Subhash Ghai was like a Dronacharya to me, learnt a lot from his films: Imtiaz Ali

Mumbai, Nov 16 (PTI) Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali says he has always considered Subhash Ghai his Dronacharya as the veteran directors films played an important role in teaching him the art of storytelling while growing up in Jamshedpur.Ghai launched his memoir, titled Karmas Child and co-written by journalist and author Suveen Sinha, at the National Centre []

Kayleigh Petra named Judge at Asian Climbing Championship

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 14: Kayleigh Petra Nongkynrih, Assistant Secretary of the Meghalaya Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Association (MeSCMA), has been appointed as a judge for the 2024 IFSC Asian Youth Climbing Championship, which kicked off Thursday in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The appointment was announced today by MeSCMA President Malviancy Shabong, who congratulated Nongkynrih on [] The post Kayleigh Petra named Judge at Asian Climbing Championship appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Despite Maoist threats, Jharkhand records 64.86 per cent voter turnout during first phase of polling

RANCHI: Despite Maoist threats, first phase of polls for 43 Assembly seats were completed peacefully with 64.86 per cent voting turnout till 5 pm in Jharkhand. Notably, registering their presence after a long time, the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) an offshoot of the CPI (Maoist) had put up posters near Ranchi and Khunti districts calling for a boycott of Assembly polls in Jharkhand. Voting which commenced at 7 AM today was held peacefully without any incidents of violence. As per updates till 5 PM, a voter turnout of 64.86 per cent was recorded at the polling stations in Jharkhand which has already surpassed 63.9 per cent voting in these 43 ACs in 2019 Assembly Elections, stated an official communiqu from the Election Commission of India. Highest voting percentage was recorded in Kharsawan with 77.32 per cent, followed by Bahragora at 76.15 per cent, Lohardaga at 73.21 per cent, Potka at 72.29 per cent, and Mandar with 72.13 per cent. The lowest voting percentage, however, was recorded in Ranchi with 51.5 per cent, followed by Jamshedpur West at 55.95 per cent, Jamshedpur East at 56.72 per cent, Hazaribagh at 57.65 per cent and Kanke at 57.89 per cent. A total of 179 ballot units, 161 control units, and 420 VVPATs were replaced during the polls. The official communiqu further added that, in the Manoharpur and Jaganathpur Assembly constituency of West Singhbhum district, voters chose to cast their vote despite the boycott posters and threat calls by extremists. At the polling stations in Sonapi in Jaganathpur AC and Rabangada in Manoharpur AC, security forces thwarted attempts to prevent voters from voting through boycott posters and blockades on the way, it said. For the first time, voters of Lakhaidih village in Potka AC (East Singhbhum district) having 100% tribal population voted at a polling station set up in their own village, stated the official release for ECI. Earlier, they had to travel to a nearby village to cast their vote which is nearly 25 km from the main road and 4 km away through dense forest and hilly route, it said. Meanwhile, IG operations and Jharkhand Police Spokesperson AV Homkar informed that all the 15 districts in which the elections were held for 43 Assembly seats in Jharkhand on Wednesday, were Maoist-infested and it was a big challenge for the police to conduct peaceful polling. But, the elections were held peacefully without even a single Maoist incident in all 43 Assembly seats in Jharkhand. Out of the total 15, 334 polling booths during the first phase of polling, 2249 were identified as sensitive from the Naxal point of view for which huge deployment of forces was done to avoid any untoward situation, said Homkar. Moreover, Homkar said, there were 286 such booths in Jharkhand which were shadow areas having no mobile or internet connectivity for which special arrangements were made to establish communication with the polling personnel. Looking at the security point of view, polling personnel was heli-dropped on 255 booths a day ahead of the polling on the most sensitive booths, he added. Notably, the fate of 683 candidates in the electoral race will be decided by 13,710,717 voters, including 6,873,455 men, 6,836,959 women, and 303 third-gender voters. Of the 683 candidates, 609 are men, 73 are women, and one belongs to the third gender.

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The first phase of polling for 43 assembly seats in Jharkhand will be held on Wednesday, with the ruling INDIA bloc and the opposition BJP locked in a fierce fight. The remaining seats will go to polls on November 23 while the votes will be counted on November 23. The 43 seats that go to polls on Wednesday included 17 general, 20 ST and six SC. While the Congress-JMM alliance looks to retain power, the BJP hopes to improve its tally in the tribal dominated state. In the 2019 elections, the JMM-Congress-RJD combo won 25 seats while the saffron party managed to win only 13. Six ministers and several other prominent leaders are in the fray in the first phase of polls. Former chief minister Champai Soren, who quit JMM and joined the BJP, is contesting from Sereikella, his traditional stronghold. Soren won this seat six times since 1991, only facing defeat in 2000. In Jamshedpur East, Congress' Ajoy Kumar will take on Purnima Das Sahu, daughter-in-law of former Jharkhand chief minister and current Odisha Governor Raghubar Das. State health minister and Congress leader Banna Gupta is in direct contest against JD(U)s Saryu Roy in Jamshedpur West. Both Gupta and Roy have won this seat twice. In Lohardaga, Congress minister Rameshwar Oraon is pitted against Neeru Shanti Bhagat of the AJSU Party. Oraon is likely to face a tough challenge this time as AJSU has entered a poll alliance with the BJP. BJP's Geeta Koda, wife of former Chief Minister Madhu Koda, is pitted against Congress leader Sona Ram Sinku in Jaganathpur. Garhwa constituency will witness a triangular contest with Minister Mithilesh Thakur defending his seat against BJPs Satyendra Nath Tiwari and Samajwadi Partys former minister Girinath Singh. In Ranchi, former Speaker and BJP minister C.P. Singh will take on JMMs Dr Mahua Maji, a Rajya Sabha MP. List of constituencies going to polls in first phase 1. Kodarma 2. Barkatha 3. Barhi 4. Barkagaon 5. Hazaribagh 6. Simaria (SC) 7. Chatra (SC) 8. Baharagora 9. Ghatsila (ST) 10. Potka (ST) 11. Jugsalai (SC) 12. Jamshedpur East 13. Jamshedpur West 14. Ichagarh 15. Seraikella (ST) 16. Chaibasa (ST) 17. Majhgaon (ST) 18. Jaganathpur (ST) 19. Manoharpur (ST) 20. Chakradharpur (ST) 21. Kharsawan (ST) 22. Tamar (ST) 23. Torpa (ST) 24. Khunti (ST) 25. Ranchi 26. Hatia 27. Kanke (SC) 28. Mandar (ST) 29. Sisai (ST) 30. Gumla (ST) 31. Bishunpur (ST) 32. Simdega (ST) 33. Kolebira (ST) 34. Lohardaga (ST) 35. Manika (ST) 36. Latehar (SC) 37. Panki 38. Daltonganj 39. Bishrampur 40. Chhatarpur (SC) 41. Hussainabad 42. Garhwa 43. Bhawanathpur

PM Modi urges citizens to vote with full enthusiasm in Jharkhand polling

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all voters in Jharkhand to take part with full enthusiasm in the polling sessions that commenced in the state today. Taking to social media X, Modi wrote in a post Today is the first round of voting in the Jharkhand assembly elections. I urge all voters to vote with full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy. On this occasion, my heartiest congratulations to all my young friends who are going to vote for the first time! Remember - first vote, then refreshment! Polling in Jharkhand that started at 7: 00 a.m. on Wednesday, is taking place with voters spread across 43 constituencies in 15 districts casting their ballots. The results will determine the fate of 683 candidates, including 73 women. Ahead of polling, mock voting was also conducted at various polling stations in Jharkhand. Visuals showed long queues of voters, including women, waiting to cast their votes. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for polling, which will continue until 5.00 pm. It will end at 4.00 pm at 950 sensitive booths spread across 31 constituencies. Over 200 companies of security forces have been deployed at strategic locations to maintain order and safeguard the electoral process. The BJP-led NDA is aiming to unseat the JMM-led coalition, with key candidates such as former Chief Minister Champai Soren and Congress leader Ajoy Kumar in the fray. Key candidates in the first phase of Jharkhand's assembly elections include former Chief Minister Champai Soren (BJP) in Seraikela, and Ajoy Kumar (Congress) in Jamshedpur East, where he is facing Purnima Das Sahu, daughter-in-law of former Chief Minister Raghubar Das. In Jaganathpur, BJP's Geeta Koda, wife of former Chief Minister Madhu Koda, is contesting against Congress leader Sona Ram Sinku. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has nominated sitting Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji from Ranchi. Polling in the remaining 38 constituencies of Jharkhand will be held on November 20, and votes will be counted on November 23. In the previous assembly elections, JMM won 30 seats, the BJP won 25, and Congress secured 16 seats.

Fate of Champai, son and 6 ministers of Hemant govt at stake in 1st phase

RANCHI: In the first phase of Assembly polls to be held on Wednesday in Jharkhand, reputation of a number of senior leaders and former CMs is at stake. Former CM Champai Soren and his son Babulal Soren are contesting from Saraikela and Ghatshila, while six cabinet ministers have kept their fingers crossed before the polling. Hot seats include Saraikela, Garhwa, Hussainabad, Ranchi, Daltonganj, Koderma, Jamshedpur East and Lohardaga. Former Union minister and three-time CM Arjun Mundas wife Meera Munda is contesting from Potka and Odisha Governor and former CM Raghubar Dass daughter-in-law Purnima Das Sahu from Jamshedpur East. In Jamshedpur (West), JD(U) candidate Saryu Roy is giving a tough contest to Congress Banna Gupta. In 2019, Roy, fighting as an Independent, had defeated Raghubar Das. Congress veteran Rameshwar Oraon faces AJSUs Shanti Bhagat in Lohardaga while JMMs Mithilesh Thakur is locked in a contest with BJPs Satyendra Nath Tiwary and SPs Girinath Singh. IPS-turned-politician Arun Oraon is in the fray from Sisai, giving a challenge to JMMs Jiga Susaran Horo. Ranchi MLA CP Singh, ministers Rameshwar Oraon, Banna Gupta, Deepak Birua, and Ramdas Soren are contesting in phase 1. Jamshedpur West has the highest number of candidates where 28 are in the fray. Jagannathpur reserved seat has the lowest number of candidates at 8. Of the 43 seats that will go to polls, 17 are general, 6 reserved for SCs and 20 for STs. The biggest seat is Manika and the smallest is Ranchi. In terms of voters, the biggest seat is Hatia and smallest is Jagarnathpur. Voting will be held from 7 am to 4 pm at 950 booths due to security reasons and till 5 pm at the remaining 14,394 booths.

'Modi ki Guarantee' fell flat on June 4, Jharkhand people will finish whatever is left of it: Cong

New Delhi : The Congress on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the promises made by him for Jharkhand, saying the 'Modi ki Guarantee' campaign fell flat when Lok Sabha polls results came out and the people of Jharkhand will finish whatever is left of it as well on November 13 and 20 Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh listed some of the promises made by the PM and also the current status of the projects. Medical College in Koderma: The college was supposed to be built on --70 acres of land and offer 100 MBBS seats. The non-biological PM laid its foundation stone six years ago, in 2018, and then promised to complete the project again in 2019. It is yet to materialize, he said. Ramesh pointed out that during his campaign for Jharkhand's 2014 assembly elections, Modi had promised a range of industrial and educational projects, including a premier IT institution and several engineering colleges. However, only two institutions were ever established, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT Ranchi) and Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET Khunti), he said, adding that these too, after nine and seven years respectively, do not have a permanent campus. In October 2022, the Railway Ministry sanctioned the Chatra-Gaya rail project but two years later, no progress has been made. BJP leaders have consistently promised the Korba-Lohardaga line, but it has also been given a silent burial, Ramesh said. Just ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the PM laid the foundation stone of the Mandal dam project with great fanfare, he said. Conceptualised to address agrarian distress in Jharkhand and Bihar, the project has languished even while the state has suffered back-to-back droughts in recent years, Ramesh claimed. The Congress leader further said that Jamshedpur had a functional airport until 2016 but despite being inducted into the UDAN scheme in 2018, plans for a new airport have failed to materialise. In January 2019, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Jharkhand Government and the Airports Authority of India for the construction of Dhalbhumgarh Airport by December 2022. This would have been a massive boost to the industrial sector, from major players like Tata to the MSME sector in Adityapur, he said. When the December 2022 deadline came and went, BJP's own MPs were compelled to raise the issue in Parliament, Ramesh said, adding that on February 27, 2023, the Union Civil Aviation Minister responded and confirmed that the project had been abandoned. Unsurprisingly, the Modi ki Guarantee campaign fell flat on June 4, 2024. On November 13 and 20, the people of Jharkhand will finish whatever is left of it as well, Ramesh said. The results of the Lok Sabha polls were declared on June 4 this year. Jharkhand goes to polls on November 13 and 20 in two phases. The results would be announced on June 23.

