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Clashes in Jharkhand as HC stays more job cancellations

Clashes erupted between police and students in Jharkhand protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, even as the high court provided interim relief by staying notifications cancelling appointments for Child Development Project Officers and those recruited through JSSC-CGL tests.

Rediff 21 Aug 2026 11:58 pm

Jharkhand Protesters Burn Hemant Soren's Effigy | The Biggest Stories Of August 21, 2026

An altercation broke out on Friday between police and students protesting against alleged Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities in Ranchi, with the agitators attempting to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, officials said. Student leaders under the banner of the 'JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch' have accused the Jharkhand government of deceiving and etraying job aspirants, after the high court stayed some notifications cancelling appointments through the 11th and 13th JPSC exams besides the JSSC-CGL. They gathered in large number at the prominent Albert Chowk to burn effigies of CM Soren and Rahul Gandhi. When the police tried to control them, a scuffle broke out... JMM workers were also present at the spot, an official said.

NDTV 21 Aug 2026 11:45 pm

Sanjay Seth Criticizes Hemant Soren Government Over MMDRA Bill, Claims

Ranchi, August 21: Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, has launched a sharp attack on the Hemant Soren government of Jharkhand for opposing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. He asserted that this bill would strengthen the states economy, curb illegal mining, and create new job opportunities. Speaking in ... Read more Sanjay Seth Criticizes Hemant Soren Government Over MMDRA Bill, Claims 3 Lakh Crore Revenue Potential

Morningstar 21 Aug 2026 11:20 pm

Jharkhand High Court Halts Job Cancellations

Interim relief benefits around 2,000 employees as court cites principles of natural justice

Deccan Chronicle 21 Aug 2026 10:47 pm

Jharkhand exam stir turns violent as police clash with students, JMM workers

Jharkhand exam stir turns violent as police clash with students JMM workers

India Today 21 Aug 2026 10:38 pm

Jharkhand may witness a more complicated students

September 15 may witness another milestone in High Court By Dr. Gyan Pathak Jharkhand has just witnessed a multi group agitation of students, which ended on August 18 with an agreement reached between student leaders and the state government, and Devendra Nath Mahto ended his 16 days hunger strike. Jharkhand government, as per the agreement [] The post Jharkhand may witness a more complicated students movement appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 21 Aug 2026 10:31 pm

Clashes Erupt As Jharkhand Protesters Attempt To Burn Hemant Soren's Effigy

Student leaders under the banner of the 'JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch' have accused the Jharkhand government of deceiving and etraying job aspirants.

NDTV 21 Aug 2026 10:12 pm

Stop charging for free ration: Hbag DC to PDS dealers

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 10:06 pm

March by protesters turns tense after clashes

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 9:44 pm

Heavy rain disrupt CCL coal output in Ramgarh mines

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 9:34 pm

Jharkhand: Scuffle breaks out between protesters and police

Jharkhand: Scuffle breaks out between protesters and police Ranchi: A scuffle between student protesters and the police broke out in Ranchi on Friday as the former attempted to burn an effigy of Chief Minister Hemant Soren in protest after the High Court stayed the state governments order cancelling the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service [] The post Jharkhand: Scuffle breaks out between protesters and police appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 21 Aug 2026 9:31 pm

CM, parliamentary panel discuss road map for HEC revival

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 8:37 pm

Jharkhand High Court Upholds Stay on JPSC Exam Cancellation; Next Hearing Scheduled for September 15

Ranchi, August 21: The Jharkhand High Court held a hearing on Friday regarding the cancellation of the 11th and 13th Joint Civil Services Examinations by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). During the proceedings, the court directed the state government, petitioners, and other parties to submit their responses. The next hearing is set for September ... Read more Jharkhand High Court Upholds Stay on JPSC Exam Cancellation; Next Hearing Scheduled for September 15

Morningstar 21 Aug 2026 7:39 pm

Allegations of Defamation: Sumit Tiwari Claims Fake Posters Targeting Him

Mumbai, August 21: The controversy surrounding the cancellation of the Jharkhand CGL exam continues to escalate. Sumit Kumar Tiwari, a selected candidate through the CGL, has alleged that a fake poster was created using AI to defame him. This poster, which linked his name to alleged irregularities, has gone viral on social media and WhatsApp ... Read more Allegations of Defamation: Sumit Tiwari Claims Fake Posters Targeting Him

Morningstar 21 Aug 2026 7:05 pm

Jharkhand HC stays cancellation of recruitment through JSSC-CGL

Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Friday, August 21, stayed the notifications cancelling the appointments of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) and those recruited through the JSSC-CGL examination. The court had, a day ago, stayed the notifications cancelling the 11th and 13th Jharkhand PSC exams, besides putting a clamp on the order cancelling the appointments 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 .

