Centre Pushes Uttar Pradesh To Fast-Track 973-Million-Tonne Captive Coal Block In Jharkhand
Body of 24-Year-Old Found in Well in Jharkhand, Friends Accused of Murder
A 24-year-old man was found dead in a well in Chatra, Jharkhand, with friends accused of orchestrating the murder. Body of 24-Year-Old Found in Well in Jharkhand, Friends Accused of Murder
Woman bludgeoned to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand, 2 held
According to a complaint lodged with the police, the two accused had come to the woman's house on Tuesday (September 15) evening and took her to the forest and bludgeoned her to death with a stone
Light rain likely in Delhi today; IMD issues alert in Bihar, Jharkhand
Delhi may see light rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, with the IMD forecasting a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius as monsoon withdrawal from northwest India is likely around September 19
Coal Ministry urges UP to build long-term fuel security for its thermal power plants
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Coal Ministry on Thursday advised Uttar Pradesh to accord priority to the early development of its captive coal block to build long-term fuel security for its thermal power plants and reduce dependence on external coal sources. In an official statement, the ministry said that recent media reports have indicated that the State of Uttar Pradesh is facing a severe power shortage on account of a disruption in coal supply. The Ministry of Coal places the following facts on record to clarify the actual position and to reiterate its advice to the State to expedite development of its own captive coal block, even as Coal India Limited (CIL) continues to fully meet the State's coal requirement, the statement added. As on September 15, none of the thermal power plants of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) is in the critical-stock category. The current stock position, therefore, does not indicate any critical coal availability constraint at the plant end, said the Coal Ministry. According to the ministry, the Saharpur Jamarpani coal block in Dumka district, Jharkhand, holding reserves of more than 973 million tonnes, was allotted to UPRVUNL in 2015 by the Ministry of Coal under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, specifically to meet the coal requirement of its thermal power projects. More than 10 years since the allotment, no progress has been made towards operationalisation of the block, on account of a lack of requisite initiative by UPRVUNL. As a result, the entire coal requirement of Uttar Pradesh's power plants continues to be met by CIL, the ministry further said. Meanwhile, 14 other coal blocks allotted for captive use in the power sector on or after the date of allotment of Saharpur Jamarpani have already been operationalised and have commenced coal production for their respective end-use plants. The coal stock position at UPRVUNL's thermal power plants has been improving steadily. Stock stood at 7.25 lakh tonnes (LT) on September 1 and rose to 8.41 LT by September 15. Over the last seven days, average daily coal receipt of around 0.90 LT has exceeded average daily consumption of around 0.83 LT, reflecting a continuing build-up of stock. Unloading constraints at various plants, which lead to periodic restrictions on rake placement by the Railways, limiting further augmentation of coal supplies, said the ministry. It is also pertinent to note that despite coal stock having increased to over 8 LT, the current-month Plant Load Factor (PLF) of UPRVUNL's thermal power plants stands at only around 48 per cent. The lower generation during the current month cannot, therefore, be attributed to inadequate coal availability at the plant end. Improvement in generation would require the State to address operational constraints at its generating stations and ensure optimal utilisation of available coal stock, the ministry noted.
Australian envoy Bernard Lynch meets Hemant Soren to deepen Jharkhand ties
We discussed areas of mutual interest and potential collaboration, including skills and technical education, technology and innovation, minerals, sports, tourism, and indigenous cultures and knowledge systems, Soren said in a post on X
Mumbai court denies bail to Jharkhand youth in Rs 47.78 lakh cyber fraud case
Murdered Jharkhand woman traced alive in Surat
Project Poshan benefits 3.32 lakh people in Jharkhand & Odisha over three years: Data
Who Will Teach?: Abhijeet Dipke Flags Teacher Shortage, School Gaps In Tribal Areas
CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke has launched the Adivasi School Thik Karo campaign, focusing on the condition of schools and educational facilities in tribal areas. The campaign team plans to visit schools across Maharashtra, including Gadchiroli, as well as Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Odisha, Gujarat and other states. Dipke has raised concerns over infrastructure, teacher vacancies, student deaths, medical access and Eklavya Model Residential Schools. He has also questioned teachers being deployed for election duties. Dipke says the campaigns objective is simple: document ground realities, improve schools and uplift marginalised tribal communities.