Shah Rukh Khan death threat: Mumbai police detain lawyer from Raipur

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday detained a suspect in relation to the death threats made against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan , news agency ANI reported. The suspect has been identified as Faizan Khan, a resident of Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He is currently being questioned by the cops after allegedly making a threatening call demanding a ransom from the Bollywood star. According to officials, the caller claimed to be outside Khans residence, Mannat, and demanded Rs 50 lakh, threatening the actors life if his demand was not met. Alarmed by the call, the Mumbai Police swiftly registered a case and dispatched a team to Raipur to investigate the matter. More details regarding the suspect have not been disclosed yet. A case has been registered under sections 308(4) (extortion involving threats of death or serious injury) and 351(3)(4) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Meanwhile, the suspect, who is a lawyer by profession has denied involvement in the threat. He claimed his phone was stolen on November 2, and the threat call made from his number was part of a larger conspiracy against him. The Mumbai police will produce Faizan in a Raipur court seeking his transit remand, Raipur's Senior Superintendent of Police Santosh Singh said. Salman Khan gets new death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang The threat to Shah Rukh Khan follows a series of threats issued to fellow actor Salman Khan, allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Earlier on October 24, Mumbai Police arrested a man from Jamshedpur who had threatened Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and demanded a ransom of Rs 5 crore. The police registered a case against an unknown person and started an investigation after Mumbai Traffic Police received a threatening message. Both actors have been surrounded by tight security for a while now. Salman was upgraded to Y+ security especially after a firing incident outside his residence in April this year. This is not the first time, Shah Rukh Khan got a threat call. In October last year too, he received death threats after the success of his films Pathaan and Jawan . The actor had lodged a written complaint with the Maharashtra Police regarding this, after which he was given Y+ security. (With inputs from ANI and PTI)

Death threat to Shah Rukh Khan: Police arrest lawyer from Raipur

Mumbai: Mumbai Police on Tuesday arrested a man from Chhattisgarh for allegedly issuing a death threat to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The suspect is currently being questioned by the police officials. Last week, the Mumbai Police received a call threatening Shah Rukh at the Bandra station. The caller even demanded Rs 50 lakh, following which the police registered a case and dispatched a team to Raipur for further investigation. More details regarding the suspect have not been disclosed yet. The threat to Shah Rukh follows a series of threats issued to fellow friend and Bollywood star Salman Khan, allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Earlier on October 24, Mumbai Police arrested a man from Jamshedpur who had threatened Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and demanded a ransom of Rs 5 crore. The police registered a case against an unknown person and started an investigation after Mumbai Traffic Police received a threatening message. Both actors have been surrounded by tight security for a while now. Salman was upgraded to Y+ security especially after a firing incident outside his residence in April this year. The firing incident took place on April 14 outside Salman's residence at Galaxy Apartments in the Bandra area of Mumbai. The subsequent arrests revealed connections to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, leading the Mumbai Police to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all involved in the shooting. Earlier, police said that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Vishnoi, played a key role in motivating the shooters. After receiving weapons delivery in Panvel on March 15, 2024, Anmol provided the shooters with the target's information, instructing them to carry out the firing at the actor's residence. The planned firing incident was executed as per instructions, during which the shooters received a total of Rs 3 lakh. In October, politician Baba Siddique was shot multiple times while he was leaving his son's Bandra office on October 12. The Nationalist Congress Party leader and former minister succumbed to injuries at the hospital shortly after the attack. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack. The demise of Baba Siddique and death threats to stars like Salman and SRK have raised concern among fans.

Shah Rukh Khan death threat: Police arrest accused from Chhattisgarh

Mumbai: Mumbai Police on Tuesday arrested a man from Chhattisgarh for allegedly issuing a death threat to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The suspect is currently being questioned by the police officials. Last week, the Mumbai Police received a call threatening Shah Rukh at the Bandra station. The caller even demanded Rs 50 lakh, following which the police registered a case and dispatched a team to Raipur for further investigation. More details regarding the suspect have not been disclosed yet. The threat to Shah Rukh follows a series of threats issued to fellow friend and Bollywood star Salman Khan, allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Earlier on October 24, Mumbai Police arrested a man from Jamshedpur who had threatened Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and demanded a ransom of Rs 5 crore. The police registered a case against an unknown person and started an investigation after Mumbai Traffic Police received a threatening message. Both actors have been surrounded by tight security for a while now. Salman was upgraded to Y+ security especially after a firing incident outside his residence in April this year. The firing incident took place on April 14 outside Salman's residence at Galaxy Apartments in the Bandra area of Mumbai. The subsequent arrests revealed connections to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, leading the Mumbai Police to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all involved in the shooting. Earlier, police said that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Vishnoi, played a key role in motivating the shooters. After receiving weapons delivery in Panvel on March 15, 2024, Anmol provided the shooters with the target's information, instructing them to carry out the firing at the actor's residence. The planned firing incident was executed as per instructions, during which the shooters received a total of Rs 3 lakh. In October, politician Baba Siddique was shot multiple times while he was leaving his son's Bandra office on October 12. The Nationalist Congress Party leader and former minister succumbed to injuries at the hospital shortly after the attack. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack. The demise of Baba Siddique and death threats to stars like Salman and SRK have raised concern among fans.

Mithun Chakraborty campaigns for BJP in Jharkhand

Jamshedpur: Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty led a massive roadshow in Jharkhands East Singhbhum district on Monday. He campaigned for BJP candidate Meera Munda, the wife of former CM Arjun Munda, in the Potka constituency. A large crowd, which included a significant number of women, gathered to have a glimpse of the Bollywood superstar as the roadshow Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Ranchi Diary | Polling: Personnel to be air-dropped at 225 booths

As the poll campaign for the first phase of elections ended on Monday, polling personnel will be air-dropped through choppers at 225 polling booths in the five districts of Jharkhand, which have been identified as sensitive by the Election Commission. The districts include West Singhbhum, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla and Garhwa. Meanwhile, 683 candidates are in the fray for 43 assembly constituencies. Of these, 334 are Independents, 87 candidates represent national parties, 32 are from Jharkhand-based parties, 42 hold tickets from recognised parties of other states, and 188 belong to unrecognised registered parties. Vote and take a discount at this zoological park Tata Steel Zoological Park (TSZP) has announced a special initiative to encourage civic participation in voting. On November 13, voting day in Jamshedpur, and the day after i.e, on November 14, TSZP will extend exclusive discounts on entry fees to voters on showing their inked fingers. The entry fee for adults will be Rs 30, while for children Rs 20. The TSZP will open at noon on November 13. According to officials, this initiative is another step towards making the park an inclusive and accessible space for everyone. Brain-operated bed for paralytic patients A team of four students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of IIT Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad, under assistant Professor Zafar Alam, has been given an award for developing an EEG-Signal-Controlled Pneumatic Medical Bed for paralytic patients. They have developed the device for Rs 2 lakh to help paralytic/severely affected patients control their medical bed using their brains through an electroencephalography device. The device will help to ensure efficient medical governance by reducing the nursing loads for patients at health centres and hospitals. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Successfully Wraps Up its 3 Day Celebration of 32nd Convocation

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University. MAHE offers over 400 specializations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams; through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim both nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 4th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and an enriching campus life, as well as for national & multi-national corporates looking for top talent .

Rahul, Soren Show Unity Ahead of Jharkhand Polls

New Delhi/Ranchi: In a show of unity, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren welcomed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at Ranchi airport on Saturday. At an election rally in Dhanbad, Gandhi highlighted the alliance's push to lift the 50 per cent reservation cap, stressing that despite Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) making up 90% of Indias population, they remain underrepresented in government institutions. Gandhi criticised the BJP-led governments economic policies, alleging that the tax structure favors the wealthy. He claimed that billionaire Gautam Adani pays similar taxes as the common people and accused the government of handing over valuable land in Mumbai's Dharavi to him. In a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi commented on Modis luxurious travels, contrasting it with the struggles of the poor amid rising prices. He promised that the alliance would redirect funds to the poor, equivalent to the debts forgiven for capitalists. At another rally in Jamshedpur, Gandhi accused Modi's policies on demonetisation and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) of harming farmers and laborers, calling them weapons against the poor. He framed the political contest as a clash of ideologies, with the BJP-RSS promoting division, while the I.N.D.I.A. bloc stands for unity. Expressing confidence in the Opposition alliances chances against the NDA, Gandhi pledged to work for the welfare of the masses. Notably, he paused his speech momentarily for the Azan prayer, showing respect for the local customs.

Jharkhand poll: Ajoy Kumar, Congress candidate and former IPS officer, centers his campaign on his past performance

Mr. Kumar, candidate from Jamshedpur East is pitted against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Purnima Das Sahu, the daughter-in-law of Raghubar Das, former Chief Minister, currently serving as governor of Odisha.

I-T raids Hemant Soren's aide ahead of Jh'khand poll

A total of nine premises in the state's capital Ranchi and Jamshedpur are being raided in an operation that started early morning. A security team of the CRPF is assisting the I-T sleuths, the sources said.

Income Tax raids in Jkhand, premises of CM Hemant Sorens aide being searched

RANCHI, Nov 9: The Income Tax Department on Saturday conducted searches at multiple locations in poll-bound Jharkhand, including on the premises of a person linked to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, as part of a tax evasion probe, official sources said. A total of nine premises in the states capital Ranchi and Jamshedpur are being raided in an operation that started early morning. A security team of the CRPF is assisting the I-T sleuths, the sources said. The locations linked to [] The post Income Tax raids in Jkhand, premises of CM Hemant Sorens aide being searched appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Income Tax raids in Jharkhand, also on premises of CM Sorens aide

Ranchi: The Income Tax Department Saturday conducted searches at multiple locations in poll-bound Jharkhand, including on the premises of a person linked to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, as part of a tax evasion probe, official sources said. A total of nine premises in state capital Ranchi and Jamshedpur are being raided in an operation that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Jharkhand: IT conducts searches in multiple locations including premises of CM's aide

The Income Tax (I-T) department on Wednesday raided several properties of Sagardighi MLA Bayron Biswas.( Photo ANI) The Income Tax (I-T) department on Wednesday raided several properties of Sagardighi MLA Bayron Biswas.( Photo ANI) Ranchi: The Income Tax Department Saturday conducted searches at multiple locations in poll-bound Jharkhand, including on the premises of a person linked to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, as part of a tax evasion probe, official sources said. A total of nine premises in state capital Ranchi and Jamshedpur are being raided in an operation that started early morning. A security team of the CRPF is assisting the I-T teams, the sources said. The locations linked to Sunil Shrivastava, an advisor to the CM, are also being searched, they said. The action is linked to recent investigations launched by the ED and the CBI over alleged illegal liquor trade and mining in the state, the sources said. The state is scheduled to votes in two phase on November 13 and November 20.

I-T department raids CM Hemant Soren's secretary, others ahead of Jharkhand assembly polls

RANCHI: In a major blow to Chief Minister Hemant Soren ahead of Assembly polls, the Income Tax department on Saturday raided at least 17 locations related to his personal Secretary Sunil Srivastav in Ranchi and Jamshedpur. According to initial reports, seven locations are being raided in Ranchi and nine locations in Jamshedpur. Sunil Srivastava's residence is located in front of Ashok Nagar Road number 4 in Ranchi. Reportedly, the raids are being conducted following inputs about the transaction of money through Hawala in the Assembly elections. Earlier also, IT had raided 35 locations in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Giridih and Kolkata on 26 October, during which, benami property and investment-related documents worth about Rs 150 crore were seized. Also, after matching the amount found during the raid with the books of accounts of the traders, Rs 70 lakh was seized and deposited in the bank. Though, there is no official confirmation, today's raids are also said to be linked to. It. Further details related to the raid are awaited.

