Nishikant Dubey threatens defamation suit against ex-Finance Secretary Subhash Garg
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 21 (IANS) BJP MP from Jharkhand's Godda, Nishikant Dubey, has said he will file a criminal defamation case against former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg for of making false statements about him during a recent podcast. The controversy escalated after Garg, in the podcast, referred to an alleged meeting with Dubey during his tenure in the Finance Ministry and claimed that the MP had approached him regarding certain matters. Rejecting the allegations, Dubey said he had never visited the office of any Central government secretary after becoming an MP in 2009 and had never written any recommendation letter seeking the transfer or posting of an official. Speaking on Monday, Dubey said Garg had claimed in the podcast that the two had met in his office and that the MP had sought intervention in a transfer-related matter. The truth is that since being elected to Parliament in 2009, I have never gone to any secretary for such work. If Garg has any evidence of my visiting his office or making any recommendation, he should place it in the public domain, Dubey said. The latest exchange comes amid an ongoing war of words between the two over India's first-quarter GDP growth rate of 7.8 per cent. Garg had recently questioned the GDP figures and the changes made in the methodology used for past GDP calculations. Dubey, in response, had sharply criticised the former bureaucrat. In the podcast, Garg reportedly said that during his tenure as Finance Secretary, Dubey had approached him with certain files or matters, which he perceived as lobbying or advocacy on behalf of corporate interests. Dubey dismissed the claim, reiterating that protocol places an MP above a Central government secretary and asserting that he had never visited any ministry to meet a Secretary. He also maintained that he had never recommended the transfer or posting of any official. Garg served as Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, from July 2017 to July 2019 and briefly held the position of Finance Secretary between March and June 2019. He was later transferred to the Ministry of Power before he opted for voluntary retirement. Dubey said his differences with Garg were not new. He recalled that in 2018 he had written to the Prime Minister raising questions about Garg's economic policies and functioning while he was serving as Secretary, Economic Affairs.
Ex-MLA questions killing of top Jharkhand Maoist Brijesh Ganjhu, seeks CBI probe
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 21 (IANS) The brother of slain Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) chief Brijesh Ganjhu has questioned the killing of his brother in an encounter in Uttar Pradeshs Varanasi. He alleged that the operation was fake and demanded a probe by the CBI into the incident. Ganesh Ganjhu, former MLA from Simaria and brother of Brijesh Ganjhu alias Gopal Singh Bhokta, on Monday claimed that the Maoist leader was picked up from Jharkhand's Chatra district and later taken to Uttar Pradesh, where he was killed as part of a conspiracy. He urged Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to order an impartial CBI probe into the circumstances surrounding his brother's death. According to the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), Brajesh Ganjhu was killed in an encounter in Varanasi on Sunday morning. He carried a reward of Rs 25 lakh by the Jharkhand government and an additional Rs 5 lakh by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The body of the slain extremist reached his native village, Luttu Sohawan, under Lawalong police station limits in Chatra district on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Ganesh Ganjhu questioned the police version of the encounter. He raised doubts over the claim that Brajesh, who was allegedly riding a motorcycle when intercepted by police in Varanasi's Ramnagar area, opened fire on the security team. If he was riding the motorcycle, how could he fire from two pistols simultaneously? he asked, demanding an independent inquiry into the incident. Police, however, have maintained that Brajesh fired at the team during the operation and was injured in retaliatory action. He later succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead by doctors at a hospital. The former legislator also levelled serious allegations against the Jharkhand Police, claiming that his brother was first used in operations against Maoists and was later eliminated. He warned of a phased agitation if the government failed to act on the demand for an investigation. Ganesh Ganjhu further described his brother as an active participant in social welfare activities. He said Brajesh had been an elected panchayat representative since 2010 and had worked extensively for the poor, helping several underprivileged families, including supporting the marriages of girls from economically weaker sections. He also claimed that Brajesh had established the Gopal Singh Bhokta Inter College in Lawalong. The former MLA said that tackling Naxalism requires addressing its underlying causes and socio-economic factors rather than relying solely on security operations.
