Ranchi: Special NIA court rejects bail plea of former Maoist
A special NIA court on Thursday rejected the bail petition of former CPI (Maoist) Kundan Pahan in connection with the murder of MLA Ramesh Singh Munda in 2008.
Jharkhand cops on high alert ahead of Maoist bandh call
Police remained on high alert following a bandh call by CPI (Maoist) on January 27 in Jharkhand and Bihar.
DPS student bags 3rd prize in natl contest
A student of Delhi Public School, Ranchi has bagged the third position at a national level painting competition Kala Utsav which is jointly organised by the Union ministry of education and the National Council for Education, Research and Training (NCERT).
Jamtara plans special 3-day vaccine drive for teenagers
District authorities in Jamtara have planned a special three-day vaccination drive for the adolescent group from Friday as the inoculation coverage is dismal in the district and it is one of the worst-faring districts in the state, officials said on Thursday.
Chatra College soon to get modern library
The Chatra district administration has sanctioned funds to the tune of Rs 4.51 lakh from DMFT funds for setting up a state-of-the-art library at Chatra College, officials said on Thursday.
Para-teachers welcome state cabinet move on service rules
Ekikrit Para-sikshak Sangharsh Morcha members on Thursday welcomed the cabinet decision to accept their long-pending demands related to their services. The Morcha has, however, asked all its members to remain united for getting pay-scale.
Rain, hail likely in state from Jan 22 to 24
The Ranchi weather office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday evening predicted light to moderate showers in isolated parts of Jharkhand between January 22 and January 24. Besides, there may also be lightning with hail in a few parts, the IMD said.
Jharkhand reports 2,617 new Covid cases, 22 deaths in last 48 hours
With 12 deaths in the last 24 hours and 10 more deaths on Thursday, Jharkhand has reported its highest deaths within 48 hours so far during the ongoing third wave on Wednesday night. sOn January 12, the states single day fatality was eight.
Former BSEB chief engineer K C Sircar passed away at the age of 90. He was an adviser to the BSEB for several years after retirement and was appointed amicus curiae by the Jharkhand high court in a PIL relating to the power sector.
Tribals prefer kerosene to grid power: Study
If energy consumption patterns are any indicator of development, the tribal households in Jharkhand have been worst impacted during the Covid-induced lockdown and job losses.
Childrens welfare association demands reopening of schools
The Private Schools and Childrens Welfare Association (PSCWA) has appealed to the chief minister Hemant Soren to reopen schools as it is a necessary step looking at the future of students and the school staff.
Disputed land divided between 2 communities
District administration has split about 4.75 acres common land at Parsauni village in Ithoki block in Chatra into two halves and alotted one part for burial and the other for a cricket ground.
Missing Sudha Dairy staff found after 28 days at Ranchi bus stand
The missing engineer of Sudha Dairy who was traceless for the past 28 days was found by police at Khadgadha bus stand on Wednesday morning.
Medical representatives from state join nationwide strike
Thousands of medical, sales representatives of Jharkhand joined the nationwide strike on Wednesday, demanding implementation of Sales Promotion Employees Act, waiver of GST on medicines and stoppage of online sale of medicines.
Multi-language call centre to address farmers woes
The state agriculture department has opened for the first time a centralised call centre for farmers which will address their grievances and provide farming related information in multiple languages.
Ranchi-Howrah trains to have better coaches from Jan 24
Passengers will have better travelling experience as trains operating between Ranchi and Howrah will have Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches from January 24.The LHB coaches are more comfortable, modern and safe than the traditional coaches.
Nod to petrol subsidy for two-wheelers
The Hemant Soren cabinet on Wednesday formally approved petrol subsidy scheme for ration card holders who own two-wheelers, covered under National Food Security Act or state scheme, which is set to be formally rolled out from Dumka on Republic Day. The cabinet approved Rs 100.
3-month-old infant among 2 dead in Ranchi as cases drop
A three-month-old baby was one among the two casualties reported due to Covid-19 in Ranchi on Wednesday.
Ajsu-P to contest polls in Bengal and Odisha
Ajsu-P on Tuesday announced that it will contest the upcoming nagar parishad election in West Bengal and the panchayat polls in Odisha. The party, which is an NDA constituent, made the announcements after re-organising its district units in the state.
