop in their positions. According to the 15th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, announced on Wednesday, India celebrates 12 top-50 positions across the subject rankings and the broad faculty areas, earned by nine institutions. Leading the way is the Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad, which ranks 20th globally for Engineering-Mineral and Mining, making it the country's highest-performing subject area. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and Kharagpur have been ranked at 28th and 45th spot for Engineering-Mineral and Mining. However, both institutions have seen a drop in their positions. IIT Delhi and Bombay which shared the 45th rank for Engineering and Technology have improved their position to bag the 26th and 28th spot, respectively. The two institutions have also improved their rank for Engineering-Electrical and Electronic to enter the top 50 list. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad and Bangalore continued to be among world's top 50 for Business and Management Studies but their ranking has dropped since previous year. While IIM Ahmedabad's ranking dropped to 27 from 22, that of IIM Bangalore slipped to 40 from 32. IIT Madras (Petroleum Engineering) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (Development Studies) continued to be among world's top 50 but their ranks also dropped by few spots. A total of 79 Indian universities 10 more than last year feature 533 times across this year's rankings, marking a 25.7 per cent increase compared to the previous edition. This includes 454 entries in individual subjects and 79 appearances across the five broad faculty areas, QS said in a statement. In the latest edition of the QS subject-specific rankings, India has the fifth highest number of new entries behind China, the US, the UK and Korea, and ranks 12th for the number of overall entries. The high number of the new entries featured in the rankings is a continuation of a trend of the countrys growing higher education ecosystem, both in terms of size and quality, QS added.
IIT ISM Dhanbad Visiting Faculty Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
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Jharkhand BJP leader Sita Soren alleges assistant attempted to shoot her
RANCHI: BJP leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Sorens elder daughter-in-law, Sita Soren, had a narrow escape after her former personal assistant, Devashish Ghose, allegedly attempted to shoot her inside her hotel room in Saraidhela, Dhanbad, on Thursday night. According to the FIR registered at Saraidhela Police Station, Ghose, in a fit of rage, pulled out his pistol with the intent to kill her. But her security personnel present there caught hold of him and later handed him over to the police along with his pistol, the FIR stated. Sita Soren had gone to the hotel to rest after attending a marriage ceremony in Dhanbad and discussing matters with her PA and other party members, the FIR added. All of a sudden, the former PA, Devashish Ghose, in a fit of rage, pointed his pistol at Sita Soren but was caught by her security personnel and later handed over to the police, the FIR further stated. Ghose was produced before the Dhanbad court on Friday and was remanded to judicial custody. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. Police officials stated that Ghose will be taken into remand for further investigation soon. Sita Soren, the sister-in-law of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and elder daughter-in-law of Shibu Soren, was previously a JMM MLA from the Jama constituency before joining the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. She was given a BJP ticket for both the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls but lost both elections.
ISM-Dhanbad student found dead in hostel
RANCHI: A third-year Electronics Engineering student, Tanmay Prajapati, was found dead in the washroom of the Aquamarine Hostel at IIT Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad on Thursday morning. Preliminary investigations suggest that he died by suicide, though the exact cause of death is yet to be ascertained. Tanmay, a student from the 2022-2026 batch, hailed from Indore. According to the students, the bathroom door was locked from inside. We tried a lot but the door did not open following which, the security in-charge was informed. When the security team broke open the bathroom door, Tanmay was found lying inside, said a student said. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where the doctor declared him brought dead, he added. According to the security officer of IIT ISM, Ram Manohar, Tanmay had been residing on the 9th floor of the hostel. Police said preliminary findings suggest the possibility of poisoning, though the exact cause will have be confirmed after the postmortem report.
Engineering Student Found Dead In Hostel Washroom of IIT-ISM Dhanbad
A third-year engineering student of IIT-Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad, was found dead in the washroom of his hostel on Thursday morning, police said.
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4 West Bengal Pilgrims Killed in Dhanbad Accident on Way to Maha Kumbh
Car Crashes Into Parked Truck on NH-2; Four Injured, Hospitalised
Jharkhand: 4 from West Bengal killed in road accident in Dhanbad on way to Maha Kumbh
Four people from West Bengal died in a collision with a parked truck while on their way to Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. The accident occurred on National Highway 2 in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district around 1.30 am, resulting in four others being injured and admitted to the hospital.
