IHCL opens Vivanta hotel in Jamshedpur

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have two hotels across Vivanta and Ginger brands in Jharkhand.

IHCL unveils Vivanta Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

IHCLtoday announced the opening of a Vivanta hotel in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Located in the heart of the city, the hotel is aseamless blend of contemporary elegance and local tribal heritage. Speaking on the occasion,Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, We are delighted to unveil Vivanta in Jamshedpur, Indias first planned industrial... The post IHCL unveils Vivanta Jamshedpur, Jharkhand first appeared on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis . The post IHCL unveils Vivanta Jamshedpur, Jharkhand appeared first on Hospitality Biz India: Latest News & Analysis .

'Heatwave spell in east India to continue for 5 days': IMD

NEW DELHI: A searing heatwave gripped major parts of India with maximum temperatures ranging from 43 degrees Celsius to 46C in many regions, especially East India. The India Meteorological Department on Sunday forecast severe heatwave spell over East India during the next five days. In North India, Bulandshahar sizzled at 44C and Jharkhands Bhargora at 46 C, according to IMD bulletin. Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and a few pockets of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Vidharbha have been experiencing heatwaves for the past one week. It will continue like this for another week. A severe heatwave condition will prevail over Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand and few pockets of Odisha, IMD said. A heatwave is declared when temperature increases to 40C in plains, 37C in coastal areas and 30C in hilly regions with a departure from normal of at least 4.5C. A severe heatwave is declared with departures from normal of at least 6.5C. Gangetic West Bengal is on the boil where departure of temperatures from normal had been ranging from 4.5C to 7.6C in different districts. In Odisha, departure of temperatures from normal had been ranging from 1.4C to 6.1C. (See table). A newsreader in the Kolkata branch of Doordarshan fainted during on air reporting. The Odisha government on Sunday announced summer vacation for school students from April 25. Bangladesh also closed schools and colleges due to heatwave. Soaring temperature has also been impacting the general election process as the first phase recorded low turnout. Experts say rising temperature is one of the reasons for lower turnout. The Election Commission has already issued an advisory urging voters to take precautions. Central and southern India have also been seething under soaring temperatures. The maximum temperatures observed in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal on Saturday were above normal. The departure of temperatures from normal had been ranging from 3.1C to 7.6C. On Sunday, Baripada and Naupada in Odisha recorded 44.6C and 44C maximum temperature, Bankura and Panagarh in West Bengal reported 44.5c and 44C, Bahargora and Jamshedpur in Jharkhand boiled at 46C and 44.2C. Barackpore in West Bengal reported 43.7 C on Sunday, which was 7.6C departure from normal. Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh reported 43 C on Saturday, which was 7.6 C departure from normal. This is an established pattern that the eastern region experiences heatwaves first, said a scientist. Hot weather will gradually move towards Northwest India and parts of east Uttar Pradesh will experience heatwave conditions. Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Rajasthan will experience maximum temperatures in the range of 38- 42C by newxt week, IMD said. Perhaps the typical heatwave is still far away due to regular western disturbances, said Mahesh Palavat of Skymet Weather, a private weather solution agency.

Heatwave: Odisha declares early school holiday

Odisha government has declared summer vacations in all schools in the state from April 25, in view of prevailing heatwave conditions in the state. From April 22 to 24, schools will run from 6.30 am to 10.30 am.India has been reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring between 40 degrees Celsius to 46 degrees Celsius across various parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions persisted in several states, including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal.This heatwave is the second of the month, with the earlier spell hitting Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat. The current heatwave has seen maximum temperatures rise significantly above normal levels, with some regions recording seven to eight degrees Celsius higher than usual.Baripada and Boudh in Odisha registered a scorching 45.2 degrees Celsius. West Bengal's Midnapore and Bankura hit 44.5 degrees Celsius and 44.6 degrees Celsius, respectively. Jharkhand's Daltonganj and Jamshedpur recorded 43.6 degrees Celsius and 43.5 degrees Celsius, while Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh reported 43 degrees Celsius.Last week, the West Bengal government announced an early summer break for state-run and aided schools from April 22 due to the ongoing heatwave conditions. The decision was made to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff as temperatures continue to soar across the state.A heatwave is declared when the temperature reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly regions, with a departure from normal of at least 4.5 degrees. A severe heatwave is declared if the temperature departure exceeds 6.4 degrees.The IMD had previously warned about the risk of severe heat during the April-June period, aligning with India's seven-phase general elections. This heatwave is causing significant concerns for the safety and health of voters, as well as for power grids and water supplies. The IMD predicts four to eight heatwave days in April, against the usual one to three days, and 10 to 20 heatwave days during the April-June period, which is substantially higher than the normal four to eight days.The areas likely to experience more heatwave days include Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Marathwada, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Some locations might witness over 20 heatwave days during this period.The impact of this intense heatwave can extend beyond health risks. Power grids could be strained due to increased electricity demand for cooling, and water shortages might become a significant issue in various parts of the country. As the climate conditions are projected to transition from El Nino to La Nina later in the year, weather patterns could shift, affecting the monsoon season's rainfall.La Nina, characterized by cooler surface waters in the central Pacific Ocean, usually leads to abundant rainfall during the monsoon season. The IMD forecasts above-normal cumulative rainfall during the 2024 monsoon season due to these La Nina conditions, expected to set in by August-September. The monsoon is crucial for India's agricultural sector and for replenishing reservoirs essential for drinking water and power generation.

Change in School Timings in Jharkhand Due to Heatwave Conditions

Ranchi: Amidst heatwave-like conditions prevailing across Jharkhand, the state government has announced a change in school timings starting from April 22 until further notice, an official said on Saturday. According to an order issued by the education department, students from kindergarten to class 8 will attend schools from 7 am to 11.30 am, while senior pupils from class 9 to 12 will continue classes till noon. This adjustment applies to all categories of government, non-government aided, unaided, and private schools in the state. The order explicitly prohibits prayer meetings or sports activities conducted under the sun during this period. However, mid-day meals will continue to be served. Furthermore, a separate decision will be made and communicated regarding compensation for any educational losses incurred during this period. The order emphasizes that prayer meetings and sports will not be held under the sun during this period, but mid-day meals will continue, the official statement said. The Meteorological department has already issued a heatwave alert for 15 districts from April 20 to April 22, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in most parts of the state. On Saturday, Baharagora in East Singhbhum district recorded the states highest maximum temperature at 46.4 degrees Celsius. Several other districts experienced high temperatures ranging from 42.4 to 45.4 degrees Celsius. Daltonganj simmered at 43.6 degrees Celsius, Jamshedpur at 44.5 degrees Celsius, Godda at 43.9 degrees Celsius, Chaibasa at 42.6 degrees Celsius, Garhwa at 42.4 degrees Celsius, Deoghar at 43.4 degrees Celsius, and Bokaro (Thermal) at 43.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Meanwhile, Jharkhands capital Ranchi recorded a maximum temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius. The Ranchi Meteorological Centre has identified several districts likely to be affected by the heatwave, emphasizing that there is minimal possibility of a decline in maximum temperature over the next two days. Abhishek Anand, in-charge of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, stated, There is a negligible possibility of a decline in the maximum temperature for the next two days. Thereafter, it may decline by two-three degrees Celsius in southern and central parts of Jharkhand. In response to these conditions, the weather department has advised people to stay hydrated, wear light-coloured, loose-fitting cotton clothes, and cover their heads with a cloth, hat, or umbrella when outdoors. Patanjali Yogpeeth to Pay Service Tax for Yoga Camps, Supreme Court Upholds CESTAT Decision Fatal Collision Claims Nine Lives in Rajasthan's Jhalawar District TISS Suspends PhD Student for Alleged Anti-National Activities

