3 held for 'raping' minor in Jharkhand's Pakur district, search underway to trace 3 other accused
Mohammad Arif from Jharkhand has hand-crafted a Maruti 800 into a Lamborghini-inspired replica for around Rs 4 lakh. The custom build features fiberglass body panels, a wide stance, and a striking neon green finish, along with a sporty two-seater interior and sunroof. This unique creation has gone viral online, capturing the attention of car enthusiasts and social media users alike.
Jharkhand Mechanic Converts Maruti 800 into Lamborghini, Internet Amazed (VIDEO)
Jamshedpurs Mohammad Arif transforms a Maruti 800 into a Lamborghini-style supercar in two years. The Rs 4 lakh modification has gone viral worldwide.
Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran announced an Rs 11,000 crore investment in advanced technology for Jamshedpur. This investment aims to reduce the carbon footprint. The group also discussed skill development partnerships with Jharkhand. Additionally, a new Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, commenced operations with the rollout of the first locally manufactured Land Rover Evoque.
Bengal SIR: 200 additional judicial officers to join adjudication exercise
Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday evening informed that 200 additional judicial officers 100 each from neighbouring Jharkhand and Odisha will join the ongoing judicial adjudication process relating to voters identity documents flagged under the logical discrepancy category in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal. The additional 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 CM urges PM to ensure safe return of stranded Indians from Gulf nations
Mr. Soren shared the helpline numbers for assistance: Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-3456-526; Landline: 0651-2480083, 0651-2481188, 0651-2480058; WhatsApp: 9470132591, 9431336472, 9431336398, 9431336427, 9431336432.
SRINAGAR Vice President C P Radhakrishnan addressed the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir, emphasising democratic values, mutual respect and national integration. Recalling his tenure as Governor of Jharkhand, he cited the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative and said he ensured Kashmiri students visiting Raj Bhawan were served food of their choice, underscoring respect []
Holi School Holiday 2026: Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Bihar declare school closures for Holi 2026
Several states across India have announced school holidays for Holi, with closures varying according to regional observances and calendar calculations. Uttar Pradesh government schools will remain shut from March 2 to March 4, creating a four-day break due to March 1 being a Sunday. Delhi, Haryana and Punjab will close schools on March 4, while Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Assam have also declared holidays around the festival period.
Above-Normal Heatwave Days Likely In Most Parts Of India During March-May: IMD
New Delhi, Feb 28: Above-normal number of heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Saturday. These parts include West Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, south and east Maharashtra, east Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of north Karnataka and north Tamil Nadu. In March, however, maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to below normal [] The post Above-Normal Heatwave Days Likely In Most Parts Of India During March-May: IMD appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jharkhand civic polls: BJP-backed nominees win in Ranchi, Medininagar; JMM wins Giridih, Deoghar
Roshni Khalkho defeated her nearest Congress-backed rival, Rama Khalkho, by 14,363 votes. She secured 1,57,669 votes against Ramas 1,43,306 in the contest, says an official
President of India Visits Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur
Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC), Jamshedpur, a premier constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), was privileged to host the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu , at its campus recently. The Presidential visit underscores a pivotal moment for the advancement of medical education and healthcare infrastructure within the state of Jharkhand. Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC), Jamshedpur, a premier constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) The Hon’ble President was received with a warm welcome by dignitaries including: Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar , Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand Shri Irfan Ansari , Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Jharkhand Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M.D. Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.) , Vice Chancellor, MAHE Shri Somnath Das , Group President, Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG) Shri D.B. Sundara Ramam , Vice President, Corporate Services, Tata Steel Ltd. The visit commenced with the Hon’ble President group photographs with the Faculty, Management and Students, followed by MIYAZAKI MANGO sapling plantation. In his welcome address at T.M.A Pai Hall, the Vice Chancellor referred to the significant policy change by Government of India in 2019 which led to the establishment of first ever Private Private Consortium model medical college named Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC). Tata Steel Ltd. has provided its Tata Main Hospital as teaching Hospital. The first batch of 150 MBBS students commenced from the academic year 2020-21 which is now due to pass out in March 2026. Referring to MAHE’s legacy, the VC mentioned specifically on the role of Dr. Ramdas M. Pai, Chancellor, MAHE & Dr. Ranjan Pai, President MAHE Trust. He highlighted about Manipal’s role in medical health care system by establishing first Private Medical College in 1953 followed by first Public Private Medical college in Sikkim. The VC concluded with thanking the Hon’ble President on behalf of entire MAHE family for having spared her valuable time to be present with us today. During the interaction with the students, Smt. Purnima Hembram (2 nd year student) expressed her strong resolve to complete her studies notwithstanding the fact that she is married with three children and a family to support. She belongs to a village in Jharkhand but her parents and family continuously encouraged her to complete her studies and become a doctor to enable her to work in the rural areas for the health care of the downtrodden. The Hon’ble President expressed her admiration for all the students and highlighted the resolve of Smt. Purnima and appealed to the MTMC and its entire student community to adopt Purnima’s resolve as a role model. Hon’ble President lauded the legacy of Manipal Group which led to MTMC formation which has earned its reputation in the region in just six years. She specifically expressed the fact that she felt completely at home while being in the MTMC Campus.
