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Nominations filed for three Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand; three candidates from the INDIA bloc, one from BJP Three INDIA bloc candidates, Jai Prakash Bhai Patel, Anupama Singh and Vinod Kumar Singh, and BJP nominee Manish Jaiswal filed their nomination papers on Wednesday for three Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand. Mandu legislator Patel, who recently switched to Congress from the BJP, filed his nomination papers for the Hazaribag Lok Sabha constituency. A public rally was also organised at Hazaribag Zila School Ground where Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren and senior Congress leaders, including state party president Rajesh Thakur, Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir, sought votes for Patel. ''There is an atmosphere in favour of INDIA bloc in Jharkhand... our candidates will win all the 14 Lok Sabha seats in the state,'' Soren asserted. He said that while BJP keeps raising the slogan of crossing the 400-mark, election trends from the ground after the first two phases show they may not be able to win even 150 seats. BJP MLA Manish Jaiswal also filed his nomination from Hazaribag Lok Sabha seat. He was accompanied by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Leader of Opposition in Jharkhand Assembly, Amar Bauri. Addressing a public rally at Hazaribag Stadium, the Rajasthan CM said, ''I am confident that people of Hazaribag will ensure the victory of Manish Jaiswal by a big margin.'' Sharma alleged that the Congress is spreading ''rumours and lies'' across the country. ''They (Congress) are spreading rumours and lies that BJP intends to change the Constitution and end reservation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have already clarified that no one can change the Constitution or end reservation,'' he said. He alleged that the Congress only makes false promises during elections. ''Anyone can verify how many promises made by the Congress have been fulfilled. It only misguides people,'' he said. CPI (ML) Liberation's Bagodar MLA Vinod Kumar Singh also filed his nomination papers for Koderma Lok Sabha seat. Kalpana Soren, wife of jailed former chief minister Hemant Soren, and Rajya Sabha MP Sarfaraj Ahmad accompanied Singh when he submitted nomination papers to the returning officer. Hazaribag and Koderma will go to polls in the fifth phase on May 20. Meanwhile, Anupama Singh, wife of Bermo MLA Jai Mangal Singh, filed her nomination papers as Congress candidate for Dhanbad Lok Sabha seat. After her nomination, a public rally was also organised at Dhanbad's Gold Ground in which Chief Minister Champai Soren and several senior Congress leaders took part. Dhanbad will go to polls in the sixth phase on May 25.
One killed, 36 injured as bus collides with truck in Jharkhand
One person killed and 36 injured in a bus-truck collision on GT Road in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred while the bus was en route from Kolkata to Nawada in Bihar.
Tragic Bus-Truck Collision in Jharkhand Claims One Life, Injures 36
Tragic Bus-Truck Collision in Jharkhand Claims One Life, Injures 36 At least one person was killed and 36 others were injured when the bus they were travelling in rammed into a truck from behind in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Tuesday morning, police said. The incident took place on GT Road in Topchanchi police station area when the bus was on its way to Nawada in Bihar from Kolkata. The bus, which was reportedly moving at a high speed, rammed into a truck parked on the roadside around 3 am, a police officer said. The driver of the bus, identified as Rajbeer, died on the spot while the injured passengers were admitted to Shahid Nirmal Mahto Medical College and Hospital (SNMMCH), he added.
Jharkhand parties prefer tried & tested lawmakers
RANCHI: Political parties in Jharkhand prefer sitting MLAs as their candidates for the Lok Sabha polls. Be it the NDA or INDI-Alliance, they have been showing their confidence in the sitting MLAs on most of the Lok Sabha seats in the state. Interestingly, BJP has fielded the sitting Baghmara MLA Dhulu Mahto from Dhanbad Lok Sabha seat and is drawing flack from the business community for giving ticket to a person having 49 criminal cases against him. Not only that, Mahot is also notorious for coal smuggling, extortion and other cases in the Dhanbad region and is also convicted in four cases. Dhulu Mahto has replaced veteran BJP leader and sitting MP from Dhanbad, PN Singh. Despite several big shots in the race, Dhulu Mahto has been given ticket from the seat. BJP has also fielded Sita Soren, the elder daughter in law of JMM patriarch Shibu Soren and three times MLA from Jama Assembly seat, from Dumka Lok Sabha seat. Sita Soren recently joined BJP after quitting the JMM and secured a ticket for her from Dumka Lok Sabha seat. Sita Soren has been fielded from Dumka replacing the sitting BJP MP Sunil Soren. Similarly, Hazaribagh (Sadar) MLA Manish Jaiswal has been made BJP candidate from Hazaribagh Lok Sabha Seat. He has replaced the sitting Hazaribagh MP and former Union Minister Jayant Sinha. Sinha will take on Congress Jai Prakash Bhai Patel, also a sitting MLA from Mandu in Hazaribagh. Even JMM does not lag behind and has fielded Shikaripada legislator Nalin Soren against BJPs Sita Soren at Dumka Lok Sabha seat. Earlier, it was being said that former Chief Minister Hemant Soren will be contesting from the Dumka, considered to be a traditional seat of JMM patriarch Shibu Soren. From Giridih Lok Sabha seat also, sitting Tundi MLA Mathura Prasad Mahto has been fielded by JMM who will take on AJSUs lone candidate in Jharkhand and sitting MP Chadra Prakash Chaudhary. Another sitting MLA, who has been fielded by JMM includes, ex-minister Joba Manjhi from Singhbhum Lok Sabha seat. Joba Manjhi will take on Geeta Koda who switched to the BJP recently. Geta Koda is the wife of former Chief Minister Madhu Koda. BJP conducted internal surveys BJP and JMM functionaries said that the tickets were given only on the basis of the win-ability factor of the candidates. An internal survey was conducted by the party to assess that win-ability of the candidates and public outreach of the candidates who were in the race of Lok Sabha seats. Opinion of the workers of respective seats were taken before giving tickets, said state BJP spokesperson Pradeep Sinha.