Jharkhand: Income Tax raids residence of CM Soren's alleged aide ahead of Assembly polls

The Income Tax department is conducting raids at nine locations in Ranchi and Jamshedpur connected to Sunil Srivastava, a close aide of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. The raids come days before the state's assembly elections, where Soren's JMM-led alliance is facing tough competition from the BJP-led NDA.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Hosts 32nd Convocation Ceremony, Celebrating Academic Excellence and Dedication

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'BJP's graph diving, INDIA bloc to form govts in Maharashtra, Jharkhand': Pilot

BHOPAL: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday claimed that BJP's favourability is declining as people are fed up with its policies and misuse of agencies, and predicted the victory of the INDIA bloc in Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls. BJP's graph in the entire country is declining and the INDIA grouping will win the upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. I have been to Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) and there is a one-sided wave prevailing in that state, Pilot told reporters at the residence of Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari. Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha was also present. Pilot arrived here to campaign for Congress in the November 13 bypoll in Vijaypur assembly constituency in Sheopur district, bordering Rajasthan. The former Rajasthan deputy chief minister accused BJP leaders of using low-level language during polls, referring to comments like snatching mangal sutra and taking away your buffaloes during the Lok Sabha elections and the recent batenge toh katenge (if divided, we will be finished) by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Aditya Nath. The Congress is focussed on giving slogans with positivity like padhenge toh badhenge' (if we study, we will progress), he said. This type of culture should be promoted. People in the country are now fed up with the BJP over misuse of power and central agencies, and polarisation, he said. Pilot also slammed the BJP over the arrest of two CMs Jharkhand's Hemant Soren and Delhi's Arvind Kejriwal and accused it of exploiting central agencies for political gains. He said that former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, current party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc are working towards strengthening the country and the results of the bypolls in MP will leave their mark in the 2028 assembly elections. Besides Vijaypur, a bypoll will also be held on November 13 in the Budhni constituency, earlier represented by former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Votes will be counted on November 23. The results of the bypolls in various states, including Wayanad from where Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is contesting her maiden Lok Sabha polls, and the assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra will be satisfying for the Congress and the outcomes will have a direct impact on future elections, said Pilot. In Vijaypur, the Congress has fielded senior tribal leader Mukesh Malhotra. The bypoll was necessitated after sitting Congress MLA Ramniwas Rawat joined the BJP during the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year. He is contesting the bypoll on a BJP ticket. Rawat had won from Vijaypur six times as a Congress candidate in 1990, 1993, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2023. Responding to a question about BJP's allegation that Congress and other parties encouraged infiltration in Jharkhand in a planned manner, Pilot asked, Who is responsible for protecting the country's borders? They are levelling allegations by shirking away their own responsibilities. He alleged that the BJP raises issues like 'one election, one nation', cows and Gods before elections just for votes and never talks about its performance in the areas of industrialisation, jobs, roads and water. Asked about the culture of freebies and former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's popular scheme 'Ladli Behna Yojana', Pilot asked if the scheme was so good then why Chavan was removed as the CM. On the one hand, Pilot said, BJP describes freebies as 'revdi' and on the other, it wants to take credit for providing free ration to 80 crore people in the country. If Congress and other parties want to help the deprived sections of society then it is termed 'revdiyan' despite the fact that when they do such things they call themselves 'annadata' and 'daandata', he quipped. Pilot said that though there is a double-engine government (same party at the state and Centre), unemployment is still rising in MP and farmers are dying by suicide. Who will stop it? he asked. Answering a question about Jammu and Kashmir, he said that the state should get full statehood and added that the elections were held there on the directives of the Supreme Court and not by the BJP-led government at the Centre.

BJPs graph diving, INDIA bloc to form govts in Maharashtra, Jharkhand: Pilot

Bhopal, Nov 7: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday claimed that BJPs favourability is declining as people are fed up with its policies and misuse of agencies, and predicted the victory of INDIA bloc in Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls. BJPs graph in the entire country is declining and the INDIA grouping will win the upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. I have been to Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) and there is a one-sided wave prevailing in that state, Pilot told [] The post BJPs graph diving, INDIA bloc to form govts in Maharashtra, Jharkhand: Pilot appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jharkhand polls: I am contesting against 'Pariwarvad', says Independent candidate

Shiv Shankar Singh, who recently resigned from BJP, announced his candidacy as an Independent for the upcoming assembly elections in Jamshedpur East. Singh criticizes the BJP for fielding a candidate from an influential family, accusing the party of hypocrisy regarding dynastic politics.

Jharkhand assembly elections 2024: JMM-led coalition harbinger of corruption, alleges Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi in a rally

Addressing a rally in Jamshedpur, he also alleged that the JMM is allowing entry of Bangladeshi infiltrators who indulge in love jihad and land jihad in Jharkhand

Jharkhand: BJP expels 30 rebel leaders for going against party lines

RANCHI: Amid damage control measures taken by the party to prevent mass exodus of its leaders in Jharkhand, BJP on Tuesday expelled as many as 30 rebel leaders for going against the party line and filing their nominations against the officially nominated candidates in the upcoming Assembly polls. Under the direction of State BJP President Babulal Marandi, General Secretary and MP Dr Pradeep Verma has expelled the rebel leaders from the party for six years for contesting against officially nominated candidates, which goes against the partys policies. According to a press release issued by the BJP state office, the expelled leaders include: Chandrama Kumari from Palamu Kumkum Devi from Hazaribagh Lakshmi Devi from Palamu Julie Yadav from Dumka Balwant Singh from Latehar Arvind Singh from Kharsawan Bateshwar Mehta from Hazaribagh Bhaiyya Banke Bihari from Hazaribagh Chitranjan Sahu from Bokaro Colonel Sanjay Singh from Palamu Harsh Ajmera from Hazaribagh Hazari Prasad Sahu from Ranchi Rural Misir Kujur from Gumla Mistry Soren from Pakur Mukesh Kumar Shukla from Pakur Pushp Ranjan from Palamu Rajkumar Singh from Jamshedpur Metropolitan Ramavatar Kerketta from Ranchi Rural Ramdev Hembram from East Singhbhum Rameshwar Oraon from Lohardaga Santosh Paswan from Latehar Shivcharan Mahto from Pakur Shivshankar Badaik from Khunti Shiv Shankar Singh from Jamshedpur Surendra Modi from Hazaribagh Upendra Yadav from Garhwa Umesh Bharti from Chatra Vikas Singh from Jamshedpur Metropolitan Vimal Baitha from Jamshedpur Metropolitan Vinod Singh from Palamu

Fissures emerge in I.N.D.I.A. as SP decides to go solo in Jkhand

New Delhi: Fissures emerged in the I.N.D.I.A. bloc as the Samajwadi Party has followed the approach of Ekla Chalo Re (going solo) after being denied any seat by the JMM-led alliance in the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly polls. Left in the cold by the JMM-Congress seat-sharing pact, the party has announced 21 candidates for the elections in the tribal state. The SP had demanded 12 seats in the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, which was refused by the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance, so the party decided to proceed with its own candidates in the Assembly polls. Talking to this newspaper, SP Jharkhand unit chief Ranjan Yadav said the party has nominated candidates for 11 seats in the first phase Girinath Singh from Garhwa, Umashankar Akela from Barhi, Raghupal Singh from Manika, Kamlesh Kumar Yadav from Huss-ainabad, Umendra Kumar Yadav from Bhanwathpur, Mamta Bhuiyan from Chhatarpur, Anju Singh Vishrampur, Ajit Yadav from Jamshedpur West, Rajkumar Yadav from Barkattha, Govind Bedia from Barkagaon and Suresh Kumar Kalindi from Kanke. Party candidates have also been announced for 10 seats in the second phase Akil Akhtar from Pakur, Daud Marandi from Maheshpur, Amrendra Kumar from Jarmundi, Sahadat Hussain from Rajmahal, Mahesh Kumar Malto from Boryo, Kajal Kumar Mahto from Sarath, Devanand Hajra from Jamua, Vijay Yadav from Nirsa, Azmul Ansari from Tundi and Suraj Mahto from the Baghmara seat. He also said that denied seat allocation from the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, the party had decided to field its own candidates and has a fair chance of winning at least seven to eight seats. SPs president Akhilesh Yadav is likely to hold rallies for the partys candidates soon, he added. Yadav also expressed confidence that the ruling alliance will come to power again and the Samajwadi Party will support the I.N.D.I.A. bloc. The JMM is contesting in alliance with the ruling Congress, RJD and the CPI(ML). In the recently-held Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir elections, the Congress had not given a single seat to the SP. In Jammu and Kashmir, the party had fielded 20 candidates. In the Haryana Assembly polls, the Akhilesh Yadav-led party had decided not to field candidates.

Jharkhand polls: Amit Shah to release BJP manifesto today, address 3 rallies

Ranchi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto and address three rallies in poll-bound Jharkhand on Sunday. Shah arrived in Jharkhand capital Ranchi on Saturday night. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the 'Sankalp Patra' for Jharkhand assembly elections in Ranchi on Sunday. He will also address three rallies at Ghatshila, Barkatha and Simaria assembly constituencies during the day, the BJP said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jharkhand on November 4 and address two rallies. Modi's visit will be followed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who is scheduled to hold a public meeting in Jamshedpur on November 5. Shah is likely to release 25 key points of the saffron party's manifesto to underline 25 years of Jharkhand's formation and a 150-point document, marking the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda, BJP leaders said. Jharkhand was created on November 15, 2000, which also happens to be the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. Earlier on October 5, the BJP had released five key points of its manifesto for the assembly polls, promising financial assistance of Rs 2,100 to women every month, five lakh jobs to youths and housing for all if voted to power. Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi had released the 'Panch Pran' (five vows) in the presence of Union ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Annapurna Devi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. According to the 'Panch Pran', households in the state will be able to purchase LPG gas cylinders at Rs 500. Besides, two cylinders would be provided free of cost in a year. Apart from this, 2.87 lakh vacant posts in government departments will be filled. The appointment process will start after the very first cabinet meeting, and by November 2025, 1.5 lakh posts will be filled, according to the 'five vows'. The party, if it comes to power, would also provide financial assistance of Rs 2,000 to graduate and postgraduate students for up to two years, so that they could prepare for competitive examinations. The BJP would launch the 'Gogo-Didi' scheme as part of its mission to empower women, and under the programme, women will get assistance of Rs 2,100 per month. Housing for all also features among the commitments in the party manifesto. Elections to the 81-member assembly in the state will take place in two phases on November 13 and 20, and votes will be counted on November 23.

'You hold the pup, I'll carry...': Here's how Ratan Tata surprised his dog trainer at Bombay VT station

Late industrialist and veteran philanthropist Ratan Tata's love for dogs is no secret. But do you know that his affection towards dogs was deepened further when he met Tito, a German Shepherd puppy, during his visit to Jamshedpur?

Poll time and its all in the family for Jharkhand parties

RANCHI: Many political stalwarts in Jharkhand have roped in their wives, daughters and daughters-in-law to save their ground. There are different reasons for roping in women on the seats earlier represented by others for years. Besides, there is also the fear of turf loss. For the first time, two daughters-in-law of Jharkhands biggest political family, the Sorens, are busy building and protecting their political base. Then, there is the question of political legacy in the case of RJD minister Satyanand Bhokta, former chief minister Raghuvar Das and former MLA Samaresh Singh. The first such prominent face is Purnima Das Sahu, the daughter-in-law of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das. She is contesting from Jamshedpur East. Raghubar Das won the seat from 1995 to 2014, becoming the chief minister. Das was defeated by former minister and BJP rebel Saryu Roy in 2019, following which he was made Odisha governor. However, the BJP expressed confidence in his daughter-in-law Purnima, who is contesting against former MP Ajay Kumar. Another such candidate is RJDs Chatra candidate Rashmi Prakash, the daughter-in-law of minister Satyanand Bhokta. The seat is reserved for Scheduled Caste, but Bhoktas have now been included in Scheduled Tribe, he would not be able to contest from the seat anymore. In order to save his political ground, Bhokta married his son off to a Scheduled Tribe girl, Rashmi Prakash, and managed a representation for her from the seat. Rashmi Prakash is now contesting against LJP candidate Janardan Paswan. Another name is Deepika Pandey Singh, who is the daughter-in-law of former minister in united Bihar, Awadh Bihari Singh. Singh won the election for the first time in 2019 on the Congress ticket, and is fielded again this time against BJPs Ashok Bhagat. Meera Munda, wife of former Union Minister Ajun Munda, has been fielded by the BJP from Potka Assembly seat. Her chance came as Munda was reluctant to contest this time and wanted his wife to replace him on traditional seat, Kharsawan, where she has been active. High-profile names Kalpana & Sita Soren: After the death of Shibu Sorens elder son Durga Soren in 2009, his wife Sita was elected. She left the party ahead of Lok Sabha polls and joined BJP and earned her candidature from unreserved Jamtara seat. On the other hand, Kalpana Soren, wife of CM Hemant Soren, entered politics this year and won Gandey by-polls. She is fielded again. Purnima Neeraj Singh & Ragini Singh: Two daughters-in-law of a family are up against each other in Jharia.

Jharkhand Assembly Polls: Old Congress, JD(U) rivals lock horns in Jamshedpur West

In Jamshedpur West assembly constituency, Congress' Banna Gupta, a key minister handling health and family welfare, faces JDU's Saryu Roy, known for defeating the former chief minister. The constituency has a significant minority population, and both candidates are emphasizing their merits and criticizing each other as they campaign for votes.

Jharkhand Assembly Polls: A battle of prestige for family of ex-CM Raghubar Das

Jamshedpur East sees a close election as BJP fields Purnima Das Sahu, the daughter-in-law of former CM Raghubar Das. Congress' Ajoy Kumar, backed by his past as senior SP, challenges her. Independent candidate Shiv Shankar Singh adds to the competitive race. Allegations and personal remarks mark the intense campaigning.