MS Dhoni Gets Housing Board Notice Over Commercial Use' Of Ranchi Home
Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been served a notice by the Jharkhand State Housing Board over alleged commercial use of his residential plot in Ranchi.
Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC), Jamshedpur, a premier constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) , was privileged to host the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at its campus today. The Presidential visit underscores a pivotal moment for the advancement of medical education and healthcare infrastructure within the state of Jharkhand. President Droupadi Murmu interacted with students at Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur, highlighting its growing role in medical education and healthcare in Jharkhand The Hon’ble President was accorded a warm welcome by distinguished dignitaries, including Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand; Shri Irfan Ansari, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Jharkhand; Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M.D. Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, MAHE; Shri Somnath Das, Group President, Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG); and Shri D.B. Sundara Ramam, Vice President, Corporate Services, Tata Steel Ltd. The visit commenced with the Hon’ble President group photographs with the Faculty, Management and Students, followed by MIYAZAKI MANGO sapling plantation. In his welcome address at T.M.A Pai Hall, the Vice Chancellor referred to the significant policy change by Government of India in 2019 which led to the establishment of first ever Public Private Consortium model medical college named Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC). Tata Steel Ltd. has provided its Tata Main Hospital as teaching Hospital. The first batch of 150 MBBS students commenced from the academic year 2020-21 which is now due to pass out in March 2026. Referring to MAHE’s legacy, the VC mentioned specifically on the role of Dr. Ramdas M. Pai, Chancellor, MAHE & Dr. Ranjan Pai, President MAHE Trust. He highlighted about Manipal’s role in medical health care system by establishing first Private Medical College in 1953 followed by first Public Private Medical college in Sikkim. The VC concluded with thanking the Hon’ble President on behalf of entire MAHE family for having spared her valuable time to be present with us today. During the interaction with the students, Smt. Purnima Hembram (2 nd year student) expressed her strong resolve to complete her studies notwithstanding the fact that she is married with three children and a family to support. She belongs to a village in Jharkhand but her parents and family continuously encouraged her to complete her studies and become a doctor to enable her to work in the rural areas for the health care of the downtrodden. The Hon’ble President expressed her admiration for all the students and highlighted the resolve of Smt. Purnima and appealed to the MTMC and its entire student community to adopt Purnima’s resolve as a role model. Hon’ble President lauded the legacy of Manipal Group which led to MTMC formation which has earned its reputation in the region in just six years. She specifically expressed the fact that she felt completely at home while being in the MTMC Campus.
Woman hacked to death on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand, one held
The incident took place in Baghima Ambatoli village under the Palkot Police Station limits on Wednesday, 25, when the woman was attacked by two men
Counting of votes for Jharkhand civic polls underway
Vote counting is underway for Jharkhand's 48 urban local bodies, with results for ward councillors expected soon. Polling for mayors and chairpersons also took place on February 23, with over 63% voter turnout. Counting for most ULBs should conclude Friday night, though Dhanbad may extend to Saturday.
Golgappa Poisoning, Choking Attempt In Forest: Lover's Murder Plot Fails
Every good story has the same ingredients: compelling characters, clear wants and needs, a plot, and a twist. This love story from Jharkhand, however, has much more than that.