63 surveillance teams, 21 flying squads in Dhanbad
3 of 12 Sitting MLAs from INDIA bloc to Contest Lok Sabha Polls from Jharkhand; BJP Nominates 3
3 of 12 Sitting MLAs from INDIA bloc to Contest Lok Sabha Polls from Jharkhand; BJP Nominates 3 Intriguing dynamics in Jharkhands political landscape has come to the fore in the wake of the candidate lists that have been finalised by the states ruling INDIA bloc and its prime opposition, the BJP. While the INDIA alliance has opted for continuity by nominating seven sitting legislators, the BJP has chosen three MLAs as candidates across the state's 14 Lok Sabha constituencies. These decisions underscore a combination of factors, including trust in incumbent representatives and a perceived shortage of viable contenders. Interestingly, two sitting legislators from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) have decided to contest independently, reflecting potential internal discord within the party. The elections, scheduled to commence on May 13, are poised to witness the participation of 2.56 crore eligible voters in the state. The ruling alliance, comprising the Congress, JMM, RJD, and CPI-ML(L), has delineated seat-sharing arrangements, with Congress contesting seven seats and JMM five. The JMM has strategically fielded four of its sitting legislators for parliamentary constituencies, a move attributed to regional parties' reliance on established leaders for electoral success. Shikaripara MLA Nalin Soren has been nominated for the Dumka Lok Sabha seat, Tundi legislator Mathura Mahto from Giridih, Manoharpur MLA Joba Manjhi from Singhbhum and Baharagora's Samir Kumar Mohanty from Jamshedpur. JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey told PTI, Several things are involved in the process of selecting a candidate for a particular seat, including feedback of party workers, winnability factor, and opinion of panchayat and block-level committees. After reviewing these factors, candidates were given tickets. Tulu Sarkar, a political observer and former head of the department of Political Science at Ranchi University, underscored the cautious approach of regional parties, which prefer familiar faces over newcomers in crucial electoral battles. Regional parties generally bank on their sitting legislators or established leaders. Since parliamentary polls are fought on a larger prospect, such parties do not want to take risks by bringing new faces. So, here in Jharkhand, we see JMM has fielded the maximum number of its sitting legislators for the Lok Sabha polls, he said. She added that the shortage of suitable candidates is also a major factor among all political parties. In such a situation, parties do not have a choice but to select a candidate whose winning chance is higher. So, sitting legislators emerge as a better option as they already have a base in their respective areas, Sarkar said. Despite assertions of a candidate shortage, JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey denied any crisis within the party, emphasising confidence in their candidate selection process. There is no dearth of candidates in the party, he said. However, recent developments have added complexity to the political landscape. JMM MLAs Chamra Linda and Lobin Hembrom have announced their candidature as independents, challenging their own party's nominees in select constituencies. While Linda filed his nomination papers as an independent for Lohardaga, which went to Congress as per a seat-sharing pact, Borio MLA Hembrom will contest from Rajmahal against its own party candidate Vijay Hansdak, who is also the sitting MP. The Congress has fielded Mandu MLA Jai Prakash Bhai Patel, who recently switched to the grand old party from the BJP, from Hazaribag Lok Sabha seat, while Poreyahat legislator Pradip Yadav will contest from Godda. Another INDIA bloc partner, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation has reposed faith in Bagodar MLA Vinod Kumar Singh from Koderma. Conversely, the BJP has fielded its Hazaribag legislator Manish Jaiswal for the Hazaribag parliamentary constituency, Baghmara MLA Dulu Mahto from Dhanbad and Jama legislator Sita Soren from Dumka Lok Sabha seat. JMM MLA Sita Soren resigned from the party and as a member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on March 19 before joining the BJP. An official of the Jharkhand Assembly told PTI that her resignation has not been accepted yet as it was not in a proper format. Her resignation was received through the email ID of her daughter. So, the office has written to the Jama legislator to submit her resignation in proper format by attaching a copy of the earlier resignation letter. A reply from her is still awaited, the official said. BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo told PTI, The party has given tickets to few legislators based on local factors and workers feedback, considerations which are grossly lacking for counterparts in the INDIA bloc. He alleged that the ruling alliance was compelled to give tickets to its MLAs, as they found no suitable candidates who would be interested in contesting the polls against the BJP in the state. Political observers said that the current strength of the Jharkhand assembly is likely to reduce after the Lok Sabha polls as some sitting legislators would go to Parliament. Re-election on the seats, which would go vacant, is unlikely, as the state will go to assembly polls this winter. The current strength of the 81-member Jharkhand assembly is 80. The Gandey assembly seat fell vacant after the resignation of Sarfaraz Ahmad, who was recently elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed.
Cops nab 2 Jharkhand criminals
Keonjhar: Police arrested Thursday night, two history sheeters from Jharkhand on charges of committing armed dacoity at a house in Bhanja Colony on PHD Road under Barbil police limits in this district. The accused were identified as Ainul Ansari and Rajpal Singh, both residents of Dhanbad town. A countrymade revolver with three rounds of bullets []
Sampling and grading of coal at 427 mines completed; new grades to be applicable for FY24
The Coal Controller's Organisation (CCO), having its field offices at Dhanbad, Ranchi, Bilaspur, Nagpur, Sambalpur, and Kothagudem, carried out the exercise of drawing the coal samples and its analysis from coal and lignite mines for the ongoing financial year.
Summer special trains between Erode and Dhanbad
Special trains to be run from Tambaram and Erode to Dhanbad
CCTV footage reveals harrowing moments of Pankaj Tripathi's brother-in-law's fatal car crash
Footage of Pankaj Tripathi's brother-in-law Rajesh Tiwari's car accident has surfaced online, capturing a speeding car crashing into a divider on April 20. Pankaj's sister and brother-in-law were en route to West Bengal when the tragic incident occurred, leading them to be rushed to Dhanbad Medical College Hospital. The couple, reportedly on their way to witness the filming of a Bollywood actor's latest film, faced the unfortunate turn of events as Rajesh Tiwari, the driver, succumbed to his injuries as declared by the doctors. Meanwhile, Sarita, Pankaj's sister, is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital's intensive care unit (ICU).
BJM to name candidate for Dhanbad today
Dhanbad candidates seek blessings from oppn leaders
CCTV Captures Accident That Killed Pankaj Tripathi's Brother-In-Law
Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi's brother-in-law died in an accident in Dhanbad on Saturday.
Four Jharkhand DMs fined Rs 10,000 each for submitting incomplete reports on Ganga pollution
Four Jharkhand DMs fined Rs 10,000 each for submitting incomplete reports on Ganga pollution The National Green Tribunal has imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each on four district magistrates in Jharkhand for submitting ''incomplete reports'' regarding the prevention and control of the Ganga's pollution. The National Green Tribunal has taken up the matter of abatement of pollution in the Ganga and its tributaries and had sought specific information on the matter from Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In February, the panel had imposed costs of Rs 25,000 on Jharkhand after noting that no report was filed from any district magistrate, who are heads of District Ganga Protection Committees. In an order passed on April 10, a bench of National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted that compliance reports were received from Sahibganj, Dumka, Ranchi, Rajmahal, Giridih, Dhanbad, Bokaro and Ramgarh districts. The bench, also comprising Judicial Member Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Expert Member A Senthil Vel, however, said the reports from Sahibganj, Dhanbad, Bokaro and Ramgarh did not have the information as required and directed by the tribunal. ''There is clear non-compliance of the earlier order of the tribunal by these four district magistrates who have submitted their incomplete reports. Hence, we grant further four weeks time to these district magistrates to deposit a cost of Rs 10,000 each,'' the tribunal said. The bench has posted the matter to July 19 for further proceedings.
Here's how Jharkhand's Bokaro district is preparing for successful polls
A unique 'parents-teachers meeting (PTM) on voting' in Jharkhand's Bokaro district drew around 97,000 participants, who pledged to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Additionally, 1.51 lakh rural women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) gathered to discuss ways to ensure the success of the democratic process. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the polling day on May 25 in the Dhanbad and Giridih constituencies. Initiatives like the Voter Helpline App and 'democratic' classrooms have been launched to promote electoral literacy and ensure free and fair polls.