Inter-State Mobile Snatcher Nabbed in Bhubaneswar
Tamando Police have arrested a 20-year-old interstate mobile thief after alert locals caught him red-handed while snatching a high-end smartphone at the crowded Kalinga Vihar market on Sunday evening. The arrested individual has been identified as Anil Kumar Chauhan, a native of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, currently residing in the Nayapalli area of Bhubaneswar. According [] The post Inter-State Mobile Snatcher Nabbed in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Slain TSPC chief Brajesh Ganjhus Family Questions Varanasi Encounter, Demands Probe
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Railways ordered to pay Rs 35,000 to passenger as train delayed by more than 8 hours
A Jharkhand consumer commission ordered Railways to pay compensation for a significant train delay. The passenger received thirty thousand rupees for harassment and five thousand for costs. Railways failed to prove the delay was beyond their control. The commission cited a Supreme Court ruling on passenger time value. This decision highlights consumer rights against service deficiencies.
A Jharkhand consumer commission has ordered South Eastern Railway and East Coast Railway to pay Rs 35,000 to a passenger whose train reached nearly nine hours late, rejecting the railway's objections on jurisdiction, missing parties and lack of proof of financial loss.
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#FromTheGram - Vande Bharat through the green heart of Jharkhand. Union Minister Ashwini Vai
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a reel capturing the Vande Bharat trains scenic journey along the BarkakanaRanchi railway line. The video showcases the train passing through Jharkhands lush green landscapes.
Jharkhand Congress Issues Notice to Former Minister for Comments Against CM Hemant Soren
The Jharkhand Congress has issued a notice to former minister Yogendra Sahu for comments deemed against party discipline regarding CM Hemant Soren. Jharkhand Congress Issues Notice to Former Minister for Comments Against CM Hemant Soren
Ranchi SI injured while nabbing knife-wielding robbery suspects
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Centre Clears 14 High Court Judges, Holds Back Delhi
ON SATURDAY, the Union Government notified the appointment of seven judicial officers as judges of the Delhi High Court while holding back the appointment of judicial officer Gurvinder Pal Singh, the senior-most among the eight officers recommended for elevation. The reason for not clearing Singhs appointment is not immediately available, nor is it known whether the government has sat on his name or returned it to the Supreme Court Collegium. On September 10 this year, the Supreme Court Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Vikram Nath and B.V. Nagarathna recommended the names of eight judicial officers namely Gurvinder Pal Singh, Nivedita Anil Sharma, Nisha Sahay Saxena, Sanjay Sharma-I, Bharat Parashar, Dr. Aditi Choudhary, Dinesh Bhatt and Arun Bhardwaj, for elevation as judges of the Delhi High Court. The Delhi High Court has a sanctioned strength of 45 permanent judges and 15 additional judges, and thus a total strength of 60. At present it is functioning with 43 judges. With the seven new appointments, the working strength will rise to 50, still leaving 10 vacancies. The government has also cleared the appointment of judicial officer Yash Paul Bourney as a judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. His name was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on September 10. The total sanctioned strength of the J&K and Ladakh High Court is 19 permanent judges and 6 additional judges, and thus 25 in all. At present it is functioning with only 13 judges, including the Chief Justice. With Bourneys appointment, the strength will rise to 14 against the sanctioned strength of 25, leaving 11 vacancies. The government has also cleared the appointment of three judicial officers namely Manoj Prasad, Akhil Kumar and Ram Sharma as judges of the Jharkhand High Court. That court has a sanctioned strength of 25 judges, comprising 20 permanent judges and 5 additional judges. At present it is functioning with only 13 judges, including the Chief Justice. With the three new appointments, the working strength will rise to 16, still leaving 9 vacancies. The Karnataka High Court has also received three judges after the Union Government approved the Collegiums recommendation to appoint judicial officers Usharani, K.S. Bharath Kumar and Nerale Veerabhadraiah Bhavani as judges of that High Court. The Karnataka High Court has a sanctioned strength of 62 judges, comprising 47 permanent judges and 15 additional judges. It is currently functioning with 54 judges. With the three new appointments, the working strength will rise to 57, leaving 5 vacancies.