The Siasat Daily 21 Aug 2026 5:57 pm

Supreme Court to hear plea for CBI probe in 2025 Jharkhand PSC exam

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The News Mill 21 Aug 2026 4:22 pm

Jharkhand exam protests mount as CID probe intensifies

Successful candidates of recruitment examinations cancelled by the Jharkhand government staged a demonstration outside the state secretariat, demanding justice and the withdrawal of the cancellation decision, while the high court has stayed some of the government's notifications.

Rediff 21 Aug 2026 4:06 pm

Jharkhand SIR: EC to hold special camps at every polling station

Ranchi: The Election Commission will hold special two-day camps at every polling station in Jharkhand from Saturday, August 22, to assist eligible persons who have attained the age of 18 and families whose members are registered at different polling stations, as part of the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls, an official said. Booth-level officers will 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 .

The Siasat Daily 21 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

Jharkhand High Court stays notifications cancelling appointments of CDPOs, recruitment through JSSC-CGL exam

The court today stayed the operation of the notification cancelling recruitments through Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level examination (JSSC-CGL), besides the one cancelling the appointments of CDPOs, said petitioner's counsel Indrajit Sinha

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 2:10 pm

In another setback for Hemant Soren govt, Jharkhand HC stays order cancelling JSSC exams

In another setback for Hemant Soren govt, the Jharkhand High Court has put a stay on the government's decision to cancel the JSSC CGL exam. The court's decision has brought significant relief to a total of 1,932 candidates selected through the exam. The Jharkhand HC earlier on Thursday stayed cancellation of JPSC exams . The next hearing is scheduled on September 15.

India TV 21 Aug 2026 2:07 pm

Jharkhand HC pauses cancellation of 22 recruitment exams ordered by Soren govt

Jharkhand HC pauses cancellation of recruitment exams ordered by Soren govt

India Today 21 Aug 2026 12:49 pm

Maiya Samman Yojana Update: Check Your Beneficiary Status and Know Why Names May Be Removed

The Jharkhand government runs several welfare programmes aimed at providing financial and social support to eligible residents. One such initiative focused on women is the Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana, also referred to as JMMSY.The scheme has once again drawn attention following a large-scale ve...

Kalam Times 21 Aug 2026 11:46 am

Threat to Blow Up Jharkhand Assembly Triggers Security Alert

Ranchi, August 21: A bomb threat against the Jharkhand Assembly has prompted heightened security measures. Following the receipt of a threatening email by an assembly official, security agencies launched an extensive search operation within the assembly premises on Friday. The alert was raised immediately, leading to the deployment of the Jharkhand Jaguar Bomb Disposal and ... Read more Threat to Blow Up Jharkhand Assembly Triggers Security Alert