IIT Dhanbad Releases Recruitment Notification 2024: Get Detailed Information Here
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, has released a notification for the recruitment of Project Assistant Posts. Interested candidates can apply online via email before the deadline of April 23, 2024. Below are the details of the vacancy and application process:
Actor Pankaj Tripathi's brother-in-law dies in road accident, sister injured
Actor Pankaj Tripathi's brother-in-law dies in road accident, sister injured Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi's brother-in-law Rajesh Tiwari known as Munna Tiwari died, and sister Sabita Tiwari was injured in a car accident that took place near Nirsa Chowk on GT Road in Dhanbad on Saturday evening, officials said. Rajesh and his wife Savita were travelling from Gopalganj, Bihar, to Chittaranjan in West Bengal. The accident took place at around 4:30 PM on Saturday at Nirsa Bazar on the Delhi-Kolkata National Highway-2. The two were headed to West Bengal from Gopalganj district to watch the shooting of Pankaj Tripathi's film. Following the accident, the two were rushed to Shahid Nirmal Mahto Medical College Hospital (SNMMCH) in Dhanbad. However, the actor's brother-in-law was declared dead upon arrival. His sister, who suffered a leg fracture, is now stable. According to source, the accident took place as Rajesh, who was driving the car tried to avoid an auto at Nirsa Chowk, and lost control of his car, causing it to climb onto a three-foot-high divider. Pankaj Tripathi was last in Netflix's 'Murder Mubarak' and 'Main Atal Hoon.' Pankaj Tripathi is also known for his roles in series like 'Sacred Games,' 'Mirzapur,' and 'Criminal Justice.' He also starred in the 2021 OTT film 'Kaagaz,' directed by the late Satish Kaushik and produced by Salman Khan and Nishant Kaushik under Salman Khan Films and The Satish Kaushik Entertainment Production. (ANI)
Several Congress workers in Dhanbad resign over partys choice of candidate
New Directors Appointed In Six IITs
Sukumar Mishra has been appointed as the director of IIT-Dhanbad.
Centre Appoints Directors For 6 IITs
Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India, appointed new directors for IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Dhanbad, IIT Goa, IIT Jodhpur and IIT BHU today. Appointment of IIT Hyderabad Director is kept in abeyance. These positions have been lying vacant from 16 months to six months. Prof. Manindra Agrawal has been appointed Director of IIT Kanpur. Prof. Devendra Jalihal from IIT Madras has been appointed Director of IIT Guwahati. Prof. Avinash Kumar Agarwal from IIT Kanpur is the new Director of IIT Jodhpur. Prof. Sukumar Mishra and DS Katti have been appointed Directors of IIT Dhanbad and IIT Goa respectively. Deputy Director of IIT Kharagpur Prof. Amit Patra has been appointed Director of IIT BHU.
Jharkhand: Transgender on mission to talk about community
RANCHI: For the first time inthe history of Jharkhand, a third gender is all set to contest the Lok Sabhapolls from Dhanbad. Despite their tiny population, Sunaina Singh is determined to become the voice of her community. A Zoology graduate from Dhanbads P K Roy Memorial College, Sunaina Singh, 35, has also secured a ticket from the Uttar Pradesh-based Naqi Bhartiya Ekta Party (NBEP).Currently she is the district president of the Kinnar Maa Trust. Initially, she wanted to contest as an independent candidate, but was later offered a ticket by the Chaudhary Zarar Ahmed Naqi-led NBEP, she said. According to Sunaina, she is contesting the polls on the planks of unemployment and education and will ensure that the children get better education facilities that will further lead to generation of more employment in Dhanbad. Interestingly, Sunaina has also released her manifesto in which she has clearly mentioned that education and unemployment is on her priority list. Expressing anguish over theinequality against the transgender community, Sunaina wonders that even after 75 years of independence, the community has been kept away from the mainstream and none of the political parties have done anything for them. Despite facing ridicule from her family for years, Sunaina is going to jump into the electoral fray with the support of her community members and middle class families. After joining politics,most of the people resort to nepotism..since transgendersdo not have any family,therefore I will work only for the welfare of the people of my constituency ifget elected from the seat, said Sunaina. Referring to the fundsrequired for contesting the polls, Sunaina said that her community and thepeople of her constituency have been making donations to encourage her tocontest against rampant corruption and pollution inDhanbad. Referring to herjourney, Sunaina said that her parents abandoned her at thehospital after the birthand state president of transgender community took careof her after that. Aftercompleting her graduation, she also tried for a job inDelhi but failed due torampant discrimination against her community in society, she said. Sunaina finally returnedto Dhanbad and decided to serve the people of herconstituency and free itfrom poverty, corruption, crime, and unemployment. Planks of unemployment & education According to Sunaina,she is contesting the polls on the planks of unemployment and education and will ensure that the children get better education facilities that will further lead to generation of more employment in Dhanbad, a major commercial district
Cong, BJP workers upset with outsider candidates for Dhanbad
Jharkhand: 3 in Congress list, no word on Ranchi
RANCHI : The Congress on Tuesday announced the names of candidates for three more Lok Sabha constituencies Godda, Chatra and Dhanbad. Mahagama MLA Deepika Pandey will contest from Godda opposite BJPs Nishikant Dubey, who is eyeing a fourth term from the seat. KN Tripathy will contest from Chatra, and Bermo MLA Jaimangal Singhs wife Anupama Singh from Dhanbad, AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said. Suspense on Ranchi Lok Sabha seat, however, continues. Deepika, a first-time MLA, secured ticket over contenders Pradeep Yadav and Furqan Ansari. Yadav, the strongest claimant to the ticket, was apparently denied it due to a case of sexual harassment pending against him. Saryu Roy, MLA from Jamshedpur East, was willing to contest from Dhanbad on Congress ticket, and had also raised the issue of significant land acquisitions allegedly made by Prashant Kumar, son of BJPs candidate Dhulu Mahato. But, Roy was sidestepped Anupama Singh nominated. Jharkhand Deepika Pandey - Godda KN Tripathy - Chatra Anupama Singh - Dhanbad Seat-sharing Under the INDIA seat-sharing formula, out of Jharkhands 14 Lok Sabha seats, the Congress will contest seven, JMM five, RJD one and CPI (M-L) one.
Two women buried alive while digging in Dhanbad dist
Cong names candidates for Godda, Palamu & Dhanbad
Two women killed while digging soil in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Two tribal women tragically lost their lives as a heap of soil caved in while they were digging clay in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district. The incident took place at Velwabera, approximately 200 km from Jharkhand's capital Ranchi.
Two women killed while digging soil in J'khand's Dhanbad
Two women killed while digging soil in J'khand's Dhanbad Two tribal women were killed when a heap of soil caved in while they were digging clay in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, police said on Tuesday. The incident happened at Velwabera, around 200 km from Jharkhand's capital Ranchi. The deceased were identified as Petison Devi (30) and Shanti Devi (25). Maniyadih police station in-charge Shiv Kumar said the incident occurred around 5 pm on Monday. Petison Devi died on the spot while Shanti Devi succumbed to her injury during treatment at Shahid Nirmal Mahto Medical College Hospital (SNMMCH) Dhanbad on Monday night. Villagers said four women were digging clay in a deep tunnel for renovation of their houses. All of a sudden a heap of clay caved in and all four women were trapped in debris, they said. Two women who received minor injuries managed to come out from the debris and informed the villagers about the incident, police said.