PMLA court rejects EDs plea to bar IAS officer Pooja Singhal from government posting
RANCHI: In a significant relief to IAS officer Pooja Singhal, who is accused in a money laundering case linked to the MGNREGA scam, the special PMLA court in Ranchi on Friday rejected the Enforcement Directorates (ED) petition seeking to bar her from receiving any government posting. The special PMLA court, after hearing arguments from both sides on Monday, had reserved its verdict, which was pronounced on Friday. The ED, following the revocation of Singhals suspension, had argued that granting her a government role could allow her to misuse her position and influence the case. However, the court dismissed EDs concerns, stating, It is the state governments prerogative to give any posting to Pooja Singhal or not, and the court will not interfere in it. Singhal, a 2000-batch IAS officer, was arrested on 11 May 2022 after a 15-hour interrogation by the ED in connection with alleged embezzlement of MGNREGA funds and other charges. She remained in jail for 28 months before being granted bail by a special PMLA court in Ranchi on 7 December 2024. IAS Pooja Singhal's appointment to key Jharkhand posts despite ED objection sparks row Following her release, the Jharkhand government reinstated her with effect from the date of her release. In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, Singhal was appointed Secretary of the Department of Information Technology and e-Governance, along with an additional charge as Chief Executive Officer of Jharkhand Communication Network Ltd. (JCN), Ranchi, on Tuesday. On 29 January, the PMLA court sought approval from the Jharkhand government to prosecute her in the money laundering case linked to the siphoning of MGNREGA funds during her tenure as Deputy Commissioner in Khunti. Prior to her arrest, the ED had conducted raids at 18 locations, including her premises, across Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, the National Capital Region (NCR), and multiple districts in Jharkhand, such as Ranchi, Khunti, and Dhanbad. The investigation pertains to an alleged embezzlement of over Rs 18 crore in MGNREGA funds in Khunti district between 2008 and 2011. Singhal has also been accused of irregularities during her tenure as Deputy Commissioner in Chatra, where she allegedly paid Rs 6 crore in advance to two NGOsWelfare Point and Prerna Niketanfor musli farming, which was never carried out. Additionally, while serving as Deputy Commissioner in Palamu, she was charged with transferring 83 acres of forest land to a private company for mining, a case linked to the Kathautia Coal Mines. ED requests special court to not post IAS Pooja Singhal in departments under Jharkhand government
Kumbh Mela crowd: A day after Delhi stampede, five women faint at Ranchi railway station
RANCHI: A day after the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which claimed 18 lives, chaos ensued at Ranchi railway station on Sunday as a huge crowd of passengers gathered to board trains bound for UP and Delhi. According to the eyewitnesses, when 12817 Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express reached Ranchi station, it was already full of passengers. Ticketless passengers had boarded the train and locked the doors from inside. Those who were waiting to travel in the train with tickets were seen pleading with them to open the doors. The RPF jawans tried to enter the bogies but did not succeed. Although some passengers with genuine tickets managed to enter some bogies, more than 60 passengers could not catch the train. A group of 18 women did not board the train due to fear of suffocation. Meanwhile, five women in the group fainted due to suffocation in the crowd. Others in the group separated them from the crowd and took them to a safe place. Many passengers boarded the train but their family members were left behind at the station. According to senior railway officials, proper monitoring is being done and RPF have been deputed at all railway stations. The commercial department has been asked to issue tickets as per the capacity of the trains. Referring to the rush at Ranchi railway station, they said that due to Sunday many devotees were travelling Kumbh, due to which there was a rush but it was under control. Ranchi Railway Division DRM Jasmit Singh Bindra said that there is a lot of crowd in the trains due to Kumbh. Due to the excessive crowd in the Swarn Jayanti train, some passengers missed the train, whose tickets will be refunded. According to DRM, they have written to the South-East Railway Headquarters and sought permission to run the Kumbh Special train on 19 February. Instructions have been given to the RPF Commandant to provide convenience to the passengers at the station, he said. New Delhi stampede: Rail Bhavan gets into huddle Meanwhile, following the tragic stampede at New Delhi railway Station on Saturday, Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta has called a meeting with senior police and railway officials to discuss the safety measures to control and safeguard the crowd. According to sources in the police headquarters, the meeting was convened on Monday evening through video conferencing with the SSPs of Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad. Preparations for security arrangements at major railway stations was discussed during the meeting keeping in mind the increasing number of passengers during the Kumbh Mela. The officials further added that the deployment of officers for comprehensive ticket checking, crowd management and measures to work together with railway officials and RPF to avoid stampede was also reviewed during the meeting. 'Confusing announcements triggered stampede': Delhi police say after initial probe
Industry-Institute Interaction 2025 (III-2025) conclave concludes at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad
The Industry-Institute Interaction 2025 Conclave, hosted by IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and TEXMiN Foundation, ended successfully, promoting collaboration among industry leaders, government, and academia. Key discussions focused on mining technology, automation, and sustainability. A Letter of Award and MoU were signed to advance mining solutions, highlighting India's commitment to innovation in mining and green energy solutions.