Morningstar 21 Aug 2026 9:30 am

J&Ks stock market investor base crosses 14 lakh, grows 19.3% in a year

Jammu and Kashmirs registered investor base in the stock market has crossed the 14-lakh mark, with the number of registered clients reaching 14,12,378 as of August 20, 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 19.31 per cent, according to official BSE data accessed by Greater Kashmir . The figures show that J&K added 2,28,554 registered clients, or roughly 2.29 lakh investors, during the past year. This represents a substantially faster expansion than the overall growth in the countrys registered investor base, which stood at 15.80 per cent during the same period. The BSE data provides a snapshot of the changing geography of stock-market participation in India, with the countrys total registered investor base now standing at 26,03,00,179, or approximately 26.03 crore clients. J&Ks 14.12 lakh registered clients account for around 0.54 per cent of the countrys total registered investor base. While the Union Territory remains a relatively small market in terms of absolute investor numbers, the pace at which its investor base is expanding has been considerably stronger than several of the countrys largest States. The increase has also been consistent across different time periods. During the latest month, J&K added 19,478 clients, equivalent to around 19,500 new registered investors, pushing its monthly growth rate to 1.40 per cent. Over the previous three months, the number of registered clients increased by 52,618, or about 52,600 investors, representing a quarterly growth of 3.87 per cent. The national investor base, by comparison, increased by around 30.92 lakh during the latest month. Over the previous quarter, the country added approximately 85.16 lakh. Over the previous year, the national registered investor base increased by around 3.55 crore investors, taking the total to more than 26 crore. The comparison shows that J&Ks investor base is growing at a faster rate than the national average, although the absolute numbers remain much smaller. Maharashtra continues to have the largest registered investor base in the country by a considerable margin. The State has approximately 4.42 crore investors. This means that nearly one out of every six registered clients in the BSE database is registered in Maharashtra. Uttar Pradesh occupies the second position with 3,06,10,880 clients, or around 3.06 crore. Gujarat follows with 2,29,70,136, equivalent to about 2.30 crore registered clients. Rajasthan has 1,56,49,037, or around 1.56 crore, while West Bengal has 1,52,56,657, or about 1.53 crore. Karnataka has 1,39,43,659 registered clients, translating into roughly 1.39 crore, while Madhya Pradesh has 1,35,11,046, or around 1.35 crore. Tamil Nadu has 1,31,27,709, or approximately 1.31 crore registered investors. The other major States also have sizeable investor bases. Haryana has 85,72,167 registered clients, equivalent to around 85.7 lakh. Telangana has 80,08,260, or about 80.1 lakh. Punjab has 65,65,556, or approximately 65.7 lakh, while Odisha has 59,30,947, or about 59.3 lakh. Kerala has 59,17,495 registered clients, translating into around 59.2 lakh, while Assam has 53,02,132, or about 53 lakh. Jharkhand has 46,39,195, equivalent to approximately 46.4 lakh. Andhra Pradesh has crossed the one-crore mark, with 1,04,00,527 registered clients, while Bihar has 1,16,04,608, or around 1.16 crore. Delhi has 1,10,14,984, equivalent to approximately 1.10 crore registered clients. Against this national landscape, J&Ks 14.12 lakh investor base is larger than that of several smaller States and Union Territories but remains far below the investor populations of the countrys principal financial and industrial centres. For instance, Himachal Pradesh has around 15.58 lakh registered clients, only marginally above J&K. J&K has more registered clients than Manipur, which has around 2.74 lakh, Meghalaya with 1.65 lakh, Arunachal Pradesh with 1.22 lakh, Nagaland with 1.28 lakh, Sikkim with 84,221, Mizoram with 59,779, Goa with 4.99 lakh and Tripura with 4.28 lakh. Among the Union Territories, Ladakh has 5,213 registered clients, or just over 5,000, but has recorded one of the fastest rates of growth in the country. Its investor base increased by 44.44 per cent over the previous year. This is the highest annual growth rate visible in the BSE table. Mizoram recorded annual growth of 33.18 per cent, while Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh recorded 28.01 per cent and 27.33 per cent, respectively. Lakshadweep, with just over 5,000 registered clients, recorded growth of 27.87 per cent. Among larger States, J&Ks 19.31 per cent annual growth puts it in a relatively strong position. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana each recorded 19.59 per cent growth, while Tamil Nadu recorded 19.46 per cent growth. Uttar Pradesh recorded 19.08 per cent. J&Ks growth was considerably higher than Maharashtras 11.39 per cent, Gujarats 13.13 per cent, Haryanas 14.42 per cent, Punjabs 14.96 per cent, Rajasthans 15.71 per cent, Karnatakas 16.51 per cent and Keralas 16.95 per cent. The figures also indicate that the expansion in J&K has been relatively steady rather than being confined to a single period. Its monthly increase of 1.40 per cent was higher than the national monthly growth of 1.20 per cent, while its quarterly increase of 3.87 per cent was also above the national growth rate of 3.38 per cent. In absolute terms, however, the difference between the largest and smallest investor markets remains enormous. Maharashtras 4.42 crore registered clients are more than 31 times J&Ks 14.12 lakh. Uttar Pradeshs 3.06 crore investor base is more than 21 times that of J&K, while Gujarats 2.30 crore is more than 16 times larger. The national figures also underline the rapid broadening of participation in the equity market. The BSE database now contains more than 26 crore registered clients, with the number having increased by around 3.55 crore in just one year. J&Ks addition of around 2.29 lakh registered clients during the same period is small when measured against the national increase, but significant for the Union Territorys own investor base. In percentage terms, the addition represents nearly one-fifth growth in a single year.