JHARKHAND : In the heart of Jharia, amid the fiery depths of underground coal fires and the suffocating embrace of rampant pollution, there stands a beacon of hope: Manoj Kumar Singh, a physiotherapist turned environmental crusader. For the past 25 years, Singh has dedicated himself to a singular mission to restore greenery to a landscape ravaged by industrialization and neglect. Jharia, with its sprawling coal mines spanning 450 square kms, is no stranger to adversity. For a century, underground fires have raged, devouring land and claiming lives, while toxic gases choke the air, earning the city the grim distinction of being the most polluted in India. But amidst this bleakness, Singh sees opportunity an opportunity to sow the seeds of change, one tree at a time. With unwavering determination and boundless compassion, Singh has planted over 95,000 trees, transforming barren patches of land into verdant oases of life. But his efforts extend beyond mere planting Singh is a catalyst for change, inspiring others to join him in his crusade for a greener, healthier future. Drawing inspiration from his father, Singh embarked on his journey of environmental stewardship in 1998. I have planted more than 95,000 trees since I started in 1998, inspired by my father, an Ayurvedic Doctor with a passion for tree planting. In 2005, I founded Green Life, an organization dedicated to encouraging tree planting. We urge others to plant trees on special occasions like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and in memory of loved ones on their death anniversaries, said Manoj Kumar Singh. We also encourage newly-wed couples to plant trees, emphasizing the importance of providing adequate oxygen for future generations, Singh added. Our aim is to link this mission with peoples emotions, fostering greater participation and involvement. Singhs outreach knows no bounds from distributing fruit-bearing trees to providing saplings for newly-weds, he ensures that everyone has a stake in the preservation of their environment. His efforts have not gone unnoticed; a cadre of like-minded individuals has rallied behind him, spreading his message of hope. Chandra Prakash Chokhani, a local hotelier and Green Life supporter, attests to Singhs enduring influence: Manoj inspires others to conserve the environment and the trees. Singhs commitment to his cause is matched only by his versatility in addition to his environmental advocacy, he is a relentless activist and community leader, championing causes ranging from environmental conservation to social justice. For Singh, the accolades and recognition are secondary to the fulfilment found in seeing his vision come to fruition. From the grassroots level to the highest echelons of government, Singhs tireless efforts have garnered praise and admiration. Sanjeev Kumar, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, recalls Singhs invaluable contributions during his tenure in Dhanbad, praising him for his dedication to both planting trees and raising awareness about environmental conservation. In the eyes of Dilip Adwani, a Jharia Ward Councillor, Singhs work is nothing short of transformative: He has planted thousands of trees during the last 25 years. Singhs legacy is not measured in numbers alone but in the lives he has touched and the future he envisions a future where lush forests replace barren wastelands, and clean air fills the lungs of generations to come.
Transgender Sunaina Singh To Contest Against BJP's Dulu Mahto In Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Sunaina Singh, a 35-year-old transgender, is all set to contest against BJP candidate Dulu Mahto from the Dhanbad seat in the Lok Sabha elections in Jharkhand.
R Systems International Appoints Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing Officer to Deepen Client Relationships and Accelerate Growth BusinessWire India Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 10: In a strategic move to deepen client relationships and accelerate its growth trajectory, R Systems International, backed by Blackstone, has strengthened its C-suite by appointing two seasoned executives: Arun Raghavpudi as Chief Customer Officer and Sanjay Sahay as Chief Marketing Officer. Arun Raghavpudi joined R Systems as the Chief Customer Officer. He brings a wealth of experience, having spent 25 years in various roles at large and mid-size enterprises ITC Infotech, InfoVision Inc., Genpact, and Infosys. His expertise extends across the entire value chain of technology services, with a particular focus on ensuring client delight and successful project delivery. Arun holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy, and an MBA in systems and marketing from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta. Arun Raghavpudi shared his enthusiasm, I am honored to be a part of R Systems, where the opportunity to help our clients derive maximum value from technology is immense. I am committed to enhancing our customer engagement and contributing to the company's growth. Sanjay Sahay steps into the role of CMO with over 25 years of rich and diverse experience in transforming B2B marketing. His appointment marks a significant step in redefining R Systems' marketing operating model to establish a digital-first marketing organization. Prior to joining R Systems, he served as Vice President and Global Head of Digital Marketing at Infosys, where he spearheaded digital-first global brand campaigns that elevated the brand's digital association, improved client experience, and influenced large deals' pipeline through account-based marketing. Sanjay is a gold medalist in MBA from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad. Sanjay Sahay said, I am excited to work with the remarkable team here and leverage Blackstone's expertise in building tech businesses. Our focus will be on enhancing our brand and nurturing relationships with both clients and our workforce. R Systems' potential is unparalleled, and I am thrilled to be a part of the team accelerating our growth. Nitesh Bansal, CEO and MD of R Systems, expressed his confidence in the new appointments, The collective expertise of Arun and Sanjay will be a tremendous asset to R Systems. Sanjay's marketing acumen and Arun's customer-centric approach will be instrumental in our mission to achieve new heights in customer value and operational excellence. We are on an exciting path to growth, and I am confident that their leadership will guide us to success. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by BusinessWire India. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Dhanbad BJP nominee Dulu Mahto serves legal notice to Jamshedpur MLA Saryu Roy
Dhanbad BJP nominee Dulu Mahto serves legal notice to Jamshedpur MLA Saryu Roy Dhanbad BJP candidate Dulu Mahto on Monday served a legal notice to Jamshedpur (East) MLA Saryu Roy for alleging that there are 50 pending cases against him, Mahto's lawyer told reporters. Roy, on the other hand, has dared the three-time Baghmara MLA to file a defamation case against him. Mahtos lawyer Niraj Kumar Bishiar said Roy's claim that 50 criminal cases are pending against Mahto in different courts is ''factually wrong and baseless.'' ''If it is true, why doesnt he disclose the case numbers,'' he said. The notice asked Roy to either issue a public apology or retract from the claims made during the press conference. ''Failure to comply would result in Mahto pressing defamation charges against Roy in a competent court of law,'' his lawyer added. ''Mahto has served a legal notice which is of low standard and does not require reply. I dump such notices in the dustbin,'' Roy said. He asserted that the notice is nothing but a political move to divert attention of the public from his criminal cases.
Jharkhand Police blame rats for destroying 10 kg bhang, ganja kept in store
Rats destroyed 10 kg bhang, 9 kg ganja in Jharkhand's Dhanbad police station malkhana. Court directed presenting seized items after substances were seized six years ago.
Rats Blamed For Destroying 9 Kg 'Ganja' Stored In Jharkhand Police Station
Rats were blamed for destroying 10 kg of bhang and nine kg of ganja, confiscated and stored in a police station in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district.
Police say rats destroyed confiscated bhang, ganja kept in store
Police say rats destroyed confiscated bhang, ganja kept in store Rats were blamed for destroying 10 kg of bhang and nine kg of ganja, confiscated and stored in a police station in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district. The police informed the matter to a court in the district, an advocate associated with the case concerned said on Sunday. The police submitted a report to Principal District and Sessions Judge Ram Sharma on Saturday after the court directed the officer in-charge of Rajganj police station to produce the bhang and ganja seized six years ago. The officer in his report said that rats had completely destroyed the narcotics substances stored in the malkhana (store) of the police station. A report has also been registered in this regard at the police station, the officer said. On December 14, 2018, Rajganj police arrested one Shambhu Prasad Agrawal and his son with 10 kg of bhang and nine kg of ganja. An FIR had also been lodged against them in the police station. During the trial, the court had ordered the Investigating Officer in the case, Jayprakash Prasad, to produce the confiscated bhang and ganja in court on April 6. ''Prasad appeared in the court on Saturday with an application of the Rajganj police station officer in-charge saying that rats destroyed all confiscated material,'' defence lawyer in the case, Abhay Bhatt, told PTI. Bhatt said it appeared that his client was framed in false cases, as the police could not be able to exhibit the confiscated materials.