BJP promises 1.50 lakh jobs in Jharkhand if voted to power

JAMSHEDPUR, Oct 24: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday promised that the BJP would create 1.5 lakh jobs if the party is voted to power in Jharkhand polls. Addressing a public meeting in support of party candidates Meera Munda (Potka constituency) and Purnima Das Sahu (Jamshedpur East), JD(U) nominee Saryu Roy (Jamshedpur West), []

Cyclone 'Dana' to make landfall tonight; Odisha, Bengal brace for heavy rainfall | UPDATES

The severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' is expected to make landfall between the Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early on Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph). Several coastal districts across Odisha and Southern West Bengal will be impacted by heavy to very heavy rainfall, according to the Indian Metrological Department (IMD). The cyclone will also bring heavy rainfall to parts of Jharkhand. TOP DEVELOPMENTS 1. (Odisha) Impact Zones : Kendrapara, Bhadrak, and Balasore categorised as high-risk zones with wind speeds up to 120 kmph; potential tidal surge up to 2 meters predicted. Extremely heavy rainfall expected in Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Jajpur; light to moderate rain expected other parts of Odisha, with significant rainfall beginning October 23 evening. Odisha government targets relocating 10 lakh people from coastal areas; around 3-4 evacuated by Wednesday evening, with the rest to be moved by Thursday. All marine activities prohibited, including fishing, until the cyclone passes; all fishermen safely returned by Tuesday. 2. (Bengal) Impact Zones : Heavy to very heavy rainfall forecasted in multiple districts, with isolated areas facing extremely heavy rainfall (over 21 cm). Coastal districts, including South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, and Howrah, are at high risk due to expected strong winds (100-110 kmph) and tidal surges. North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, Hooghly, and Nadia are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, with localised flooding possible in low-lying areas. Kolkata airport to suspend flight operations for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday in view of the possible impact of cyclone. 3. (Jharkhand) Impact Zones Southern and eastern districts, including East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, and Saraikela-Kharsawan, are likely to be most affected by heavy rainfall and strong winds. Areas near rivers in East Singhbhum and Dumka could face localised flooding due to the expected downpour. Winds of 60-70 kmph, along with heavy rainfall, may impact districts like Ranchi, Bokaro, and Dhanbad, leading to possible infrastructure damage and waterlogging ODISHA With Odisha at the eye of the storm, the state government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocating about 10 lakh people in several coastal districts to safety. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said more than 30 percent of the targeted 10 lakh people have been evacuated to safe places by Wednesday evening in view of cyclone Dana that barrels towards the state's coastal region, threatening to impact nearly half of its population. The remaining people will be brought to safety by 11 am on Thursday, he said. While asserting that the state is fully prepared to face the calamity, Majhi assured the people that they are in safe hands. Do not panic and stay safe. You (people) are in safe hands, he said, adding that all arrangements have been made for the people at the cyclone shelters. The IMD said that cyclone Dana is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port early Friday. The distance between Dhamara in Bhadrak district and Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district is around 70 km. It said that the landfall process will start from the night of October 24 and will continue till the morning of October 25. The maximum speed during the landfall process is likely to be around 120 kmph, IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said and added that landfall is mostly a slow process, which usually takes around 5-6 hours. Therefore, heavy rainfall, wind and storm surge will reach the peak during the landfall time, which is between October 24 night and October 25 morning, he added. It is very likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal by early morning of October 24 and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha) during mid-night of October 24 to morning of October 25 as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph, the IMD said. Stating that Odisha is likely to face a multi-hazard situation when cyclone Dana makes landfall, Mohapatra said apart from heavy to very heavy rainfall and in places with extremely heavy rainfall and high velocity wind, the state is likely to encounter a tidal surge of up to 2 meters. IMD scientist Umashankar Das at the Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, warned that low-lying areas in Kendrapara, Bhadrak, and Balasore districts are likely to be inundated and recommended that the government evacuate residents from these regions. According to IMD sources, wind velocity in the districts of Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore would be 100110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph, along with extremely heavy rainfall and tidal surge during the landfall, which will take around four to five hours. The IMD has warned of uprooting of trees, breaking of tree branches, damage to kutcha houses, electric poles and other infrastructure. Meanwhile, the state government has categorised the vulnerable districts. While Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore are in high-risk zones, where wind velocity would remain at 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph, Mayurbhanj would be in the second category, where wind speeds would be at 80-90 kmph, gusting to 100 kmph. Similarly, the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack and Jajpur come under category three, where wind speeds would be at 60-80 kmph, gusting to 90 kmph. The districts of Puri, Khurda (comprising Bhubaneswar), Dhenkanal and Keonjhar come under category four, where wind speeds will be at 60-70 kmph, gusting to 80 kmph. To ensure the safety of the people, the state government has deployed 288 rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), and Fire Services. Districts that are also likely to be impacted include Angul, Nayagarh, Boudh, Ganjam, Deogarh and Sambalpur. The IMD also cautioned that Cyclone Dana would bring significant rainfall to the state, predicting light to moderate rain at most locations, with heavy rainfall (7-11 cm) in isolated areas over Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, and Khordha starting in the evening of October 23. On October 24 and 25, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several places, with isolated areas receiving extremely heavy rainfall (over 21 cm) in districts including Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Jajpur, it added. The IMD has prohibited all marine activities, including fishing, in the Bay of Bengal until the cyclone has passed. All fishermen returned to the coast by Tuesday evening, said Pujari. Meanwhile, parts of Kendrapara and Bhadrak districts in Odisha experienced rain and adverse weather conditions on Wednesday afternoon, with the IMD saying that the outer bands of Cyclone Dana has begun to affect the eastern coastline. With the cyclone approaching fast towards the state's coast, several activities, including the functioning of the Orissa High Court, Biju Patnaik International Airport, ports at Paradip and Dhamara, all educational institutions, and others remain suspended in the wake of the impending calamity. WEST BENGAL The coastal districts of Bengal are experiencing moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds since the early hours of Thursday, while Kolkata woke up to an overcast sky and intermittent showers. Advising fishermen not to venture into the sea, the Met Department said gale wind with speeds reaching 90-100 kmph and gusting to 110 kmph is prevailing over the northwest Bay of Bengal. It warned that the wind speed over the area is likely to increase gradually to 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph till Friday morning, and decrease thereafter. The bulletin warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy downpour in isolated places in the south Bengal districts of North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly districts on Thursday and Friday. Public transportation to and from Kolkata's suburbs may get affected from the evening, as Eastern and South Eastern railways cancelled a large number of trains on Thursday and Friday in view of the cyclone. More than 170 express and passenger trains running through South Eastern Railway (SER) jurisdiction have been cancelled, an official said. The trains cancelled were scheduled to depart from their originating stations between October 23 and October 27, he said. Besides, the Eastern Railway (ER) will not operate any EMU local train from Sealdah station on its south and Hasnabad sections from 8 pm on Thursday till 10 am on Friday, the official said. The ER also cancelled 68 suburban trains on the Howrah division on Friday morning, he said. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said it is on high alert and has mobilised vessels and aircraft to respond swiftly to any contingency over the Bay of Bengal. Meanwhile, the NDRF said it has deployed several teams across south Bengal to tackle any emergency situation. Ferry services in the Sunderbans area spread over North and South 24 Parganas districts and also across the Hooghly River in Kolkata and adjoining areas will remain cancelled in view of the impending inclement weather, officials said. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has also opened a control room at its headquarters and cancelled the leaves of all essential staff. JHARKHAND Parts of Jharkhand could experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from Thursday night under the influence of cyclonic storm 'Dana', a Met Department official said. An 'orange' alert has been issued in the Kolhan region (West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharswan, and East Singhbhum districts) for Friday, he said. This category of alert indicates heavy rainfall ranging from 115 mm to 204 mm in 24 hours, the official said. Apart from heavy rain, the region might also experience thunderstorms and gusty winds with speeds of up to 60 kmph, Ranchi Meteorological Centre in-charge Abhishek Anand said. Six teams of the NDRF have been deployed in Jamshedpur and Chaibasa, while two teams were kept on standby in Ranchi to deal with any emergency situation, another official said. Several parts of central Jharkhand, including Ranchi, Khunti, Lohardaga, Gumla and Ramgarh, may also experience heavy rainfall on Friday, Anand said. Light to moderate rainfall is likely in many parts of the state on Thursday, with forecast of heavy rainfall in the Kolhan division, under the influence of the cyclonic system, he said. The inclement weather is also likely to impact political activities underway for the upcoming assembly polls in Jharkhand, scheduled to be held in two phases -- November 13 and November 20 -- with the counting of votes on November 23.

Salman Khan threat message: Mumbai cops arrest vegetable seller

Mumbai: Mumbai Police investigating the Salman Khan threat message case have arrested a man from Jamshedpur, officials said on Wednesday. The accused was identified as Shaikh Hussain Shaikh Mausin (24), a Jamshedpur-based vegetable seller. A threat message demanding Rs 5 crore from the actor was received on the Mumbai Traffic Police's WhatsApp helpline last week, prompting the police to register a case and launch an investigation. Police tracked down the number to Jharkhand and teams were dispatched to nab the accused, an official said, adding that another team visited Guwahati. Even as the police widened the dragnet to trace the sender of the message, the Mumbai traffic police received an apology from the same mobile phone number, officials had said on Tuesday. Notably, Khan had earlier received death threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Suspected members of the gang had opened fire outside the actor's Bandra home in April this year. A few months back, the Navi Mumbai police uncovered a plot by the Bishnoi gang to kill Khan, leading to security enhancement for the actor.

Mumbai police arrests man from Jamshedpur who sent death threat to Salman Khan

According to the Mumbai Police, it registered a case against an unknown person and started an investigation after Mumbai Traffic Police received a threatening message.

Man Who Sent Death Threat To Salman Khan Arrested From Jharkhand: Cops

Mumbai Police have arrested a man from Jamshedpur who had threatened Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and demanded a ransom of Rs 5 crore.

Jharkhand polls: Congress releases first list of 21 candidates

New Delhi: The Congress released its first list of 21 candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly polls on Monday night, fielding Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon from the Lohardaga seat reserved for Scheduled Tribes.Senior Congress leader and the party's in-charge for Tripura, Odisha and Nagaland, Ajoy Kumar, will contest the election from the Jamshedpur East constituency. The former police officer, who has been a Lok Sabha MP from Jamshedpur in the past, is contesting the Assembly polls this time. Oraon, also a former police officer, is a former Jharkhand Congress chief. Among others, Shipli Neha Tirkey has been fielded from the Mandar (ST) constituency. She is the incumbent MLA from the seat. Her father, Bandhu Tirkey, is the chairman of the Congress's manifesto committee for the Jharkhand polls. Earlier, the top Congress leadership, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with several senior leaders, deliberated on the candidates' names at a meeting of the party's Central Election Committee. The Congress is in an alliance with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in Jharkhand and currently shares power in the eastern state. The Jharkhand polls will be held in two phases on November 13 and November 20, and the counting of votes will be taken up on November 23.

Congress releases first list of 21 candidates for Jharkhand assembly polls

NEW DELHI: The Congress released its first list of 21 candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly polls on Monday night, fielding Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon from the Lohardaga seat reserved for Scheduled Tribes. Senior Congress leader and the party's in-charge for Tripura, Odisha and Nagaland, Ajoy Kumar, will contest the election from the Jamshedpur East constituency. The former police officer, who has been a Lok Sabha MP from Jamshedpur in the past, is contesting the Assembly polls this time. Oraon, also a former police officer, is a former Jharkhand Congress chief. Among others, Shipli Neha Tirkey has been fielded from the Mandar (ST) constituency. She is the incumbent MLA from the seat. Her father, Bandhu Tirkey, is the chairman of the Congress's manifesto committee for the Jharkhand polls. @kharge ' ' pic.twitter.com/m4x68el1AD Congress (@INCIndia) October 21, 2024 Earlier, the top Congress leadership, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with several senior leaders, deliberated on the candidates' names at a meeting of the party's Central Election Committee. The Congress is in an alliance with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in Jharkhand and currently shares power in the eastern state. The Jharkhand polls will be held in two phases on November 13 and November 20, and the counting of votes will be taken up on November 23. RJD to go solo in Jharkhand polls if seat demands are not met

Fostering the Culture of Sport: Parimatch Sports becomes an On-Ground Partner of the Indian Super League

The Indian Super League (ISL), kicked off on October 12, 2014 and was recognised as India's top tier domestic league by FIFA and AFC in October 2019. The league is co-promoted by Reliance, Star India and supported by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). India's leading industrialists and celebrities from sports as well as the Indian film industry have heavily invested in the league's 13 clubs based in the following cities: Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Jamshedpur.