TSPC faces leadership vacuum after Brajesh Ganjhus killing
BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra movement for social reform, says Meghwal in Fazilka
Digital Desk | Fazilka (Punjab), Sep 20 (IANS) Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal on Sunday described the BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra as a movement for social reform. He said the objective of the campaign was to protect generations of Punjabis from drugs and take Punjab forward on the path of becoming a developed state. Meghwal was addressing a public gathering before flagging off the third Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra from Fazilkas Old Vegetable Market. Before addressing the gathering, he visited the Asafwala Shaheedi Memorial, where he paid floral tributes to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. He was accompanied by BJP national General Secretary and Punjab BJP in-charge Satish Poonia, state president Kewal Singh Dhillon, former state president Sunil Jakhar and former minister Surjit Kumar Jiani. Addressing the gathering before flagging off the third Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra, the Union Minister said some people were viewing the yatra through a political lens. However, he said it was not a political campaign but an initiative for social reform. Meghwal said the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Narendra Modi government not only run government programmes but also undertake initiatives aimed at social reform. He cited PM Modis campaigns such as Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam as examples of such social initiatives. Speaking about the harmful effects of drugs, the Union Law Minister referred to the Bani of Guru Amar Das from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and said that people should stay away from anything whose consumption affects the human mind, intellect and sense of discretion. He also referred to the importance of Naam Simran in the Bani of Guru Nanak Dev, saying that one can truly engage in Naam Simran only when ones sense of discretion remains intact. The minister said this is why people were urged to stay away from intoxicants. During his address, Meghwal also sang a Shabad of Guru Nanak Dev, drawing an appreciative response from the gathering. He said the message of creating awareness against drugs could also be found in the Bani of the Sikh Gurus, Bhagat Kabir Das and Guru Ravidas. The minister said people could be motivated to protect themselves from the harmful effects of drugs only by linking the campaign for a drug-free Punjab with social and spiritual awareness. He said this was the objective of the BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra. Speaking on the occasion, state BJP President Dhillon said, Those who had spread the scourge of drugs have been rattled by the BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra. The yatra has put the Chief Minister on the back foot. Referring to the recent Mohanjeet Sheron and Gulzar Singh incidents in Sangrur, Dhillon alleged that the government was suppressing voices speaking out against drugs. He said people had become so frustrated that residents in Faridkot were putting up house for sale boards outside their homes. He said that if the BJP could eliminate gangsterism in Uttar Pradesh, Naxalism in Jharkhand and violence in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, then why could it not eliminate drugs from Punjab? Dhillon said the BJP had a track record of delivering on its promises and doing what it said it would do. Former state BJP President Jakhar said that while deaths had so far been occurring due to drug abuse, more people were now dying for raising their voice against drugs. He said some people were being killed by drug smugglers, while others were being forced to commit suicide on the pretext of having raised questions. Launching a sharp attack on AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Jakhar said 79,000 arrests that had been made were not a sign of Kejriwals bravery, but evidence of the extent to which the younger generation had been pushed into the drug crisis.
TN: DMK accuses BJP of intimidating regional parties
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) DMK leader T.K.S. Elangovan on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using investigative agencies to intimidate regional parties, saying they have emerged as the ruling partys principal political opponents as the Congress remains weakened nationally. Elangovan referred to the summons issued to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in connection with a land case, and notices reportedly sent to family members of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi. He alleged that such actions were part of a systematic campaign against regional forces. The BJP was apprehensive about regional parties joining hands to challenge it, he claimed. He said the parties were strengthening cooperation and preparing to present their political and ideological opposition to the BJP before voters across the country. Supporting the CPI(M)s call for the broadest possible opposition unity instead of a separate third front, Elangovan said parties opposed to the BJP should work together. Their common objective should be to highlight what he described as the BJPs failures and policies before seeking public support. Accusing the BJP of undermining democratic values, Elangovan claimed it was attempting to transform India into a monopolistic political system. He alleged that those in power were behaving like rulers with unchecked authority and were unwilling to hear or resolve public grievances. Elangovan also targeted the TVK government in Tamil Nadu, alleging that it had failed to maintain law and order during its first 100 days in office. Citing eight murders reportedly committed within a day, he said the government was reviving allegations dating back five decades against the DMK to divert attention from its present shortcomings. Responding to questions surrounding DMK president M.K. Stalins arrest during the Emergency, Elangovan said Stalin did not need to produce fresh proof that he had been detained under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act. The Justice Ismail Commission, appointed by the state government, had already confirmed the arrest, he said. The DMK leader also backed Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhis contention that the system was suppressing students. He maintained that every citizen had the fundamental right to protest peacefully against the government over a genuine cause. Elangovan said elected governments had a constitutional responsibility to engage with protesters, listen to their concerns, and provide remedies. Attempts to suppress agitations without addressing the issues that prompted them were inconsistent with democratic governance, he added.