Heavy vehicle crushes bike, kills three teenagers
AI push in healthcare raises patient safety concerns
BLOs struggle with SIR workload, await additional payment
Certificates issued for SIR outside prescribed process under scanner
Activist seeks tighter crowd control, safety measures for India-WI T20 match
Orange alert in 20 districts for thunderstorms, lightning
Focus back on heavy vehicle curbs in Jamshedpur as 3 killed in 2 accidents
CID arrests 4 more for exam irregularities
Small traders shrug off UPI MDR, high-value merchants fear margin hit
Jharkhand power plant shut after Bangladesh PM skipped Brics meet, alleges BNP leader
Jharkhand power plant shut after Bangladesh PM skipped Brics meet, alleges BNP leader
Man injured as elephant herd destroys homes, standing crops in Dhanbad village
Illegal Mini Gun Factory Busted in Jharkhand, RTI Activist Identified as Main Accused
A mini gun factory was uncovered in Godda, Jharkhand, with an RTI activist as the main suspect, revealing a hidden arms operation. Illegal Mini Gun Factory Busted in Jharkhand, RTI Activist Identified as Main Accused
Prepare profiles of criminals: SSP to cops
Vishwakarma Puja preparations gather pace across Ranchi
Jharkhand to launch 4-hour blood delivery system
Drone developed by IIT(ISM) alumnus nearly doubles Armys high-altitude endurance target
172 killed in 239 road accidents in Palamu till Aug, shows data
NDSA orders safety unit at Patratu dam over defunct electric gate system
16-year-old girl found dead in Chatra forest, police investigate
44 held in district-wide crackdown on wanted criminals
Former Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam Faces Setback in Money Laundering Case
The Supreme Court has rejected Alamgir Alams plea for discharge in a money laundering case linked to a tender scam. Former Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam Faces Setback in Money Laundering Case
Iron Lady Sanjukta Parashar Becomes First Woman To Head CRPFs Elite CoBRA Commando Unit
IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar, known as the Iron Lady of Assam, has become the first woman officer to head the CRPFs elite jungle warfare commando unit, CoBRA. The 2006-batch Assam-Meghalaya cadre officer was appointed Inspector General of CoBRA after serving in Assam Police and the National Investigation Agency. Parashar earned her moniker after leading a crackdown against the National Democratic Front of Bodoland as Sonitpur SP in 2013-14, an operation that resulted in the killing of 16 militants and arrest of 64 others. She takes charge as CoBRA operates in forest areas of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and two battalions remain deployed in Manipur. Her appointment is also part of the CRPFs wider effort to place women officers in key operational and combat-heavy leadership roles.
CBI arrests railway health inspector in Rs 25,000 medical leave bribe case in Jharkhand
New batch of 250 MBBS students begins at RIMS
East Singhbhum launches Abua Mitra chatbot for grievance redressal
Milk-power laden van overturns
Two Arrested in Jharkhand SSC CGL Exam Fraud Investigation
Two individuals were arrested in Ranchi for allegedly taking money to manipulate the Jharkhand SSC CGL exam results. Two Arrested in Jharkhand SSC CGL Exam Fraud Investigation
From Jharkhand and Bihar to Indias chip lines: why semiconductor jobs are open to everyone
ISM CEO Amitesh Kumar Sinha on why semiconductor jobs in India are open to every student and stream, from Sanands shop floor to chip design.