Owen confident of a good show by CFC

CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC's performance in the Indian Super League (ISL) so far is another testament to their unrelenting attitude. With the head coach Owen Coyle back at the helm, the Marina Machans qualified for the playoffs after four years and are in pursuit of their third title. Chennaiyin will face their first hurdle on Saturday when they lock horns with arch-rivals FC Goa in the knock-out game at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa for a place in the semi-final. Head coach Owen Coyle seemed confident as he recognised his team's ability to win the crucial game away from home. Coyle's men became the first ISL side to register three back-to-back comeback victories in the league stage and each goal was scored by a different player in those wins, signalling the team's collective strength and resilience. The rivalry between Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa has evolved over the years into a fiercely competitive and high-scoring encounter. Although Chennaiyin lost their final league stage game against Goa, they hold an edge over the Gaurs when it comes to the head-to-head record in the ISL knockout games, having won three and drawn one from five matches played between them. We are excited for the upcoming match and looking forward to it. The team is going into the match with a positive mindset, knowing how well we have been playing in the league, especially in the three wins against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Jamshedpur FC and North East United FC where we had to win in the last minutes, said Coyle at Chennai on Friday. We know that we go there, and a lot of people perceive us as a big underdog in the game which is fine; that's not a problem. Obviously, we're away from home but it's a game we can win. We are also very respectful of the quality that FC Goa possesses. They have good international players in addition to the domestic players but we have got good records for big games and that's what we want to do, he added. Captain Ryan Edwards also lauded the unity in the team as they aim to clinch the trophy. Edwards has been in fine form and has contributed to the wins along with the likes of Rafael Crivellaro, who has registered the third-highest assists (7) in ISL 2023 and Jordan Murray, the highest scorer for the team this season with five goals. I think it certainly helps, it's all well and obviously, then you have to go on the field and perform. So, it helps to your advantage but in the end, it comes down to the 90-minute game and now it's the knockout game and we all want to do well and go to get the trophy. I don't think the upcoming game is any much different than going into a league game and our performance in the last few games speaks for itself about how important it is for the club,'' said Edwards. We haven't been in the playoffs for a few years, so, that's an achievement in itself but it's only one achievement from where we're trying to get to, and that's well-known to everyone. Obviously, the next game is a big game and everybody is nice and relaxed and there's no pressure as we have beaten top teams away from home before as well, added the CFC skipper.

Fire breaks out at NTPC's Tandwa plant in Jharkhand

Fire breaks out at NTPC's Tandwa plant in Jharkhand A fire broke out in the Tandwa plant of NTPC in the Chatra district of Jharkhand on Friday. Fire tenders reached the spot to control the blaze, but the situation was chaotic. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. More details are awaited. Last month, a fire broke out at tyre warehouse premises in the Burma Mines area of Jamshedpur. (ANI)

Ram Navami celebrations resonate with fervour across the country as Ayodhya becomes the focal point

Ram Navami celebrations resonate with fervour across the country as Ayodhya becomes the focal point Ram Navami was celebrated on Wednesday across the country with joyous processions and special prayers, as Ayodhya's Ram temple witnessed grand festivities to mark the first Ram Navami after its consecration, a day described as a ''generational milestone'' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi greeted people on the festival, which commemorates the birth of Lord Ram, saying the occasion weaves together centuries of devotion with a new era of hope and progress. Shobha yatras, pujas and special events were organised across the length and breadth of the country, but nowhere the celebrations were as grand as in Ayodhya, considered the birth place of Lord Ram, where devotees began queuing up outside the newly consecrated temple before the dawn and the holy city reverberated with the chants of Jai Shree Ram. The celebrations passed off peacefully everywhere, barring a blast, that injured a woman, and an incident of stone-pelting in West Bengal's Murshidabad. It was not immediately clear if it was a bomb blast or the explosion happened due to other reasons. In the Ayodhya Ram temple, a meticulously designed system of four mirrors and two lenses directed a ray of sunlight on the forehead of Ram Lalla in the sanctum sanctorum, performing the 'Surya Tilak' of the idol at 12.00 pm. ''After my Nalbari rally, I watched the Surya Tilak on Ram Lalla. Like crores of Indians, this is a very emotional moment for me. The grand Ram Navami in Ayodhya is historic. May this Surya Tilak bring energy to our lives and may it inspire our nation to scale new heights of glory,'' Modi said in a post on X following his Lok Sabha poll rally in Assam's Nalbari. ''This much-awaited moment at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi is a moment of bliss for everyone. This 'Surya tilak' will illuminate every resolution of developed India with its divine energy in the same way, he said. ''The first Ram Navami after the Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya is a generational milestone, weaving together centuries of devotion with a new era of hope and progress. This is a day crores of Indians waited for,'' Modi said in a series of posts on X. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also shared a video of the 'Surya Tilak' on his official handle on X. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, said Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, played a crucial role in the Surya Tilak project. ''The team led by @IIABengaluru carried out calculations of the Sun's position, designed and optimized the optical system, and performed the integration and alignment at the site,'' he said. With the first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections less than 48 hours away, security was tightened in parts on the country already, and the administration made elaborate arrangements for Ram Navami as some incidents of violence were reported on Ram Navami during previous years. The small Hindu community of the Srinagar city celebrated the festival by taking out a Shobha Yatra in the summer capital amidst tight security. The yatra started from the Zaindar Mohalla in the old city and culminated at Tankipora after passing through Habbakadal, Barbarshah, Lal Chowk, Hari Singh High Street and Jehangir Chowk. ''We have been taking out this yatra and 'jhanki' every year for the past 17 years. Earlier, it was stopped due to turmoil in the Valley,'' said one of the participants. In Jharkhand, the festival was celebrated across the state with long queues seen outside temples as the administration deployed police personnel and used drones to monitor religious gatherings. Officials said Ranchi, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Giridih, Lohardaga and Palamu districts were in focus. Meanwhile, a 17-year-old girl was killed and 24 people were injured after a pick-van carrying a generator set and soundbox overturned on a Ram Navami procession in the state's Lohardaga district. A large number of devotees participated procession in Bihar's capital Patna. In West Bengal, political leaders joined Ram Navami processions along with common participants. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted the people of the state on the occasion and appealed to them to maintain peace. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari attended a Ram Navami procession in the New Town area of the city while TMC minister Arup Roy and party's Howrah Lok Sabha constituency candidate Prasun Banerjee walked with processions in Howrah town. Despite the administration forbidding display of arms in public, people carried swords in processions in Howrah. The state-run Jadavpur University in Kolkata withdrew the permission it gave to RSS-affiliated ABVP to celebrate Ram Navami on the campus amid protests by Left-backed students' organisations. The varsity had given the permission to celebrate Ram Navami near Gate 3 from 11 am to 2 pm, they said. In the Rejinagar area of Murshidabad, the BJP alleged that stones were thrown at a Ram Navami procession. ''It was the duty of the state police to maintain law and order. We urge the Election Commission to take stern action against the police officers there,'' said BJP state general secretary Jagannath Chattopadhyay. In Telangana, the festival was celebrated with traditional fervour with the highlight being the 'Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam' (celestial wedding of Lord Ram and Sita) in the temple town of Bhadrachalam on the banks of Godavari river.

