Jharkhand leader Devendra Nath Mahto joins recruitment reform yatra in Hazaribagh
The News Mill
Furnace blast probe finds safety lapses, factory operations suspended
Tata Steel gets interim relief in 1,755 crore demand notice issued by Jharkhand government
The company was of the view that the demand lacked justification and substantive basis and had merit to challenge the demand.
CID court hears bail pleas of JPSC exam case accused
Jharkhand Cabinet Approves Major Initiatives in Education and Health
Ranchi, August 25: In a significant meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand Cabinet approved 53 proposals related to education, health, rural development, agriculture, policing, infrastructure, and tourism on Tuesday. Key decisions include increasing the number of MBBS and PG seats in medical colleges, developing 100 schools as Chief Ministers Excellence Schools, connecting ... Read more Jharkhand Cabinet Approves Major Initiatives in Education and Health
Cop couple suspended over employing minor help
HC ends 33-year-old bribery case, reduces jail term
Cabinet approves Rs 721 crore to set up 100 more CM schools
After disruption by JPSC-JSSC protesters, Ranchi Sadar Hospital curbs agitations
CUJ student gets recognition from Guinness World Records
RMC issues notices to coaching institutes
Dhanbad schoolgirls tie rakhis to motorists, promote road safety
Marandi backs protesters, alleges selective action
Govt sanctions Rs 259 crore for civic amenities, urban transport across 49 ULBs
SIR hearings in Ranchi leave voters anxious over lack of valid documents
3-year mission to map fossils, biodiversity and tribal heritage in Rajmahal Hills
Viral audio clip sparks row between Dumri MLA and police
Are schools closed tomorrow in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi?
Students across India will witness school holidays this week, driven by both scheduled festival holidays and the ongoing monsoon. Schools in many states will remain shut on August 26 on account of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Onam, The schools will also remain shut for heavy rainfall in several states, including Odisha, Delhi-NCR, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of the Northeast.
Jharkhand: 38 booked for molesting activist during recruitment exam demonstration
The incident happened during a procession over recruitment examination irregularities near Albert Ekka Chowk.
17 stolen two-wheelers recovered in East Singhbhum district, 3 arrested
ICU services at Godda Sadar Hospital hit as contractual staff protest over pending wages
SIR verification leaves Daltonganj electors scrambling for pre-1987 documents
RMC clears encroachments near Ranchi colleges, plans wider crackdown
Tata Steel gets interim relief in 1,755-crore Jharkhand coal mining demand case
The case relates to alleged excess extraction of coal from Tata Steel's West Bokaro Colliery in Jharkhand during FY2000-01 to FY2006-07
Husband taunted wife for her dark complexion, introvert nature; she files 498A IPC cruelty case; Jharkhand HC quashes 498A case, says his conduct is insufficient to constitute cruelty. Read the article to know what happened in this case.
Land subsidence causes cracks in hospital in Jharkhand's Giridih
The incident took place in Baniyadih village in the Mufassil police station area, which is within the command area of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)
Video shows Dumri MLA Jairam Mahto allegedly abusing cop on call, FIR filed
Over 100 Candidates Questioned in Jharkhand PSC Exam Scam Investigation
Ranchi, August 25: The investigation into the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) exam scam is expanding rapidly. Based on interrogations with the main accused, Abhay Tiwari, the CID-SIT has questioned over 100 candidates so far. On Tuesday, around 20 more candidates received notices for questioning. The investigative agency is ... Read more Over 100 Candidates Questioned in Jharkhand PSC Exam Scam Investigation
Gunfight in Jharkhand: Member of Rahul Dubey Gang Injured and Arrested
Ranchi, August 25: A gunfight erupted early Tuesday morning between police and criminals in the Piparwar area of Jharkhands Chatra district. During the exchange of fire, a suspected member of the Rahul Dubey gang, identified as Vikas Kumar, was shot in the leg. He was apprehended by the police while injured, while his accomplices managed ... Read more Gunfight in Jharkhand: Member of Rahul Dubey Gang Injured and Arrested
Jharkhand Government Under Fire for Avoiding CBI Investigation, Says RP Singh
New Delhi, August 25: The Jharkhand government is facing criticism from BJP national spokesperson RP Singh following a notice issued by the Supreme Court. Singh stated that children in Jharkhand are persistently demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, but the state government is attempting to evade scrutiny. Singh claimed that the government fears ... Read more Jharkhand Government Under Fire for Avoiding CBI Investigation, Says RP Singh
Devendra Mahto launches examination reform Yatra in Jharkhand
The motive behind the Yatra is to garner public support for transparency, accountability, and fairness in the recruitment examination
PM Modi's expression of 'Dimagi-Naxals' begins to expose all elements of this category
FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS On every Republic Day and the Independence Day of the nation, the President of India addresses the nation on the eve of the most important two days of the Republic. However, in regard to the Independence Day, the whole focus of the nation remains on the address of the Prime Minister from the ramparts of the Lal Qila in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation consecutivelyfor the 13th time from the ramparts of the Lal Qila on the Independence Day this year. Keeping in view the current socio-political scenario and the background of the parliament's stormy monsoon session thatended two daysearlier to the IndependenceDay, the address received great attention this time from all quarters. Besides the usual referencesto the advancemarch of the nation, the security related issues and the welfare measures of the government (both currently in vogue and those to be taken up in future) the Prime Minister in his speech referred to the finish of the armed Naxalite movement in the countryfor which 31st March 2026 was the deadline fixed by the government.In connection with the successful annihilation of the violent Naxalism, PM Modi made a very pointed reference to those who still keep on harnessing Naxalismin their thoughts and continue to pursue the divisivetheory in the society. He categorizedthem as the 'Dimagi-Naxals'. Hewarned the country against theseDimagi Naxals(intellectual or mental Naxals), stating that while armed Naxalism has been largely eradicated from the forests, its hidden ideological backers and mindset particularly in urban areas still pose a threat by trying to create societal unrest. These peoplecontinue to operate within intellectual spaces, media and power corridors and leave no opportunity to influence people to keep on makingefforts to stage anarchy on streets and in the important institutions of the country. PM Modiurged the public to identify and isolate these ideological elements to keep the youth aligned with national development, its civilizational ethos and the mainstream. In order to add their bit, the Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharke, President of Congress Party and the leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, LoP in Lok Sabha and Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of Congress Legislature party in parliament didn't attend the main function of the Independence Day at Delhi. They virtually 'boycotted' the most important national function echoing their conduct in the recently held monsoon session of the parliament which created a very bad taste on an occasion of national prestige and honour. On the same day, all these three leaders of the Congress party were seen attending a programme at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi wherein they were seen objecting to the recitation of full national song -Vande-Mataram! This further added to the already existing distaste in this connection. The whole nation witnessed how the Congress top leadership in presence of their workers at their main office insulted the national song. This is indeed the lowest level of position that the Congress stooped to publicly in regard to Vande-Mataram that has been accorded the status of national song by the Indian constitution. In the recently held monsoon session of the parliament, Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026 was duly passed by the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. The legislation amends the 1971 Act to place the national song -Vande-Mataram, on par with the National anthem, making intentional interruptions or insults a punishable criminal offense. Intentionally preventing the singing of the song or disturbing an assembly reciting it carries up to three years in prison, a fine or both. Any second or subsequent conviction mandates a minimum jail term of one year. The government of the day in recognition of the people's wishes, sentiments and the pent-up feelings for a long time, took this step to honour the national heritage and provide legal sanctity to the complete song as was written by its author Bankim Chandra Chatterji during its 150th anniversary milestone. The aspirations in this regard were expressed by the people immediately after passing the Bill and particularly during the Tiranga Yatra conducted on the sacred occasion of this year's Independence Day. What Congress leadership did, unfortunately, reflects the mindset that the Prime Minister in his address to the nation referred to when he talked about the Dimagi-Naxals active in the country. A number of politicians, the so-called intellectuals, activists and anti-Modi elements came out declaring that they are 'proud of being Dimagi-Naxals'. These elements included P. Chidambaram, Arvind Kejriwal, Mehbooba Mufti, Renuka Chaudhary and others of their ilks. Though the Union Minister Kiran Rejiju clarified that the label wasn't meant for the general political rivals, but for those who reject the constitution or back separatism and support anarchy and violence in this regard. All the above mentioned characters fit in the definition as recommended by both the Prime Minister and the Union Minister. Here it will be importantto go to some facts of history in this connection. Naxalism in its violent form began in