Man Killed with Axe by Father-in-Law During Alcohol Dispute in Jharkhand
A man was brutally killed by his father-in-law during an alcohol-fueled dispute in Palamu, Jharkhand. The incident is under police investigation. Man Killed with Axe by Father-in-Law During Alcohol Dispute in Jharkhand
Missing eight-month-old from Nashik found safe by officials after three days
Digital Desk | Nashik, Sep 20 (IANS) An eight-month-old baby girl who went missing in Maharashtra's Nashik district three days back was found safe on Sunday, police said. The infant, who had gone missing from the Manyad police outpost region in Nandgaon taluka of Nashik on September 17, was found abandoned near the Vaibothi village in neighbouring Yeola taluka. Yeola taluka police reached the spot and took her into their custody. Subsequently, the infant was taken to the Yeola Sub-District Hospital for a medical examination after being identified by her mother and the Nandgaon police. Her safe recovery brought relief to the family and the police. However, the circumstances under which the baby reached Vaibothi, who brought her there, and why she was abandoned at the spot remain unclear. Police are investigating the matter to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the infants disappearance and subsequent recovery. In Odisha, Operation Anweshan, conducted by the state's Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW & CW) Department, along with the state police, rescued 101 missing children. The children included 54 boys and 47 girls. The teams conducted field-level searches, verified the leads, and coordinated with local authorities, along with various child care institutions during the operation. As part of the operation, as many as 17 specialised teams were deployed to several states and Union Territories where Odia children are frequently found. The youngest among those rescued was a three-month-old infant found institutionalised alongside her minor mother. Another child who was found was institutionalised for the longest duration and had spent more than five years away from home. The states in which the children were found include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Death of Notorious Naxalite Commander Marks End of a Fearful Era in Jharkhand
The death of Naxalite commander Brijesh Ganjhu in Varanasi ends a significant chapter of fear in Jharkhand, raising security concerns. Death of Notorious Naxalite Commander Marks End of a Fearful Era in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Maoist carrying Rs 30 lakh bounty killed in encounter with UP ATS in Varanasi
Digital Desk | Varanasi, Sep 20 (IANS) Jharkhand-based banned Maoist outfit Tritiya Prastuti Committee's (TPC) chief Brijesh Ganjhu alias Gopal Singh Bhokta was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Varanasi on Sunday morning, officials said. Ganjhu carried a cumulative bounty of Rs 30 lakh announced by the Jharkhand government and the National Investigation Agency (NIA). According to information shared by security agencies, the encounter took place at around 5 a.m. near Tengra Mod in the Ramnagar police station area of Varanasi. The UP ATS had received intelligence that Ganjhu was travelling on a motorcycle via Ramnagar towards Mughalsarai, following which a team laid a trap in the area. Police said that when ATS personnel signalled him to stop, Ganjhu opened fire on the team. ATS officers retaliated, and Ganjhu sustained bullet injuries in the exchange of fire. He was taken to a district hospital for treatment, where doctors declared him dead. ATS Deputy Superintendent of Police Vipin Rai said that bullets fired by Ganjhu struck the bulletproof jackets of both him and Head Constable Nitendra Krishna during the encounter. One of Ganjhu's associates managed to flee the spot. The ATS recovered two pistols, live cartridges and spent shells from the scene. The body has been kept at the post-mortem facility of Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital in Varanasi. A resident of Lawalong in Jharkhand's Chatra district, Ganjhu had long figured on the wanted lists of security and investigative agencies. The Jharkhand government had announced a reward of Rs 2.5 million for information leading to his arrest, while the NIA had separately declared a reward of Rs 500,000. He was wanted in several cases related to murder, extortion, illegal arms activities and terror funding across Jharkhand and other states. The NIA was also searching for him in connection with a terror-financing case linked to the TPC. Investigators alleged that he played a key role in a levy-extortion network targeting businesses associated with coal mining, transportation and contracting operations. Following his death, security agencies in Jharkhand have begun reviewing records about cases registered against him and his alleged involvement in Maoist activities.