Heatwave alert issued for parts of Jharkhand from Apr 19

Heatwave alert issued for parts of Jharkhand from Apr 19 A heatwave alert was issued for Kolhan and Santhal Paragana divisions of Jharkhand for three days from April 19. The districts which will be affected are East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharsawan, Dumka, Pakur, Godda and Sahibganj, the weather office said on Wednesday. At least eight districts recorded day temperatures of above 40 degrees Celsius, and it is likely to increase further by 2-3 notches over the next three days, it said. Seraikela recorded the day's highest at 43 degrees Celsius, followed by Godda at 42.5 degrees Celsius. Pakur was at 41.5 degrees Celsius, while Daltonganj district was sizzling at 40.2 degrees Celsius, it added. Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum district was at 41.5 degrees Celsius, and Chaibasa in West Singhbhum recorded 41.6 degrees Celsius. In state capital Ranchi, the mercury rose to 36.8 degrees Celsius. Ranchi Meteorological Centre in-charge Abhishek Anand said there was no significant synoptic confiding over Jharkhand and only north-westerly to westerly surface winds were prevailing, resulting in the mercury rising. People were advised to avoid going out between 11 am and 4 pm and to stay hydrated.

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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.

'Woh Bhi Din The' sees light after a decade of dilemma and despair

NEW DELHI: Woh Bhi Din The , starring Ashvin Matthew, Rohit Saraf, Adarsh Gourav, and Sanjana Sanghi, was shot almost a decade ago. Needless to say, the actors didnt have any expectations about the release, till a few weeks ago when they got the news that the movie had finally got a release date. The movie is currently streaming on ZEE5. Bengaluru-based actor Matthew reveals the news was a pleasant surprise for all of them. He plays the character of Alex Matthew, the class teacher and English teacher in this teen drama. Its a bunch of mixed emotions for him to see his performance from 10 years ago. I would play it more naturally now. I wouldnt have to do much acting because I am now at the age of the character, he quips. If Alex Matthew reminds you of Father Vincent, his character from English Vinglish (2012), then the actor says there is nothing uncanny about it. I got a call for this character because of English Vinglish. For my audition, I recited a poem and explained some lines from it, he says about the movie that was shot in Jamshedpur. The beauty of a well-made high-school drama is that it teleports you to your growing years. What I identified with the film was the fact that these kids had good teachers like I did, which really changed my life, says Matthew. Helmed by Sajid Ali, the brother of acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali, and produced by actor-producer John Abraham, the film is being received quite well by the audience. The fact that the film still faced the hurdle of finding a platform to be released speaks a lot about how the movie business works. The reason why John Abraham didnt sell the film is because he didnt get the money that he wanted and no one believed in it. So he just shelved it. He knew that it was just a matter of time because some of the kids would become famous and there would be a market for it sometime in the future. Seems to have paid off, says Matthew, adding, Even Im doing the same thing now. The movie that I directed is a feminist thriller and a lot of distributors dont believe that the audiences want to watch a film that has heroines and no heroes. But its a question of finding that one person who believes in you and is ready to take a chance. Matthew points out the problem is never viewers since theres always an audience for any kind of movie. The problem has always been the gatekeepers, the distributors, or those who take the decisions. For the longest time, theyve been buying Rs 250-crore action movies which flop. They offer Rs 40 lakh and Rs 2 crore for the smaller films because they think bigger ones will make more money for them. When those flop, they change their attitude, says Matthew, adding that he could see the change in attitude of people towards regional cinema. However, the change is not free of biases. Now finally, theyre going towards content-driven films, but then again, theyre choosing specific languages. Oh, Kannada... not required, Malayalam maybe.... The people who make the decisions also have to evolve, he signs off.

Champai Soren 'puppet CM', Kalpana Soren 'centre of power' in Jharkhand: LoP Amar Bauri

Champai Soren 'puppet CM', Kalpana Soren 'centre of power' in Jharkhand: LoP Amar Bauri Senior BJP leader Amar Kumar Bauri on Sunday alleged that Champai Soren was a ''caretaker and puppet chief minister'' while Kalpana Soren, the wife of former CM Hemant Soren, was the ''centre of power'' in Jharkhand. Addressing a press conference here, the leader of the opposition in the assembly sought to know in what capacity was Kalpana Soren chairing meetings despite not being in the government or the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). ''I would like to ask Champai Soren why is he so helpless despite being the CM? Why is JMM not giving him any importance even during the Lok Sabha polls. Kalpana Soren does not hold any post in the government or the JMM. Then, in what capacity is she chairing all meetings?'' Bauri questioned. Noting that Kalpana Soren's entry into politics was the best example of dynasty politics, Bauri alleged she has become the ''centre of power'' in Jharkhand. He also compared Kalpana Soren to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, ''who remained the centre of power during the Manmohan Singh government''. On the CM's assertion that the INDIA bloc will win all the 14 Lok Sabha seats in the state, Bauri, who is also an MLA and the BJP's SC cell president, said Champai Soren was ''day-dreaming''. ''INDIA bloc is finding it difficult to put up a candidate in Jamshedpur Lok Sabha seat but it is claiming that it will win all the 14 seats. The statement shows the CM's desperation to grab the limelight,'' he said. Being the CM, he should have been the start campaigner of the INDIA bloc but he is restricted to his home constituency Seraikela in Seraikela-Kharswan district, where he has been on a three-day visit since Saturday, Bauri added.

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Jharkhand: Three women buried alive, five injured in cave-in

Jharkhand: Three women buried alive, five injured in cave-in Three tribal women were buried alive and five others injured in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district when a heap of soil caved in on Wednesday, a police officer said. The victims were digging earth to collect soil to plaster their houses in Matiayana village within Baharagora police station limits when a heap of soil caved in, killing three women on the spot, circle inspector Anil Kumar Nayak told PTI. Five others, who were injured in the incident, were taken to a nearby community health centre, he said. Local JMM MLA Samir Mohanty said arrangements were being made to shift the injured to MGM Hospital in Jamshedpur. The JMM leader said he has apprised the matter to the state's Health and Disaster Management Minister, Banna Gupta, and urged him for providing adequate compensation to the families of the deceased.