Rs 48 cr seized during vehicle checking drives in four Jkhand districts after poll code implemented
Rs 48 cr seized during vehicle checking drives in four Jkhand districts after poll code implemented Jharkhand's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) K Ravi Kumar on Saturday said approximately Rs 48 crore in cash has been confiscated during vehicle inspections across four districts - Dhanbad, Bokaro, Giridih, and Deoghar - since the implementation of the election Model Code of Conduct (MCC). During his visit to Dhanbad to assess readiness for the Lok Sabha polls in these districts, discussions were held on various topics, including safety, crime prevention, and illegal sale of liquor. ''Since the implementation of the model code of conduct, extensive vehicle inspections have been ongoing. A sum of about Rs 48 crore has been seized in cash solely from these four districts during these operations,'' Kumar said. He emphasised, ''Directives have been issued to take action against criminals, those involved in the illegal sale of goods, and to conduct thorough vehicle inspections at inter-district borders to ensure fair and transparent polling.'' The CEO said election officials have been instructed to provide necessary facilities to voters, polling personnel, and others, considering the voting process is taking place amidst hot summer conditions. ''We will review the progress of these directives after a span of 15 days,'' he added.
Dhanbad BJP candidate has 49 cases, faces backlash
RANCHI: The traders community in Dhanbad has written a letter to the state BJP President, Babulal Marandi, seeking reconsideration of the BJP candidate Dhulo Mahtos candidature from Dhanbad. Mahto has 49 criminal cases against him and is notorious for coal smuggling, extortion, and other crimes in the Dhanbad region. He is also convicted in four cases. Copies of the letter have also been sent to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Prime Ministers Office, and party national President JP Nadda. The selection of Dhulu Mahto as a Lok Sabha candidate has raised questions among BJP ranks and locals. On behalf of the business community in Dhanbad, President of the Dhanbad District Marwari Sammelan, Krishna Agrawal, has written a letter to Jharkhand BJP president and former CM Babulal Marandi opposing the move. He alleged that the decision has gripped the business community in panic after Dhulu Mahtos name was announced to contest from Dhanbad. I have written a letter to the senior party leaders requesting them to reconsider the decision taken by the party as it has led the business community into panic, said Krishna Agrawal. According to Agrawal, businessmen of the Marwari community and traders of Dhanbad, in general, are in a panic as over three dozen cases of land grab, extortion, and coal smuggling among others are still pending against Mahto. Moreover, Mahto has been convicted for up to 18 months in four cases. Coal mafia Candidate Dhulo Mahto has 49 criminal cases against him and is notorious for coal smuggling, extortion, and other crimes in the Dhanbad. Traders community believe over three dozen cases of land grab, extortion, smuggling are still pending against Mahto.
Jharkhand Travel: Those scary places of Jharkhand whose name makes the soul tremble
Haunted places in jharkhand: Jharkhand is a very beautiful and important state of the country. The beauty of this state is so popular that thousands of domestic and foreign tourists come here every day. Jharkhand is considered a popular tourist state throughout India due to its beauty, dense forests, enchanting waterfalls, beautiful mountains, historical places and holy places. Almost everyone knows about the famous places in Jharkhand, but there are many such scary places in this beautiful state, where left alone the night, many people are afraid to go even in the daylight. In this article, we are going to tell you about those scary places in Jharkhand, which have not one but many scary stories. F-13 HEC Colony, Ranchi Whenever any scary place in Jharkhand is discussed, the name of -13 HEC Colony is definitely mentioned first. This scary place is present in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. It is said about the F-13 HEC Colony that some government people lived here, but suddenly one day many people left this colony. According to people, a brother and sister lived together in this colony, but one day suddenly both of them committed suicide. After this incident, an atmosphere of fear arose in the colony and after a few days many left the colony. Ranchi-Jamshedpur National Highway Ranchi-Jamshedpur National Highway is also included among the scary places of Jharkhand. Not one, but many scary stories about this national highway are popular among the common people. Local people believe that after midnight many women wearing white sarees dance on this highway. Many people also believe that at midnight, women wearing white sarees ask for a lift from the vehicles running on this highway. It is said that many incidents have happened here due to fear. Govindpur Primary Health Center Although the Primary Health Center is a place to cure sick people, Govindpur Primary Health Center located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand is famous for its many scary stories. Local people believe that the malnutrition treatment centre located here has been home to ghosts for many years. People believe that different types of sounds keep coming from the Malnutrition Treatment Center at midnight. Many people also believe that it starts raining stones here at midnight. Begunkodar Railway Station Begunkodar railway station, located in the Ranchi railway division of the South Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways, is a famous station as well as a haunted railway station. Begunkodar Railway Station is considered to be one of the top haunted railway stations in India. Many people believe that strange sounds come from the train tracks at midnight. Many people believe that he keeps dancing wearing white clothes on the train tracks at midnight. Many people also believe that due to fear, trains do not stop at Begunkodar railway station at midnight. Other scary places of Jharkhand There are many other such scary places in Jharkhand, where many people are afraid to go even in broad daylight. Like- Old Police Station and TB Sanatorium located in Ranchi. Apart from this, Hundru Waterfall located in Jharkhand is also considered a scary place. Image Credit: @hz, install
BJP drops five sitting MPs in Jharkhand, fields Soren kin
RANCHI: Dropping five sitting MPs in Jharkhand, the BJP has fielded Sita Soren from Dumka, Dhulu Mahto from Dhanbad and Kalicharan Singh from Chatra Lok Sabha seats. Sita replaced Sunil Soren, Mahto replaced PN Singh while Kalicharan Singh replaced Sunil Singh. The other two dropped are Hazaribagh MP Jayant Sinha and Lok Sabha MP Sudarshan Bhagat. Sita, elder daughter-in-law of JMM patriarch Shibu Soren and three times MLA from Jama Assembly seat in Dumka, was married to Durga Soren, elder brother of Hemant Soren. Durga Soren passed away in 2009 at the age of 39, after which she entered politics and got elected from Jama Assembly seat in 2009. Sita resigned from the primary membership of JMM on March 19 this year, accusing it of isolating her and hatching a conspiracy against her family. Within hours of her resignation from the party and Assembly membership, she joined the saffron party in New Delhi. Mahto was first elected from the Baghmara Assembly constituency in 2009 on a ticket from the Jharkhand Vikash Morcha (JVM) of Babulal Marandi, who formed the party after parting ways with the BJP. Mahto, a controversial MLA who is facing more than two dozen cases, joined the BJP in 2014 and was elected MLA from the same constituency a second time. In the 2019, Mahto retained his seat from the Baghmara constituency making a hat-trick. Sitting MP PN Singh, who was elected from Dhanbad Assembly seat in 2009, 2014 and 2019, was apparently dropped due to his old age. Sunil Singh, who had defeated Shibu Soren in 2019 Lok Sabha polls with a significant margin, is said to have been dropped due to non-performance. Notably, names of 11 candidates were announced in the first list released by the BJP on March 2, in which seven are old faces. The second list was released on March 24 which included all new faces. Sunil Soren, who was included in the first list from Dumka, was dropped in the second list, and Sita was included in his place. AJSU, an ally of the BJP in Jharkhand, will field its candidates from one seat, Giridih. Both the parties had also contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections together. Presently Chandra Prakash Choudhary is the AJSU MP from Giridih. In the BJP first list, Geeta Koda, who recently joined the saffron party, got a ticket from Singhbhum Lok Sabha seat. Among the new faces are Hazaribagh (Sadar) MLA Manish Jaiswal from Hazaribag Lok Sabha, which happens to be a traditional BJP seat. Jaiswal replaced former Union minister Jayant Sinha after the latter expressed inability to contest from the seat. Tala Marandi replaced Hemlal Murmu for Rajmahal seat. Murmu had lost the seat in the 2019 polls to JMMs Vijay Hansda. The Lohardaga Lok Sabha seat, which was won by former Union Minister Sudarshan Bhagat, has been given to Rajya Sabha MP Sameer Oraon, whose tenure is ending this year.