President Murmu lays foundation stone for Sri Jagannath spiritual centre in Jkhands Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur, Feb 26: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the Sri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust at Kadma area in Jharkhands Jamshedpur, and laid its foundation stone. Murmu performed the Bhumi Pujan amid the chanting of vedic mantras by priests. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Governor Santosh Gangwar, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Tata Steel CEO & MD T V Narendran were also present on the occasion. Earlier, Murmu was accorded a warm welcome by [] The post President Murmu lays foundation stone for Sri Jagannath spiritual centre in Jkhands Jamshedpur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bomb threats trigger evacuation at courts in West Bengal and Jharkhand
istrict courts in West Bengals Asansol and Suri and the Dhanbad civil court in Jharkhand received bomb threats over email, the officials said
SC stays proceedings against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for defying ED summons
HC had dismissed Jharkhand CM's petition to quash prosecution
Jharkhand crash: Co-pilot cremated in Amritsar
Jharkhand crash: Plane lacked cockpit voice, flight data recorders
New Delhi: The nearly 40-year-old Beechcraft C90A aircraft that crashed in Jharkhand on Monday, killing seven people, did not have cockpit voice or flight data recorders, according to the aviation regulator DGCA. The mandatory requirement for an aircraft to have cockpit voice and flight data recorders was not in place when the ill-fated aircraft was []
Jharkhand student dies by suicide in hostel room at CNLU
Former Jharkhand CM Champai Sorens grandson dies in Manali
Champai Soren said his grandson suddenly fill ill and was taken to a hospital but could not be saved; Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren condoled the 19-year-olds death
No black box in air ambulance crash in Jharkhand, AAIB team investigates the site
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has collected key evidence and will continue investigations tomorrow, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Shubham Khandelwal told ANI
Northern Railways is operating approximately 500 additional train trips from Delhi's key stations to manage the Holi rush. These special services, running from February 20 to the end of March, connect major destinations across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra to manage the surge of migrant workers and students travelling home for the festival of colours.
No Energy To Fight: Indian Founder Sells Company, Leaves Sweden Over Xenophobic System
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren confirmed the untimely demise of his grandson, Veer Soren, through a social media post.
Supreme Court stays trial in ED case against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren
In his plea before the top court, Mr. Soren had also challenged the repetitive summons issued to him by the ED. Mr. Soren has challenged the recent Jharkhand High Court's decision refusing to quash the case against him
Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Family borrowed Rs 8 lakh for ill-fated medical flight
Supreme Court halts ED proceedings against Hemant Soren
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the ongoing proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate against Hemant Soren, granting interim relief to the Jharkhand Chief Minister in a money-laundering case linked to alleged land irregularities. A Bench of the apex court passed the order while hearing Sorens Special Leave Petition challenging the decision of the [] The post Supreme Court halts ED proceedings against Hemant Soren appeared first on India Legal .
Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash: No Black Box On Aircraft, Weather Radar Under Scrutiny
Among the aspects under investigation is whether a faulty onboard weather radar caused the Beechcraft C90 King Air to deviate fatally from its planned route.
All 7 people onboard air ambulance killed in crash in Jharkhand
Ranchi: The grief and pain of family members of seven people, who died in an air ambulance crash near Simaria in Jharkhands Chatra district, were palpable on Tuesday afternoon, as the bodies were handed over to them after post-mortem examination. The Beechcraft C90 air ambulance, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, was en route to []
Villagers mourn doctor killed in Jharkhand air ambulance crash
Grief engulfed Manika village as the mortal remains of Dr. Vikas Kumar Gupta, who died in an air ambulance crash in Jharkhand, were brought home. The beloved Ranchi Sadar Hospital doctor, lauded by the Prime Minister for his dedicated Covid-19 service, received heartfelt tributes from villagers and colleagues alike.
While the Trinamool Congress has blamed the EC for the situation, the BJP leadership has said the development is a reflection of complete politicisation of administration in West Bengal
Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Bodies of 7 deceased handed over to family members after post-mortem
The post-mortem was conducted at Sadar Hospital in Chatra.The bodies have been handed over to family members after the autopsy, say a health department official
Maharashtra among key states as Centre approves Rs 9,072 crore railway projects
The works will cover eight districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. Officials said the improved rail network will enhance connectivity for nearly 5,407 villages with a combined population of around 98 lakh people
'He Saved Many Lives, But Lost His Own': Jharkhand Air Ambulance Pilot's Father Mourns Loss
Operated by Delhi-based Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, the Beechcraft C90 aircraft VT-AJV took off from Ranchi at 7.11pm with a patient on board but crashed soon after
Explained | 3 Air Emergencies In 24 Hours: Ambulance Crash, Engine Sparks & Chopper Crash-Landing
Ambulance Crash In Jharkhand, Mid-Air Engine Scare On Delhi-Leh Flight, Helicopter Crash-Landing In Andaman: What happened? What were causes? How many casualties were reported?