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ISL: FC Goa leave it late to triumph over Jamshedpur FC

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FC Goa beat Jamshedpur FC in 3-2 thriller to move up to third in ISL table

FC Goa beat Jamshedpur FC in 3-2 thriller to move up to third in ISL table Already assured of a play-offs spot, FC Goa defeated Jamshedpur FC in a 3-2 thriller to move up to third spot in the Indian Super League points table here on Tuesday. The Gaurs now have 42 points from 21 matches. They are level on points with Mohun Bagan Super Giant but have played one match more than the Kolkata side. The game kept tilting both ways until the Gaurs laid the final stamp through a winner by Borja Herrera in the added time of the second half. However, it was Jamshedpur FC who opened the floodgates courtesy of a goal by their Japanese star Rei Tachikawa, which was his fifth of the season. The Red Miners outnumbered the Gaurs near their goal after a corner, and Tachikawa was at the right place at the right time for his left-footed stunner, which bulged the net from the left side of the six-yard box in the 17th minute. However, that joy didn't last long for the home team as Noah Sadaoui carried on his incredible run of form from the previous game. The Moroccan attacker had notched a hat-trick against Hyderabad FC in the last game and he followed it up by scoring the Gaurs' first goal of this match in the 21st minute. They broke quickly on a counter, and central midfielder Carl McHugh laid the ball to Noah on the left flank. The attacker did the entire act from there, beating Jamshedpur FC goalkeeper Vishal Yadav on the near post. Sadaoui built on that momentum, delivering a lateral ball for Carlos Martinez that the Spaniard volleyed in to get the Gaurs the lead in the 28th minute. Jamshedpur FC didn't take a step back and kept knocking the door through attempts by Pratik Chaudhari, Javi Siverio, and Mohammed Sanan. They adopted a varied range of attacking options, and the equaliser by Seiminlen Doungel came through a conscious team effort where they worked the ball up and delivered it to the attacker on the left flank for him to slot it inside the net in the 73rd minute. It was some clinical finishing. For about 20-odd minutes, it appeared that FC Goa would end up settling for a draw, complicating their top-two chances, but Herrera came to the rescue merely minutes before the game came to an end. Both teams kept searching for the winner, leaving spaces behind in the backline that Gaurs exploited. Brison Fernandes's delivery for an onrushing Herrera near the box was met and converted by the midfielder with ultimate ease, thus scoring Goa's third goal and getting them three points from the game. FC Goa will play Chennaiyin FC on April 14, whereas Jamshedpur FC's season comes to an end with this match.

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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.

ISL: FC Goa face tough Jamshedpur FC challenge in penultimate game of league campaign

ISL: FC Goa face tough Jamshedpur FC challenge in penultimate game of league campaign The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 Shield may have become a distant dream for Manolo Marquez and his boys at FC Goa, but they are willing to give it their all and do their due diligence, with two games remaining in their league campaign. The first of these clashes, set to happen on Tuesday, will see the Gaurs take on a resolute Jamshedpur FC side at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, the latter's home turf in the Steel City of India. Having slipped to 10th spot on the points' table following three losses and a draw in their last four matches, Jamshedpur are out of the playoffs race. That said, they would look to end their season on a high and with some pride restored, when they face Goa in what is their last league game. Khalid Jamil and co. can be potential dark horses for Manolo's boys, who are not only chasing an elusive League Shield but also aiming to finish as high up in the standings as possible, as insurance if they miss out on the coveted piece of silverware. Currently in fourth, three more points will help them leapfrog Odisha FC to third and even Mohun Bagan Super Giant to second place, provided they win with a handful of goals, a release said. Any other result will virtually end their hopes of becoming champions and the Men in Orange will have to settle for just the playoff spot that they have already been assured of. At the pre-match press conference on Monday, FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez addressed the importance of his team needing to play a good game against the Men of Steel. Under the new coach (Khalid Jamil), they (Jamshedpur FC) reacted very well in the second half of the season, he opined. I remember their win over Mumbai City FC. It will be a difficult game for both teams for sure, and we will have to play a good game. They usually play with four Indians in their defence line, which makes it seem easy for opponents, but it also means that the remaining six outfield players will be in midfield and attack and four of them will be foreigners. All games in the ISL are difficult. The other day, we played against the bottom team in the league (Hyderabad FC) and the score was still only 0-0 at half-time. We faced many problems in the first half as well, Marquez went on. We finished the first leg unbeaten and started the second leg with a win. The next six games were disappointing, with three draws and three losses. For me, the regular season is the most fair competition. But it is also a short one. In Spain for instance, we have 20 teams playing in a league. In India, the teams are fewer but it is increasing every year - last year it was 20 games in total and now it is 22... We have worked hard and will continue to do so, let us see if that will be enough to win the Shield. There are things that are not in our control as well, the tactician concluded. With 44 points from 20 matches, Mumbai City are currently the leaders of the pack, followed by Mohun Bagan on 42 points. With Odisha FC and FC Goa close behind with 39 points each, the race for the ISL championship remains wide open. The Gaurs' situation is such that they have to depend on other teams' results as well, apart from winning both their remaining two matches. And even if things do not go as per plan, finishing second would take them directly to the semi-finals alongside the champions, which, in turn, means a step closer to the ISL Cup - something that they are yet to lay their hands on. Marquez believes in his team's hard work, and Tuesday's game will shed further light on what fashion they will end their league campaign in. In addition to finishing as high up the points table as possible, the Goan outfit would want to win - also to set the right momentum ahead of their last match of the regular season against Chennaiyin FC and then the playoffs. (ANI)

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Can't raise anti-Sanatana slogans: Gourav Vallabh quits Congress

New Delhi: Congress leader Gourav Vallabh on Thursday resigned from the primary membership of the party ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. In a post on X, the leader posted his two-page resignation letter, which he sent to party President Mallikarjun Kharge. He further said that he was quitting the party as he was not feeling comfortable with the directionless way in which the Congress party is moving forward. I do not feel comfortable with the directionless way in which the Congress party is moving forward today. I can neither raise anti-Sanatana slogans nor abuse the wealth creators of the country. I am resigning from all posts and primary membership of the Congress party, Vallabh said. Gourav Vallabh contested the Rajasthan assembly election from Udaipur constituency in 2023. However, the BJP candidate secured a comfortable win with a margin of over 32,000 votes. Vallabh had made his poll debut in 2019 from Jharkhand's Jamshedpur East, where he bagged over 18,000 and ended up in third spot behind then-sitting chief minister Raghubar Das and Saryu Roy. He further alleged that the Congress party is moving in the wrong direction, against the 'basic principle of the party'. These days the party is moving in the wrong direction. On one hand, we talk about the caste-based census and on the other hand, the party seems to oppose the entire Hindu society. This style of working gives a misleading message to the public that the party is a supporter of a particular religion only. This is against the basic principles of Congress, he said. He also alleged that Congress's stand on economic matters 'has always been to humiliate and abuse the wealth creators of the country'. Today we have turned against those economic liberalisation, privatization and globalization (LPG) policies for which the world has given us full credit for implementing in the country. Is it wrong to earn money by doing business in our country? the leader said. Sir, when I joined the party, my only aim was to use my ability and capability in economic matters in the interest of the country. We may not be in power, but we could have presented the party's economic policy-making in the national interest in a better way in our manifesto and elsewhere. But, this effort was not made at the party level, which is no less than a suffocation for a person with knowledgeable about economic matters like me, he added.