Govt begins process to hire 292 special teachers: Cong MLA
Barkagaon MLA Amba Prasad on Tuesday said the state government has begun the appointment of special teachers for differently-abled students after a gap of about 10 years.
The anti-terrorism squad of Jharkhand carried out raids against dreaded Aman Srivastava gang in Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka on Sunday and Monday and nabbed four persons.
Terror funding cases: Jkhand HC rejects plea
The Jharkhand high court on Tuesday rejected an application seeking the quashing of terror funding charge by the NIA against coal transporter Sonu Agarwal of M/s Balaji Transport and Warehousing Pvt Ltd, and Adhunik Power and Natural Resources Limited CEO Mahesh Agarwal.
Recoveries outnumber new Cov cases for 3rd straight day in state
Jharkhand has started to report more recovered cases than fresh Covid infections in the last three days in comparison to the steep rise since late December last year.On Monday (January 17), the state recorded 4,266 recoveries compared to 2,499 new cases.
Jkhand tableau for Delhi R-Day parade rejected
Jharkhand will miss out on presenting its tableau at Republic Day parade at Rajpath in Delhi for two years in a row after a theme it sent to the Centre was rejected.
ATS raids hideouts of notorious gangster
The anti-terrorism squad on Monday carried out raids at several places in Ranchi, Latehar and Chatra districts in Jharkhand and other places in different parts of the country, including Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in connection with the notorious gangster Aman Srivastava.
Booster dose: States strike rate 2%, five dists score 0
Out of the 24 districts in the state, as many as five Chatra, Koderma, Pakur, Sahebganj and Simdega have zero per cent coverage of the precautionary dose among 60 plus with co-morbidities, while the states overall coverage of vaccination in this target group is barely 2% out of 6.
Three arrested on kidnap and rape charge
Police nabbed three persons for allegedly kidnapping and gang raping a minor girl under the Chanho police station area within 24 hours of the incident.Those arrested are Sohan Kumar, Kudus Ansari and Irshad Ansari.
Irregularities found in implementation of MNREGA in state, claims social audit
A social audit performed by a team of rural job experts across 24 districts in Jharkhand has exposed several irregularities in implementation of MGNREGA on the ground, contrary to tall claims made by Hemant Soren government of creating over 900 lakh mandays to reduce rural distress since the
CPI-ML to contest elections in Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand
CPI-ML will fight the upcoming elections in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand while it would campaign against the BJP in Goa and Manipur, the partys general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya said on Monday.
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) will hold the combined civil services mains examination from January 28 to 30.
Nurses stage 2-hr protest for wages in Ranchi; DC asks BDO to hold talks with protesters
Contractual nurses under the banner of Jharkhand State NRHM-ANM/GNM Contract Employees Union staged a protest at the main gate of Namkum regional community health centre for wages, which are pending since December.
10-day-old boy given birth by murder accused lodged in Chatra jail dies
A 19-year-old woman, who has been lodged in Chatra jail since June last year, gave birth to a boy on January 7 but the baby died on Sunday during the course of his treatment at sadar hospital. The doctors said that the baby was weak and had developed complications which led to his death.
Shibu Sorens samples to be tested for Omicron strain
Former chief minister and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren continued to suffer from mild fever, cold and cough on Monday, three days after he tested positive for Covid.
Medical experts concerned over daily fatalities in state
As many as 56 patients have succumbed to Covid since January 1, when the Omicron variant of the SarCov-2 virus was first detected officially in Jharkhand.
Ramgarh SDPO faces domestic violence charge
Ramgarh police have registered an FIR against a DSP rank cop, posted as sub-divisional police officer in Ramgarh, Kishore Kumar Rajak under various sections of IPC and domestic violence on the basis of written complaint made by Varsha Srivastava.
St Pauls Cathedral continues to suspend church services
With the state government extending partial lockdown till January 31, St Paul's Cathedral, Bahubazar, managed by the Church of North India (CNI), has decided to continue suspension of in person church services till the restriction on physical attendance remain in force.