An elderly woman traced to her family after 25 years was refused acceptance by her son in Jharkhand after she declined to renounce Christianity and convert to Hinduism.
Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash: Patients Family Had Borrowed Rs 8 Lakh For Ride To Save His Life
With road travel not possible for Sanjay Shaw, who had suffered 65% burns, the family had borrowed Rs 8 lakh from friends, kin for an air ambulance to transport him to Delhi
Lost for nearly three decades, Jharkhand womans homecoming ends in heartbreak over religion
Sushila Murmu, a Christian woman, spent nearly thirty years in a Kolkata shelter. Volunteers recently found her son in Jharkhand. He refused to bring her home unless she converted to Hinduism. Murmu declined, stating she would not leave her faith. Her son cited family tradition. Local authorities are now aware of the situation. Murmu remains at the shelter.
'Sold My Farmland For His Education': Father Mourns Loss Of Doctor Killed In Jharkhand Crash
Families of the Jharkhand air ambulance crash victims have shared emotional accounts of loss, and have questioned gaps in local healthcare that forced the medical evacuation.
With 80 Lakh Claims Pending, Supreme Court Allows Judges From Odisha, Jharkhand To Aid Bengal SIR
Supreme Court asked the Calcutta High Court chief justice to request his Jharkhand and Odisha counterparts and requisition judicial officers to aid SIR process.
Jharkhand govt tables Rs 1.58 lakh crore budget for FY27
Jharkhand on Tuesday tabled a Rs 1.58 lakh crore budget for 202627, up from Rs 1.45 lakh crore this fiscal. Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore said it aims to support the poor, farmers, tribals and women.
West Bengal SIR hearing: Supreme Court asks Calcutta HC to deploy more judicial officers
Supreme Court asks the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to borrow judicial officers from neighbouring Odisha and Jharkhand
Jharkhand Govt tables 1.58 lakh crore budget for FY'27
The JMM-led government had in 2025-26 presented a 1.45 lakh crore budget
A Pawan Hans helicopter ditched near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, miraculously with all seven on board escaping unharmed. This incident follows a fatal air ambulance crash in Jharkhand just hours earlier, raising renewed concerns about aviation safety across the country. The helicopter was en route to Mayabunder when it encountered trouble shortly after takeoff.
Family Wiped Out: Relatives Mourn Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash's Victims
The Jharkhand air ambulance crash has left several families shattered, as they try to cope with the sudden loss of seven people who had boarded the aircraft with the sole purpose of saving a life.
Watch: Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Seven killed; bodies brought to hospital for post-mortem
All seven people on board an air ambulance were killed after the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhands Chatra district on February 23, 2026. The Beechcraft C90 aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, was en route to Simaria in Jharkhands Chatran it went down shortly after takeoff.
The Supreme Court has authorized the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to bring in judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to speed up the verification of voter claims in West Bengal's electoral roll revision. This move aims to address a significant backlog, with the Election Commission bearing the costs.
All seven onboard die in Jharkhand air ambulance crash; taken for post-mortem
The Beechcraft C90 air ambulance, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, was en route from Ranchi to Delhi when it went down on Monday evening in the Bariatu Panchayat area of Simaria, deep inside a forest
Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Council of Indian Aviation expresses grief
In a press statement, the President of the Council of Indian Aviation, Dr Nitin Jadhav, on Monday, said, The Council of Indian Aviation expresses its deepest concern and heartfelt condolences following the tragic crash of a Redbird Airways air ambulance aircraft near Simaria, in the state of, on 23 February 2026
Jharkhand air ambulance crash: 7 dead after Ranchi-Delhi flight goes down in Chatra
TMC calls for 'thorough, transparent' probe into Jharkhand air ambulance crash
We urge the authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to ascertain the precise cause of the crash, and to ensure that robust safeguards are put in place to prevent such tragedies in the future, TMC said
7 Die After Air Ambulance Crashed in Jharkhand
Initial reports suggest that aircraft crashed because of inclement weather conditions
All 7 On Board Air Ambulance Flying To Delhi Die In Crash In Jharkhand
All seven people on board an air ambulance were killed when the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Monday evening. The flight was en route from Ranchi to Delhi when the accident occurred
All 7 On Board Dead As Air Ambulance From Ranchi To Delhi Crashes In Jharkhand's Chatra
Seven people, including two pilots, a critically injured patient and accompanying passengers, were killed after a Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhands Chatra.