India around 1967 during the peasant uprising in Naxalbari-Darjeeling, West Bengal. It followed the Maoist revolutionary ideology and was led by Charu Majumdar and Kanu Sanyal. Naxalism expanded through violent land seizures, guerilla type attacks on the state forces and preaching pseudo-socialism. They later joined with the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and formed a number of splinter groups to pursue their agenda of armed activity against the landlords and the state of India. The leaders of this extreme-left oriented ideology argued that the socio-economic change required armed revolution and encouraged the extremist ideas in remote villages and tribal areas in a number of states. Though police and paramilitary deployments and actions suppressed the expansion of the revolt, however, it emerged as a major security threat internally. They grew support from some key urban intellectuals and other politically connected activists and leaders and emerged as a real threat in states like Bihar, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and parts of Telangana. The high intensity violence unleashed by these Naxal-terrorists peaked around the year 2010 with nearly 2,000 violent incidents and hundreds of security and civilian deaths recorded in that single year.The active and passive support by the Urban-Naxals to this violence and the extremists involved in this carnage created a number of problems on ground for the State. On the one hand, the coordinated counter-insurgency measures, effective and aggressive camp setups by the security forces, road building and intelligence tracking reduced major rebel strongholds and on the other hand, the Urban-Naxals put all efforts to protect them legally, politically and by building a false narrative in their favour. On 25th May 2013, the Maoist insurgents in a deadly attack ambushed a full convoy of Congress leaders and workers in Jiram Ghati-Bastar region in Chhattisgarh. The ambush killed around 30 people, virtually wiping out the entire top leadership of the state Congress party. The dead included among others VC Shukla, Nand Kumar Patel, Mahendra Karma and Uday Mudliyar. The government of India in an affidavit to the SC during the UPA rule in November 2013 said that academicians and activists in urban centres had come to control 'mass organisations' organically linked to Maoists under the cover of human rights indicating how governments irrespective of political cover have seen 'urban-naxals' as a threat and noted hat these cadres are in many ways more dangerous than the cadres of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). Sushil Kumar Shinde (UPA) led Home ministry in 2013 had clearly said 'how urban-naxal warfare was part of a strategyof CPI (Maoist) to mobilise opinion throughbodies tied to the party structure but which maintained a separate identity to avoid legal liability'. It is very unfortunate that P. Chidambaram, Renuka Chaudhary of the same Congress party and others are taking pride in being 'Dimagi Naxals' about which their own government had in the Supreme Court declared the intent and the strategy of these anti-social and anti-national elements. Salwa Judum was introduced as a state-sponsored vigilante movement against the Naxalites isome states in rural India. It was like a counter-insurgency operativein the hands of the local people that had gained bipartisan supportfrom the ruling as well as the opposition parties. Unfortunately, on thepetition filed by one Nandini Sundar, a sympathiser of the Naxals in the Apex Court, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy and Justice S.S.Najjardisbanded the Salwa Judum to the detriment of the anti-Naxal operations initiated by the then government. It was the same Justice Reddy who was later, after his retirement, sponsored by the Congress party and the other opposition parties as a candidate for the President's post. This invariably is a fit case of Dimagi-Naxal that was referred to by the Prime Minister in his speech. The BJP led NDA government immediately after assuming office in 2014 took very serious note of the activities of the Naxals and the Urban-Naxals both. Time specific plans were made to eradicate the Naxal groups. Time-scale strategy and planning was devised to organise large-scale surrenders of these extremists; and security pressure reduced their active zone significantly by the year 2026, marking a sharp decline in their geographic spread and active armed conflicts. As a travesity of justice in this regard, there are still many forces which continue to pursue the Naxal agenda in one or the other form. The expression of Dimagi-Naxals used by PM Modi has surely unmasked these elements and forced them to get exposed before the nation. It is just the beginning in this regard; more to follow in the very near future. (The author is a senior BJP & KP leader, Human Rights Defender and a columnist and can be at: reached at ashwanikc2012@gmail.com )
Talks between CUJ VC, students over mess fee hike ends in deadlock
Seven Dhanbad children sent to Ranchi for free cleft lip surgery
20 Jharkhand children sent to Kochi for free heart surgery
Switch to solar power helps West Singhbhum farmer cut fuel costs, increase yield
Mobile Guru App for Maths Lessons Rolled Out In Giridih School