Greater Kashmir 21 Aug 2026 6:57 am

Jharkhand Political Tensions Rise Over MMDR Amendment: BJP Accuses Opposition of Misinformation

Ranchi, August 21: Political tensions in Jharkhand have escalated regarding the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. As the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and other opposition parties announce protests against the bill, BJP state president Aditya Sahu has accused them of spreading confusion. Sahu emphasized that the bill aims not to strip ... Read more Jharkhand Political Tensions Rise Over MMDR Amendment: BJP Accuses Opposition of Misinformation

Morningstar 21 Aug 2026 3:25 am

Junior Womens Hockey Nationals: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh Reach Semifinals

Pune, August 21: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh have secured their spots in the semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Junior Womens National Championship 2026. In the first quarterfinal held at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Pune, Hockey Jharkhand triumphed over the Hockey Association of Odisha in a shootout (1-1; 4-3). In ... Read more Junior Womens Hockey Nationals: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh Reach Semifinals

Morningstar 21 Aug 2026 12:30 am

'Government Deceived Us': Jharkhand Students As Court Stays Exam Cancellation

The aspirants had staged a protest for 26 days at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium before suspending the agitation for two months following the government's decision to cancel 22 recruitment exams.

NDTV 21 Aug 2026 12:17 am

XLRI

Jamshedpur [Jharkhand], August 20: ProdZion, the Product Management Club of XLRI PGDM (GM), successfully hosted the fourth edition of its Product Management Symposium, AURORA 4.0, themed Product Management in the Polycrisis Era. The symposium brought together leaders and innovators from across the product management ecosystem to examine how organisations can build resilience, scale effectively, strengthen []

bhaskarlive 20 Aug 2026 11:33 pm

Plea in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into allegations of Jharkhand JPSC exam irregularities

The petition argues that it is imperative to have the allegations in the case probed by an independent agency, such as the CBI, rather than the State CID, which is currently investigating the case

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 11:16 pm

Junior Women's Hockey: Jharkhand, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, MP Reach Semis

Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh have secured their spots in the Division A semifinals of the Junior Women National Hockey Championship in Pune. Jharkhand won a thrilling shootout against Odisha, while Haryana and Chhattisgarh recorded decisive victories. Madhya Pradesh also advanced after defeating Manipur, setting up exciting semifinal clashes.

Rediff 20 Aug 2026 10:25 pm

Jharkhand Candidates Protest Against Cancellation of JSSC-CGL Appointments

Ranchi, August 20: The movement against the cancellation of appointments made through the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commissions Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam is intensifying. Hundreds of selected candidates gathered in Ranchi on Thursday to express their dissent against the governments decision by organizing a Tricolor March. The protesters demanded that the government retract its decision ... Read more Jharkhand Candidates Protest Against Cancellation of JSSC-CGL Appointments

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 10:15 pm

Jharkhand HC stays cancellation of 11th, 13th JPSC appointments; gives relief to 450 candidates

The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed government notifications cancelling appointments made through the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations, as well as the recruitment of food safety officers. The order provides relief to around 450 candidates, allowing them to continue in service pending the states response and investigation.

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2026 10:09 pm

Mahua Maji Criticizes Mineral Amendment Bill as Unjust to Indigenous People

Ranchi, August 20: Mahua Maji, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has voiced strong opposition to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026. During a recent discussion, she emphasized the need to protect the rights of the state and stated that her party would protest against the ... Read more Mahua Maji Criticizes Mineral Amendment Bill as Unjust to Indigenous People

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 10:00 pm

Mahua Maaji Criticizes Mineral Amendment Bill as Injustice to Indigenous People

Ranchi, August 20: Mahua Maaji, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has voiced strong opposition to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026. During discussions, she emphasized the need to protect the rights of the state and stated that the party will protest against the central governments ... Read more Mahua Maaji Criticizes Mineral Amendment Bill as Injustice to Indigenous People

Udaipur Kiran 20 Aug 2026 9:59 pm

Jharkhand High Court Stays Soren Govt's Order To Cancel JPSC Exams, Appointments

The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state governments decision to cancel the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations and appointments, following protests by students over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. The order comes days after the Hemant Soren government cancelled the JSSC-CGL examination and recruitment tests conducted by TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd (TDPL) since 2014. The government also announced the cancellation of the 14th JPSC and backlog examinations and set up an exam reforms committee headed by senior IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal to strengthen the recruitment system. While protesting students have welcomed the cancellations, they continue to demand a CBI probe. Meanwhile, candidates who cleared the JSSC-CGL exam and secured government jobs have protested the cancellation, arguing that successful candidates should not face consequences for alleged irregularities they were not responsible for.