Naxal commander Brijesh Ganjhu carrying Rs 30 lakh reward killed in Varanasi
A major security operation has been reported from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, where Naxal commander Brijesh Ganjhu alias Gopal Singh, carrying a total reward of Rs 30 lakh, was killed, according to the information available so far. Ganjhu was identified as a commander of the banned Jharkhand-based Naxal organisation Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC).
10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup begins in Leh
Leh, Ladakh: The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 is being held at the NDS Indoor Stadium in Leh, bringing together Pencak Silat athletes, coaches, officials, team managers and sports administrators from across the country. More than 850 athletes and participants are taking part in the national championship, which has emerged as a major sporting gathering in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Teams from various States, Union Territories and Paramilitary Forces are participating in the championship. The event also features more than 100 technical and federation officials and State/UT representatives, along with over 70 coaches and team managers. The opening ceremony will be attended by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena as the chief guest. Administrative Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh Bhanu Prabha; Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh Shashanka Ala; Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Ladakh Tsering Paldan; Additional Deputy Commissioner to the Lieutenant Governor Shekh Aadil; President, Indian Pencak Silat Federation; President, Ladakh Pencak Silat Association; and District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Leh, will also be present. The championship has brought together sporting delegations from Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, CISF, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, ITBP, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, SSB, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The participation of State and UT teams along with Paramilitary Forces has added diversity to the championship, bringing athletes from different sporting backgrounds onto one national platform. Besides athletes, the championship includes technical officials, federation representatives, coaches, team managers, referees, judges, delegation representatives and members of the organising and support teams. The event has brought together more than 1,000 athletes, officials, coaches, managers, representatives and other sporting stakeholders. Hosting a national-level Pencak Silat championship in Leh at the high altitude of the Himalayas gives the event a distinctive setting. The championship provides athletes from across India an opportunity to compete at the national level while also experiencing the culture and hospitality of Ladakh. The event also highlights Ladakh's potential to host major sporting competitions and provides a platform for promoting sports and sporting activities in the region. The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 brings together athletes and sporting delegations from different regions of the country on a common platform. With more than 850 participants, 100 technical officials and representatives, and over 70 coaches and team managers, the championship provides a significant platform for Pencak Silat athletes to compete and showcase their skills.
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Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026: 772 Vacancies Open for 7th and 10th Pass Candidates
Young people in Jharkhand looking for an employment opportunity have a new recruitment drive to consider. The Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Deoghar, has announced 772 Home Guard vacancies covering both rural and urban areas of the district. Depending on the category of the post, candidates who have...