ED requests special court to not post IAS Pooja Singhal in departments under Jharkhand government
RANCHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested the Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court to ensure that senior IAS officer and former Mines Secretary Pooja Singhal is not posted in any department under the state government. The ED claimed that if Singhal is given responsibility of any department in the state government, she may misuse her position and influence the ongoing case against her. Earlier on January 29, the PMLA court had sought approval from the Jharkhand government to prosecute her in a money laundering case linked to the siphoning of MNREGA funds during her tenure as Deputy Commissioner in Khunti. A 2000-batch IAS officer, Singhal was arrested for allegedly embezzling crores of MGNREGA funds in Khunti. Singhal, after remaining in jail for 28 months, was granted bail by a Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court in Ranchi on December 7, 2024. Following her release on bail, the state government revoked her suspension and reinstated her with effect from December 7, 2024. She has since rejoined the Department of Personnel and is awaiting a new posting. However, the petition issued by the ED raises suspicion over the reinstatement of Singhal in the same department. Meanwhile, a reply from Pooja Singhal has already been filed in this regard and the court will be hearing the case next on February 14. Before her arrest, ED had conducted raids at several locations in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged embezzlement of over Rs 18 crore MGNREGA funds in Khunti district during 2008-2011. The raids were conducted at a total of 18 locations including Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, NCR as well as Ranchi, Khunti and Dhanbad in Jharkhand. Singhal, as Chatra Deputy Commissioner, had also been accused of paying Rs 6 crore in advance to the two NGOs Welfare Point and Prerna Niketan for musli farming, which, actually was never done. In addition to that, while being Deputy Commissioner in Palamu, she was charged of transferring 83 acres of forest land to a private company for mining, a matter which is related to Kathautia Coal Mines. According ED, Rs 1.43 crore more than the known sources of her income were recovered from the bank accounts of Pooja Singhal while she was Deputy Commissioner in Khunti, Palamu and Chatra. The ED also claimed that Singhal purchased as many as 13 insurance policies by paying a premium of Rs 80.81 lakh and closed them before the completion of their tenure and got Rs 84.64 lakh against it. The ED also informed that Singhal transferred Rs 16.57 lakh to the three bank accounts related to CA Suman Kumar. The ED is said to have gathered sufficient primary evidence to suggest that she is in close connection with CA Sunman Kumar and had financial transactions with him. Jharkhand HC closes PIL seeking ED probe against IAS Pooja Singhal
'Ishq Na Kario' Releases: Abhishek Kumar takes his first step in cinema
The romantic track Ishq Na Kario is out, marking actor Abhishek Kumar's on-screen debut. Released by Dhanbad Talkiez and produced by Rajessh Singh, the song showcases Kumar's transition from theatre to cinema.
UP Govt Takes Action Against 14 'X' Accounts For Spreading Misinformation About Mahakumbh
The Uttar Pradesh government acted against 14 social media accounts on platform X for spreading misleading content about Maha Kumbh, falsely linking an old Dhanbad video.
Centre-state panel to calculate actual amount of outstanding dues to Jharkhand
RANCHI: State Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore on Friday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Coal Minister Kishan Reddy over the payment of outstanding dues to Jharkhand. He handed them a written memorandum demanding the outstanding dues of Rs 1,36000 crore related to the coal mining sector. He also urged for payment of the outstanding dues as soon as possible. The Union Coal Minister has asked the officials to form a panel to calculate the exact amount of dues to Jharkhand so that positive steps could be taken to clear it as soon as possible. The Union Coal Minister directed Additional Secretary of Coal Ministry, Smita Pradhan to form a team of officials from the Union Coal Ministry and Ministry of Mines and Geology under the Government of Jharkhand as soon as possible, Radhakrishna Kishore said. The Coal Minister Kishan Reddy had assured that the amount belongs to Jharkhand and the actual dues would be calculated with practicality and provided to the state, he added. Earlier, Chief Minister Hemant Soren while addressing the gathering on JMMs 53rd Foundation Day in Dhanbad on Tuesday had given a strict warning to the Central Public Sector Undertakings to pay the outstanding dues of Rs 1.36 lakh crore. Soren said that a letter has been written to demand the dues and legal ways will also be adopted to protect the rights of the people of Jharkhand. He expressed that they will not hesitate to close the coal mines if outstanding dues are not paid. BJP on the other hand, reaffirming its commitment to ensure that Jharkhand receives its rightful dues, it questioned the origin of the figure of Rs 1.36 lakh crore repeatedly cited by the Chief Minister and JMM. State BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo pointed out that the state government has included approximately Rs 60,000 crore of interest as part of the compensation amount, even though the Supreme Court had prohibited state governments from claiming interest on outstanding dues. Shahdeo emphasised that according to the judgment, states will receive their outstanding dues in 12 instalments over 12 years. He cited Point 27.2 of the Supreme Court order, which specifies that the instalment payments will begin on April 1, 2026, and continue until April 1, 2037. He further referred to Point 27.3 of the same judgment, which explicitly states that no interest or penalty will be imposed before July 25, 2024. According to Pratul, the Chief Minister had made several populist promises during the elections, requiring an estimated expenditure of over Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the next five years. Since the state lacks internal resources to generate this revenue, schemes like Maiyaan Samman Yojana --which initially promised benefits to all eligible women -- have now been modified to include eligibility criteria. The Chief Minister is aware that he cannot fulfil these election promises and is therefore fabricating a misleading narrative about the Rs1.36 lakh crore allegedly owed by the Centre, said Shahdeo. This is nothing but an attempt to deceive the people of Jharkhand. According to government sources, out of the total amount of Rs 1, 36, 000 crore, Rs 1, 01, 142 crore is due as land compensation, Rs 32,000 crore under Common Cause and Rs 2500 crore are due as coal royalty. he added. Notably, Jharkhand gets the highest royalty of about Rs 5500 crore from coal. About Rs 3200 crore royalties is obtained from iron ore with the remaining royalty is received from gold, uranium, stone, limestone, copper and other minerals.
