Sadar Hospital Dhanbad Specialist/Super specialist Doctor Recruitment 2025 Notification Out! Sadar Hospital Dhanbad has released an official notification for the recruitment of 15 Specialist/Super specialist Doctor posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official Sadar Hospital Dhanbad website. The last date to submit the application form is 22-05-2025.
Bihar soldier Rambabu Singh laid to rest with honours, village pays tribute to fallen hero
PATNA: Residents of Basilpur village in Bihars Siwan district on Wednesday bid adieu to a soldier, Rambabu Singh who died early on Tuesday morning after receiving fatal injuries during an operation in Jammu and Kashmir late on May 12. They felt pride over the supreme sacrifice made by son of the soil for the sake of the nations sovereignty. We are proud of our son of the soil for his supreme sacrifice for the sake of the nations sovereignty. His sacrifice will never go in vain. He laid down his life for the sake of Bharat Mata. The entire village is proud of him, Ganesh Prasad Singh, a resident of Basilpur village, told this reporter over the phone soon after the body of Rambabu arrived on Wednesday afternoon. The shocking news, however, came barely five months after Rambabus marriage. Rambabu (28) married Kumari Anajali Singh, a resident of Dhanbad in neighbouring Jharkhand, on December 14, 2024. Anjali is now carrying a pregnancy of about four months. She rushed to her in-laws house in Siwan after hearing the shocking news. Anjali said that she had her last conversation with her husband over phone at around 10 am on May 12. He promised to call me again in the evening as he was getting late for his duty. Thereafter, I got engaged in routine work. In the evening, I was eagerly waiting for his call. I rushed to the mobile phone when it rang up, she said. But it was not her husbands call. A man on the other side wanted to get details about her husband. As I am educated, I suspected the man on the other side to be a cyber fraud trying to collect details about my husband. I disconnected the phone call before the man on the other side could know more about him, she recalled with tears rolling down her cheeks. It was, in fact, a call from the Indian Army headquarters that later informed Rambabus elder brother, Akhilesh Singh, a loco pilot in Dhanbad. Rambabus father-in-law, Subhash Chandra Singh, said he had visited his native village in Siwan in April. He was recently transferred to Jodhpur from Jammu and Kashmir, where he was posted as an operator in the S-400 air defence system. But he could not join his new place of posting due to heightened tension between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror incident. I hope the government will take care of my daughters well-being and provide her a government job, apart from the compensation, he said, adding that he was proud of his son-in-laws sacrifice. Rambabus uncle Nishikant, said, Rambabu was eager to join the Indian Army from his childhood, and he worked hard to fulfil his dream. He had joined the Indian Army in 2018. His father Ram Vichar Prasad, a former panchayat up-pramukh, died about two years back. The mortal remains of the soldier were consigned to flames at the village ghat with full state honours. Slogans like Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Shaheed Rambabu Amar Rahe rent the air. A large number of people, including senior officials of the Siwan district administration, took part in the funeral procession. Earlier, the leader of the opposition in Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav visited Patna airport and paid floral tributes to the departed soldier. A BSF sub-inspector, Mohammad Imtiyaz, a native of Saran district, laid down his life during an operation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Can't Beat the Classics: Ghazal vocalist Koyel Mukherjee opens up
Bengaluru as a city is known for its incessant preoccupation with speed and innovation. For decades, especially following the tech boom, Indias IT capital has prided itself for its the future is now attitude, which has since proliferated across industries beyond. It is to be noted however, that the citys patronage towards the arts sees better days than most of its metropolitan counterparts, extending its warmth to organic forms like jazz and Carnatic (almost) as conspicuously as to a form like techno, which seems more up its alley. Led by vocalist Koyel Mukherjee, three-member band Ruh_Voyage, who just performed at Medai, Koramangala, is one of many such acts in the city that try to eke out loyal and appreciative listenerships. With an ever-evolving musical landscape which has pushed craft towards marketability, especially since the dawn of streaming, it has become increasingly rare to come across musicians and listeners who still seek classical roots. For Mukherjee, her inspiration has familial origins. I was very young when I started loving ghazals, because my family loved Hindustani classical music. Ghazals are beautiful as well as difficult; I slowly started enjoying them, she says, continuing, When I was in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa , I met Ghulam Ali sahab, and he guided me. Although her stint at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in the 2007 season was pivotal in Mukherjees career, the journey has been far from easy. Beneath her craft and presence in the music circuit of a metropolis like Bengaluru, lies the story of a girl from a small town Dhanbad in Jharkhand who had to earn her bread. As she reveals, I was in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2007, where I was placed in Bappi Lahiris gharana. The journey was not easy for me afterwards, especially as a woman from a small town. I continued but I was doing shows mostly in the USA. Despite Bengaluru still having a relatively better field in terms of patronage towards classical music, according to Mukherjee, the audience is untrained. This is somewhat unsurprising, given the median age for the citys live music audience, and its shifting palate. Bengaluru has a narrow understanding of ghazals; the attendees mostly enjoy Bollywood ghazals. Language is definitely a barrier. With shayari and ghazals, I have to explain with a lot of conviction to give them a contextual sense of the ambience of the evening. Response has been good and its getting better, but there is still a long way to go, she rues. Mukherjee leaves room for hardly anything besides praise about the rest of the band percussionist Shreyash Vishwaroop and pianist Rishabh Chauhan. As she says, We take up instruments according to demand, but Shreyash and Rishabh are constants. They are like my brothers; chemistry is vital when one is executing ghazals. We speak and learn through music, making playing live a divine experience.