Gourav Vallabh quits Congress, says not comfortable with party's 'directionless way' of moving forward

Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh resigned from the party before the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Vallabh, who contested from Udaipur in the 2023 Rajasthan assembly polls, faced defeat by a margin of 32,000 votes to BJP's Tarachand Jain. Jain secured 97,466 votes, surpassing Vallabh's 64,695. In his 2019 poll debut in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur East,

Seat-sharing talks with Congress failed in Jharkhand; CPI announces candidates for four seats

NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Monday announced the names of candidates for four Lok Sabha constituencies in Jharkhand after the discussion on seat-sharing couldnt materialize with the Congress. According to the party leaders, the Congress had conveyed its difficulties in sparing seats for the Left party hence it decided to go ahead solo in the state. CPI Jharkhand secretary Mahendra Pathak informed that Abhay Bhuiyan had been nominated from Palamu Lok Sabha seat and Mahendra Oraon is candidate from Lohardaga. The party has given ticket to Arjun Kumar from Chatra and Rajesh Kumar Kisku from Dumka parliamentary constituency. The state has 14 Lok Sabha seats including five reserved for Schedule Tribe (ST) and one for Schedule Caste.At present, the CPI has no representation in the Lower House of Parliament from Jharkhand. The names of the candidates were announced during a meeting on Sunday. The CPI general secretary D Raja said that as of now the party had decided to contest just on four seats. We tried seat sharing with the Congress but it just didnt happen. The Congress has expressed its difficulties.We cant keep ourselves away from electoral battle, therefore we have announced candidates for four seats in the state, said Raja. However, according to the state leaders, the party may contest on eight Lok Sabha seats and soon announce candidates for four more seats - Hazaribag, Koderma, Ranchi, Godda or Jamshedpur. The CPI is part of the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc. The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) has already announced its candidate for the Rajmahal Lok Sabha seat. It decided to fight the parliamentary polls on two seats- Rajmahal and Chatra--and support INDIA bloc candidates in the remaining 12 seats. Congress, CPI clinch seat-sharing deal The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation has also named Bagodar MLA Vinod Kumar Singh as their candidate from Koderma Lok Sabha constituency. The party claimed that Singh would be an INDIA bloc candidate from Koderma. The Left parties are contesting on five seats in the neighbouring Bihar as per the seat sharing arrangement finalized among the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress and Left.The CPL-Marxist-Lenin (CPI-ML) has been given three seats - Arrah, Karakat and Nalanda and the CPI has got just one-- Begusarai seat. The CPM has been allocated Khagaria parliamentary constituency. CPI secretary D Raja said that the party might announce names of candidates for other states soon.

CPI announces names of candidates in 4 LS constituencies in Jharkhand

CPI announces names of candidates in 4 LS constituencies in Jharkhand The Jharkhand unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI) announced the names of candidates for four Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. CPI Jharkhand secretary said Abhay Bhuiyan was nominated from Palamu Lok Sabha seat, Mahendra Oraon from Lohardaga, Arjun Kumar from Chatra and Rajesh Kumar Kisku from Dumka Lok Sabha seat. Pathak told PTI, ''The names of the candidates were announced during a meeting on Sunday.'' He said that the party would contest eight Lok Sabha seats out of 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Jharkhand. Pathak said that the party would soon announce candidates for four more seats - Hazaribag, Koderma, Ranchi, Godda or Jamshedpur. ''Candidates are finalised by our central executive body. We have sent our recommendations,'' he said. Pathak said that they would contest the poll under the CPI banner and not the INDIA bloc in Jharkhand. ''Congress has failed to keep all parties who are fighting against the BJP together. This is why, we have decided to contest the election separately,'' he said. Earlier, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) announced its candidate from the Rajmahal Lok Sabha seat. The party has decided to fight the parliamentary polls on two seats- Rajmahal and Chatra--and support INDIA bloc candidates in the remaining 12 seats. The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation named Bagodar MLA Vinod Kumar Singh from Koderma Lok Sabha constituency. The party claimed that Singh would be an INDIA bloc candidate from Koderma.

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ISL 2023-24: Gutsy Chennaiyin thrash Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-2 in pulsating clash

ISL 2023-24: Gutsy Chennaiyin thrash Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-2 in pulsating clash Chennaiyin FC put on a spectacular show to overcome Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-2 in a nail-biting blockbuster Sunday clash of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday. In a pulsating contest, filled with intense drama and excitement, Irfan Yadwad (90+7 minutes) struck the winner in the dying minutes for Chennaiyin with the keeper Vishal Kaith nowhere in the picture. Jordan Murray (72nd) and Ryan Edwards (80th) were the other two goal scorers for the Marina Machans as they also ended Mohun Bagan Super Giant's eight-match unbeaten streak with this win. Joni Kauko (29th minute) and Dimitri Petratos (90+4) scored for the hosts. The match had an intense start with both teams pressing hard to retain possession, trying to take the lead. Chennaiyin striker Murray came close to scoring the opening goal in the 16th minute when he attempted a header off Rafael Crivellaro's freekick but narrowly missed the target. Three minutes later, Debjit Majumder saved a powerful close-range shot from Liston Colaco but Mohun Bagan Super Giant managed to put themselves ahead with Kauko finding the net. Chennaiyin regrouped and began the second half positively. They grew in confidence as the game progressed and kept creating chances. In-form Murray showed his brilliance on the field to draw level for the Marina Machans. The 28-year-old Australian striker received the ball outside the box and fired a shot into the bottom left corner. After the equaliser, Chennaiyin went all out and soon found themselves in the driver's seat with a 2-1 lead against the team who have scored the most number of goals in the season. This time skipper Edwards led from the front as he converted Crivellaro's cross off a corner with a stunning header, leaving no room for the keeper. The hosts managed to level the scores courtesy of a spot kick which was converted successfully by Petratos. However, Chennayin refused to give up and tried their best in the dying minutes and managed to find a perfect finish when Ayush Adhikari found Yadwad who slotted the ball into an empty goal. Mohun Bagan Super Giant tried their best once again to find an equaliser but Majumder stood tall to ensure three points for his side with a sensational win. Chennaiyin will next return home to host Jamshedpur FC on Thursday while Mohun Bagan Super Giant are scheduled to face Punjab FC in an away match on Saturday. (ANI)

2 Arrested In Jharkhand For Killing Para-Badminton Player: Cops

Two persons including a 28-year-old woman were arrested from Jharkhand's Hazaribag district for allegedly killing a Jamshedpur-based para-badminton player over money matter, a senior police officer on Sunday said.