Jharkhand to reclaim closed coal mines: CM Hemant Soren on JMMs 53rd foundation day
RANCHI: Chief Minister Hemant Soren, while addressing a gathering at Dhanbad on the occasion of the 53rd foundation day of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Monday, announced that the state will take control of all closed coal mines in the state to promote regional development. During his speech, Soren strongly criticized the central government for handing over closed coal mines to private entities, asserting that Jharkhand would not allow this at any cost. He emphasized that water, land, and forests in the state belong to the people of Jharkhand and vowed to reclaim closed coal mines where mining operations have already been concluded. If required, he said, the government will introduce new laws to regain control over these lands. The chief minister also said that there are a lot of coal mines that had ceased mining operations but, had still not returned to the state. He further said that Jharkhand's progress depends on the development of its villages, and the well-being of villagers is crucial for the state's growth. To empower women and promote self-reliance, the state government has launched several welfare schemes, including the Maiyya Samman Yojana. According to Soren, Maiyya Samman Yojana, scheme has become a model for other states. He noted that the BJP had included it in its campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections, and similar announcements were being made in Bihar. Expressing disappointment with the Union Budget, Soren said that the state had high expectations but received nothing. He accused that central government for neglecting the state's financial needs. The central government does not talk about grants to states but instead imposes and increases taxes, he said. Earlier on Sunday during foundation day programme in Dumka, the JMM passed 50-point resolution demanding Chief Minister Hemant Soren to reject of CAA, UCC and NRC in Jharkhand. Besides demanding the rejection of CAA, UCC and NRC from Jharkhand , the proposal also demanded strict implementation of the Santhal Pargana Tenancy (SPT) Act and Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act. Additionally, it urged the establishment of a High Court Bench in Dumka under Section 25(3) of the Bihar State Reorganisation Bill 2000. Notably, this was the first time that JMM observed its foundation day during the daytime in Dhanbad. Since its formation in 1973, by Shibu Soren, Binod Bihari Mahto, and A.K. Roy, the foundation day was traditionally observed during the night, except during the COVID-19 period.
Missing for 27 years, Jharkhand man who turned sadhu 'spotted' by kin at Kumbh Mela
RANCHI: While the Kumbh Mela is largely known for the separation of family members, the opposite has happened with a family from Jharkhand. Gangasagar Yadav (65), a resident of Bhuli in Dhanbad, who went missing 27 years ago, was allegedly spotted there, living as an Aghori Sadhu with a Sadhvi. According to Vimlesh Yadav, Gangasagars younger son, a relative who visited the Kumbh Mela spotted him there. The relative took a photograph and sent it to the family in Dhanbad. After looking at the picture, he rushed along with his mother Dhanwa Devi and his younger brother Kamlesh to the Kumbh Mela, where his father was identified by his mother. Despite their insistence, the man who now identifies himself as Baba Rajkumar Aghori refused to recognize Dhanwa Devi as his wife or Kamlesh and Vimlesh as his sons. His family, however, is certain about his identity, pointing to distinguishing features such as his long teeth and a scar on his forehead. Dhanwa Devi, along with their two sons and his brothers, has been camping at Kumbh Nagar, trying to persuade him to acknowledge his old identity. After his denial, some of the family members have returned home, while others remain at the Kumbh Mela, closely monitoring him and his Sadhvi. After the festival concludes, they plan to seek a DNA test to prove themselves right. We have given an application to the Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner on Wednesday for a DNA test in order to find out whether our claim is right or wrong. The Deputy Commissioner has asked us to come on Monday, said Vimlesh Yadav. If they turn out to be wrong, then they will unconditionally apologize to the Aghori, he added. According to Dhanwa Devi, Gangasagar went to Patna in 1998 and never returned. Relatives searched for him across Bihar and other states but found no trace. My husband Gangasagar Yadav was in the cattle business. One morning, he left the family and was untraceable. We searched a lot but could not find him. We thought we would never find him again but recently someone informed that he was spotted in the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, she said. At that time, my elder son was only two years old, while my younger son was still in the womb, she added. After getting the information, I went to Prayagraj on January 26 along with my sons and other family members. After searching for long, we finally found him there. I recognised him as soon as I saw him and kept pleading with him to come home with us, but he pretended to be a stranger. He did not recognise me and kept on chanting the name of Mahadev, said Dhanwa Devi.
