Dhanbad girl accuses youth of sexual assault bid
IIT ISM Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
TheIIT Indian School of Mines Dhanbad (IIT ISM Dhanbad) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior Research Fellow posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT ISM Dhanbad website. The last date to submit the application form is 22-07-2025.
Union Cabinet clears metro boost for Pune, major rehab push in Jharia, potato research hub in Agra
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved three major development projects, including an extension of the Pune Metro, a revised rehabilitation plan for families displaced by coal fires in Jharkhands Jharia coalfields, and the establishment of a regional centre of the International Potato Centre in Agra district of Uttar Pradesh. Among the approved projects is a Rs 3,626-crore extension of Pune Metro Line 2, which aims to improve urban mobility in one of Maharashtras fastest-growing cities, second largest in the state and ninth in the country, Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said after the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 12.77-km elevated stretch will link Vanaz and Ramwadi areas of Pune and is expected to enhance last-mile connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and support the citys green mobility goals, the Minister added. The (upcoming) metro lines will further strengthen the transportation model of Pune and bolster the city's infrastructure in the years to come, Vaishnaw asserted, adding that this would contribute to environmental benefits, reduce the cost of living, and make the Pune Metro one of the largest networks in the country, comparable to the likes of New Delhi. In another major decision, the Cabinet cleared a revised master plan worth Rs 5,940 crore for the rehabilitation of families displaced by underground fires and land subsidence in Jharkhands Jharia coalfields in Dhanbad district. According to the Minister, the plan aims to relocate over 200,000 people currently living in hazardous conditions, focusing on housing, infrastructure, and essential civic amenities. The original 2009 master plan could not be fully implemented due to legal, technical, and social challenges, he said. The Union Cabinet has approved the restructuring of the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority by appointing a joint secretary-ranked chief executive and establishing implementation and monitoring committees, co-chaired by the Coal Secretary and Jharkhand Chief Secretary, to fast-track rehabilitation efforts, the Minister said. The revised master plan prioritises livelihood creation, skill development, and full infrastructure provisioning (roads, schools, hospitals, utilities) at the rehabilitation site, he added. The Cabinet also approved the establishment of a regional centre of the International Potato Centre (IPC) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, with an outlay of Rs 11.5 crore. Twenty hectares of land for the purpose has already been provided by the UP government. The centre will promote research and innovation in potato cultivation, a key crop for Indian farmers and critical to food security. Research at the regional centre will focus on seed production, pest management, sustainable production, and training farmers, the Minister said, adding: This will help farmers adopt global best practices and improve yields. Additionally, Vaishnaw hailed the successful launch of an international space mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland, and the United States, calling it a moment of immense national pride. We welcome the successful launch of the space mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland, and the US. The Indian astronaut, Group Captain Shubhranshu Shukla, is on the way to becoming the first Indian to go to the International Space Station, Vaishnaw said. He (Shubhranshu Shukla) carries with him the wishes, hopes, and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. The Cabinet wishes him and the other astronauts all the success, he added. Pune Metro extension of Line 2: Estimated Cost: Rs 3,626 crore Additional Length: 12.75 km Stations: 13 Currently operational length: 33.3 km Under construction length: 33 km New project connectivity: Fast-growing suburbs in the east and west; connects IT hubs, academic institutions, and residential areas Jharia Coalfield revised masterplan for rehabilitation: Area affected by fire and subsidence due to unscientific pre-nationalisation mining Approved fund: Rs 5,940 crore Fire control: Active surface fire sites reduced from 77 to 27 Stabilisation: 39 out of 595 sites stabilised 2009 Master Plan expired; issues continue to persist
IIT ISM Dhanbad Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 01 Executive Officer/ Centre Admin Posts
TheIIT Indian School of Mines Dhanbad (IIT ISM Dhanbad) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Executive Officer/ Centre Admin posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT ISM Dhanbad website. The last date to submit the application form is 17-06-2025.