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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

ISL 2023-24: Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City match result revised after league rule breach

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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.

Lok Sabha polls: Santhal Parganas, North Chotanagpur hold key in Jharkhand

Lok Sabha polls: Santhal Parganas, North Chotanagpur hold key in Jharkhand Santhal Parganas and North Chotanagpur regions, which hold a total of eight of the 14 seats in Jharkhand, are significant in the Lok Sabha elections in Jharkhand. Kolhan region in the southern part of the state, which has the prestigious Jamshedpur seat, besides Singhbhum, is also important in the political landscape of the state. Lok Sabha polls will be held in the state in four phases on May 13, 20, 25 and June 1. In the 2019 general elections, the BJP emerged victorious in 11 seats, while its ally AJSU secured one seat. Both the JMM and Congress have one seat each. For the upcoming polls, while the BJP has announced candidates for 11 of the 14 seats, the INDIA bloc is yet to announce its nominees as talks continue among allies, including the JMM and Congress, over seat sharing. In Santhal Parganas, the saffron party had won Dumka (ST) and Godda seats and lost Rajmahal (ST) to JMM in 2019. This time, the BJP will not only try to retain the two parliamentary seats it had won in 2019 but also make all-out efforts to wrest the one it lost. The JMM and the Congress will also leave no stone unturned to retain their hold in the region. Rajmahal, considered a JMM bastion, is one of the seats eyed by the party although seat sharing among allies has not yet been finalised. Vijay Kumar Hansdak of the JMM had won the Rajmahal constituency in 2019, defeating Hemlal Murmu of the BJP. This time, the BJP has fielded its former Jharkhand state president Tala Marandi from Rajmahal. Marandi, who had won the Borio assembly seat on a BJP ticket in 2014, had joined the AJSU party in 2019 after being denied a BJP ticket. However, he returned to the BJP in 2022. In Dumka, the BJP has fielded sitting MP Sunil Soren. He had defeated JMM president Shibu Soren in the 2019 polls by a margin of 47,590 votes. Sitting MP Nishikant Dubey will seek re-election from Godda. Dubey had defeated JVM-P's Pradeep Yadav by 1,84,227 votes. The polls in these three constituencies will be held on June 1. A total of 16.82 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in Rajmahal, while 15.70 lakh people can vote in Dumka and 19.95 lakh in Godda. Both the ruling JMM-Congress-RJD alliance in the state and the BJP have been aggressively campaigning in the region in a bid to consolidate their position. North Chotanagpur has a total of five seats, the largest by numbers for any region in the state. Key among those is the high-profile urban constituency Hazaribag, which was once represented by former Union finance minister Yashwant Sinha and later his son, former Union minister Jayant Sinha. This time, however, the BJP has replaced Jayant Sinha, a two-time MP and sitting parliamentarian, with local MLA Manish Jaiswal. Hours before the announcement of his benching, Sinha had requested the party leadership to relieve him from electoral politics via X. Sinha had in 2019 won the seat by a margin of 4.79 lakh votes, defeating Congress' Gopal Sahu. The constituency has a total of 19.18 lakh voters, including 9.31 lakh women. BJP's Hazaribag MLA Manish Jaiswal had defeated Congress' Dr Ramchandra Prasad in the 2019 assembly polls. Key assembly segments include Barhi (Congress), Barkagaon (Congress), Ramgarh (AJSU), Mandu (BJP), and Hazaribag (BJP). Union minister Annapurna Devi, contesting on a JVM-P ticket in 2019 from Koderma, will fight from the same seat. She had defeated state BJP president and former chief minister Babulal Marandi by a margin of 4,55,600 votes. The Hazaribag, Chatra and Koderma seats will vote on May 20 while polling will be held in Giridih and Dhanbad on May 25. Singhbhum (ST) and Jamshedpur seats in Kolhan region are also significant which both the camps will try to secure. Geeta Koda, the wife of former chief minister Madhu Koda who was Jharkhand's lone Congress MP before recently joining the BJP, has been fielded from the seat by the saffron party. She had bagged it in 2019 by defeating BJP's Laxman Gilua. JMM may field state transport minister Dipak Birua in the seat. In Jamshedpur, the BJP has repeated sitting MP Bidyut Baran Mahto. Mahto had defeated Chief Minister Champai Soren in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls by a margin of 3,02,090 votes. While the opposition INDIA bloc's final decision is pending, it is likely that the JMM will field its candidate for the prestigious Jamshedpur constituency and may even contest the Singhbhum constituency, party sources said. Singhbhum, which has a total number of 14.32 lakh voters, will go to polls on May 13, while voting will be held in Jamshedpur, which has 18.41 lakh voters, on May 25. In the South Chotanagpur region, the battle for Khunti is poised to be interesting as the BJP has fielded Union minister Arjun Munda, who had won the seat in 2019 by a narrow margin of just 1,445 votes. The constituency has various issues such as human trafficking, illegal opium cultivation, and unemployment. It has 13.12 lakh voters, including 6.67 lakh women. For the Lohardaga seat, the BJP has reposed faith in its Rajya Sabha MP from Jharkhand, Samir Oraon, whose term is ending on May 3. He will be contesting the Lohardaga (ST) seat, replacing existing MP Sudarshan Bhagat, whose victory margin in the previous polls was a mere 10,363. Oraon was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2018. For the Ranchi seat, the party has fielded sitting MP Sanjay Seth who had defeated Congress' Subodh Kant Sahay by a margin of 2,82,780 votes. Union minister Arjun Munda has been chosen again from the Khunti (ST) seat which he had won by a narrow margin of 1,445 votes in 2019, defeating Congress' Kalicharan Munda. Khunti and Lohardaga will go to polls on May 13 while polling in Ranchi will be held on May 25. Incumbent MP of the BJP, former DGP Vishnu Dayal Ram, will contest the Palamu (SC) seat this time as well. He had won the seat by a margin of 4,77,606 votes in the previous polls. Voting in Palamu, which has a total number of 22.27 lakh voters, will be held on May 13.