Jharkhand HC closes PIL seeking ED probe against IAS Pooja Singhal
RANCHI: In a major relief to senior IAS Pooja Singhal, a PIL seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the MGNREGA Scam was closed by the Jharkhand High Court on Monday. Singhal, who was in jail for the last 28 months in a money laundering case linked to the MGNREGA scam, was granted bail by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court in Ranchi in December last year. The PIL was filed by Arun Kumar Dubey. While hearing the PIL initiated from a suo-moto cognizance regarding the investigation of the role of the then Khunti Deputy Commissioner Pooja Singhal in the MNREGA scam, the court closed the case after disposing it. The court observed that now there is no issue left in it as the police and ACB have investigated the matter and filed the charge sheet against the accused in the case, therefore closed the PIL, said Advocate appearing on behalf of the state government, Piyush Chitresh. Notably, there was an allegation of financial irregularities of more than Rs 200 crore against Singhal in MNREGA schemes during her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Khunti. Sixteen FIRs were registered in various police stations of Khunti district in this regard. Later, the investigation was taken from Khunti Police and handed over to State Anti-Corruption Bureau. The petitioner, in his PIL, had alleged that the entire matter was being investigated by ACB, but the role of Singhal was not investigated, despite the fact that cheques were signed by the Deputy Commissioner only. A request was made to get her role investigated by ED. It is noteworthy that the applicant had filed a PIL demanding an investigation into the role of the then Deputy Commissioner of Khunti, Pooja Singhal. Earlier, the ED, after interrogation for over 15 hours, had arrested the then mining secretary Pooja Singhal on May 11, 2022, in a money laundering case linked to alleged embezzlement of MGNREGA funds and other charges. The 2000-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer was arrested on the second day of the questioning being done by the ED officials. Money laundering case: SC rejects bail plea of suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Pooja Singhal According to ED, Rs 1.43 crore more than the known sources of her income were recovered from the bank accounts of Pooja Singhal while she was Deputy Commissioner in Khunti, Palamu and Chatra. The ED also claimed that Singhal purchased as many as 13 insurance policies by paying a premium of Rs 80.81 lakh and closed them before the completion of their tenure and got Rs 84.64 lakh against it. The ED also informed that Singhal transferred Rs 16.57 lakh to the three bank accounts related to CA Suman Kumar. The ED is said to have gathered sufficient primary evidence to suggest that she is in close connection with CA Sunman Kumar and had financial transactions with him. Before her arrest, ED had conducted raids at several locations, including that of Pooja Singhal, in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged embezzlement of over Rs 18 crore MGNREGA funds in Khunti district during 2008-2011. The raids were conducted at a total of 18 locations including Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, NCR as well as Ranchi, Khunti and Dhanbad in Jharkhand. Singhal, as Chatra Deputy Commissioner, had also been accused of paying Rs 6 crore in advance to the two NGOs Welfare Point and Prerna Niketan for musli farming, which, actually was never done. In addition to that, while being Deputy Commissioner in Palamu, she was charged of transferring 83 acres of forest land to a private company for mining, a matter which is related to Kathautia Coal Mines. Jharkhand: ED attaches properties worth Rs 88.77 crore belonging to suspended IAS officer Pooja Singhal
One dead, six injured in house explosion at Sheetalpur in Ranchi
RANCHI: A woman died and six others were injured after the roof of the house collapsed in an explosion at Sheetalpur in Giridihearly in the wee hours on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Bednati Devi. The injured include Umesh Das, his wife Sabita Devi, their sons Sandeep and Sunny, daughter Lakshmi, and father-in-law. According to local resident Sunil Paswan, the blast was so intense that the walls of the house were damaged, and the roof was blown into the air. Paswan speculated that an old land dispute involving the house owner, Umesh Das, might be connected to the incident, though this has yet to be confirmed. Officer-in-charge of Mufassil police station, Shyam Kishore Mahto said, A fire broke out following the blast, which also caused a wall of the house to collapse. A woman died on the spot, and six others were seriously injured. The injured were initially taken to Sadar hospital for treatment. After receiving first aid, they were referred to a hospital in Dhanbad and later transferred to RIMS for advanced medical care. Mahto further said that the reason for the explosion is still unclear, and an FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) team has been dispatched to the site for further investigation. The case remains under scrutiny, and authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the blast.
Vande Bharats 1st female loco pilot gets R-Day invite
RANCHI: Ritika Tirkey, the first female tribal assistant loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express, was left speechless when she opened her door to a team of Post Office officials who had come to deliver an invitation for the At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan. According to 27-year-old Tirkey, she had never thought in her wildest dreams that the President would ever invite her as a loco pilot. When she received an e-mail, she thought it to be fake, but a formal invitation from the Rashtrapti Bhawan left her dumbfounded. The invite was delivered to Ritikas residence at Jugsalai in Jamshedpur by the postman under the supervision of Assistant Postal Superintendent (West) Parikshit Seth. Initially, when I received the e-mail, I thought it to be fake, but when a team from the Post Office knocked on my door, it overwhelmed me, said Tirkey. It is an honour that a tribal girl from a simple family has got this unique opportunity, she added. This honour comes as recognition of her outstanding achievements in a male-dominated field, where she has broken barriers to carve a path for women in the Indian Railways. The Rashtrapati Bhawan has invited me as a woman achiever and I believe that every woman should be independent. I think women have been working in almost every field, and where they have not, will reach very soon, said Tirkey. No work is small in this world; the only pre-condition is that it should be done with complete dedication, and then success is bound to follow, she added. According to Tirkey, her first achievement was being the co-pilot when Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat train on September 15, 2024, and now, attending the Presidents At Home Reception, would be her second achievement. Ritika, who works as the assistant loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express operating between Tatanagar and Patna, is not only the first tribal woman to take on this prestigious role but also a source of immense pride for her family and the women across the state. Hailing from a humble family in Jharkhand, Tirkey completed her schooling in Ranchi before pursuing a B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from BIT Mesra. Her father is a retired forest guard. Tirkeys career with the railways started in Chandrapura, Bokaro, under the Dhanbad Rail Division, before being transferred to Tatanagar in 2021. It was there that she received her promotion, propelling her to new heights in her career. She quickly advanced, operating freight trains and passenger services, before being promoted to Assistant Loco Pilot. Her promotion in 2024 enabled her to participate in the operation of the Vande Bharat Express, where she now serves as a vital crew member. The Vande Bharat Express, a state-of-the-art train, is one of Prime Minister Narendra Modis dream projects. Ritikas journey with the Indian Railways began in 2019 when she joined as a shunter in the Chakradharpur division of South Eastern Railway.