BJP seeks CBI probe into suicide of SI
Union minister of state for education, Annapurna Devi on Sunday led a four-member delegation to Raj Bhavan and submitted a memorandum to Governor Ramesh Bais seeking CBI probe into alleged suicide of a 2021 batch sub-inspector Lalji Yadav in Palamu last week.
Jharkhand: Jamtara MLA loses cool as BJP man demands roads like 'bhauji's cheeks'
In a self-made video two days ago, the Congress MLA had announced the sanctioning of 14 new road projects in his constituency while accusing the previous BJP government of doing nothing to improve the road conditions in Jamtara.
Brace for further chilly nights as Met predicts dip in min temp in next 48 hrs
People in northern India, including Jharkhand, usually hope for some respite from the cold after Makar Sankranti, but this year it is apparently delayed as IMD has predicted further dip in the night temperature during the next 48 hours.
Shibu tests +ve, mildly symptomatic
Former chief minister and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren has again tested positive for Covid. He is in home isolation and being treated by doctors at his Morhabadi residence.
Health minister promises to review RT-PCR test rates
Jamshedpur (East) MLA Saryu Rai has urged the government to bring down the rates that are being charged at the private labs for RT-PCR tests.
Jhalsa, BJYM re-activate units to provide Cov relief service
As the Covid cases rise sharply in the state in the past 20 days, the Jharkhand State Legal Service Authority (Jhalsa) which was involved in providing relief to the affected people in the first two waves have reactivated its units.
Man gets 10 yrs in jail for raping minor
A Pocso court sentenced one Kaushal Singh to 10 years in jail under Section 376 (2) (n) (repetitive rape) of the Indian Penal Code for raping a 17-year-old girl in 2017.
Babys body found in Bada Talab
A nine-year-old boys body was found in Bada Talab under Kotwali police station area, two days after his mothers body was found at the same spot. Police said the boy has been identified as Rishi Banerjee. The boy lived with his mother Tana Banerjee in a rented house in Devi Mandap road.
Police identify woman who sold infant, to record her statement
Police have identified the woman who sold a baby boy for Rs 22,000 to one Nikhat Parveen and are going to record her statement, sources said on Saturday.
Cong MLA vows roads smoother than Kanganas cheeks, embarrasses party
At a time when Congress has declared that it would reserve 40% of its tickets in the ensuing UP election for women, a Jharkhand MLA, Irfan Ansari from the grand old party, has courted controversy with his remarks on actor Kangana Ranaut.
Brick kilns want exemption from green norms
The red brick industry, which is accused of polluting the environment, has appealed to policy-makers to weigh the pros and cons before making norms that are tough to follow.
Omicron variant reached Jkhand on January 1 : Report
The Omicron variant of the Covid virus had reached Jharkhand as early as January 1, results of the samples that arrived from Bhubaneshwar on Saturday showed.
Two groups clash over land dispute in Chatra
Tension prevailed in Parsauni village of Itkhori block on Saturday after two communities clashed over a piece of land.Villagers of two communities pelted stones against each other over the disputed land where a graveyard and a cricket ground served as the boundary.
State extends partial lockdown till Jan 31
The Hemant Soren government on Saturday extended the partial lockdown imposed in the state till January 15 to January 31 considering the surge in Covid cases in Jharkhand.
Two arrested on abduction charge
Two men were arrested from Chilho Pahari under Tarhassi police station for kidnapping one Mahboob Ansari (25) earlier this month, police said on Thursday. The victim was also rescued from the same spot, which is located around 30km from his residence.
Woman held with infant at airport
A woman who had allegedly purchased a baby boy for Rs 22,000 from Sonahatu area in Ranchi was detained at the Birsa Munda International Airport on Thursday and was finally sent to jail on Friday.
Sky to become clear from tomorrow, temp likely to fall
The sky will remain clear from Sunday, but the night temperatures are likely to fall by two to four degrees Celsius in the state in the coming days, said the meteorological department on Friday.
HC pulls up CBI again in Dhanbad judge death case
The Jharkhand high court on Friday pulled up the CBI for not conducting the investigation into the Dhanbad judge murder case properly.