Ranchi-Delhi Air Ambulance 'Requested Deviation Due To Weather' Before Crashing In Jharkhand
The aircraft was regularly operating medical evacuation flights from Ranchi Airport and was one of two air ambulances based in Ranchi and operated by Redbird Airways.
Air ambulance with 7 onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashes in Jharkhands Chatra
RANCHI, Feb 24 : An air ambulance with seven people onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashed near Simaria in Jharkhands Chatra district, Ranchi airport Director Vinod Kumar said. The crash occurred after the air ambulance took off from Ranchi airport at about 7.10 pm, the official said. An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven people onboard crashed near Simaria in Chatra district. The report of the crash was received from the state administration, Airport Director Kumar told PTI. The ambulance [] The post Air ambulance with 7 onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashes in Jharkhands Chatra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Air Ambulance with 7 Onboard to Delhi from Ranchi Crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra
The ambulance had lost contact with air traffic control around 20 minutes after takeoff.
Air Ambulance with 7 on board crashes in Jharkhand shortly after takeoff to Delhi
A Delhi-bound air ambulance carrying seven people, including a patient, doctor, and two crew members, crashed in Jharkhand shortly after taking off from Ranchi. The Beechcraft C90 aircraft lost contact with air traffic control after requesting a weather deviation. A search and rescue operation is underway, with an investigation team dispatched.
Air ambulance with seven onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra
An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven people onboard crashed near Simaria in Chatra district. The report of the crash was received from the state administration, says Airport Director Kumar
Air ambulance with 7 onboard to Delhi crashes in Jharkhand
Ranchi: An air ambulance with seven people onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashed near Simaria in Jharkhands Chatra district on Monday, February 23, Ranchi airport Director Vinod Kumar said. The crash occurred after the air ambulance took off from Ranchi airport at about 7.10 pm, the official said. An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven 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 .
Air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand with 7 onboard, rescue op on; had vanished from radar
President Murmu to visit Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Rajasthan from Feb 24-27
On Wednesday, she will attend the National Arogya Fair 2026, organised by the Union Ministry of AYUSH in Shegaon, Buldhana district. Later that day, she will grace the state-level launch of Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust, organised by the Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur
Minor, Lover Die By Suicide After Objections Over Inter-Caste Relationship
A minor and her lover, said to be in his early 20s, allegedly died by suicide after facing opposition over their inter-caste relationship in Jharkhand's Gumla district, officials said.
Jharkhand civic polls: 12% voter turnout recorded in 48 ULBs till 9 a.m.
As many as 562 candidates, including 235 women, are in the fray for the posts of Mayor and chairperson, while 5,562 candidates, including 2,727 women, are contesting the posts of ward councillors
Gautam Adani Pays Obeisance At Baba Baidyanath Temple In Jharkhand's Deoghar
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday paid obeisance at the Baba Baidyanath temple in Jharkhand's Deoghar district.
Gautam Adani Reviews Projects Worth Over Rs 40,000 Crore In Jharkhand, Bihar
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday visited project sites in Jharkhand and Bihar, reviewing major power investments to the tune of over Rs 40,000 crore, which underscore the conglomerate's expanding presence in eastern India.
Stage set for elections to 48 civic bodies in Jharkhand
The elections are scheduled to be held for the posts of mayor, chairperson and councillor at 1,042 wards in nine municipal corporations, 20 nagar parishads and 19 nagar panchayats, Jharkhand SEC secretary said
Indian kin seek govt help to repatriate migrants body from Saudi Arabia
Dhanbad: The district administration of Jharkhands Dhanbad has stepped in to assist the family of a migrant worker who died in Saudi Arabias Jeddah, in bringing back his body, a senior official said. Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner Aditya Ranjan said the family of 40-year-old Chandeshwar Kumar, a resident of Manohar Tand in Sindri block, had approached 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's economy projected to grow by 5.96% in 2026-27 fiscal: Economic Survey
Jharkhand's economy is set for growth. Projections show a 5.96 percent expansion in the 2026-27 fiscal year. This follows an estimated 6.17 percent growth in the previous year. Per capita income is expected to surpass one lakh rupees. The state's Gross State Domestic Product is also on an upward trajectory. These figures highlight a positive economic outlook for Jharkhand.