Sandeep Shikhar is a familiar name to most involved or interested in theatre. With a career spanning across three decades as actor, playwright, and director acting across various films and web series like Panchayat , Jaadugar , Home Shanti and Azaad Shikhar is also the co-founder of city-based theatre group Indian Ensemble. His latest contribution is directorial, with his play Deluxe Haircutting Salon . Shikhars inspiration for the play stems from his own experiences, drawing parallels between Bachchan, the protagonist and owner of the titular salon, and the life he has lived. As Bachchan dreams of becoming a lawyer, Shikhar brings along characters from his neighbourhood to court, unveiling their stories for justice. The characters and their backstories have been inspired by people I know, having grown up on a street named Gyan Mukherjee Road in Dhanbad, surrounded by the lawyers colony my entire childhood there left a huge impression on me, Shikhar reveals. The themes the play deals with are identity, aspiration, and the clash between modernity and tradition. Through the play, Shikhar dives into the complexities of human relationships in a small-town setting, as the protagonist navigates through the daily phenomena of a mundane life and often finds himself in a world different from reality. The play examines a very basic premise of a fundamentally aspirational society, which at the moment is in a race to become better, stronger and wealthier. I am also trying to explore the possibilities of empowering the common man and the price that others would pay if the pardon is not granted, he notes. Sandeep Shikhar, director Shikhars approach to the craft has always been rooted in collaboration; as he states, I dont believe in being a dictator, I work with the team and encourage them to come up with their own interpretations of the character. Having worked with different media like films, theatre and series, Shikhar picks theatre as his favourite. Being a theatre actor helps to get into a character, but the skill of portraying the character in films requires different skillsets from theatre. After working in a few films and web series, and spending so much time on sets, I think I have adapted to the cinematic medium quite a bit, but I am still working on myself to get the best out of myself, he stresses. Shikhar also notes how, for him, the process of writing is different for each medium. Writing is lonely work. Acting, a group work. When I write a play, I can see my characters on stage. In theatre, we get time to rehearse, to know about the story, the characters. In films, it is the opposite, Shikhar explains, further adding, Theatre acting is like cooking traditional biryani. Film acting is like fast food. One has to be efficient in both. Ahead of his play, which he deems to be a promising exploration of human condition, Shikhar hopes the audience to leave reflecting on their own lives and relationships. As he aptly puts it, The quirks and concerns of the plays small town characters will resonate with the audience completely. (The play will be staged today and tomorrow, 3.30pm and 7.30pm, at Jagriti Theatre, Whitefield. Tickets are at 400)
Drunk footboard traveller loses arm after falling from Dhanbad express
Arun Kumar, a 28-year-old man, lost his left hand after falling from a moving train near Basin Bridge while travelling on the footboard of a crowded unreserved coach. He was reportedly drunk and on his way back from a friend's wedding.
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.
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.
IIT ISM Dhanbad Research Associate Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 01 Posts Before April 25
The IIT Indian School of Mines Dhanbad (IIT ISM Dhanbad) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Research Associate posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IIT ISM Dhanbad website. The last date to submit the application form is 25-04-2025.
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.
IIT ISM Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 01 Posts Before April 18
The IIT 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 online through the official IIT ISM Dhanbad website. The last date to submit the application form is 18-04-2025.
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.
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.
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
Chaos at Ranchi railway station, five women faint; DGG Anurag Gupta to meet with police, officials
RANCHI: 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 will be conducted at 4 pm on Monday through video conferencing with the SSPs of Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad. ADG (Rail), all zonal IGs, DIGs, SSPs and SPs of Ranchi, Dhanbad, Palamu, Bokaro, Garhwa, Koderma, Ramgarh, Jamshedpur, Chaibasa districts, will also be present in this meeting, informed a senior police official. Preparations for security arrangements at major railway stations will be discussed during the meeting keeping in mind the increasing number of passengers during the Kumbh Mela, he added. 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 will also be reviewed during the meeting. Chaos ensued at Ranchgi 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 board the train and had closed the gate from inside. Those who were waiting to travel in the train with tickets were seen pleading with them to open the gate. 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. Ticketless passengers had occupied everything from seats to toilets and the gates of 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.
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.
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 Jharkhand's Giridih
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.
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.