Ranchi Diary | JMM seeks time from President over Sarna Code

JMM seeks time from Prez over Sarna Code The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has requested a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu to address several pressing issues ahead of the general election. In a letter dated March 4 to the Presidents Secretary, the JMM outlined their concerns, including the Sarna Code, SC/ST and OBC reservation, and the 1932 local policy of Jharkhand. Although the Hemant Soren government had pursued these issues, they encountered obstacles preventing their implementation. The government advocated for the inclusion of the Sarna code in the religious section of the census form, alongside provisions for followers of six major religions. CPI decides to go solo in Jharkhand LS poll The INDIA Alliance faces another setback as the CPI announces its intention to field candidates in eight Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand. Expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of discussions on seat allocation, the CPI opted to contest independently, focusing on eight out of the states 14 seats. Despite lacking current representation in Jharkhands Parliament, the CPIs decision to withdraw from the INDI alliance is perceived as a significant blow to the opposition. The party plans to nominate candidates in key constituencies including Dumka, Giridih, Palamu and Jamshedpur. Govt to teach in tribal, regional languages In a landmark decision, the government of Jharkhand has initiated plans to introduce teaching in tribal and regional languages for primary-level students in government schools across tribal-dominated districts. Chief Minister Champai Soren convened a high-level meeting to discuss the implementation of this policy, aimed at enhancing comprehension among students. Presently, only Odia and Bengali are taught in select schools, primarily in the Kolhan region. However, with this initiative, languages such as Santhali, Kudukh, Khadiya, Khortha, Nagpuri, and Mundari will be incorporated into the curriculum. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com

CPI parts ways with INDIA bloc in Jharkhand, to go solo in Lok Sabha polls

RANCHI: The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Sunday parted ways with the opposition bloc INDIA, announcing that it will contest in eight of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming elections. The CPI has no representation in the Lower House of Parliament from Jharkhand. We have decided to contest the Lok Sabha polls on our own, CPI state secretary Mahendra Pathak told PTI. The BJP has announced its candidates, but the Congress and the 'Mahagathbandhan' have not yet held any talks on seat-sharing. So, we have decided to go solo, he said. The decision was taken at the party's state executive committee meeting here, he said. The CPI will field its candidates in Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Chatra, Palamu, Giridih, Dumka and Jamshedpur Lok Sabha constituencies. Names of the candidates will be announced after March 16, Pathak said. Meanwhile, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which leads the ruling coalition in Jharkhand, said such a decision by the CPI state unit raises questions over discipline within the party. It is beyond my understanding if the state unit can take such decisions. Discussions on seat-sharing are already underway at the national level, JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey said. Of the 14 seats in the state, the BJP has 11, AJSU party one, JMM one and the Congress has one. However, the Congress' lone MP Geeta Kora recently shifted to the BJP.

CPI parts ways with INDIA bloc in Jharkhand, to go solo in LS polls

The Communist Party of India (CPI) has decided to contest eight of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming elections, despite having no representation from Jharkhand. The CPI will field its candidates in Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Chatra, Palamu, Giridih, Dumka, and Jamshedpur constituencies. The party will announce the names of its candidates after March 16.

Mohun Bagan look to extend derby dominance over East Bengal

Mohun Bagan look to extend derby dominance over East Bengal A resurgent Mohun Bagan Super Giant under coach Antonio Lopez Habas will look to keep their derby record intact and climb to the top of the Indian Super League table when they take on arch-rivals East Bengal in the return leg fixture here on Sunday. The former champions pressed the restart button after reuniting with their most successful coach Habas to be unbeaten in six matches since the first-leg derby that saw a 2-2 stalemate. Four out of their 10 wins from 16 matches have come in the last six games under the Spanish tactician who is the most successful coach in the Indian top tier with two titles both with the previous entity ATK. Mohun Bagan require just one more point to qualify for the playoffs and need to win all all their remaining matches to claim the League Shield title. They can also win the Shield if they draw against Mumbai City FC and win their remaining matches. Mohun Bagan also hold the bragging rights in the ISL derby as they are yet to lose against their arch-rivals in seven exchanges. The Mariners have won six of these games and drawn once until now. Another win on the day will see them equal the tally of current leaders Mumbai City FC, who have played two extra matches than the Kolkata giants. Habas, however, advised the team to be cautious about becoming overconfident. ''Overconfidence sometimes kills, we have to guard against it,'' Habas said on the eve of the derby at the Salt Lake Stadium. ''Derby is a different game. For me, the best moment is to win tomorrow. We are looking for only three points. For fans, it's a big game but for us, it has to be professional.'' The coach credited the players' commitment for their turnaround in the second half of the tournament. ''I am very happy with the performance of all the players in the team. One thing important for me is that they are committed,'' Habas said. Dimitri Petratos, who had bagged the equaliser in the previous Kolkata derby, will once again be the key figure in Mohun Bagan's attacks. ''Look I am enjoying my football. Trying my best to do what my team needs and coach needs,'' said the Australian who has created 18 goal-scoring opportunities since the start of 2024,'' Petratos said. Petratos has netted seven times and assisted once in 14 appearances in this campaign. He has taken 36 shots with 50 per cent of them landing on target. The scenario is different for the Carles Cuadrat-coached East Bengal who have slipped to No 10 on the table after losing thrice in their last five matches. The Red and Golds not only have to win their remaining four games but they need three teams -- NorthEast United FC, Chennaiyin FC, and Jamshedpur FC -- to drop points to ensure their playoff chances. ''We have 12 points to play. They have been playing after long time. But still, we have to give our best tomorrow,'' the East Bengal coach said. ''I think Mohun Bagan at the moment are favourites but I think my players are ready to give their best,'' he said. Match starts 8.30pm IST.

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Road Min sanctions Rs 2,094 cr for widening, strengthening of various NH projects in J&K

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has approved Rs 2,093.92 crore for various National Highway projects in Jammu and Kashmir. This includes funds for widening and strengthening the Rafiabad-Kupwara-Chowkibal-Tangdhar-Chamkot section of National Highway-701 and developing a ropeway from SDA Parking to Shankaracharya Temple. Additionally, Rs 562.40 crore has been sanctioned for upgrading the Nashri-Chennai section of National Highway-244. In Gujarat, Rs 1,532.97 crore has been approved for National Highway upgrades, and Rs 936.26 crore for a four-lane elevated corridor in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.

Tata group will remain committed to integrity, innovation, social responsibility: N Chandrasekaran

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran emphasized the company's commitment to upholding its founder Jamsetji Tata's legacy and principles of integrity, innovation, and social responsibility. He addressed a gathering in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, and inaugurated an exhibition at Steelennium Hall at Jamshedpur Works of Tata Steel.

Mumbai City FC's Vikram Partap named Emerging Player of the Month for February

Mumbai City FC's Vikram Partap named Emerging Player of the Month for February Mumbai City FC forward Vikram Partap Singh has been named the Emerging Player of the Month for February 2024, following a series of impressive performances last month that propelled his team back into contention for the Indian Super League (ISL) League Shield. The Islanders played five matches in February, and after a shocking defeat to Jamshedpur FC in the opening game, they regained momentum, remaining unbeaten in the remaining four matches. They secured three consecutive victories against East Bengal FC, Bengaluru FC, and Chennaiyin FC, and concluded with a draw against FC Goa. Singh featured in all five matches, starting each game and accumulating 351 minutes on the field during the past month. The 22-year-old showcased excellence, finding the back of the net three times, with two goals against Bengaluru FC and one against FC Goa. He achieved a goal every 117 minutes with an expected goal (xG) rate of 1.13. Singh's maturity and responsibility undoubtedly contributed to the team and this is one thing that will help his side in the upcoming matches as well. He made 21 touches in the opposition box, won 20 duels, gained possession of the ball 14 times, and maintained a passing accuracy of 70.1 per cent. Out of 11 players shortlisted for the prize, Singh emerged as the outright winner this month, being the first choice for all nine experts who cast their votes. The second and third choices were Jamshedpur FC's Mohammed Sanan K and Hyderabad FC's Ramhlunchhunga, respectively. Singh becomes the fourth recipient of this season's award, following FC Goa's Jay Gupta (October), Kerala Blasters FC's Vibin Mohanan (November), and Odisha FC's Isak Vanlalruatfela (December). (ANI)