Filing of Nominations for First Phase of Jkhand Polls Begins

New Delhi, Ranchi: The filing of nomination papers for the 43 Assembly constituencies going for polling on November 13 in Jharkhand began on Friday. The filling of papers will continue until October 25. The second phase of polling is scheduled on November 20 and counting of votes on November 23. An official from the chief electoral office said, Nomination process for 43 Assembly constituencies going to polls on November 13 began today at 11 am. Candidates can file nominations till 3 pm. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on October 28 and the last date for withdrawal of nomination is October 30. The constituencies going to polls under the general category are Kodarma, Barkatha, Barhi, Barkagaon, Hazaribagh, Baharagora, Jamshedpur East, Jamshedpur West, Ichagarh, Ranchi, Hatia, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur will vote under general category during the first phase. The ST seats are Ghatsila, Potka, Seraikella, Chaibasa, Majhgaon, Jaganathpur, Manoharpur, Chakradharpur, Kharsawan, Tamar, Torpa, Khunti, Mandar, Sisai, Gumla, Bishunpur, Simdega, Kolebira, Lohardaga and Manika. SC constituencies to go for polling are Simaria, Chatra, Jugsalai, Kanke, Latehar, and Chhatarpur. Only five persons, including the candidate, can enter the Returning Officers chamber to file nominations and security deposit for general candidates is set at Rs 10,000, while SC/ST candidates must deposit Rs 5,000. Each candidate can spend a maximum of Rs 40 lakh. About 2.60 crore electors, including 11.84 lakh first-time voters and 1.13 lakh persons with disabilities, third-gender individuals, and senior citizens over 85, are expected to vote, compared to 2.23 crore in the 2019 Assembly elections. More than 900 centenarians, including 533 women, 462 male voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in 43 Assembly constituencies going to polls in the first phase of Jharkhand elections, the officials said. The officials also said that assured minimum facilities along with accessibility friendly infrastructure like ramps would be ensured at the polling stations for PWDs (persons with disabilities) and senior citizens. In Jharkhand, all polling stations are located at ground floor and ramps with proper gradient are provided for the convenience of differently abled electors and senior citizens with wheelchairs, as per the Election Commission of India (ECI).

NDA allies AJSU Party to contest 10 seats, JD(U) 2, LJP (Ram Vilas) 1 in J'Khand polls: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses the media, at the state secretariat in Guwahati, Saturday. (PTI Photo) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses the media, at the state secretariat in Guwahati, Saturday. (PTI Photo) Ranchi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP co-in-charge for Jharkhand Assembly elections, on Friday said National Democratic Alliance (NDA) constituents AJSU Party will contest 10 seats, JD(U) 2 and LJP (Ram Vilas) one. Sarma said while the seat-sharing arrangement is nearly finalised, the BJP is adopting a wait and watch strategy as rival parties, including the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, are yet to disclose their plans. The elections for the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly will be held in two phases, on November 13 and November 20, with the counting of votes scheduled for November 23. Sarma said, NDA allies AJSU Party will contest 10 seats, JD(U) 2, and LJP (Ram Vilas) 1 in Jharkhand as per the seat-sharing arrangement, which is almost finalised. AJSU Party will contest from Silli, Ramgarh, Gomia, Ichagarh, Mandu, Jugsalai, Dumri, Pakur, Lohardaga, and Manoharpur. JD(U) will contest from Jamshedpur West and Tamar, while LJP (Ram Vilas) will contest from Chatra, he said. Sarma made these remarks in the presence of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto. As per the arrangement, the BJP will contest 68 seats, but discussions are ongoing, and a final decision will be made soon.

Ratan Tata: Not just a businessman but also an architect whose creations inspire students till date

Two architecturally significant houses in Jamshedpur, designed by the late Ratan Tata, showcase his expertise. Built in his early career, the homes reflect the Prairie American style influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. The buildings continue to attract attention for their unique design and open spaces.

From Jamshedpur To Mumbai, Tata Landmarks That Shape India

The Tata Group, one of India's oldest and most respected conglomerates, has had a lasting influence on the nation's industrial landscape.

300 Durga Puja Committees In Jamshedpur Stop Music To Mourn Ratan Tata

Over 300 community Durga Puja committees in Jamshedpur refrained from playing music and cancelled cultural programmes on Thursday as a mark of respect to Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Naval Tata, who died in a Mumbai hospital a day ago.

Over 60,000 assistant teachers to go on strike demanding regularization of services in Jharkhand

RANCHI: More than 60,000 assistant teachers (Para Teachers) across Jharkhand are all set to go on strike once again from October 15 against the Hemant Soren governments failure to implement a previously agreed-upon deal. The Jharkhand State Assistant Teachers Action Committee has officially notified the Chief Minister and the states School Education and Literacy Department about the proposed strike citing the non-implementation of the August 28, 2024, agreement as the cause of their protest. Notably, the Para-Teachers have been agitating for long for the regularization of their services and respectable remuneration for the last several years. Many of the Para teachers are serving for last 20 years and are still waiting for their jobs to get regularized with increased honorarium. According to committee members, Hemant Soren has failed to fulfil the promises made ahead of 2019- Assembly polls that their services will be regularized and they will get perks as any other regular teacher in Jharkhand. During the August 28 negotiation meeting, the state government had promised to provide assistant teachers with an honorarium equivalent to a salary and access to Employee Provident Fund (EPF) benefits, said District President of State Assistant Teachers Action Committee in Jamshedpur, Sumit Tiwari. Despite the fact that the term of Hemant Soren is going to end soon, the agreement was not passed in the state cabinet, prompting their decision to strike, he added. Tiwari further added that, before the Assembly polls in 2019, Hemant Soren had promised to regularize their services, but even after five years, he did not fulfil his promise. Promise to regularize the services of Para Teacher also featured in JMMs election manifesto, he said. Before going on strike, on October 14, the day before the strike begins; the assistant teachers will stage a symbolic funeral procession for the finance minister, education minister and Giridih MLA who mediated the initial agreement. After the strike on October 15, the protesting teachers will march towards Ranchi on October 17 for an indefinite gherao (blockade) of chief ministers residence. Despite the announcement made by the then School Education and Literacy Minister Late Jagarnath Mahto that services of Para teachers in Jharkhand would also be regularized on the lines of Bihar, no action was taken in this regard. Mahto has said that the blueprint of the manual will be prepared within a week under which, they will be paid salaries in spite of remunerations on the lines of Shiksha Mitra in Bihar.

Jamshedpur mourns demise of Ratan Tata who brought global recognition to a backward region

Jamshedpur and Jharkhand are mourning the loss of Ratan Tata. Ratan Tata significantly shaped the region through his leadership of Tata Steel. People are paying homage to him. His contributions include infrastructural developments and transforming the Tata Group's global status. The state has declared a day's mourning in his honor.

Ratan Tata extraordinary leader who encouraged others: Tata Steel MD

Ratan Tata was an extraordinary leader who encouraged others to push boundaries, said Tata Steel CEO and MD TV Narendran while condoling the demise of the industry veteran. Tata guided Tata Steel through some very challenging and transformative times. He was a mentor to countless individuals, inspiring us with his unwavering commitment to the betterment of humanity, Narendran said. He was an extraordinary leader who led with great vision and who always encouraged us to push the boundaries of our aspirations. His unparalleled contribution to industry, philanthropy, and nation-building has left an indelible mark on society, he added. Ratan Tata became thr Chairman of Tata Steel in 1993. Alok Sahay, the Secretary-General of the Indian Steel Association (ISA), said India owes its legacy in steelmaking to the Tata Group, which gave the country its first integrated steel unit in 1907 at Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. Ratan Tata made Tata Steel a global brand. His inspiring legacy will conti

Jamshedpur mourns Ratan Tata, who brought global recognition to backwater

The city of Jamshedpur, popularly known as 'Tatanagar', is mourning. And so is Jharkhand where a day's mourning was declared on Thursday in a mark of respect for industrialist Ratan Tata. Named after Tata Group's founding father Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, it was the timeless vision of Ratan Tata that propelled Jamshedpur's growth and put it on the global map. His contributions are considered significant towards shaping Jharkhand, a backward region that became a state in 2000. He first visited Jamshedpur in 1963 to look into how Tata Steel, now a global conglomerate, works. He then visited the city in 1965 to hone his pilot skills. As soon as the news of his demise spread, a pall of gloom descended on the city. Since the morning, people from different walks of life have been visiting the Tata Centre to pay their homage to the legend who died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86. Ratan Tata, who became the chairman of Tata Steel in 1993, visited the city ...

Irreparable loss: CMs of eastern states mourn Ratan Tata's death

Kolkata/Ranchi/Bhubaneswar/Patna: Chief ministers of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Bihar condoled the demise of Tata Group's chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, and said his legacy will live on forever. The 86-year-old Padma Vibhushan breathed his last at south Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday. He was admitted to the hospital for the past few days. Saddened by the demise of Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Sons. The former Chairman of Tata Group had been a foremost leader of Indian industries and a public-spirited philanthropist. His demise will be an irreparable loss for Indian business world and society. My condolences to all his family members and colleagues, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee posted on X. In 2008, the Tata Group decided to move the Nano factory out of Singur in West Bengal's Hooghly district over a land acquisition controversy. Banerjee, whose TMC was in the opposition back then, had spearheaded a movement against the ruling Left Front, accusing it of forcibly acquiring land from farmers for the project. In a post on X, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said he was shocked to hear the news of Tata's death. I can't believe it.... May the soul of Marang Buru Ratan Tata ji rest in peace, he wrote. Tata Steel had developed the country's first industrial city at Jharkhand's Jamshedpur, which was earlier a part of undivided Bihar. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in his condolence message, called Tata an industry legend and a true national icon. Deeply saddened by the passing of Ratan Tata Ji... His visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to ethics and immense contributions to India's growth will inspire generations to come. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. His legacy will live on forever, Majhi said. Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, who was a former CM of Jharkhand, also expressed grief over the demise of Ratan Tata. Hon'ble Governor, Shri@dasraghubar, is saddened to learn about the demise of Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, veteran industrialist Padma Vibhusan @RNTata2000 ji and conveyed his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members. Om Shanti, he said on X. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Tata inspired everyone with his farsightedness and a life full of simplicity. Saddened by the passing away of Ratan Tata Ji... the demise of renowned industrialist and former chairman of Tata Sons, Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata ji is very sad. He inspired everyone with his farsightedness and a life full of simplicity. He made a commendable contribution to the country's economy through his works. The industry has suffered an irreparable loss with the demise of Ratan Tata ji. I pray to the almighty God for the eternal peace of the departed soul, Kumar posted on X.

Blog: Blog: Farewell, Ratan Tata - A City Mourns its Personal Loss

March 3: not a very significant date for the rest of the country but one of the most festive days of the year for Jamshedpur. The city celebrates Founder's Day on this day to mark the birth anniversary of Jamsetji Tata

Champai Soren hospitalised following blood sugar-related complications

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren was hospitalised following blood sugar-related complications, an official said on Sunday. He was admitted to the Tata Main Hospital in Jamshedpur around 9 pm on Saturday. He was admitted to the hospital after his blood sugar dipped and he felt dizzy, a close aide of the former CM said. Tata Main Hospital GM Dr Sudhir Rai told PTI that Soren's condition was stable and improving. Soren, 67, joined the BJP in August, alleging disrespect and humiliation in the JMM. He was appointed the chief minister on February 2, following Hemant Soren's resignation and subsequent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. He left the post on July 3, clearing the way for Hemant Soren's return to the chair after being granted bail.

Ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren hospitalised

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren was admitted to Tata Main Hospital in Jamshedpur due to blood sugar complications. He felt dizzy after his blood sugar levels dropped. His condition is stable and improving. Soren recently joined the BJP after leaving the JMM and briefly held the chief minister position earlier this year before stepping down.

ISL 2024-25: FC Goa aim first home points against NorthEast United FC

FC Goa will look to continue their winning momentum and secure their first home win of the season when they face a struggling NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Friday. FC Goa have struggled in their last two home fixtures, losing to Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC. But the Gaurs returned to winning ways against East Bengal last week with a narrow 3-2 victory in Kolkata, while the reigning Durand Cup champions NEUFC, who played out a 1-1 draw with Kerala Blasters FC, are still in search of their first win. FC Goa will look forward to young players stepping up in the absence of a few seniors due to injuries and head coach Manolo Marquez urged that the team needs to adapt to situations better than the previous games. We have a lot of things to improve on. It's true that the other day, we played good in some moments, and we need to learn to manage the situations better, Marquez said. We have players with experience, who are injured. We have played a lot

Tata Steel Says Power Outage Affected Jamshedpur Plant Operations

A brief power outage plunged various parts of Jamshedpur into darkness.