BJP drops five sitting MPs in Jharkhand; Sita Soren fielded from Dumka LS seat
RANCHI: Dropping the three sitting MPs in Jharkhand, BJP has fielded Sita Soren from Dumka, Dhulu Mahto from Dhanbad and Kalicharan Singh from Chatra Lok Sabha seat. Sita Soren has replaced Sunil Soren, Dhulu Mahto has replaced PN Singh while Kalicharan Singh has replaced Sunil Singh. Sita Soren, the elder daughter in law of JMM patriarch Shibu Soren and three times MLA from Jama Assembly seat in Dumka, was married to Durga Soren, the elder brother of Hemant Soren. Durga Soren passed away in 2009 at the age of 39, after which Sita Soren entered politics and got elected from Jama Assembly seat in 2009. Former JMM MLA from Jama Assembly constituency, Sita Soren, resigned from the primary membership of the party on March 19 this year, alleging it of isolating her and hatching conspiracy against her family members. Within hours of her resignation from the party and Assembly membership, she joined the saffron brigade at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. LS Polls 2024: BJP drops 33 sitting MPs in first list; four dropped in Delhi for disconnect, inaccessibility Whereas, Dhulu Mahto, was first elected from the Baghmara Assembly constituency in 2009 on the ticket of Jharkhand Vikash Morcha (JVM) of Babulal Marandi who formed the party after parting ways from BJP. Mahto, a controversial MLA, who is facing more than two dozen cases, joined the BJP in 2014 and was elected MLA from the same constituency a second time. In the 2019, Mahto retained his seat from the Baghmara constituency making a hat-trick. Sitting MP PN Singh, who got elected from Dhanbad Assembly seat in 2009, 2014 and 2019 consecutively, was apparently dropped due to his old age. Sunil Singh, who had defeated Shibu Soren in 2019 Lok Sabha polls with a significant margin, is said to have been dropped due to non-performance. Notably, names of 11 candidates were announced in the first list released by BJP on March 2, in which seven are old faces. The second list was released on March 24 which included all new faces. Sunil Soren, who was included in the first list from Dumka, was dropped in the second list, and Sita Soren was included in his place. There are five sitting MPs whose names have been dropped from the list of candidates for all 13 Lok Sabha seats released by the BJP which includes the names of Hazaribagh MP Jayant Sinha, Lok Sabha MP Sudarshan Bhagat, Chatra MP Sunil Kumar Singh, Dhanbad MP PM Singh and Dumka MP Sunil Soren are included in the list of these five sitting MPs. 'Feeling neglected': Shibu Soren's daughter-in-law and JMM MLA Sita quits party to join BJP AJSU, an ally of BJP in Jharkhand, will field its candidates from one seat, Giridih. Both the parties had also contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections together. Presently Chandra Prakash Choudhary is the AJSU MP from Giridih. In its first list released by BJP, Geeta Koda has been given ticket from Singhbhum Lok Sabha seat. Geeta Koda, who recently joined BJP, has been given party ticket from Singhbhum seat. Among the new faces the party has expressed confidence includes, Hazaribagh (Sadar) MLA Manish Jaiswal to contest from Hazaribag Lok Sabha, which happens to be a traditional BJP seat. Manish Jaiswal has replaced former Union Minister Jayant Sinha from Hazaribagh after Sinha expressed his inability to contest from the seat. Tala Marandi has replaced Hemlal Murmu on Rajmahal seat. Hemlal Murmu had lost the seat in 2019 polls from JMMs Vijay Hansda. The Lohardaga Lok Sabha seat, which was won by former union Minister Sudarshan Bhagat has been given to Rajya Sabha MP Sameer Oraon, whose tenure in Rajya Sabha is ending this year. BJP names 111 candidates in fifth list for LS polls; fields Kangana Ranaut, Sita Soren; drops Varun Gandhi
Jharkhand: Women voters outnumber men in 4 tribal-dominated LS constituencies
RANCHI: Women voters will decide the fate of the candidates in four Lok Sabha constituencies in Jharkhand, as their number is more than that of men, according to the Election Commission data. These four seats -- Rajmahal, Singhbhum, Khunti and Lohardaga -- are reserved for scheduled tribes. Singhbhum, Khunti and Lohardaga will go to polls on May 13 and Rajmahal on June 1. Khunti has the highest number of women voters at 667,946 against 644,311 male voters. Singhbhum has 727,734 women and 705,167 men voters. There are 719,616 female voters against 707,402 male in Lohardaga. In Rajmahal, number of female voters is 841,217 against 840,995 male voters, according to the electoral roll. Female voters have increased by two lakh in two seats and more than one lakh in 10 seats. In the last five years, the number of women voters has increased by more than one lakh in 12 out of 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state, the EC data shows. There has been an increase of 1 29,126 women voters in Rajmahal, 102,461 in Dumka, 150,959 in Godda, 143,108 in Chatra, 200,529 in Koderma, 121,259 in Giridih, 126,530 in Dhanbad, and 154,128 in Ranchi. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, male voters were more than female voters in all the constituencies of the state. The difference between male and female voters is still 4.77 lakh in Jharkhand, whereas in 2019 the difference was over 10 lakh. We were working hard for the last three years to prepare the electoral roll ensuring that no household is left unattended and hence succeeded in creating awareness about the importance of voting among the women. Thats why the number of women voters has exceeded that of men in some pockets in Jharkhand, said Geeta Chaubey, officer on special duty with the state poll panel. These are the tribal-dominated pockets where sex ratio is already better than that of non-tribal regions, she added. Highest number of women voters in Khunti Khunti has the highest number of women voters at 667,946 against 644,311 male voters. Singhbhum has 727,734 women and 705,167 men voters. There are 719,616 female voters against 707,402 male in Lohardaga. In Rajmahal, number of female voters is 841,217 against 840,995 male voters. Female voters have increased by two lakh in two seats and more than one lakh in 10 seats. In the last five years, the number of women voters has increased by more than one lakh in 12 out of 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state, the EC data shows.