ISL: Odisha FC look to maintain top spot as they take on Chennaiyin

ISL: Odisha FC look to maintain top spot as they take on Chennaiyin Chennaiyin FC hosts table toppers Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Sunday. It is a clash of contrasting forms, between a team that has not been defeated in the competition since October and a side that has lost four out of its last five matches. The Juggernauts are on the move constantly, facing tough tussles from Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC who are sniffing down their necks. With 35 points from 17 games, Odisha FC is just two ahead of the Mariners (33), who have played a match fewer (16). The Islanders are not far off either (32 points from 16), and Odisha FC needs to sideline whatever competition it faces to ensure the team does not have to play catch-up later on in the campaign. The Marina Machans were well placed to contest for the playoff positions at the mid-season break. However, with 15 points from 16 games, things don't seem all rosy for them at the moment. They are five behind the sixth-placed Jamshedpur FC (20), who have played two additional matches (18). Whilst the distance is within bridging limits, it needs an urgent turnaround of form at all costs. Chennaiyin FC had their three-match-long unbeaten streak at home broken by Mumbai City FC last week. The last time they lost consecutive games were defeats to FC Goa (0-2) and Mumbai City FC (2-6) from October to November 2022, which is a run that the team will be cautious of avoiding in the forthcoming fixture. It has certainly not been a desirable season for the Marina Machans though. Their 15 points from 16 matches is the second least tally they have accumulated at this stage of any ISL season, only after the eight they had garnered in 2018-19. In fact, the nine losses that they have suffered are also the second-highest after 16 matches in any campaign, after the 12 they had faced at this phase in 2018-19. Odisha FC has not tasted defeat in any of its last four fixtures against Chennaiyin FC, having won and drawn twice each in the time being. If they take at least a point on Sunday, then it will equal their second-longest such run against any team in the competition (NorthEast United FC - 5). They are well-placed to do so though, remaining unbeaten in their last 13 ISL fixtures, winning a whopping nine times amongst those games. In fact, this unbeaten streak is over three times than their second-best record of four games in this regard. We know we are at our best when we play at home. It's unfortunate that we lost here to Mumbai City FC, but we had some good aspects of our game play, which we need to look at, Chennaiyin FC Head Coach Owen Coyle quipped ahead of the match as quoted by ISL. Every game is very important for us. We got a big win in the last match. We got three very important points. Chennaiyin FC is a difficult team to beat, it's not easy to beat them, we have to compete against everything and prepare for the game accordingly, Odisha FC Head Coach Sergio Lobera said in the pre-match press conference. (ANI)

ISL 2023-24: Bengaluru FC into playoffs spots with timely winner against Kerala Blasters FC

Bengaluru, March 2 (IANS) Bengaluru FC handed Kerala Blasters a 1-0 victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday night and stormed into the top-six, to fuel their Playoffs qualification aspirations. With 21 points from 18 games, the Blues have displaced Jamshedpur FC from the sixth []

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Jamshedpur FC 3-0 in ISL

Kolkata, Mar 2 (UNI) Mohun Bagan Super Giant breezed past Jamshedpur FC by 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Friday night to jump to the second spot in the standings. The Mariners have an incredibly gifted frontline at their disposal, and this match was a...

Indian Super League: Upbeat Punjab FC host in-form Mumbai City FC

Indian Super League: Upbeat Punjab FC host in-form Mumbai City FC Mumbai City FC will travel to take on Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi as the Matchweek 18 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 commences with the doubleheader on Saturday. The Islanders are within touching distance from the top spot, currently at third place in the standings. With 32 points from 16 games, they will equal the top-placed Odisha FC (35), who solidified their hold over the pole position in the table with a 2-1 comeback win against East Bengal FC last evening. Mumbai City has won nine and drawn five matches and lost just two. Regardless, the Petr Kratky-coached team has an inferior goal difference (13), as compared to Odisha FC (15), and hence their motive must be not only to win, but to win big at the home of the ISL debutants. But if form is anything to go by, then Punjab FC is no pushover anymore. They have collected three wins in four matches since the resumption of the ISL after the mid-season break in January. They have beaten Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters FC, and Hyderabad FC in the meantime, with their latest win against the Thangboi Singto-coached side coming with a clean sheet on the road. The table dynamics are such that Punjab FC (17 points from 16 games) can level the sixth-placed Jamshedpur FC (20 points from 17 games) with a victory in this encounter. Though they still would not break into the playoffs spots as the Red Miners (3) have a significantly better goal difference (-7) than Punjab FC, but it is still a good enough reason for the home side to not let their momentum slip away at this crucial juncture of the competition. Punjab has won four matches, drawn five and lost seven. *Key Players to Watch Out Madih Talal (Punjab FC) The Frenchman has been central to helping Punjab FC make rapid strides this season. Madih Talal has notched three goals and secured five assists in ISL 2023-24, making one of each in the previous clash against Hyderabad FC. Talal has created 36 goal-scoring opportunities in 16 ISL appearances, averaging 33 passes per game at 80 per cent accuracy. His nimble footedness and crafty vision help him put incisive deliveries inside the box, which are pounced upon by the duo of strikers Wilmar Jordan Gil and Luka Majcen. He is averaging 3.9 dribbles per 90 minutes, only next to Noah Sadaoui (4.1) in the entire league. Defensively, he has chipped in with seven interceptions, earning 47 fouls, and has been booked only once in the current campaign. He will be hopeful of keeping this momentum upbeat in the final six games of Punjab FC's league run. Vikram Partap Singh (Mumbai City FC) Vikram Partap Singh has risen to the occasion amidst injuries and absences due to different reasons of his senior striking counterparts. He has netted four times and assisted once in 15 appearances this season, averaging a goal contribution every 145.6 minutes in the ISL. He has scored thrice in his last three appearances, but his away record is something that he will want to fix. Vikram has not found the back of the net in any of his previous eight away appearances. He has earned 12 fouls and taken 20 shots so far in the current campaign. Lately, he has been consistently getting into goal-scoring positions, capitalising upon the chances created by his fellow forwards. Head-to-Head Played - 1 Punjab FC - 0 Mumbai City FC - 1 Draws - 0 *Team Talk (Madih) Talal is a high-quality player. It is very good for Indian football to have players like Talal, as they encourage other players to come to India at younger ages, Punjab FC head coach Staikos Vergetis heaped praise on his star player as quoted by an ISL press release. We will approach this month just like we approach any other month. February was very good for us, after the Jamshedpur FC game, our team got together and performed very well. We just need to keep that up, Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky said in the pre-match press conference. (ANI)