Chatra man climbs 40-ft tower over land row
Elephant herds keep Kolhan villages on edge
Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Multiple States, Orange Alert for Delhi
New Delhi, August 24: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across eastern and central parts of the country over the next 24 hours. Alerts have been issued for Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Additionally, Delhi is expected to experience heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. IMD scientist ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Multiple States, Orange Alert for Delhi
JSR hotelier shot dead on NH-33
54k kids pen 100-word stories on favourite books
HC refuses to stay order cancelling forest officers recruitment
Yatra for exam reforms faces opposition in Nemra
Hotelier Shot Dead in Jamshedpur: Investigation Underway
Jamshedpur, August 24: In a shocking incident, 33-year-old hotelier Nikhar Sablok was shot dead in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The attack occurred on Monday evening near Kanderbeda Chowk in the Chandil police station area along NH-33, causing panic in Jamshedpur and its surroundings. The police have launched an investigation into the matter. Nikhar, a resident of Vijaya ... Read more Hotelier Shot Dead in Jamshedpur: Investigation Underway
Kitchen staples get costlier, squeeze household budgets
Dhanbads Kamini Kalyan Colony reports cracks in 44 homes, residents seek rehabilitation
Jharkhand police to distribute 627 SUVs and 847 motorcycles among districts
Ranchi RMC fines three RO water bottling units Rs 1.5 lakh for operating without licences
SC notice on plea for CBI probe into Jharkhand exam irregularities
Accountability should be fixed and wrongdoers brought to justice despite the State governments move to cancel the examination, the petition argues
SFI to launch campaign in Jharkhand to improve school education
Jamshedpur medical college makes uniforms compulsory for on-duty doctors, staff
Police arrest two for smuggling 9.15 Kg ganja, liquor
No Rigging, No Paper Leaks: Devendra Nath Mahto Launches 24-District Tour In Jharkhand
Student activist Devendra Nath Mahto on Monday launched a 24-district campaign from Ramgarh, Jharkhand, aimed at mobilising youth and pressing the state government for comprehensive recruitment exam reforms
MMCH to admit 2 Meghalaya students under central quota
Thunderstorms, Lightning Likely Over Gangetic Bengal Till Wednesday
IMD forecasts gusty winds and heavy rain in several districts as low-pressure area moves towards Jharkhand, Odisha
SC Seeks Centre, Jharkhand Govt Response On Plea For CBI Probe Into Civil Services Exam
Plea alleges malpractices in Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025
The News Mill
JPSC 'irregularities': SC issues notice to Centre, state after CBI probe plea
The Supreme Court has acknowledged a plea requesting a CBI investigation into alleged exam malpractices, prompting widespread protests in Ranchi. In response, police have filed three FIRs against the demonstrators. Students are calling for accountability concerning irregularities in the Jharkhand civil services examination. Opposition leader Babulal Marandi accused ruling party members of attacking the protesters. The court has also requested responses from the Centre, Jharkhand government, and JPSC.
Supreme Court Issues Notice to Jharkhand Government Over Recruitment Exam Irregularities
New Delhi, August 24: The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government and other relevant parties to respond to a petition seeking a CBI investigation into irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. The hearing took place on Monday, with Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohanan presiding over the ... Read more Supreme Court Issues Notice to Jharkhand Government Over Recruitment Exam Irregularities
SC Seeks Centre, Jharkhand Govt Response On Plea For CBI Probe Into JPSC Exam
NEW DELHI, Aug 24: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, Jharkhand government and the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) on a plea seeking an independent and time-bound CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and comprising [] The post SC Seeks Centre, Jharkhand Govt Response On Plea For CBI Probe Into JPSC Exam appeared first on Northlines .
SC issues notice to Centre on CBI probe plea over JPSC exam irregularities
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the state government on a plea seeking an independent, time-bound probe by the CBI into alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana sought a response from the Union of India, the Jharkhand government, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and others. Senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that the plea seeks a CBI inquiry or an inquiry by a former judge of this court. The top court was hearing a petition filed by activist Harisharan Devgan, through advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, for a hearing. The present writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India is being preferred in public interest seeking urgent intervention of this court in relation to serious and substantial concerns regarding the integrity, fairness, transparency and credibility of the ...