Centre notifies appointment of 14 judicial officers as judges in four High Courts
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Acting on the recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre has notified the appointment of 14 judicial officers as judges and additional judges in four High Courts, including Delhi, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. In a post on social media platform X, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the President, in exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India and after consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), was pleased to appoint the judicial officers to the respective High Courts. The appointments include Nivedita Anil Sharma and Nisha Sahay Saxena as judges of the Delhi High Court, while Sanjay Sharma, Bharat Parashar, Dr Aditi Choudhary, Dinesh Bhatt and Arun Bhardwaj have been appointed as additional judges of the Delhi High Court. Yash Paul Bourney has been appointed as a judge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. In the Jharkhand High Court, Manoj Prasad, Akhil Kumar and Ram Sharma have been appointed as judges, while Usharani, K.S. Bharath Kumar and Nerale V. Bhavani have been appointed as additional judges of the Karnataka High Court. The appointments follow the recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium, headed by CJI Surya Kant, in its meeting held on September 10, 2026. The apex court Collegium had recommended the appointment of eight judicial officers as judges of the Delhi High Court, including Nivedita Anil Sharma, Nisha Sahay Saxena, Sanjay Sharma-I, Bharat Parashar, Dr Aditi Choudhary, Dinesh Bhatt and Arun Bhardwaj. It had also recommended Yash Paul Bourney for appointment as a judge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. Similarly, the SC Collegium had approved the proposal for the appointment of Manoj Prasad, Akhil Kumar and Ram Sharma as judges of the Jharkhand High Court, and Usharani, K.S. Bharath Kumar and Nerale Veerabhadraiah Bhavani as additional judges of the Karnataka High Court.
MSc student found dead in BIT Ranchi hostel; diary hints at family stress
Employees State Insurance Corporation has released the ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026 notification for 85 teaching faculty and Senior Resident vacancies at ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Ranchi, Jharkhand. The recruitment includes Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Senior Resident posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications by email, Speed Post or by hand. The application must reach the institution by 21 September 2026.
Centre Appoints 14 Judicial Officers To Four High Courts
NEW DELHI, Sept 19: The Central Government on Saturday notified the appointment of 14 judicial officers as judges and additional judges to the High Courts of Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointments on X, stating that the appointments were made by the President [] The post Centre Appoints 14 Judicial Officers To Four High Courts appeared first on Northlines .
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission has published the JILCCE Recruitment 2026 notification to fillup 326 Health Supervisor, MPW and More Posts. The online application deadline has been extended to September 29, 2026. Salary 5,200-20,200. Check eligibility, age limit, selection process, important dates, and apply online link here.
Jharkhand: 12 students injured as school van crashes into divider in Jamshedpur
The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the road divider near in Telco Stadium area
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Former Jharkhand Minister Vimla Pradhan Passes Away in Ranchi
Vimla Pradhan, a former minister and BJP leader in Jharkhand, has passed away in Ranchi, leaving a significant void in the political landscape. Former Jharkhand Minister Vimla Pradhan Passes Away in Ranchi
CBI arrests 2 CCL clerks for taking bribe
State sets 50L quintal paddy procurement target
QR code-based smart beat patrolling system launched in Koderma
HC rejects Hemants plea to stay PMLA proceedings
IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, rain to intensify from next week
HC appoints former judge to monitor CID probe into JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities
HC stays anti-encroachment drive in HEC
EC helps 2 tribal residents in Khunti get draft voter roll entry
Court awards life term to 11 in triple murder case
Jharkhand police to seek remand of Maoist Asim Mandal
Chip designed by IIT-ISM team earns national recognition
Fuel station owners may switch to cash payments over MDR on UPI
RMC to install 5,300 LED street lights across city
Main operator of Godda illegal mini gun factory arrested in Bokaro
Railway Board approves maintenance depot for Vande Bharat trains at Tatanagar railway station
12,000 CISF personnel deployed against coal mafia in Jharkhand, West Bengal
Force says 10 units involved in operations against pilferage of coal; more than 10,000 tonnes of coal recovered since July
Shashank Raj Reappointed as President of Jharkhand BJP Youth Wing
Shashank Raj has been reappointed as the president of the Jharkhand BJP Youth Wing, with support from party leaders. Shashank Raj Reappointed as President of Jharkhand BJP Youth Wing
12 students injured as school van overturns in Jamshedpur
Two labourers die as earth caves in during road construction in Ladakh
Leh, Sep 18: Two labourers died while three others were injured as earth caved in during road construction work in Ladakh, officials said on Friday. The incident took place at the Jimchan area of Zanskar district on Thursday. A portion of earth suddenly collapsed during the road construction work, trapping a group of labourers under the debris, officials said. Rescue teams immediately arrived at the spot and pulled them out. Two persons -- Abdul Rashid of Kishtwar of Jammu and Kashmir and Pawan Kumar of Jharkhand -- lost their lives in the incident. Three others, who were found injured, were shifted to a hospital, the officials said.