Tata Steel commissions blast furnace, boosts Kalinganagar capacity

With the current expansion, Tata Steel's capacity across sites in Odisha is at 14.6 mt. In Jharkhand, Tata Steel's capacity is at 12 mt, of which Jamshedpur Works is at 11 mt

Jharkhand HC keeps its order reserved in PIL seeking probe on Bangladeshi intrusion

RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court, after hearing arguments from both sides on Friday, has kept its order reserved in the PIL seeking probe on Bangladeshi intrusion and changing demography of Santhal Pargana region. The PIL has been filed by a Jamshedpur based social activist Daniel Danish. During the hearing on Friday senior advocate Kapil Sibal appearing on behalf of the state government questioned the timing of the PIL saying why the case is being filed at the time of elections. The court, however, said that that what is the harm in it if a committee is formed to investigate the matter. In its counter affidavit filed in the Jharkhand High Court on the last date, the Central Government had revealed that the tribal population in the region has decreased by 16 per cent. The Centre also informed the High Court that the Muslim population has increased by 20 to 40 percent in six different districts of Santhal Pargana while the number of Christians in these areas has increased by 6000 times. Earlier also, the central government had informed the Court that diminishing population of tribals in Santhal Pargana region of Jharkhand is a serious matter. Tribal population shrinking in Jharkhand, Centre mum: HC on Bangladeshi intrusion Interestingly, Deputy Commissioners of the six Santhal Pargana districts Pakur, Sahibganj, Dumka, Godda, Deoghhar and Jamtara, in their affidavits filed earlier in the case had declared that no Bangladeshi intrusion has taken place in their districts. Expressing surprise over their denial over infiltration in the region, the court had warned the concerned DCs that if even a single infiltration is found in their districts, a contempt case will be initiated against them. According to the Central Government, the infiltration is assessed to have taken place through Sahibganj and Pakur districts mainly, which are contiguous to West Bengal. The infiltrators preferred these areas because of common dialect which helped their integration, it said.

Murray's stoppage time strike powers Jamshedpur FC to 2-1 win over FC Goa

Substitute Jordan Murray struck in stoppage time as Jamshedpur FC rallied to prevail over FC Goa 2-1 in their Indian Super League match here on Tuesday. Jamshedpur FC's first goal was scored by Javier Siverio in the 74th minute at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. The home team made a promising start and piled on the pressure on the Jamshedpur defence by penetrating their box. Their intent bore fruit when Armando Sadiku (45+3') scored FC Goa's first goal of this edition of the ISL. FC Goa went into half time with a goal lead. However, after the change of ends, Khalid Jamil, a fine tactician, brought in Murray, and that proved to be a masterstroke. Murray, returning to the club he left two years ago, produced an excellent curler (90+3) to silence the home crowd and give his team full three points from their ISL opener, despite the Gaurs dominating the game. Earlier, Siverio won and converted a penalty in the 75th minute to equalise for Jamshedpur after Sadiku had giv

Jamshedpur FC upset FC Goa with Siverio and Murrays goals

Fatorda, Sep 17: Jamshedpur FC pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory against FC Goa at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Tuesday, thanks to second-half goals from Javier Siverio and Jordan Murray. The match, part of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, saw Jamshedpur make a remarkable comeback after going behind in []

Demography, corruption & Champai to figure in BJP Jharkhand campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a speech in Jamshedpur, highlighted demographic changes in Jharkhand due to infiltration from Bangladesh. This issue has become a key campaign point for the BJP in the upcoming assembly elections. The BJP plans to focus on this and corruption allegations against JMM and Congress leaders.

Jharkhand: PM Modi delivers hate speech, scapegoats minorities

In yet another incident of hate speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made inflammatory claims about alleged infiltrators taking over local government positions in Jahrkhands Santhal Pargan region. While addressing a public meeting in Jamshedpur, PM Modi accused alleged Bangladeshi and Rohingya Muslims of marrying Adivasi women to seize land and property, using them as proxies Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Third Eye: Aligning political stars of Delhi & Jharkhand; rains spoil the roadshow

Jharkhand and Delhi are experiencing similar political scenarios with their chief ministers facing jail time. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren resigned before his arrest, while Champai Soren stayed in office until bail. Kejriwal resigned only after being granted bail. Additionally, PM Modi's roadshow in Jamshedpur was canceled due to heavy rain.

Modi Hits Out at JMM Alliance in Jharkhand

New Delhi/Jamshedpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Jharkhands ruling JMM, Congress and RJD alliance for patronising Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltration for vote bank politics. Terming the Congress as the most dishonest and corrupt party in the country and the JMM as the trainee of the Congress school of corruption, Mr Modi targeted the JMM-led government for refusing to acknowledge the infiltration problem even after the Jharkhand high court has ordered an independent panel to investigate the issue. Asserting that the illegal migration has changed the demography of the Santhal Parganas and Kolhan regions of the state, Mr Modi claimed that the JMM is siding with the Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators. Illegal immigration and demographic change due to it is a major poll plank of the BJP in the tribal-dominated state. Addressing the BJP 'Parivartan Maharally' at Gopal Maidan in Jamshedpur amidst heavy downpour, Mr Modi also raked up the humiliation of former chief minister Champai Soren by the JMM. Earlier during the day, Mr Modi virtually launched various projects worth Rs 660 crores from Ranchi. He also virtually distributed sanction letters to 32,000 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) and released the first instalment of Rs 32 crores for the construction of houses. The Prime Minister also virtually handed over keys to 46,000 beneficiaries of PMAY-G across the country. Due to the inclement weather conditions, Mr Modis roadshow in Jamshedpur had to be cancelled. He also had to reach Jamshedpur from Ranchi via road as his chopper could not fly due to the bad weather. At the rally in Jamshedpur, Mr Modi said, Jharkhand has three big enemies -- the JMM, RJD and the Congress. The RJD is still taking revenge on Jharkhand for its formation and the Congress outright despises Jharkhand. The Congress party ruled the country for decades, yet they never allowed the dalit, backward, and tribal communities to progress Just a few days ago, the Jharkhand high court ordered an independent panel to investigate this infiltration. However, the JMM government refuses to acknowledge that infiltration is happening in Jharkhand. Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltration poses a significant threat in Santhal Pargana and Kolhan. In Santhal Pargana, the tribal population is decreasing at an alarming rate. The lands of the local people are being seized. Infiltrators are taking control of panchayats and the system and incidents of atrocities against daughters are rising. The truth is, the JMM is siding with these Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators, said the PM, promising action against corruption and the corrupts under the incumbent regime. The Prime Minister also cited steps taken by the Central government for the tribals, including the PM-Janman scheme, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on Birsa Munda's birth anniversary, and 400 Eklavya residential schools, among others. Upon reaching Ranchi earlier during the day, Mr Modi posted on X how he was welcomed in the traditional tribal ritual of Karma Puja. This morning, when I reached Ranchi airport, a sister welcomed me with a Jahva, a sign of Karma Parv. In this festival, sisters pray for their brothers well-being, Mr Modi said. He also extended warm greetings to the people of Jharkhand on this Karma Parv. The Karma festival is celebrated by diverse groups of tribal populations, including, particularly in areas of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Efforts are being made to reach out to the tribes, who are still lagging, through the scheme. In a bid to provide houses, roads, electricity and education to such families, officers are reaching out to them. Such efforts are part of my commitment to 'Vikshit Jharkhand'. We will fulfill the dreams of Jharkhand, said Mr Modi. The Prime Minister also underlined that many significant steps have been taken to empower the poor, dalit, deprived and tribal families of the country since 2014. Highlighting the rampant corruption in the state, Mr Modi said, On one hand, the poor and the middle class living in the cities here sweat over every single rupee. On the other hand, hundreds of crores in cash are recovered from the residences of this governments ministers and MPs and from their servants' hideouts. There are scams worth thousands of crores. Remember how mountains of cash were found in Jharkhand? That was your money. Mr Modi promised action against those involved in corruption and misgovernance under the current regime.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha standing with Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, every Jharkhandi feeling unsafe due to infiltrators: PM Modi in Jamshedpur

Lambasting the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha for standing with Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said every Jharkhandi is feeling unsafe because of the infiltrators.

PM Modi Celebrates Karam Puja with Jharkhand's Tribes, Lays Foundation for Railway Projects

Ranchi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jharkhand on the occasion of the 'Karam Puja' festival, a celebration dedicated to worshipping nature. Upon arriving at Ranchi airport today, he was greeted with a 'Jahwa,' a traditional symbol of the Karam festival, presented by a local woman. Addressing a gathering in Jamshedpur, PM Modi highlighted the significance of the festival, noting that women pray for the well-being of their brothers during Karam Puja. This morning, when I reached Ranchi airport, a sister welcomed me with a 'jahwa' on the occasion of the Karam festival. On this festival, sisters pray for the well-being of their brothers. I congratulate the people of Jharkhand on the Karam festival, he said. Earlier in the day, PM Modi also laid the foundation stone and dedicated several railway projects worth over Rs 660 crore. These projects include the foundation stone for the Madhupur By-pass line in Deoghar district and the Hazaribagh Town Coaching Depot. He also dedicated the Kurkura-Kanaroan doubling project, which is part of the Bondamunda-Ranchi single line section and the Rourkela-Gomoh route via Ranchi, Muri, and Chandrapura stations. The Karam festival, observed on the eleventh of the lunar month of Bhadra, honors Karam devta, the deity of strength, youth, and vitality. During this festival, young villagers gather in groups to collect wood, fruits, and flowers necessary for the Karam Puja. The celebrations are marked by singing, dancing, and vibrant festivities, reflecting the lively spirit of the Baiga, Oraon, Majhwar, and Binjhwar tribes in Jharkhand. Delhi Customs Seizes Cocaine Worth Rs 24 Crore at IGI Airport IMD Issues Red Alert for West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha Amid Heavy Rainfall Amarjot Singh, Brother-in-Law of MP Amritpal Singh, Linked to Ottawa Grenade Attack

Jharkhand has three major enemies JMM, Congress and RJD: PM Modi

RANCHI: While addressing a 'Parivartan Yatra' at Jamshedpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Jharkhand has three major enemies: Congress, JMM and RJD. PM Modi had earlier announced 6 rallies in Jharkhand ahead of the assembly polls. The PM attacked the ruling alliance in the speech. RJD is taking revenge over the formation of Jharkhand and it is an open fact that the Congress hates Jharkhand. These people may go to any extent in greed of power and money, said Modi. The PM alleged JMM of supporting Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators. Do you know why it happened? Because the ghost of Congress has entered into the JMM, and when the ghost of Congress enters into any party, appeasement becomes the only agenda of that party, said Modi. For this, first they sacrifice the interests of Dalits, tribals and backward society, the same is happening with JMM, he added. He added that although the JMM was established on the basis of tribal votes, today they are standing with Congress, who have snatched the forest land of tribals. Do you know that there is only one most dishonest party and family in this country? It is the Congress Party and the Congress family; all the streams of corruption originated from there only, he added. PM Modi said that Jharkhand was created with big dreams, but all these dreams got sacrificed to corruption. JMM people also get training from there. All of them have come from the Congress School of Corruption, said Modi. PM Modi landed at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi on Sunday morning. He flagged off 6 Vande Bharat trains virtually from the airport. Due to heavy rains in Jamshedpur, PM Modi cancelled his trip to Tatanagar railway station, so he virtually flagged off the trains from Ranchi. PMs road show which was scheduled on Jamshedpurs Bishtupur Main Road was also cancelled due to the incessant rain. Later, however, the PM left for Jamshedpur from Ranchi via road. The Vande Bharat trains flagged off by PM Modi will run between Berhampur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Howrah-Gaya, Dumka-Howrah and Howrah-Bhagalpur. These trains will enhance religious tourism in the region by offering quicker transportation to pilgrimage destinations such as Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar (Jharkhand), Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Kalighat, and Belur Math in Kolkata (West Bengal).