NIA arrests absconding close associate of Naxal's North Region Bureau Chief
NIA arrests absconding close associate of Naxal's North Region Bureau Chief The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an absconding close associate and distant relative of Naxal's North Region Bureau Chief and Politburo member in the conspiracy to revive and strengthen the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation in Bihar's Magadh Zone, the agency said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Vinod Mishra alias Binod Mishra, was arrested from Dhanbad district in Jharkhand by a NIA team which was trailing him for several days after receiving inputs about his hideouts in Jharkhand. Mishra is named in the First Information Report (FIR) related to the case and had been on the run for the past eight months. As per the NIA, Mishra had provided shelter and logistics to senior Naxal leaders in his house. NIA has been investigating the case since August 31, 2023 and has so far chargesheeted Pramod Mishra alias Sohan Da alias Banwari Ji alias BB Ji alias Baba, a Politburo Member, along with Anil Yadav alias Ankush alias Lavkush, a Sub-Zonal Committee Member of CPI (Maoist), who were arrested earlier in the case. The state police had registered a case initially, on August 10, 2023, following their arrest from the house of Vinod Mishra, from where they were conspiring to reactivate and strengthen the proscribed terror outfit in Magadh Zone (Gaya and Aurangabad areas). All three were named in the FIR registered at Tekari police station in Bihar. (ANI)
BJP, Cong demand probe into allegations of question paper leak in JPSC exam
BJP, Cong demand probe into allegations of question paper leak in JPSC exam The opposition BJP and the Congress, a constituent of Jharkhand's ruling coalition on Monday demanded a probe into the allegation of question paper leak during the preliminary examination of the state's Public Service Commission. The BJP has demanded a CBI probe and cancellation of the examination that was held on Sunday. A section of job aspirants created a ruckus in some examination centres in Chatra, Jamtara and Dhanbad districts on Sunday, alleging that the question paper of the Jharkhand PSC preliminary examination was leaked. A purported video also went viral in which students were seen writing papers outside the examination hall in Jamtara district. The authenticity of the video could not be independently verified by PTI. Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi on Monday wrote to state Chief Secretary L Khiangte seeking CBI probe into the alleged paper leak incident. In the last 4 years, no such examination has been conducted in which there were no cheating, irregularities or anomalies, he said in the letter. ''This is not a simple case of question paper leak but a well-planned scam. Earlier, we have seen question paper leaks in JSSCs Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination where political connections with government machinery are being suspected,'' BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Deepak Prakash told PTI. He said that the party has also demanded a CBI probe into the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) incident and the cancellation of the preliminary examination. We know that the government will not go for a CBI probe. The chief minister knows that if the CBI investigates the case, several ruling party leaders will be found involved in it, Prakash alleged. Meanwhile, the working president of the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee, Bandhu Tirkey, said that the state government should order a thorough investigation into this matter and take strict action on a priority basis. Talking to reporters here, he said that such incidents ruin the future of lakhs of students and also tarnish the image of the state. The BJP and its leaders are trying to set a false narrative in Jharkhand. So, the government should carry out a thorough probe to find out the fact, Tirkey, a member of the Jharkhand Government Coordination Committee, said. Central spokesperson of the ruling JMM, Supriyo Bhattacharya, said in a press conference that a rumour has been spread to defame the government. It will be exposed soon, he said.
Jkhand DGP holds meeting with five states to ensure free, fair LS polls
Jkhand DGP holds meeting with five states to ensure free, fair LS polls Security has been tightened in Jharkhand especially along the state's border with West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, a senior police officer said on Monday. DGP Ajay Kumar Singh chaired an inter-state virtual co-ordination meeting with senior police officials from neighboring states to ensure fair elections. Discussions during the meeting covered various topics, including intelligence sharing, naxal activities, and coordination to address inter-state criminal activities. Additionally, emphasis was placed on activating the checkposts along the borders to curb influx of illegal weapons, arms, ammunition, liquor, and narcotics. The DGP mentioned that a list of interstate criminals has been shared with the respective states to facilitate necessary action. The Lok Sabha polls for 14 seats in the state will be conducted in four phases. The voting schedule is as follows: Singhbhum, Khunti, Lohardaga, and Palamu on May 13; Chatra, Koderma, and Hazaaribag on May 20; Giridih, Dhanbad, Ranchi, and Jamshedpur on May 25; and Rajmahal, Dumka, and Godda on June 1. Among the 14 Lok Sabha seats, five are reserved for STs and one for SCs. The state has over 2.55 crore voters, including 1.29 crore men, 1.25 crore women, and 407 transgenders. There are 22 lakh first-time voters and 3.6 lakh persons with disabilities among them.
Uproar over paper leak of Jharkhand civil service exams
RANCHI: The candidates for Jharkhand Public Services Commission (JPSC) Civil Services (PT) Examination alleged paper leak ahead of the examination at Chatra, Dhanbad and Jamtara. A video footage of candidates, allegedly filling up their OMR sheets sitting on the floor outside their examination halls in Jamtara also went viral on social media. Candidates appearing for the examination also protested in Chatra and Dhanbad alleging that the seal of the question papers brought to them were already broken. Many of the candidates also alleged mismatch in the number of their OMR sheets and question papers. Principal of the Upendra Nath Verma Inter College in Chatra, however, has denied the allegations. As of now, neither the Commission has released any statement regarding the alleged paper leak nor confirmed the report. Several students could not appear for the examination after the news of the alleged paper leak was spread among the students. State BJP Chief Babulal Mrandi came heavily on Champai Soren government saying that competitive examinations have become a means of earning money for the current government. Recently JSSC-CGL exam was conducted, at that time the exam was canceled due to paper leak. The way the paper was leaked today during the examination conducted by JPSC, it is clear that Jharkhand government has made JPSC, like JSSC, a means of earning money, said Marandi on X. Therefore, he appealed to the youth of Jharkhand that he needs their support in uprooting this corrupt government he added. Marandi assured that as soon as the BJP government is formed, they will selectively send such corrupt people to jail and will ensure the rights of the youth and ensure malpractice-free examinations. Leader of Opposition in Jharkhand Assembly Amar Kumar Bauri also alleged that Champai government of conducting the JPSC examination in a hurry with incomplete preparation and a malicious attempt to sell seats, has shattered their dreams. It is a shame to have exams in Jharkhand and its paper gets leaked every time, he said. Meanwhile, Jamtara Deputy Commissioner has formed a three member Special Investigation team to look into the matter. Today, a case of viral video related to JPSC (PT) examination has come up. A Special Investigation Team headed by Deputy Development Commissioner Niranjan Kumar and Project Director, ITDA Jugnu Minj and Sub-Divisional Director General of Police Vikas Anand Languri as the two members, has been formed, said Jamtara DC Kumud Sahay. JPSC maintains silence JPSC has maintained silence on the complaints of irregularities in the examination. One of its officials simply said that they have received the information and is being ascertained. Whatever happens, will be updated on the JPSC website, he said. The investigation team has been directed to verify the authenticity of the viral video
Government Launches Projects Worth Rs 11 Lakh Crore In Run-Up To 2024 Polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet have been on a spree of launching projects across the country ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election. So far in 2024, projects worth more than Rs 11 lakh crore have been inaugurated or their foundation stones were laid, with projects worth Rs 7 lakh crore being unveiled in the last 1012 days, Modi had said, according to an official release dated March 12. While these are largely roadways, railways and thermal and oil & gas projects, some like the semiconductor facilities and fertiliser plants also aim towards self-reliant India. Here's A Look At Projects This Month March 1 The prime minister laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 35,700 crore in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, and projects worth Rs 7,200 crore in Arambagh and Hooghly in West Bengal. The projects include Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd.'s fertiliser plant at Sindri, Jharkhand. Unit 1 of North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project in Chatra district. Inauguration of Indian Oil Corp.'s 518-km Haldia-Barauni crude oil pipeline He inaugurated IOC's LPG bottling plant with a capacity of 120 thousand metric tonnes per annum at Vidyasagar Industrial Park in Kharagpur. Multiple projects for strengthening infrastructure at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. Inaugurated three projects related to wastewater treatment and sewerage