IIT ISM Dhanbad Accounts Executive Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
The Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad has released a notification for the recruitment of two Accounts Executive posts, and interested eligible candidates can apply offline through the official IIT ISM Dhanbad website before the last date of 17th June 2025.
Jharkhand government transfers 48 IPS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle
RANCHI: The Jharkhand government has effected a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 48 IPS officers, including senior superintendents of police and SPs of 14 districts, an official notification said. According to the notification issued by the Home, Prison and Disaster Management Department on Tuesday evening, Amol V Homkar, who was IG Operations, was made IG Railways, while ADG Priya Dubey has been given additional charge of ADG Modernisation cum Training. Special Branch IG Prabhat Kumar has been given additional charge of IG JAP. ADG Railways Tadasha Mishra was made Special Secretary, Home Prison and Disaster Management Department, while ADG Operations Sanjay Anandrao Latkar has been given the charge of ADG Railways, it said. In addition, the state government changed SSPs and SPs of Jamshedpur and Dhanbad, besides Pakur, Garhwa, Lohardaga, Simdega, Hazaribagh, Jamtara, Godda, West Singhbhum, Chaibasa, Gumla, Khunti, Bokaro and Chatra districts. The Jharkhand government also transferred Ranchi's SP City, SP Rural and Dhanbad's SP City. On Monday, the government had appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs) in 20 districts of the state.
Jharkhand: ATS arrest Former Indian Mujahideen operative Ammar Yashar
Ammar Yashar, a former Indian Mujahideen operative, was rearrested by the Anti-Terrorism Squad in Dhanbad for his involvement with Hizb ut-Tahrir after being released from jail on bail. His renewed connection to the banned organization was revealed during the interrogation of another HuT member, leading to the seizure of incriminating documents.
Former Indian Mujahideen operative arrested in Jharkhand for resuming terror activities with HuT
RANCHI: The Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which is probing the states Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT) module, has arrested a former Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative who rejoined terror activities after spending a decade behind bars. The suspect, identified as Ammar Yashar (33), was arrested from Shamsher Nagar under Shamshar Bhuli OP in Dhanbad. According to police sources, the ATS also seized a mobile phone and several banned documents from his possession. He was produced in court on Thursday and subsequently sent to jail. After being released from prison in 2024, Yashar allegedly resumed involvement in terrorist activities. This time, he was reportedly engaged in anti-national activities through his association with Hizb ut Tahrir, said DGP Anurag Gupta. According to ATS officials, Yashar was earlier associated with the banned terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen and was arrested by Jodhpur Police in 2014. He was released in May last year after spending 10 years in jail. Following his release, he re-established contact with HuT operatives, including his associate Ayan Javed. Three cases have been lodged against Yashar, all in Jodhpur and Jaipur in Rajasthan. Information about Yashars renewed involvement came to light during the interrogation of Ayan Javed, a HuT member earlier remanded to ATS custody. Javed reportedly revealed several details that led to the seizure of suspicious documents from Yashar, linking him to the banned group. In a broader crackdown on terror networks, the Jharkhand ATS on Saturday arrested four more individuals from Dhanbad for alleged links to banned organisations Hizb ut-Tahrir and Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). Those arrested were identified as Gulfam Hasan (21), Aayan Javed (21), Md Shahzad Alam (20), and Shabnam Parveen (20), the wife of Aayan Javed. During the raids, the ATS recovered two pistols, 12 bullets, multiple books and documents linked to banned outfits, along with over half a dozen mobile phones and laptops. Hizb ut-Tahrir, founded in Jerusalem in 1953, was banned by the Indian government under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on 10 October 2024. The organisations stated aim is to establish a global Islamic Caliphate and overthrow democratically elected governments through radicalisation and extremist activities.
One more arrested in Jharkhand for links with terrorist group
The Jharkhand ATS arrested Ammar Yashar in Dhanbad for alleged links to the banned terror group Hizb ut-Tahrir. Previously jailed for ties to Indian Mujahideen, Yashar was released on bail in 2024. His arrest follows the earlier detention of four others. Authorities suspect attempts to recruit youth into HuT, AQIS, and ISIS were underway in the region.