Mlaya-ko April jaoni SIR-ko kana tarichina EC geeta
NEW DELHI: Meghalaya adokko manchape asongni dam 22 adokrango, April jaonin Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko abachengna manna gita iano nangchakegipa pilak kamrangkon matchotatchina Election Commission, geetaniko onangaha. Iani bidingo Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, []
By donating organs to others, deceased Kerala baby now immortal: Jharkhand CM
Hemant Soren said that his government would take all steps to strengthen the State's organ donation policy
Naxal-affected Districts in India Reduce to 7 in Latest Review
A comprehensive review of the National Policy and Action Plan to Address LWE was undertaken recently by the Union government, analysing 38 districts across nine states including Jharkhand, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal
Branded Witch, Jharkhand Mob Kills Woman, One-Year-Old Baby: Cops
A 32-year-old woman and her baby were allegedly set on fire in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district after she was branded a witch, police said on Wednesday.
Over 15,000 fake birth records on Maharashtra portal; 5 held from Jharkhand
Woman branded witch; burnt alive along with one-year-old child in Jharkhand
The womans husband, who sustained burn injuries, said a dozen villagers called them out of their house at night, poured kerosene on his wife and child and set them on fire
Mob Sets Woman, Her Baby On Fire After Calling Her A Witch In Jharkhand
Amid the commotion, the mob poured kerosene on the woman, who had her one-year-old baby in her arms, and set them on fire.
Mentally Challenged Man, 45, Beaten To Death In Jharkhand: Cops
A mentally challenged man was beaten to death, while six women from Uttar Pradesh were assaulted by mobs over child lifting suspicions in two separate incidents in Jharkhand's Chatra and Bokaro districts, police said on Tuesday.
CBI plea against Lalu's sentence suspension to be heard in April
The Supreme Court will hear appeals in April regarding the fodder scam convictions. This includes appeals against the Jharkhand High Court's decision to suspend the sentence of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad and other convicts. The court noted the advanced age of the accused. Cases where respondents have died will be closed.
Accused In Their 60s, 70s, 80s: Supreme Court On CBI's Appeal Against Bail To Lalu Yadav
Pointing to the ages of the accused - who are in their 60s, 70s, 80s - the Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to April 22 the hearing on a plea filed by the CBI, challenging the bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court to Lalu Yadav in treasury scam.
SC adjourns to April 22 hearing on CBIs appeal against bail to Lalu Prasad in Deoghar treasury scam
NEW DELHI, Feb 17: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to April 22 the hearing on a plea filed by the CBI, challenging the bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in a scam related to the Deoghar treasury. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh deferred the matter, noting that the pleadings were not complete and some accused have died. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for [] The post SC adjourns to April 22 hearing on CBIs appeal against bail to Lalu Prasad in Deoghar treasury scam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
175 people fall ill after consuming 'contaminated' food in Jharkhand
At least 175 people, predominantly children, fell ill after consuming contaminated food at a Mahashivratri fair in Jharkhand's Palamu district. Most patients experienced vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, with 22 still undergoing treatment at the Panki Community Health Centre. The health department has deployed additional resources to manage the situation.
At least 175 people, mostly children, fall ill after consuming 'contaminated' food in Jharkhand
The food was allegedly consumed at a fair organised on Mahashivratri; most of the patients were suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain
Body of Indian migrant reaches home four months after death in Saudi Arabia
Ranchi: The body of a migrant worker from Jharkhands Giridih district killed in Saudi Arabia in October last year has arrived at Ranchi Airport, but his family refused to accept it over pending compensation, officials said. Shikha Lakra, team leader of the state migrant control cell, told PTI that, before taking the body of Vijay 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 .