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 9:25 pm

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The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

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The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 8:32 pm

Babulal Marandi Criticizes Jharkhand Governments Decision to Cancel Exams After High Court Ruling

Ranchi, August 20: Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, has launched a scathing attack on the Hemant Soren government following the High Courts interim stay on the cancellation of appointments made through the 11th to 13th Joint Civil Services Examination by the JPSC and the Food Safety Officers. Marandi alleged ... Read more Babulal Marandi Criticizes Jharkhand Governments Decision to Cancel Exams After High Court Ruling

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 7:44 pm

Congress-ruled states to jointly challenge MMDR Act in Supreme Court

Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana plan to move the Supreme Court within 10 days, while Congress also seeks to bring Jharkhand on board for the legal challenge

Business Standard 20 Aug 2026 7:40 pm

Jharkhand Police Officer Arrested for Accepting Bribe in NDPS Case

Chaibasa, August 20: A police officer in Jharkhand, Manish Kumar, was arrested on Thursday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) team from Jamshedpur while accepting a bribe of 15,000. He is accused of soliciting the bribe to remove the name of a relative from a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According ... Read more Jharkhand Police Officer Arrested for Accepting Bribe in NDPS Case

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 7:15 pm

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Launches Statewide Movement Against Mineral Cess Bill

Ranchi, August 20: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has announced a state-level movement against the Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which restricts states rights to impose a mineral cess. This decision was made during a meeting of the partys central committee, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, at Sohrai Bhavan in Harmu, Ranchi. ... Read more Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Launches Statewide Movement Against Mineral Cess Bill

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 6:55 pm

Twist In Jharkhand Exam Row: High Court Stays Govt Order Cancelling JPSC, JSSC Exams

The Jharkhand High Court has provided interim relief to successful aspirants by halting the state government's decision to scrap the JSSC-CGL recruitment drive over isolated malpractice allegations.

The LogicaI Indian 20 Aug 2026 6:27 pm

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The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 5:27 pm

Jharkhand HC stays notifications cancelling appointment of government staff through 11th to 13th JPSC exams

While hearing a petition against the government notifications, the Court asked the state to furnish its reply by September 15, the next date of hearing

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:23 pm

Two killed in Dumka road accidents

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 5:20 pm

Jharkhand HC Stays Soren Govt

In a major relief for newly appointed officers facing the prospect of losing jobs, the Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's order cancelling two recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). The court passed the interim

Oneindia 20 Aug 2026 5:08 pm

Jharkhand High Court Stays Cancellation of JPSC Appointments

In a major legal relief for thousands of state recruits, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the state governments notification cancelling appointments made through the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations. The courts intervention comes closely on the heels of the state personnel departments decision to scrap 22 recruitment examinations and [] The post Jharkhand High Court Stays Cancellation of JPSC Appointments appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 20 Aug 2026 4:52 pm

Jharkhand High Court stays State governments decision to cancel JSSC-CGL exam

The Court has directed the State government to file its response, along with a counter-affidavit, within 15 days.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:38 pm

Jharkhand High Court pauses Hemant Soren government's order cancelling JPSC exams

Jharkhand High Court pauses Hemant Soren governments order cancelling JPSC exams

India Today 20 Aug 2026 4:12 pm

JPSC-JSSC exams cancellation put on hold by High Court in major setback for Soren govt

Jharkhand High Court has stayed cancellation of JPSC-JSSC exams.

India TV 20 Aug 2026 4:12 pm

Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Nine Lives, Including Seven Bangladeshis

Kolkata, August 20: The Kolkata police have identified the nine victims who lost their lives in a hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Lane in central Kolkata on Thursday. Among the deceased, seven are Bangladeshi nationals, while two are Indian citizensone from Giridih district in Jharkhand and the other from Darjeeling district in North Bengal. The ... Read more Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Nine Lives, Including Seven Bangladeshis

Udaipur Kiran 20 Aug 2026 3:59 pm

Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Lives of Seven Bangladeshis and Two Indians

Kolkata, August 20: Authorities have identified the nine victims who lost their lives in a fire at a hotel located on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata. Among the deceased, seven were Bangladeshi nationals, while the other two were Indian citizens. One of the Indians hailed from Giridih district in Jharkhand, and the other was ... Read more Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Lives of Seven Bangladeshis and Two Indians

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 3:59 pm

3.5-bn-year-old rock found in Jharkhand that may hold oldest signs of life

A rock from Jharkhand contains carbon signatures that researchers say point to ancient microbial activity, offering a rare glimpse into life on early Earth

Business Standard 20 Aug 2026 3:52 pm