Four persons 'linked' to terrorist organisations held in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Jharkhand Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) apprehended four individuals from Dhanbad, suspected of having connections to terrorist organizations such as HuT, AQIS, and ISIS. The arrests followed a tip-off about the individuals' involvement in connecting youths to terrorist networks and promoting religious extremism.
Anti-Terrorist Squad detains suspects linked to banned organisation in Jharkhand
RANCHI: In a major crackdown on a terrorist network in Jharkhand, the Anti-Terrorist Squad(ATS) has detained about half a dozen suspects associated with a banned organisation, including a couple from Dhanbad, on Saturday. During the raids conducted at Wasseypur, Bhuli and other areas of Dhanbad, the ATS team is said to have seized weapons, laptops, religious books and other items. Officials, however, are tight-lipped over the issue. According to local sources in Dhanbad, the suspects are being interrogated by the ATS team. After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam , the central agencies are on alert, and raids are being conducted in different places to search for suspects, they said. The ATS team conducted raids in Shamsher Nagar in the Wasseypur area and detained Ayan and his wife, Shabnam. The team also detained other people, including Javed, Yusuf and Kaushar. As per the information, the ATS team reached Wasseypur near Noori Masjid at around 10 am on Saturday morning. Later, it went to the Aman Society at Gaffar Colony on Wasseypur Bypass Road, where it is currently engaged in investigation. Besides that, the ATS is also conducting raids at the locations under the Bank More and Bhuli police station areas of the city. Meanwhile, DSP Law and Order Naushad Alam is camping at Bhuli OP.
Jharkhand HC raps CBI over delay in trials of MPs, MLAs
RANCHI: Expressing concern over the prolonged delays in the hearing of criminal cases registered against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the state, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a status report. During the proceedings, the Court also observed that the CBI does not appear to be serious about the timely disposal of pending cases involving public representatives. The case will be heard next on June 17. The hearing was held on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed on the basis of suo motu cognizance taken by the High Court regarding the speedy trial of cases filed against MPs and MLAs. Amicus Curiae Advocate Manoj Tandon pointed out that the current situation suggests it could take many years to complete the trials. In many criminal cases related to MPs and MLAs, it takes five to six years to frame charges even after the chargesheet has been filed by the CBI, indicating a lack of intent on the agencys part to complete the trial expeditiously. My concern is that there has been a delay in the hearing of the cases related to MPs and MLAs, and there should be a speedy trial, said Amicus Curiae Advocate Manoj Tandon. He further stated that the CBI, despite being a premier investigative agency, has been unsuccessful in ensuring the timely appearance of witnesses and in expediting the trial process. The CBI, however, informed the Court that it would study the order sheets of these cases and provide an explanation regarding the causes of the delay in completing the trials. We have taken two weeks time to verify the cases, find out the reasons behind the delay, and submit a detailed report on June 17, said CBI advocate Prashant Pallav. As per the current status, 12 criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs are pending in Jharkhandnine in the Ranchi Civil Court and three in the Dhanbad Court.
According to details, the proposed 760-kilometer-long bullet train project will pass through major cities, including Buxar, Ara, Patna, Gaya, Dhanbad, Asansol, Durgapur, and Burdwan, covering the distance in just two hours.
From Dhanbad to Bengaluru, wells in 10 cities to get a fresh lease of life with shallow aquifers
The Shallow Aquifer Management programme aims to deliver a scientific understanding of groundwater management
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.
Jharkhand BJP leader Sita Soren alleges assassination attempt by aide at Dhanbad hotel
BJP leader Sita Soren accused her assistant, Devashish Manoranjan Ghosh, of attempting to shoot her at a hotel in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Soren's bodyguard intervened and saved her, leading to Ghosh's arrest. Police are investigating a possible security lapse. Soren had switched from JMM to BJP in March last year.
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.