Jharkhands dreams are that of BJPs: PM Modi at Jameshdpur rally

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, on Sunday after flagging off the six Vande Bharat trains and laying foundation stones for several other developmental projects. He greeted the crowd with Johar, a traditional salutation in Jharkhand, and expressed his gratitude for the warm reception despite heavy rains. I Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

PM Modi Accuses JMM of Aligning with Rohingyas and Bangladeshis

Jamshedpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Sunday, accusing the party of backing Rohingyas and Bangladeshis. Addressing a rally in Jamshedpur, Modi highlighted what he described as the growing insecurity and displacement of local communities in Jharkhand. In Santhal Pargana, the Adivasi population is decreasing rapidly. The lands are being grabbed. Infiltrators are taking over positions in Panchayats. The incidents of crime against daughters are increasing... Every Jharkhandi is feeling unsafe because of the infiltrators, Modi said. He further criticized the JMM for aligning with what he termed as Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, attributing this to the influence of Congress. The JMM is standing with Bangladeshis and Rohingyas... These infiltrators and extremists are taking over the JMM... This has happened because the ghost of Congress has entered the JMM... When the ghost of Congress enters any party, then appeasement becomes the only agenda of that party... These parties want to form their vote bank based on religion, Modi added. Modi raised concerns about the changing demographics in Santhal Pargana and Kolhan due to alleged infiltration. The parents of young daughters are worried. 2-3 days ago, Jharkhand High Court ordered an independent panel to investigate the infiltration. But the JMM government is not ready to admit that there is infiltration in Jharkhand. Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltration is a huge problem in Santhal Pargana and Kolhan. The demography of the whole region is changing rapidly, Modi stated. The Prime Minister also criticized the Congress and RJD, labeling them as enemies of Jharkhand. He accused Congress of neglecting Jharkhand's development during its long tenure in power and alleged that the JMM has betrayed its base by siding with those who have exploited Adivasi lands. It is time to bid farewell to JMM that looted mines, minerals, Army land. Congress' school of corruption has trained the JMM government, Modi concluded. Congress and BJP Criticize Kejriwal's Resignation Announcement as Political Theater Anil Vij Seeks Chief Ministerial Position Ahead of Haryana Assembly Elections Tragic House Collapse in Meerut: Nine Dead, Four Feared Trapped

Jharkhand: Excise constable recruitment drive claims one more life, death toll reaches 13

RANCHI: A physical test for the excise constable recruitment drive claimed one more life on Saturday, making the total number of deaths in the recruitment drive up to 13 in Jharkhand. The deceased has been identified as Muramulla Suraya alias Bala, a resident of Jamshedpur, who had collapsed while taking the test in Ranchi on Thursday and was admitted to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. He participated in the race on Thursday and according to his running mates, he completed the race in 52 minutes and fainted on the field. He was examined on the ground and was referred to RIMS, where he died during treatment on Saturday Morning. Brain stroke is believed to be the cause of death and is yet to be confirmed. Bala who was in his early twenties was the eldest of three sons and would help the family by doing petty jobs for running the family. Jharkhand to resume excise constable recruitment after halt over death of 12 candidates The excise constable recruitment drive, which was halted on the instructions of Chief Minister Hemant Soren after the unfortunate death of 12 candidates at seven centers all over the state, was resumed from September 10 with changed rules. The drive at Palamu, which claimed a maximum of 4 lives, had been relocated and candidates were distributed among other six centers. Though Jharkhand Police had claimed to have taken extra precautions about the health condition of the candidates at each of the centers, they failed to check candidates falling ill while running as many of them fainted while running. Leader of Opposition in Jharkhand Assembly, Amar Bauri has reiterated his demands once again, saying that the family of the deceased should be given an amount of Rs 50 lakh and the government should give a government job to one person of the family. As the death toll reached 12, BJP has demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation and a job for the nearest kin to the family members of those who died during the excise constable recruitment drive in Jharkhand. Assam Chief Minister and co-election in-charge of Jharkhand, Himanat Biswa Sarma also announced that BJP will give a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to the family members of each of the deceased candidates on their own by visiting them personally.

Cong jabs PM Modi on Jharkhand visit, accuses him of depriving tribals religious identity

New Delhi, Sep 15: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Jharkhand, the Congress on Sunday asked why are the people of Jamshedpur still facing the problem of poor connectivity and also accused the PM of depriving the tribals their religious identity and refusing to recognise the Sarna Code. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also asked why the Adityapur Industrial Area had not received environmental clearance yet. The non-biological PM is in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand today. He should answer these [] The post Cong jabs PM Modi on Jharkhand visit, accuses him of depriving tribals religious identity appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Check details of six new Vande Bharat trains unveiled by PM Modi today

Shillong, September 15: The six new Vande Bharat trains flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday in Jharkhands Jamshedpur to different destinations offer faster connectivity, safe journeys and a range of passenger amenities, the Railway Ministry has said. The six new routes that these trains will cover are Tatanagar-Patna, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, []

PM Modi virtually flags off six Vande Bharat trains in Ranchi; Jamshedpur roadshow cancelled owing to heavy rains

Earlier, the PM was scheduled to flag off the trains from Tatanagar but his chopper could not take off due to poor visibility and inclement weather conditions

PM Modi's Sunday roadshow in Jamshedpur cancelled due to heavy rain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned roadshow in Jamshedpur has been cancelled because of heavy and continuous rainfall. The event, which included inaugurating new Vande Bharat trains and rural development schemes, was postponed as announced by Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi on Twitter.

PM to flag off six Vande Bharat trains, launch multiple projects in Jharkhand

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off six Vande Bharat trains on Sunday at the Tatanagar Junction Railway Station here, officials said. Modi has already arrived in Ranchi, and he is likely to head for Jamshedpur soon, they said. He will flag off six Vande Bharat trains at Tatanagar Junction Railway Station around 10 am, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. Security has been beefed up in view of the PM's visit. Platform number one of Tatanagar is completely ready. Six new Vande Bharat trains for the country and Jharkhand will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister from here today, an official release said. According to the PMO statement, Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various railway projects worth more than Rs 660 crore through video conference at 10.30 am, and also distribute sanction letters to 20,000 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) beneficiaries in Tatanagar. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the PM will also address a massive rally organised by the BJP in Jamshedpur, while sources said a roadshow is planned, too.

PM Modi to visit Jamshedpur today, set to announce various schemes for...

The BJP leader reviewed the preparations being made at Regal ground earlier today for the arrival of the PM.

25th CII National Award for Excellence in Energy Management

Hyderabad: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) announced the winners of the 25thCII National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2024. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements and innovations in energy management across various sectors, highlighting the commitment of organizations to sustainability and efficiency. Awards Overview This year, the CII National Award for Excellence in Energy Management saw exceptional participation from around the country , with registration from 570 + companies across 15+ sectors. 207 companies were shortlisted for the final round. All these companies represent the highest standards in optimizing energy use and implementing innovative solutions. Heres a glimpse of the awards: Award categories & Number of Winners: 1. National Energy Leader: 21 Units ( represents consistency in energy performance for 3 consecutive years) 2. Excellent Energy Efficient Unit: 82 Units 3. Energy Efficient Unit: 115 Units 4. Most Innovative Product/ Service: 2 5. Innovative Product/ Service: 2 6. Young & Emerging Leader in Energy Efficiency: 4 7. High impact Program for Energy Efficiency- 2 Organizations CII National Energy Leaders 2024: 1. Adani Dahanu Thermal Power Station, Dahanu 2. Bharat Aluminium Company Limited, Korba 3. Central Workshop, Southern Railway, Ponmalai 4. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, Ariyalur 5. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, Dalmiapuram 6. Dalmia Cement (North East) Limited, Lanka 7. Fortis Healthcare Limited, Mohali 8. GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, Hyderabad 9. GMR Warora Energy Limited, Warora 10. ITC Limited, Kidderpore 11. JK Cement Limited, Balasinor 12. JK Cement Limited, Jharli 13. JK Paper Limited, Unit: JKPM, Rayagada 14. Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited, Kagal, Kolhapur 15. NTPC Limited, Sipat 16. Orient Cement Limited, Chittapur 17. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, Visakhapatnam 18. Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited, Erode 19. Tata Motors Limited, Pantnagar 20. Tata Steel Limited, Jamshedpur 21. Wipro Limited, Kodathi, Bengaluru

Mohun Bagan, Mumbai to renew rivalry as ISL kicks off season with Maidan 'Big Three'

Kolkata: Last season's finalists Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC will renew their rivalry as they kick off the 11th ISL here on Friday, marking the start of a new chapter with Kolkata Maidan's 'Big Three' now competing in India's top-tier football competition.Mohammedan SC have joined their city rivals and two other century-plus old clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in the Indian Super League this season. Mohammedan Sporting secured promotion after winning the I-League last season, and the 103-year-old club will be eager to quickly adapt to the demands of top-flight football. Mohun Bagan were the first to join the ISL, in 2020, following their merger with ATK, forming ATK Mohun Bagan. Since their entry, the Mariners have been consistent and always seen as title contenders, including last season when they became the league champions by winning the Shield but lost to Mumbai City FC in the final for the ISL Cup. East Bengal joined the top-tier league soon after Mohun Bagan through a separate consortium. Their entry completed the transition of Kolkata's two most famous clubs from the I-League to the ISL, reigniting the century-old rivalry at the highest level of Indian football. With the addition of Mohammedan Sporting, the Maidan will now witness the 'Big Three' of Kolkata battling it out in the ISL, adding a new layer of competition and excitement to the league, which is now bigger with 13 teams. The opener between Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City promises to set the tone for an exhilarating season. Mohun Bagan and MCFC shared the top honours between them in the last couple of seasons. Mohun Bagan have strengthened their attack with the signing of Australian all-time A-League top scorer Jamie Maclaren who is dealing with an injury at the moment. But their defence has been struggling since Indian central defender Anwar Ali's acrimonious transfer to East Bengal, while the duo of Brendan Hamill and Hector Yuste have also parted ways. The challenge for head coach Jose Molina will be to develop new dynamics. The Islanders have won the ISL League Shield and ISL Cup twice with all of these triumphs coming in the last four seasons. Captain Rahul Bheke, midfielder Apuia, midfielder Alberto Noguera and striker Jorge Pereyra Diaz have been the biggest stars to leave the team. But MCFC have brought in Brandon Fernandes, Jeremy Manzorro, Jon Toral, TP Rehenesh, Nikolaos Karelis, Hitesh Sharma and Sahil Panwar and the key for Petr Kratky would be to combine them well. The 2024-25 season promises to be more open and competitive, with NorthEast United FC setting the tone with a thrilling victory in the season-opening Durand Cup recently. Down 0-2 to Mohun Bagan at half time in front of a partisan crowd at the Salt Lake Stadium, the John Abraham-owned team mounted a stunning comeback, levelling the score by the hour mark and then edged out the home favourites 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout to win their first ever title a decade after the club's inception. Juan Pedro Benali's team, which narrowly missed the playoffs last season, will look to build on the Durand Cup success. The team parted ways with Tomi Juric, their top ISL scorer from last season, who made a notable impact despite limited appearances. However, they have bolstered their attack by signing Guillermo Fernandez and Aleaddine Ajaraie, who contributed significantly to their Durand Cup triumph. SHADOW OF ANWAR ALI The shadow of Anwar Ali's four-month ban and Rs 12.90 crore fine, which has to be borne by the player, his parent club Delhi FC and East Bengal, will loom large on the red-and-gold. One of the finest Indian defenders, Ali was found guilty of breaching his contract with Mohun Bagan by the Players Status Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Mohammedan Sporting face a tough season ahead due to the departure of key players Eddie Hernandez and David Lalhansanga. They have bolstered their squad with Indian talents like Sajad Hussain Parray, Makan Chothe, and Gaurav Bora, along with star signing Cesar Manzoki from the UAE Pro League and Brazilian striker Franca. Head coach Andrey Chernyshov was retained after the I-League success and the Russian would be expected to weave his magic in the ISL now. Last season's semifinalists FC Goa will enter with renewed optimism under the leadership of head coach Manolo Marquez, who will juggle his club duties with his national team job. They recently won the Bandodkar Trophy, where they showed their strength against international teams like Brisbane Roar and Defensa y Justicia. The Gaurs have retained their core and added strategic reinforcements, positioning themselves as strong contenders. Chennaiyin FC had an active transfer window, adding young forwards, while Bengaluru FC, in what might be Sunil Chhetri's final season, will also push to challenge for playoff success. Sergio Lobera's Odisha FC have also made rapid strides, including winning the Super Cup, and the Spaniard would look to add to their solitary title. The squad gets a significant boost with the addition of Hugo Boumous, who reunites with coach Lobera after their successful collaborations at FC Goa and Mumbai City FC. Kerala Blasters may struggle due to a weakened squad after the departure of Jeakson Singh (East Bengal) and tactician Ivan Vukomanovic. All eyes will also be on Indian coach Khalid Jamil at Jamshedpur FC who will look to rebuild after a late-season collapse last time. Hyderabad FC are the weakest in the tournament and endured financial instability in the build-up to the season. They will face an uphill task. Match kicks off at 7.30pm.

Auto parts maker Kross IPO gets subscribed 16.81 times on last day of bid

The initial share sale of auto parts manufacturer Kross Ltd got subscribed 16.81 times on the last day of subscription on Wednesday. The public offer received bids for 25,80,21,618 shares against 1,53,50,877 shares on offer, according to data available with the NSE. The portion for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) garnered 23.32 times subscription while the quota for non-institutional investors got subscribed 22.24 times. The Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) part received 10.76 times subscription. Kross Ltd on Friday said it has mobilised Rs 150 crore from anchor investors. The Jamshedpur-based company's IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 250 crore and an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) aggregating up to Rs 250 crore by the promoters. The OFS portion consists of equity shares to the tune of up to Rs 168 crore by Sudhir Rai and Rs 82 crore by Anita Rai. The issue has a price band of Rs 228-240 per share. Kross proposes to utilise the net proceeds of the f

NHRC notice to Jharkhand govt over pregnant woman 'not attended' for nearly 27 hrs at Jamshedpur hospital, resulting in baby's death

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sought a report from the Jharkhand Government regarding the reported incident where a woman in labour was left lying on the floor without treatment for 27 hours at Jamshedpur MGM Hospital, resulting in the ...