Setback for Hemant Soren as Jharkhand HC upholds rejection of discharge petition in PMLA case
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 18 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren suffered a setback from the Jharkhand High Court on Friday in the money laundering case linked to 8.86 acres of land in Ranchi's Bargain circle. The court upheld the lower court's order rejecting his discharge petition and dismissed his intervention plea, clearing the way for further judicial proceedings against him. With the High Court declining to grant relief, the Special PMLA Court in Ranchi can now proceed with the framing of charges against the Chief Minister. The matter is already scheduled for hearing on September 19, and Hemant Soren is expected to appear before the court. The Chief Minister had challenged the order of the Special PMLA Court rejecting his discharge petition and had also sought a stay on the ongoing proceedings before the trial court. After hearing arguments from both sides on September 16, the High Court had reserved its order. The verdict delivered on Friday dismissed his plea. The case pertains to the alleged illegal acquisition and transfer of 8.86 acres of land in Ranchi's Bargain area. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating allegations of money laundering linked to the land transaction. According to the agency, forged documents and other irregular procedures were allegedly used in connection with the transfer of the land. In his discharge application before the lower court, Hemant Soren had denied the allegations, contending that there was no sufficient direct evidence against him. The defence had also questioned some of the statements and circumstantial evidence relied upon by the ED. The ED, however, argued that documents collected during the investigation, witness testimonies and circumstantial evidence established a prima facie case. The agency maintained that a detailed examination of the evidence was not required at the stage of framing charges and should instead be undertaken during the trial. On June 8, the Special PMLA Court rejected Hemant Soren's discharge petition, holding that the material available on record was sufficient to make out a prima facie case. The court also clarified that it was not determining guilt at that stage. The Special PMLA Court has already framed charges against several other accused in the case, including Antu Tirkey and architect Vinod Kumar Singh. Following the High Court's refusal to intervene on Friday, the process of framing charges against Hemant Soren is also expected to move forward. The ED has filed a prosecution complaint against around 18 accused persons, including the Chief Minister.
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) A lower court remanded senior CPI (Maoist) leader Asim Mandal, alias Akash, Timir and Manoj to police custody until September 29 on Friday. He was arrested on Thursday by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata from Patashpur in East Midnapore district After being presented in court, counsel for the Kolkata Police STF told the court that there were 55 cases against Akash in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. The Jharkhand and Odisha governments had announced a reward of Rs 2.2 crore. Akash is an active member of a banned organisation. His activities harmed the sovereignty and integrity of the state. He was also responsible for creating a cycle of illegal activities and sabotage involving the three states. He used to hide himself by frequently changing names, the STF counsel told the court. No bail application was moved on behalf of Akash. His counsel, Yasin Rahman, told the court that accusations of sabotage had been made against Akash for decades. However, many people involved in this force before 2011 have since become heroes in society and mainstream political figures. Akashs arrest is being viewed as a significant success for security agencies and a major setback to Maoist activities in the tribal and forested regions spread across the three eastern states. A native of Fulchak village under Chandrakona Police Station in West Midnapore district, Mandal is said to have become involved in Left-Wing extremist activities during his student years in the 1980s. He later joined the Peoples War Group and worked extensively in the Sarenga and Goaltor regions of West Bengal as well as the Gurabanda area of Jharkhands East Singhbhum district. Security agencies records show that nearly 55 serious criminal cases are registered against him across Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. Several of these cases relate to attacks on security forces and armed encounters in Jharkhand. Following the formation of CPI (Maoist) in September 2004, he returned to the Jangalmahal region spanning parts of Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore districts. He became actively involved in the outfits activities. He also played a key role during the Lalgarh movement, after which he was entrusted with the responsibility of Secretary of the West Bengal State Committee in 2010. He later held important positions in the Bengal-Jharkhand-Odisha Regional Committee. According to police sources, the Maoist network in West Bengal suffered a major setback after the November 2011 encounter killing of senior Maoist leader Kishanji. Thereafter, Mandal is said to have gone completely underground and remained elusive for years until his arrest on Thursday.