in West Bengal Five fertiliser plants that have been revived so far will produce 60 lakh tonnes of urea, according to the government. Modi has highlighted that India requires 360 lakh tonnes of urea and a decade ago, the country was producing 225 lakh tonnes, saying there was a massive gap that necessitated huge imports. In the last 10 years, urea production has risen to 310 lakh tonnes. The Talcher fertiliser plant will also start in the next year and a half, he said. March 2 Foundation stones were laid for multiple oil & gas, road, rail and thermal projects worth approximately Rs 1.48 lakh crore across the country, including projects worth Rs 30,000 crore in Bihar. The prime minister inaugurated Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd.'s fertilizer plant in Barauni, Bihar. He launched Bharat Pashudhan a digital database for livestock animals in the country. The prime minister also launched the 1962 Farmers App, which records all data and information present under the Bharat Pashudhan database and can be utilised by the farmers. He laid the foundation stone for the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station phase II in Purulia, West Bengal Inaugurated the flue-gas desulfurization system of units 7 and 8 of the Mejia Thermal Power Station in Bankura, West Bengal. Projects in Bihar include national highways, six-lane bridge over the Ganga, railway projects, foundation stone for Unity Mall in Patna. Developed under the National Digital Livestock Mission, Bharat Pashudhan utilises a unique 12-digit Tag ID allocated to each livestock animal. Under the project, out of an estimated 30.5 crore bovines, about 29.6 crore have already been tagged and their details are available in the database, according to a release by the Press Information Bureau. Bharat Pashudhan will empower the farmers by providing a traceability system for the bovines and also help in disease monitoring and control, it said. March 4 Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 56,000 crore from Adilabad, Telangana. Inaugurated seven projects and also laid the foundation stone for a project of Power Grid Corp. Multiple renewable energy projects and various rail and road projects. March 5 The prime minister laid foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crore from Chandikhole, Odisha, and projects worth more than Rs 6,800 crore from Sangareddy, Telangana. The projects relate to sectors like aviation, oil & gas, railways, road, transport & highways and atomic energy. Modi inaugurated IOC's mono ethylene glycol project in Paradip Refinery Inaugurated 0.6 million-tonne-per-annum LPG import facility at Paradip and 344-km-long product pipeline, traversing from Paradip to Haldia Inaugurated a 5 MLD-capacity seawater desalination plant in Odisha scnds Complex of IREL (India) Ltd. In Telangana, Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for three National Highway projects. Inaugurated doubling and electrification of SanathnagarMoula Ali rail line along with six new station buildings Inaugurated multi-modal-transport-system train service from GhatkesarLingampalli via Moula AliSanathnagar. Inaugurated IOC's ParadipHyderabad product pipeline. Inaugurated Civil Aviation Research Organisation centre in Hyderabad. March 6 Inaugurated and laid foundation stone for multiple connectivity projects worth Rs 15,400 crore from Kolkata. The Howrah MaidanEsplanade section of the EastWest metro in Kolkata becomes the first underwater metro transportation tunnel under any major river in the country. March 11 Inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 112 National Highway projects for different states worth about Rs 1 lakh crore. Inaugurated 19-km-long Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway. Projects include an increase of 540 km in the Amritsar-Bhatinda-Jamnagar corridor and development of the Bengaluru Ring Road. March 12 Modi laid the foundation stone of multiple developmental projects worth over Rs 1.06 lakh crore from Ahmedabad, including projects worth Rs 85,000 crore for the railways. Projects include multiple key sections of the dedicated freight corridors. Flagged off 10 new Vande Bharat trains. Laid foundation stone of petrochemicals complex of Petronet LNG at Dahej worth more than Rs 20,000 crore, which will help boost hydrogen production and demand for polypropylene in the country. Referring to the foundation-stone laying of Ekta Malls in Maharashtra and Gujarat, Modi said it would take India's cottage industry and handicrafts to every corner of the country. Made in India locomotives and coaches are being exported to countries like Sri Lanka, Mozambique, Senegal, Myanmar and Sudan. Demand for Made in India semi-high-speed trains would lead to the emergence of many more such factories, he said. Rejuvenation of railway, new investments guarantee new employment opportunities. March 12 Modi laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth about Rs 1.25 lakh crore. The projects aim to position India as a global hub for semiconductor design, manufacturing and technology development, fostering the creation of employment opportunities for the youth. Foundation stone laid for the semiconductor fabrication facility at the Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat; outsourced semiconductor assembly and test facility at Morigaon, Assam; and OSAT facility at Sanand, Gujarat. The semiconductor fabrication facility at DSIR will be set up by Tata Electronics Pvt. under the modified scheme for setting up of semiconductor fabs in India. With a total investment of over Rs 91,000 crore, this will be the first commercial semiconductor fab in the country. The OSAT facility in Morigaon will be also set up by Tata Electronics under the modified scheme for semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging, with an investment of around Rs 27,000 crore. 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Jharkhand: ED raids at 17 locations linked to Congress MLA Amba Prasad, relatives
RANCHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at 17 locations linked to Congress MLA Amba Prasad, including her residence at Ranchi, in connection with multiple cases related to land and sand scams. The ED team started simultaneous raids at the locations of Congress MLA Amba Prasad and her relatives at Ranchi, Hazaribagh and Ramgarh in Jharkhand on Tuesday morning. Recently Amba Prasad met former Hazaribagh MP Yashwant Sinha at his residence. Speculations are rife that Amba Prasad may be the Lok Sabha candidate for Congress from Hazaribagh. ED is also conducting raids at locations of Circle Officer (CO) Shashi Bhushan Singh, currently posted at Govindpur in Dhanbad. Singh was circle Inspector at Churchu in Hazaribagh, but later got promoted to Circle Officer. He has also worked as CO in Katamdag and Hazaribagh Sadar of Hazaribagh. During his term as CO in Hazaribagh, he was charged with corruption and was transferred to Govindpur in Dhanbad. ED searches are underway at Amba Prasads residence at Ranchi and Barkagaon in Hazaribagh, CO Shashi Bhushan Singh's residence at Hawaii Nagar in Ranchi, BJP worker Raju Sao's residence at Keredari in Hazaribagh besides the locations of MLAs close aides Bindu Dangi and Rajendra Sahu in Hazaribagh. According to ED sources, information related to the cases registered against Amba Prasad and charge sheets filed in different courts were sought by the agency about 10 months ago through a letter written to Jharkhand Police. The correspondence was done following a complaint against the MLA by ED alleging her involvement in land and sand scams. Notably, name of Amba Prasad and her family members also surfaced in a land dispute, following which the boundary wall of that particular land was demolished by the district administration. Amba Prasad and her family members are also accused of making attempts to capture government land illegally in Hazaribagh.
Lokpal directs CBI to complete probe into Shibu Soren's alleged benami assets within six months
NEW DELHI: Anti-graft ombudsman Lokpal on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to complete a probe into the alleged benami properties case linked to JMM chief Shibu Soren within six months. The Lokpal issued the direction to the CBI while disposing of a complaint filed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who represents Jharkhands Godda constituency in Lok Sabha, on August 5, 2020, officials said. The officials said that during the course of hearing the matter, a bench of Lokpal directed the CBI to carry out the investigation as expeditiously as possible and complete the probe within a period of six months from the date of this order. It is learnt that the Lokpal had also asked the CBI to apprise it of the progress in the investigation by way of sending monthly reports to it. The first such report is due on or before 30th April, 2024, a senior official said quoting the order issued on Monday by the division bench of the Lokpal comprising Justice Abhilasha Kumari (judicial member) and Lokpal members Archana Ramasundaram and Mahender Singh. Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to study Constitution, Economy in jail BJP MP Dubey in his complaint had alleged that Soren and his family members indulged in rampant corruption and amassed huge wealth, assets and properties, disproportionate to their known sources of income. The MP also alleged that Soren had amassed the wealth by adopting unscrupulous and corrupt means, in his own name and the names of his family members, friends, associates and various companies in various districts of Jharkhand, including Ranchi, Dhanbad and Dumka among others. In the order, the Lokpal has attached an annexure to the complaint, containing an enumeration of 57 properties, the official said. It is alleged that besides these properties, several other properties have also been acquired by the RPS (respondent public servant) and his family members, the details of which can be found upon investigation, the Lokpal said in its order. Soren, a Rajya Sabha member from Jharkhand, has been referred to as the RPS in the Lokpals order.
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