Parents protest against principal's humiliation of 80 schoolgirls in Dhanbad
Members of the Jharkhand Abhivawak Mahasangh (JAM), an organisation of parents and guardians, held a token hunger strike on Tuesday, demanding action against the principal of a Dhanbad school. The principal allegedly ordered 80 class 10 girls to remove their shirts after they wrote messages on them during a pen day celebration last week. The parents' body claimed that the district administration had given a clean chit to the principal, whose directive led to the students being sent home in blazers, without their shirts, on January 10. Despite conducting an inquiry, the district authorities have not commented on the clean chit given to the female principal of the reputed private school. Eleven office-bearers of JAM staged the hunger strike from 10 am to 4 pm at Randhir Verma Chowk, demanding strict action against the principal. However, none of the hunger strikers were the parents or guardians of the affected girls. JAM Secretary Manoj Mishra said that the inquiry team, which included the sub-divisional officer (SDO) and sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), was formed by Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Madhvi Mishra following a complaint from the parents. After the humiliation of the children, the DC directed the SDO to probe into the incident, but he gave a clean chit to the principal and recommended a compromise between the school management and parents, said Mishra. Efforts to reach the DC and SDO for comment were unsuccessful. Mishra expressed that the parents now hoped the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), who were part of the probe team, would take action. DLSA Secretary Rakesh Roshan stated that they would submit their report to the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority, while CWC Chairman Uttam Mukherjee confirmed that a report had been sent to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in New Delhi. In response to the incident, the school management asked the principal to refrain from administrative duties until the inquiry is completed. Parents of the students reported that the principal had objected to the pen day celebration, where students wrote messages on their shirts, and had ordered them to remove their shirts despite their apology. The affected students were sent home in blazers without their shirts.
The school principal had humiliated over 100 Class 10 girls for celebrating pen day and forced to them return home in blazers
Shocking Allegations Rock Jharkhand School: Principal Accused of Forcing 80 Girls to Remove Shirts
| A disturbing incident has come to light at a private school in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, where the principal has been accused of ordering 80 class 10 girls to remove their shirts for writing messages on them. The school administration has launched an investigation into the allegations. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of students. We will bring you more updates on this developing story as it unfolds. News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Jkhand principal orders 80 schoolgirls to remove shirts as punishment; probe initiated
The principal of a private school in Jharkhands Dhanbad district was accused of ordering 80 girls of class 10 to remove their shirts for writing messages on them, prompting the administration to initiate an inquiry, an official said on Saturday. The girls were allegedly forced to return home in their blazers without shirts beneath. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jharkhand principal sends 80 girls home in blazers without shirts
A principal of a private school in Dhanbad's Digwadih area is facing severe backlash after allegedly ordering 80 Class 10 girls to remove their shirts, leaving them to return home wearing only their blazers. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has drawn widespread condemnation and prompted the district administration to initiate an inquiry, Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Madhvi Mishra confirmed on Saturday. The controversy began when Class 10 students celebrated 'Pen Day' after their examination by writing farewell messages on each other's shirts, a common tradition among school students. The principal reportedly objected to the activity, calling it inappropriate. Despite the students' apologies, the principal allegedly insisted they remove their shirts immediately. Parents have alleged that the students, some of whom lived far from the school, were forced to walk home in their blazers without shirts underneath. Many of the students were reportedly embarrassed and distressed by the incident. The parents approached DC Madhvi Mishra with their grievances, accusing the principal of humiliating the girls. Our children were made to feel ashamed and were sent home inappropriately dressed. This is a clear violation of their dignity, one parent stated. The incident took place in a well-known school in the Digwadih locality, under the jurisdiction of Jorapokhar police station. The DC has assured a thorough investigation into the matter. This is a serious issue. We are investigating the facts and will ensure appropriate action is taken against those responsible, Mishra said. While the school management has remained silent, the incident has sparked outrage among residents and activists. Many have criticized the alleged actions as a severe lapse in judgment by the school authorities. This reflects a lack of basic empathy and understanding toward students. Such behavior cannot be tolerated, a local social worker commented. The incident has also ignited debates about disciplinary practices in educational institutions. Many parents have demanded a review of the school's policies to ensure that students' dignity and welfare are safeguarded. The inquiry is ongoing, and authorities have promised swift action. Meanwhile, the affected students and their families continue to grapple with the emotional impact of the incident, calling for justice and accountability.