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Friday extended its stay on the state government's decision to cancel appointments made through the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) examination and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) recruitment process. The court also appointed a retired High Court judge to oversee the investigation into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment exercises. A bench of Justice Deepak Roshan heard a batch of petitions challenging the government's decision to annul appointments made through various recruitment examinations, including the JPSC CDPO and JSSC-CGL exams. During the hearing, the court orally observed that while the material available so far suggests that not all appointments were made in a fair manner, it is equally true that not every appointment was tainted. The court expressed concern over the lengthy recruitment process followed by the JPSC, noting that it often takes two to three years to conduct examinations and complete appointments. In such circumstances, the bench observed, a blanket cancellation of appointments could adversely affect many officials against whom no individual wrongdoing has been established. To ensure impartial scrutiny of the allegations, the court appointed retired High Court judge Gautam Kumar Choudhary to monitor the investigation, while retired IPS officer R.K. Malik was designated as the nodal officer for the probe. During the proceedings, both the Jharkhand government and the JPSC submitted their responses before the court. In its affidavit, the state government defended its decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL examination, arguing that the entire recruitment process had been vitiated by alleged irregularities. According to the government, distinguishing between genuinely successful candidates and those who may have unfairly benefited had become difficult. The government cited Supreme Court guidelines that permit cancellation of an entire examination when the recruitment process is found to be irreparably compromised, and it becomes impossible to separate valid selections from tainted ones. On this basis, it justified its decision to scrap the CGL examination. The affidavit further stated that confidential examination-related work, including question paper printing and distribution to examination centres, had been entrusted to ICN Technology. According to the government, 28 individuals, including the company's CEO Somansh Prakash, have been arrested in connection with the alleged exam scam, while notices have been issued to 265 people. The government also claimed that the investigation had uncovered evidence suggesting that candidates were allegedly coached with answers at locations in Nepal, Asansol, Kolkata, Bihar, Jharia and Bokaro. Of the 28 candidates taken to Nepal, 10 were successful in the CGL examination, the affidavit stated. The investigation is still underway. Senior advocates Rajeev Ranjan, Indrajeet Sinha, Amritansh Vats, Kumar Harsh, Sonal Tiwari and Subhash Rasik Soren, among others, appeared for the petitioners. The state government was represented by senior advocate Meenakshi Arora and Advocate General Rohitashwa Roy, while the JPSC was represented by advocates Sanjay Piperwal and Prince Kumar.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's mother Roopi Soren hospitalised in Ranchi
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 18 (IANS) Roopi Soren, the mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, was admitted to a private hospital in Ranchi on Friday after her health suddenly deteriorated. She is currently undergoing treatment under the supervision of a team of doctors at a private hospital in Ranchi. According to hospital sources, Roopi Soren complained of breathing difficulties and was admitted to the hospital. Medical examinations confirmed a chest infection, and doctors said her condition is currently stable and under control. Sources said she has been facing health-related issues for some time and has been undergoing treatment. She had returned to Ranchi only two days ago after receiving medical treatment and undergoing health check-ups in Bengaluru. Chief Minister Hemant Soren had accompanied her during the visit to Bengaluru. After returning to Ranchi, her condition worsened on Friday. Family members rushed her to the hospital. She had reportedly been experiencing breathing difficulties since Thursday evening, which intensified on Friday. Doctors immediately began treatment upon her admission and have kept her under close observation. No detailed statement has been issued by the family regarding her health condition so far. Hospital authorities said her treatment is continuing and that her health is being closely monitored. Further details are expected through subsequent medical updates. Roopi Soren is the wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Shibu Soren, who died on August 4 last year. She had received the Padma Bhushan award posthumously on behalf of her husband in recognition of his public service and contribution to public affairs. Following reports of Roopi Sorens hospitalisation, family members, well-wishers and supporters have wished her a speedy recovery. Hospital management has reiterated that her condition remains stable and she is under continuous medical care.
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