Shah will sound BJPs poll bugle in Jharkhand on Sept 21

RANCHI: Union Minister Amit Shah is likely to sound the poll bugle in Jharkhand by flagging off BJPs Parivartan Yatra from Dumka on September 21. Shah will be joined by the Chief Ministers of four states Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. According to state BJP functionaries, though an official confirmation is yet to be made, preparations have already begun. An important meeting on the preparations of the yatras was convened by the state BJP unit in Ranchi on Tuesday which was attended by several MPs, MLAs as well as senior party officials. Notably, to expose the failures of the ruling JMM-led alliance government in the state, the BJP will organise six Parivartan yatras ahead of the polls. The yatra is being considered crucial for the BJP in the poll-bound Jharkhand, where BJP is eyeing a comeback. Parivartan Yatra will be against corruption, false promises, deteriorating law and order, rising crimes against women, illegal infiltration, changing demography and other issues. Talking to the media persons in Ranchi on Sunday, Union Minister and Jharkhand election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that though the people know the truth, but through these yatras, they will be made aware of the reality of this government. Ahead of the yatra launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be visiting the state to transfer first installment of funds into the bank accounts of 1.13 lakh beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Jharkhand. The Prime Minister will transfer Rs 2 lakh each to the accounts of the beneficiaries in Jharkhand on September 15. The transaction would be carried out during his visit to Jamshedpur on September 15, where he will flag off two Vande Bharat trains and launch several railway projects. Jharkhand has received 1,13,195 houses under PMAY this time. Of these, the highest number of houses (12,196) have been allotted in Palamu, followed by Garhwa (9,097), Giridih (8,599), and Ranchi (6,410). Top BJP leaders take stock of membership drive The BJP has added 2 crore members in eight days since the launch of its membership drive on September 2. The campaign, launched by PM Narendra Modi, is being overseen by partys national general secretary Vinod Tawde. On Tuesday, key party leaders, including national president JP Nadda and home minister Amit Shah, held meetings with party functionaries from nine states to review the campaigns progress.

Pregnant women left unattended for over 27 hours at Jamshedpur hospital; NHRC seeks report from govt

RANCHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought report from the state government within two weeks over the death of baby in womb due to medical negligence at MGM Hospital in Jamshedpur. Reportedly, the mother was being made to lie on the floor due in hospitals labour room for over 27 hours of unavailability of bed at MGM Hospital in Jamshedpur. The pregnant woman was referred to MGM Hospital, largest government hospital in the Kolhan region of Jharkhand, by a Community Health Centre for better medical care. The commission had taken suo-motto cognisance of the case. It has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights. Accordingly, it has issued notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of Jharkhand calling for a detailed report in the matter. The report is also expected to include details regarding the status of the mother's health status and availability of beds as well as other facilities in the government hospitals. The report should also mention if any compensation has been paid to the aggrieved family by the authorities, it said. The pregnant woman arrived at the hospital at 8 am on August 31, but faced lack of medical attention and neglect. No action was taken to remove the deceased fetus or provide appropriate care even after doctors finding the condition. Her husband, Aryan Ho, pleaded with the doctors to at least remove the dead foetus in order to save his wifes life, but no heed was paid. However, the situation changed only after a social activist intervened and lodged a complaint with the hospital superintendent and raised the issue in public.

NHRC notice to Jharkhand over neglect in treating pregnant woman

The woman, in labour pain, was not attended to for about 27 hours at MGM hospital, Jamshedpur, which led to the death of the infant in mothers womb

Kross IPO receives 2.56 times subscription on second day of offer

The initial share sale of auto parts manufacturer Kross Ltd received 2.56 times subscription on the second day of bidding on Tuesday. The initial public offer got bids for 3,92,75,140 shares against 1,53,50,877 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The quota for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) garnered 3.87 times subscription while the category for non-institutional investors got subscribed 2.87 times. The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) part received 2 per cent subscription. Kross Ltd on Friday said it has mobilised Rs 150 crore from anchor investors. The Jamshedpur-based company's IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 250 crore and an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) aggregating up to Rs 250 crore by the promoters. The OFS portion consists of equity shares to the tune of up to Rs 168 crore by Sudhir Rai and Rs 82 crore by Anita Rai. The issue, with a price band of Rs 228-240 per share, will conclude on September 11. Kross proposes to utilise the net proceeds

PM Modi to Launch Three New Vande Bharat Trains in Jharkhand on September 15

On September 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off three new Vande Bharat Express trains, enhancing connectivity across several regions. These trains will connect Tatanagar to Patna, Deoghar to Varanasi, and Tatanagar to Berhampur, improving travel options for passengers in Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha. The Vande Bharat trains, designed for long-distance journeys, are known for their efficiency and speed. As electric multiple units, they aim to reduce travel time and provide a smoother experience compared to other trains like the Rajdhani Express. BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed that PM Modi will visit Jamshedpur on September 15 to inaugurate the new services. Along with this, the Prime Minister will also deposit the first installment of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana into the accounts of over 1 lakh beneficiaries. These new Vande Bharat trains will operate six days a week. The Tatanagar-Patna Express is expected to complete its journey in approximately seven hours, with departures scheduled at 6 a.m. from Tatanagar and 3 p.m. from Patna. The Deoghar-Varanasi service will strengthen connections between two key pilgrimage sites, while the Tatanagar-Berhampur train will enhance travel options for passengers in Odisha. This launch follows the recent expansion of Vande Bharat services to other regions, including routes connecting Meerut to Lucknow, Madurai to Bengaluru, and Chennai to Nagercoil. Indore-Jabalpur Express Derails Near Jabalpur, No Injuries Reported These Trains Will Be Cancelled or Rescheduled at Bengaluru Cantonment Station India, US Launch 'Yudh Abhyas' 2024 Joint Military Exercise in Rajasthan

Autoparts maker Kross' IPO receives 88% subscription on first day of offer

The initial public offer of auto parts manufacturer Kross Ltd received 88 per cent subscription on the first day of bidding on Monday. The initial share sale received bids for 1,34,95,044 shares against 1,53,50,877 shares on offer, according to NSE data. The category for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) received 1.50 times subscription while the portion for non-institutional investors got subscribed 61 per cent. Kross Ltd on Friday said it has mobilised Rs 150 crore from anchor investors. The Jamshedpur-based company's IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 250 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) aggregating up to Rs 250 crore by the promoters. The OFS portion consists of equity shares to the tune of up to Rs 168 crore by Sudhir Rai and Rs 82 crore by Anita Rai. The issue, with a price band of Rs 228-240 per share, will conclude on September 11. Kross proposes to utilise the net proceeds of the fresh issue for the purchase of machinery and equipment, pay

BJP to hold six Parivartan Yatra ahead of assembly polls in Jharkhand

RANCHI: To expose the failures of the ruling JMM-led alliance in Jharkhand, BJP in the state is going to kick out six Parivartan Yatra ahead of the assembly polls . Talking to the media persons in Ranchi on Sunday, Union Minister and Jharkhand election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that though, the people of this state know the truth, through these Yatra they will be made aware of the reality of this government. According to Chauhan, Parivartan Yatra will be against corruption, false promises, deteriorating law and order, increasing crime against women, illegal infiltration, changing demography and several other issues. Making a scathing attack on the Hemant Soren government, Chauhan said that this government did not do anything during the last five years and now when the assembly polls are around the corner, it has started making empty promises. Women from 18 years of age to get Rs 1000 per month from Jharkhand government scheme: CM Hemant Soren No job was given in the last five years, and incidents like paper leaks kept on happening continuously. But, now the elections are around the corner, and hence announcements are being made in a hurry, said Chouhan. Referring to the deaths of 13 aspirants for excise constables , Chouhan said that the government did not even cared about the whether they were conducting the recruitment drive. The State government knew that the recruitments would not be completed, this recruitment is not for giving jobs to the youth, this is not recruitment, it is a drama of recruitment for votes, Chouhan pointed out. He alleged that by organising a thoughtless excise of excise constable the recruitment drive, the Hemant Soren government took the lives of 16 aspirants, and is now blaming corona vaccine for their deaths. Chouhan further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be coming to Jamshedpur on September 15, during which he will gift another Vande Bharat Express to Jharkhand and send the first instalment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to the accounts of 1,13,195 poor people in the state. Meanwhile, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren said that the biggest challenge before this state is infiltration of Bangladesh due to which the identity of tribals is in danger.

SC notice to Jkhand on plea seeking to quash appointment of DGP

RANCHI: While hearing a petition seeking direction to quash the appointment of Jharkhand acting DGP Anurag Gupta, the Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Jharkhand government and the DGP seeking their replies within two weeks. The notices have been issued in connection with a contempt petition, according to which, Gupta was appointed on an ad-hoc basis in contravention of SC verdict, which laid down procedures for the appointment of the DGPs in states. A division bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud also comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, has sought a response from Chief Secretary L Khiangte and the acting DGP. Senior Counsel Madhavi Divan, appearing on behalf of petitioner Naresh Makan, submitted that Guptas appointment as DGP on ad-hoc basis is a violation of SCs earlier verdict. The appointment of Anurag Gupta to the post of Acting DGP of Jharkhand on adhoc basis is in clear violation of the judgment of this Court in Prakash Singh vs Union of India [Writ Petition (Civil) No 310 of 1996 and the order dated 16 January 2023 in the contempt proceedings [Contempt Petition (Civil) No 403 of 2021], submitted the petitioners counsel. The top court has sought a response from the Chief Secretary and acting DGP within two weeks, along with a counter affidavit. The contempt petition, filed by Jamshedpur resident Naresh Makani, stated that Anurag Gupta was appointed as interim DGP replacing Ajay Kumar Singh in contravention of the guidelines laid by the Supreme Court. Anurag Gupta, a 1990- batch IPS officer, was appointed as the acting DGP on July 27, replacing Ajay Kumar Singh. Singh, a 1989-batch IPS officer was appointed DGP on February 15, 2023, for a two-year term through a panel approved by UPSC in pursuance of the apex court order. In between, the state government removed Ajay Kumar Singh and appointed Anurag Gupta as the DGP in-charge, without prior notice. While hearing the case on Friday, the SC expressed its displeasure.

Auto parts-maker Kross raises Rs 150 cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

The Jamshedpur-based company's IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 250 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) aggregating up to Rs 250 crore by the promoters

Row over DGPs appointment in Jharkhand

RANCHI: While hearing a petition seeking direction to quash the appointment of Jharkhand acting Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta on Friday, the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Jharkhand Government and the DGP seeking a response within two weeks. The notices have been issued in connection with a contempt petition, according to which, Gupta was appointed on an ad-hoc basis in contravention of the apex court judgment which laid down procedures for the appointment of the DGPs in States. The division bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud also comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra, has sought response from Chief Secretary L Khiangte and the acting DGP. Senior Counsel Madhavi Divan, appearing on behalf of petitioner Naresh Makan, submitted that Guptas appointment as DGP on ad-hoc basis is a clear violation of SCs earlier judgment. The appointment of Anurag Gupta to the post of Acting Director General of Police of Jharkhand on an ad-hoc basis is in clear violation of the judgment of this Court in Prakash Singh vs Union of India [Writ Petition (Civil) No 310 of 1996 and the order dated 16 January 2023 in the contempt proceedings [Contempt Petition (Civil) No 403 of 2021], submitted the petitioners Counsel. The Supreme Court has sought a response from Chief Secretary L Khiangte and acting DGP within two weeks along with a counter affidavit in this regard. The contempt petition, filed by Jamshedpur resident Naresh Makani, stated that Anurag Gupta was appointed as interim DGP replacing Ajay Kumar Singh in contravention of the guidelines laid by the Supreme Court. Anurag Gupta, a 1990 batch IPS officer, was appointed as the acting Director General of Police (DGP) on July 27, replacing Ajay Kumar Singh. Singh, a 1989 batch IPS officer, was appointed DGP on February 15, 2023, for a two-year term through a panel approved by the UPSC in pursuance of the apex court order. In between, the state government removed Ajay Kumar Singh and appointed Anurag Gupta as the Director General of Police in-charge, without prior notice or show cause. While hearing the case on Friday, the Supreme Court expressed its displeasure and issued notices to the Chief Secretary and acting DGP. Makani, in his petition, has also stated that this is not the first time that Jharkhand government has made irregular appointments of the DGP. Earlier, it had transferred KN Choubey, the then DGP to the position of OSD (Modernization) Camp, New Delhi on June 8 2019. MV Rao; a 1987 batch IPS officer replaced Choubey. Again, Rao was replaced by Neeraj Sinha on February 12, 2021. Both these appointments were challenged in the Supreme Court. Sinha completed his two-year tenure on February 12, 2023, paving the way for the appointment of Ajay Kumar Singh on February 15, 2023. All these appointments were challenged in the Apex Court.