Economic Survey 2025-26 Targets RTI Act, Suggests Ministerial Veto To Deny Information
After a decade of existence and showing the scars of legislative fetters on its working, the Right to Information (RTI) Act has attracted adverse attention in the Economic Survey 2025-26. The survey frowns on the law as posing a risk of becoming an end in itself with disclosure celebrated regardless of its contribution to good governance. The survey does acknowledge the wide perception of the law as one of Indias most powerful democratic reforms but makes a suggestion for a ministerial veto to deny information. What remains of the RTI Act is a pale shadow of its original self. The bureaucracy was smarting at the prospect of forced disclosures when the law was enacted under the UPA, led by Manmohan Singh, who, ironically, later spoke of the need for a fine balance between the disclosure and the privacy of individuals. Before 2014, the BJPs RTI cell vowed to continue its campaigns even after the party came to power. It had already filed over 2,000 applications and used it to fuel its legal cases, such as the one alleging impropriety in the Commonwealth Games preparations of 2010. After the NDA came to power, its appetite for openness disappeared. Although the Act exempts personal information under Section 8(1)(j), where it has no public interest or would cause unwarranted intrusion into the privacy of an individual, the government viewed it as a potent weapon in the hands of transparency activists. The law made access to information possible for any citizen, on a par with the information that could not be denied to Parliament and state legislatures. That well-thought-out provision was buried through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which amended the RTI, although the judgement that was used as the basis, the Supreme Courts Puttaswamy order, did contain ways to preserve the right to information. That was done by including the test of public interest while safeguarding the privacy of personal data. Misguided emphasis: The focus of the Economic Survey is on changes to the RTI Act that would narrow the scope of information requests and virtually cut the laws feet to make it stand no taller than the less-empowering legislation abroad. What seems to appeal most to the surveys authors are exclusions that it cites in the US law, such as personnel rules, inter-agency memos, and financial regulation reports; in the UK, on policy formulation, where public interest may be harmedwith a ministerial veto available against court orders; and in South Africa, where policy deliberations are said to be excluded. What is particularly disconcerting to the survey is the inclusion in the RTI Act of file notings, internal opinions, and draft memos, a level of openness that it thinks could inhibit officials from expressing bold ideas. This is counter-intuitive, since officials with bold ideas that have been carefully considered would like to place them before the public to force the much-needed change in decision-making processes. There is also evident anxiety in the survey about access provisions. For one, it cites the Girish Ramchandra Deshpande judgement of 2013 to underscore judicial protection to keep personal records of a public servant secret, in spite of protection already contained for such information under Sec.8 (1) (j). The survey wants casual requests that add little value to public interest on things such as service records, transfers, and confidential staff reports excluded. An alarming recommendation is a narrowly defined ministerial veto, subject to parliamentary oversight, to guard against disclosures that could unduly constrain governance. The Supreme Court ruled on unfilled vacancies in various Information Commissions (IC) that create mountains of pending appeals. Last year, the court heard that there were 28,000 appeals yet to be taken up, and, in spite of giving an undertaking to fill the Central Information Commission vacancies in three months, the Union government went about it leisurely. Nationally, four lakh appeals were pending in October 2025. In the dark: Failure to advance the RTI, so vital to improving governance, finds no mention in the survey. It could have expressed worry, for instance, that failure to implement proactive disclosure of official records under Section 4 has enfeebled the Act. Even where public interest calls for the disclosure of taxpayer-funded schemes and contracts, government departments and agencies deny requests, citing exemption of third-party information. Few Information Officers get penalised. At another level, the lack of protection for those who use the law has resulted in assaults, police cases, and even murder of applicants, besides intimidation. In Gujarat, for example, less than 45% of the RTI applications received a response since 2019, says the Mahiti Adhikar Manch, while the states Information Commission imposed a lifelong ban on ten people from seeking information four years ago because they filed multiple queries, were cantankerous or were harassing government officials. Seven State Information Commissions were defunct for various periods during 2023-24. The survey could have deplored the hobbling of the RTI in multiple ways. Six years ago, the Union government introduced amendments empowering it to make rules on tenure, salaries and post-retirement benefits of the ICs, dangling a sword over their heads. Recently, even a dissent note from the Leader of the Opposition on the appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners could not be accessed, and the Supreme Court saw no merit in a plea to direct its publication. Just days ago, the apex court was told that Jharkhand, where the IC failed to work for years at a time, would appoint commissioners by February end. Maharashtra failed to add commissioner posts to dispose of pending appeals, prompting the court to order the addition of three. In Himachal Pradesh, the appointment process was restarted because suitable candidates did not apply. None of these concerns figure in the survey. The writer is a senior journalist.
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