Man kills pregnant wife for liquor
A man killed his seven-month pregnant wife after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol, police said.Tileshwar Ganjhu and Priya Devi, who got married on May 25, 2021, had frequent fights. Tileshwar was sent to jail on Friday.
BJP leader hails Centres decision on 'Veer Baal Divas'
Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modis announcement to observe December 26 as 'Veer Baal Diwas' in the honour of Guru Gobind Singhs sons, who had achieved martyrdom, BJP leader Harvinder Singh Bedi said that the Sikh community wants to express gratitude to the PM for this historic
Virus impacts sale of sweets, kites on Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival observed across different communities remained a low-key affair with correlated businesses suffering due to the impact of Covid and partial closure of markets.
Rajrappa temple steers clear of fairs this year amid corona scare
The people of Ramgarh district will miss a series of winter fairs that starts from the famous Rajrappa temple on Makar Sankranti every year followed by the traditional Tusu festival.
Deceptive fall in Koderma Cov cases
Koderma district that surpassed even Ranchi in terms of new Covid-19 cases during the beginning of the current phase of infections in last week of December has started reporting fewer cases.
Case against hotel manager for Covid norm violation
A case has been registered against a prestigious city-based hotel located near the railway station for violation of Covid norms during a party that was held on its premises on Sunday.
State logs three deaths, 3,749 Cov cases in 24 hrs
The state logged fewer Covid cases on Friday in comparison to the previous day with 3,749 new infections being reported during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of active cases to 33,189 with 2,807 recoveries and three deaths.
Jharkhand: 6 held for trying to burn woman on witchcraft charge in Simdega
Six persons have been arrested for beating up and setting a woman on fire for allegedly practising witchcraft at Kudpani Colony village under Thethaitanger police station in Simdega on Wednesday evening. The 60-year-old woman, identified as Jhario Devi, suffered 40 per cent burns and is undergoing treatment at DevKamal hospital in Ranchi, police said.
Jkhand girls return home from Bengaluru
Anjali Paan, a skilled tailor from Potka, is on her way home after the state government made arrangements. Anjali, who had undergone training in Skill Development Centre Dimna, along with her colleagues, had obtained a sewing-embroidery job in a textile factory in Bengaluru.
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HEC withholds strike leaders wages
Two days after workers at the Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd (HEC) here called off their 40-day-old strike, the public sector unit (PSU) took action against three permanent and three contract workers for reportedly taking leading roles in the agitation.
Jharkhand: Govt schools mull online classes in morning & evening to suit students
Several government schools are likely to alter their classroom routine in order to improve participation of students during online classes. The state government has closed down all schools due to a steep rise in Covid cases.
Traders oppose govt plan to follow Chhattisgarh model for liquor trade
The Hemant Soren government is preparing to take over the sale of liquor in Jharkhand on lines of the Chhattisgarh model but the move has run into opposition from retail liquor traders citing how similar attempts by the previous BJP government led to heavy losses to the state
More symptomatic patients in Dhanbad, W Sbhum: Govt data
The recent Covid-19 cases all over the state were found to be less severe and most patients are asymptomatic, according to the figures released by the state health department on Wednesday.The release said only 4.10% patients in the state are symptomatic while 3.
Covid: Jharkhand logs 4,000 fresh cases, 5 deaths in last 24 hrs
New Covid infections continued to record a steady rise with 4,000 new cases being reported during the last 24 hours in the state on Thursday taking the total number of active cases to 32,250 with 2,731 recoveries and five deaths.
Teen Sumati scripts a 1st for Jkhand
India womens head coach Thomas Dennerby announced the names of the 23-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup to be hosted in the country from January 20 on Tuesday and in the process helped script a first for the state of Jharkhand.
HEC production resumes as strike ends
Production has resumed in full swing at the Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd (HEC) after a 40-day-old tools down strike by the workers, who were demanding the payment of their wages, ended on Tuesday.
PLFI accomplices had links with inter-state arms suppliers
Ranchi police on Wednesday said there is a high probability that the eight persons who were nabbed over the past few days in separate operations for supplying arms and ammunition to People Liberation Front of India (PLFI) had links with inter-state arms suppliers.