Jharkhand protests: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, state govt over JPSC prelims probe plea
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, Jharkhand government and other authorities on a PIL seeking a CBI or independent investigation into alleged irregularities in the JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025.
Odisha Weather Alert: Low-Pressure Area Shifts Over Bengal, Winds Up To 60 Kmph Likely
A low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining regions is likely to move nearly northwestwards across Gangetic West Bengal, adjoining north Odisha and Jharkhand during the next 24 hours, according to the latest weather update issued at 5:30 am IST on August 24, 2026. The weather system was earlier located over north coastal Odisha [] The post Odisha Weather Alert: Low-Pressure Area Shifts Over Bengal, Winds Up To 60 Kmph Likely appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jharkhand clashes: 3 FIRs filed against 28 named, 900+ unnamed persons
Three FIRs have been lodged against 28 named and more than 900 unnamed persons following clashes between police and protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand's Giridih and Hazaribag over alleged recruitment exam irregularities
Haryana Secure Junior Women's National Hockey Title
Haryana defeated Jharkhand 2-1 to win the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship. Madhya Pradesh secured third place by beating Chhattisgarh 3-1 in the bronze medal match. Haryana made a strong comeback after conceding an early goal, with Bhavya and Khushi scoring to secure their victory.
J'khand stir: 3 FIRs filed against 39 named, 900 unnamed people
Three FIRs have been lodged against 39 named and more than 900 unnamed people in connection with clashes that broke out between the police and protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand's Giridih and Hazaribag, officials said on Sunday.
Over 900 people face FIRs following clashes during Jharkhand protests
Over people face FIRs following clashes during Jharkhand protests
Ranchi, August 23: Students at the Central University of Jharkhand in Manatu have launched a protest against the increase in mess fees and the declining quality of food. Some students have initiated an indefinite hunger strike, while many others are sitting in protest at the universitys main entrance. The protest began on Sunday afternoon and ... Read more Students Protest Against Increased Mess Fees and Poor Food Quality at Central University of Jharkhand
CID Raids Coaching Institutes in Ranchi and Hazaribagh Over JPSC Scandal
Ranchi, August 23: The CID, investigating the merit scam in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) exams, conducted searches at multiple locations in Ranchi and Hazaribagh on Sunday. The agency raided two coaching institutes and the premises of individuals associated with them, collecting documents and other evidence related to the case. These institutes are suspected ... Read more CID Raids Coaching Institutes in Ranchi and Hazaribagh Over JPSC Scandal
Last-minute voter rush at Ranchi booths for corrections, enrolment
Devendra Nath Mahto to launch 24-district recruitment reform yatra in Jharkhand
The News Mill
Ranchi SSP directs police to speed up disposal of crime and land dispute cases
Ranchi administration orders permission must for protests, rallies
Ahead of festive season, sugar surge leaves bitter taste for traders
Sugar price surge strains households, businesses in Dhanbad
JMM prepares statewide protest against bill
Medical emergency delays AI Express flight to Bengaluru by over four hours
Cyber cops seek data on X account linked to protesters group over false posts on govt
Young kanwariyas paint Ranchi saffron in Shravan spirit
CUJ students protest proposed mess fee hike in Ranchi, two start indefinite fast
Masked gunmen open fire at Chandragupt coal project office, security guard injured
Ramgarh vendor held with 22 kg ganja, two cars seized
Accountability has returned: SFIs Aishe Ghosh backs Jharkhand students protests
Ramgarh factory management provides Rs 31 lakh each to families of 3 deceased engineers
Ramgarh administration takes steps to expedite key development projects
Cave in damages several homes in Dhanbad, residents seek rehabilitation
Youth Dialogue Must Go Beyond Political Discussions: Devendra Nath Mahto
Ranchi, August 23: Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto emphasized on Sunday that communication with the youth should not be limited to political discussions. Following his leadership in protests against alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment exams in Jharkhand, Mahto announced a new movement called the Recruitment System Reform Yatra, set to commence on ... Read more Youth Dialogue Must Go Beyond Political Discussions: Devendra Nath Mahto