Jh'khand principal sends 80 girls home without shirts
The incident took place in a prestigious school in Digwadih under Jorapokhar police station area on Friday, Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Madhvi Mishra said.
Jharkhand school forces 100 girls to remove shirts as punishment; probe initiated
RANCHI: In a deeply troubling incident, more than 100 Class 10 students at Carmel School in Dhanbad were reportedly forced to remove their shirts and sent home wearing only blazers as punishment for celebrating Pen Day on Thursday. The girls, who were marking the last day of school by writing good wishes on each others shirts, were reprimanded by Principal M. Devashree, who allegedly claimed that such behavior would harm the schools reputation. She reportedly ordered the students to remove their shirts to avoid them leaving campus with dirty clothing. The incident has triggered outrage among parents. Many of them gathered at the Deputy Commissioners (DC) office on Saturday to file a formal complaint against the school management, as the school was closed on Friday. According to parents, the students were made to remove their shirts on the school campus, in some cases in front of male teachers. Scared by the principals behavior, the girls complied on the campus itself. When some hesitated, they were coerced. While about 20 students had spare shirts, over 100 girls were sent home wearing only blazers, alleged a parent who requested anonymity. Another parent described the incident as mental harassment. We were shocked to learn that our daughters were subjected to this humiliation. The managements actions are indefensible. It was a form of mental assault, said the parent, adding that mobile phones were confiscated from students to ensure the incident was not recorded. The incident has reportedly left several students traumatised, with many expressing reluctance to return to school. Deputy Commissioner Madhvi Mishra has formed a five-member committee to investigate the matter. The committee comprises the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), District Education Officer (DEO), District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), and the officer in charge of Jharia police station. Complaints have been lodged by guardians, and we have spoken to some of the affected students. The district administration is handling this matter with urgency. Based on the committees findings, appropriate action will be taken, said Ms. Mishra. Jharia MLA Ragni Singh condemned the principals actions, describing them as shameful and unfortunate. The Deputy Commissioner has assured a fair investigation, and strict action will be taken based on the findings, she said. Despite repeated attempts by media personnel, the school principal was unavailable for comment.
Jharkhand Principal Sends 80 Girls Home Without Shirts For Writing On Them
The principal of a private school in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district was accused of ordering 80 girls of class 10 to remove their shirts for writing messages on them, prompting the administration to initiate an inquiry, an official said on Saturday.
MP office torched, SDPO injured in violent clash in Dhanbad
RANCHI: A violent clash broke out between two groups over the construction of a boundary wall by an outsourcing company at the Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) Kharkhari Colliery. Baghmara SDPO Purushottam Kumar Singh was seriously injured. The incident took place in the Hilltop Company premises in Madhuban police station area. During the bloody confrontation, Giridih MP Chandra Prakash Choudhary's party office was torched by the unruly crowd. The clash, which erupted following disagreements over compensation and jobs for landholders (rayyats), turned violent leading to stone pelting, bombings, and firing. Several motorcycles were also set ablaze by the crowed during the violence. Local, whose lands were being acquired (raiyyats), opposed the construction demanding proper compensation and employment. Another group supported the construction work, leading to tensions between the two sides. The conflict began in the morning when Hiltop Outsourcing Company started constructing a boundary wall in the Babudih area. According to Madhuban Police Station Officer-in-Charge, Jaiprakash, the situation is now under control, and raids are being conducted in various locations to apprehend others connected to the clash. The situation quickly escalated, with large-scale violence breaking out. Both groups resorted to stone pelting, bombings, and firing, intensifying the confrontation. Motorcycles were set on fire, said a local requesting anonymity. SDPO Purushottam Kumar Singh reached the spot to pacify the crowd but he was injured after being hit by a stone thrown by the crowd. Later, the groups dispersed, and additional police personnel from four nearby stations were roped in to restore order and apprehend the culprits. However, the situation worsened after police arrested Karu Yadav, a local leader associated with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Yadavs supporters staged protests, pelting stones at the police. The unrest culminated in an angry mob setting the Kharkhari-based office of Giridih MP Chandra Prakash Choudhary on fire. Incidentally, Choudhary had earlier urged the outsourcing company to suspend the boundary wall construction until the demands of the land losers were met. The area falls under his Giridih Lok Sabha constituency.