Cash, jewelry worth 60L stolen
Unidentified criminals stole cash and jewelleries worth around Rs 60 lakh from a jewellery shop on the Kali Mandir road under the Doranda police station area on Tuesday night. The miscreants had cut the iron shutter and the grill using gas cutter to enter the shop.
7 PSA plants launched in 4 dists to fight Covid crisis
Chief minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday inaugurated seven new pressure swing absorption (PSA) plants at different hospitals in four districts as part of the preparations to tackle medical exigencies in the wake of growing Covid-19 cases in the state.
One arrested for killing mukhiya in Ramgarh
The police on Wednesday arrested one person in connection with the murder of mukhiya Mahesh Bediya. Police said that raids are on to nab two more culprits.
Contractual sanitation workers call off 44-day strike
Contractual workers of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) called off their 44-day-old protest on Wednesday after Mandar MLA Bandhu Tirkey came to the protest site near the Raj Bhavan and assured them that the government will not remove them from their jobs.
Several central Jharkhand areas receive hailstorms
Many parts of the state received rainfall while several districts in central Jharkhand also received hailstorms. Though the distribution of hailstorms was not uniform, many pockets in Ranchi experienced it in the first half of Wednesday.
State logs eight deaths, 4,753 new Cov cases
The number of active cases in Jharkhand crossed the 30,000-mark on Wednesday with the state recording 4,753 new cases from 81,608 tests. The positivity rate is now 5.8%. The state also recorded eight deaths and 2,801 in the last 24 hours.
SI dies by suicide in Palamu, local residents stage protest
A 2012 batch police sub-inspector identified as Lalji Yadav died by suicide in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday in Palamu. Yadav was found hanging by one assistant sub-inspector of police of the same police station.
3 rail personnel die in mishap
Three railway personnel of the ultrasonic flaw detection of tracks died on Tuesday evening after the trolley they were riding had a head-on collision with an overhead equipment tower wagon. Three others sustained injuries in the accident.
Advocates association appeals for suspension of physical courts
The Ranchi District Bar Association (RDBA) has requested South Chhotanagpur division commissioner Nitin Kulkarni to suspend the working of administrative courts for 15 days, considering the surge in Covid-19 cases.
Directives issued for online classes
The Jharkhand Project Education Council (JPEC) on Tuesday issued several directives for conducting online classes to prepare for the upcoming annual, matriculate and intermediate examinations, which are expected to be announced by next month.
Strike at HEC called off after mgmt promises timely wages
The 40-day tool down strike at the Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd (HEC), Ranchi, was called off on Tuesday morning after the public sector units management assured the workers of the timely payment of wages every month and promised them not to make any pay cuts for the period of strike.
Sale of soya chaap picks up in state
Since the pandemic broke out in 2020, immunity became one of the buzzwords in peoples lives. With doctors recommending protein-rich diet for post covid treatment, various soya products flooded the market.
Covid dampener on Shibu, Babulal bday celebrations
Former Jharkhand chief ministers Shibu Soren and Babulal Marandi celebrated their birthdays away from the public on Tuesday, considering the ongoing surge in Covid-19 cases in the state.
Admin seeking -ve report to end home isolation: Locals
Authorities in Ranchi are allegedly demanding a negative report to officially end home isolation, local residents said. As a result, many are reluctant to proactively undertake Covid-19 test even if they have cough, cold, fever or other symptoms.
E Sbhum reports 4 deaths as state logs 4,719 new Cov cases
The state on Tuesday reported four Covid deaths, all from East Singbhum district, and 4,719 new cases. The active cases inched closer to 30,000, according to the Covid-19 bulletin issued by the state health department late in the night.
Jharkhand: Villagers lynch elderly couple on suspicion of witchcraft
An elderly couple, identified as Malgo Munda (60) and his wife Longta Hansapurty (55), have been lynched on allegations of practising witchcraft at Tirla village under the Arki police station area of Khunti district.
Over 6,000 take jab on 1st day of precautionary dose drive in Jharkhand
Over 6,000 doses were administered in the state on day one of the nationwide third dose drive on Monday.
Mukhiyas body found in mine pit
Ramgarh police on Monday found the body of a mukhiya named Mahesh Bediya from an abandoned mine of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) under Bhurkunda police station of Ramgarh district. He was missing since Sunday evening.