Maiyan Samman Yojana sparks Jharkhand protests
RANCHI: Hundreds of women are protesting in Jharkhand, angry at receiving an amount much lower than what the Hemant Soren government promised under the flagship Maiyan Samman Yojana. They took to the streets in Dhanbad and Jharia on Wednesday, claiming a transfer of Rs 1,000 to their accounts monthly instead of the revised Rs 2,500. The protest embarrasses the government, which on January 6 claimed to have transferred Rs 11,1415.44 crore under the welfare scheme in the form of direct benefit transfer (DBT) of Rs 2,500 each into 56.62 lakh accounts. The agitated beneficiaries, numbering a few hundred, tried to ransack the Circle Office and tore and burnt banners of the Yojana, asking why they were discriminated against. Rukhsar Parveen says she doesnt know why she is getting less. I filled out the forms initially but have yet to get any of the installments. They are being partial in giving the benefits of this scheme. She complained that those with big buildings have received all four monthly instalments (since the schemes inception), but poor people like us have not received any. Fellow beneficiary Babita Devi, who protested at the Jharia Circle Office, said even though she filled out the form thrice, both online and offline, she received no transfer into her bank account. Disappointed, she is critical of the government. Due to the wrong policies of the state government, women are forced to run from pillar to post to get the benefits of the Yojana. Only a few women are getting the benefits while most women are deprived. Shanti Devi came all the way from Hazaribagh complaining that she received the initial two instalments of Rs 1,000 in her bank account but nothing thereafter. There is no one to explain why I am not getting the benefits despite being eligible for it, she said. Going by their statements, it appears that many women did not receive the increased honorarium of 2500 in the current month, even though they got the original 1,000 in the previous three months. The Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana is the flagship programme of the Hemant Soren Government, launched last August, under which women aged between 21 and 50 get monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 credited to their bank accounts. The government increased the amount to Rs 2,500 before the Assembly elections. INDIA bloc formed for LS election, says Tejashwi In a bid to give out a strong message to his allies on seat sharing before the Bihar assembly election, RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said that the INDIA bloc was only formed for the last Lok Sabha election. Tejashwis reply came on a day when West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjees TMC backed AAP in Delhi assembly elections.
IIT Dhanbad Hiring For Various Faculty Positions With Monthly Salary In Lakhs
IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2025: To apply for these positions, candidates must hold a PhD degree with a first-class academic record. For unreserved candidates, the maximum age limit is 35 years.
Deaf-mute woman raped, mob sets house of accuse on fire in Jharkhand
Dhanbad: A deaf and mute woman was allegedly raped by a man in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, after which a mob set the house of the accused on fire, police said on Tuesday. The accused allegedly took the woman to his house on Sunday evening and raped her. The accused allegedly raped her and set her free on Monday morning. The victim narrated the ordeal in sign language to her parents. Then, the parents lodged a complaint at the Saraidhela police station, Saraidhela police station in-charge Nutan Modi said. The parents told police that they searched her till late Sunday night but did not find anywhere. As the news spread on Monday morning, the local people gheraoed the house of the accused and demanded his immediate arrest. Police pacified the people with an assurance that the accused would be nabbed soon. As the accused was not arrested till Monday evening, a mob gathered on Monday night and set the house of the accused on fire. When the police and fire tender team reached the spot the house was already reduced to ashes by then, the police officer said. The accused is absconding. Raids are being conducted at different locations to arrest him, the officer said.
Suspended IAS officer Pooja Singhal gets bail in MGNREGA scam case
RANCHI: Suspended IAS officer Pooja Singhal, who was in jail for the last 28 months in a money laundering case linked to MGNREGA scam, was granted bail by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court in Ranchi on Saturday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), after an interrogation for over 15 hours, had arrested the then mining secretary Pooja Singhal on May 11, 2022 in a money laundering case linked to alleged embezzlement of MGNREGA funds and other charges. The Special PMLA Court has granted bail to Singhal on a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh each. Besides that, she will have to submit her passport in the court. Earlier on April 29, 2024, the Supreme Court had dismissed her plea seeking bail in a money laundering matter, observing it is an extraordinary case. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta refused to interfere with the Jharkhand High Court order denying her bail. The 2000-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer was arrested on the second day of the questioning being done by the ED officials. According to ED, Rs 1.43 crore more than the known sources of her income were recovered from the bank accounts of Pooja Singhal while she was Deputy Commissioner in Khunti, Palamu and Chatra. The ED also claimed that Singhal purchased as many as 13 insurance policies by paying a premium of Rs 80.81 lakh and closed them before completion of their tenure and got Rs 84.64 lakh against it. Jharkhand: ED attaches properties worth Rs 88.77 crore belonging to suspended IAS officer Pooja Singhal The ED also informed that Singhal transferred Rs 16.57 lakh to the three bank accounts related to CA Suman Kumar. The ED is said to have gathered sufficient primary evidence to suggest that she is in close connection with CA Sunman Kumar and had financial transactions with him. Before her arrest, ED had conducted raids at several locations, including that of Pooja Singhal, in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged embezzlement of over Rs 18 crore MGNREGA funds in Khunti district during 2008-2011. The raids were conducted at a total of 18 locations including Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, NCR as well as Ranchi, Khunti and Dhanbad in Jharkhand. Singhal, as Chatra Deputy Commissioner, had also been accused of paying Rs 6 crore in advance to the two NGOs Welfare Point and Prerna Niketan for musli farming, which, actually was never done. In addition to that, while being Deputy Commissioner in Palamu, she was charged of transferring 83 acres of forest land to a private company for mining, a matter which is related to Kathautia Coal Mines. On February 10, 2023, the top court had granted Singhal interim bail for two months to enable her to take care of her ailing daughter. Singhal has been in custody since May 11, 2022 after raids were conducted at properties linked to her in connection with the money laundering case.
Dhanbad Railway Division Leads Nation's 58 Divisions In Freight Loading
Kamal Kishore Sinha, the divisional railway manager (DRM) of Dhanbad, told reporters that the division set a new record for freight loading between April and November 2024.