JREDA starts installation of 500 solar LED streetlights in Jamshedpur West
2 bike-borne criminals snatch gold chain from woman in Bokaro
2 held with illegal arms in city
CID court rejects bail plea of former JPSC official in exam irregularities case
Ranchi struggles with open urination despite public toilets
RMC eviction drive triggers massive protest, road blockade
Devotion booked decades ahead: Mandu Durga temples Daak slots full till 2052
RMC preps up for Karam festival
State engineers seeks more facilities, better work environment
AIIMS Deoghar performs first awake craniotomy, marks neurosurgical milestone
Hazaribag ACB arrests Chatra revenue employee for accepting bribe
Hazaribag mayor plans crackdown on unsafe hostels, apartments
Jharkhand Finance Minister Meets Governor to Seek Dismissal of Nilamber-Pitamber University VC
JPSC exam row: Jharkhand HC seeks state response on cancelled appointments
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to file its counter affidavit by September 18 in a case challenging cancellation of 11th and 13th JPSC appointments. The courts earlier stay allows affected candidates to continue in service
Jharkhand CID arrests two more in recruitment exam irregularities cases
Dilip Kumar Paswan (41) of Bihar's Jamui district was arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in the JSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination-2023, he said.
Delhi-NCR likely to receive light rain; IMD issues thunderstorm alert in 20 states
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Residents of Delhi-NCR may experience light rainfall on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast generally cloudy conditions, with isolated spells of very light to light rain likely from the forenoon to the afternoon. IMD also issued thunderstorm and rain alerts in 20 states. The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to settle between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department, Delhi-NCR and several other parts of the country are likely to witness fluctuating weather conditions this week, with rain expected on some days, while relatively dry conditions may prevail on others. Although monsoon activity has weakened compared with previous weeks, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall in 20 states. Gusty winds could reach speeds of up to 60 kmph in some areas, prompting authorities to advise residents to exercise caution during periods of adverse weather. The weather warning covers a wide geographical area, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat and Maharashtra, among other regions. The IMD on Monday said the southwest monsoon is likely to begin withdrawing from the country around September 19, with the retreat expected to commence from west Rajasthan. The normal withdrawal date for the region is September 17, while last year the process began on September 14. The department said the country's cumulative rainfall deficit currently stands at 15 per cent. Several districts, particularly in western, southern and northeastern regions, continue to record deficient rainfall. Despite the expected retreat of the monsoon, several parts of the country are likely to receive additional rainfall during the week. The west and northwest regions, along with parts of the southern peninsula, are expected to witness increased rainfall activity.
Jharkhand CID arrests two over JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities
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CID arrests 2 more in JSSC-CGL exam case
Undertrial prisoner dies in Rajmahal sub-jail
Ranchi celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi and Hartalika Teej with festive fervour
Husband booked for womans murder
Hazaribag doctor couple files police case against domestic help for alleged poisoning
Retired Tata Steel officer dies by suicide in Jamshedpur apartment
CBI court sentences two railway officers to 3 years in jail for bribery
MDR Law Enforced Nationwide, States Arbitrary Taxation to End: Babulal Marandi
Babulal Marandi criticizes Jharkhands coal tax, stating the new MDR law will curb arbitrary state taxation and impact electricity prices. MDR Law Enforced Nationwide, States Arbitrary Taxation to End: Babulal Marandi
Jharkhand High Court Mandates Biannual Factory Inspections and Strict Monitoring
Fugitive Dhanbad gangsters brother arrested in Kolkata
Dhanbad MP-MLA court grants anticipatory bail to MLA Jairam Mahato
2 auto drivers held for robbing passenger of Rs 22,000
As SIR claims window closes, officials expect last-minute rush
RMC reclaims 17 acres of encroached land in 1 year
UCC debate intensifies after HM Amit Shahs 2029 implementation push (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) intensified on Monday, a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that it would be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, with BJP leaders and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) backing the move while some NDA partners and Muslim organisations called for wider consultations. BJP leaders strongly endorsed Shah's announcement, arguing that a common set of laws was necessary for national unity and social reform. BJP MP Naresh Bansal said Uttarakhand, his home state and the first in the country to enact a UCC law, had shown the way for other states. He described the legislation as necessary for the country and said it would help safeguard demographic balance. BJP West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya said the party had consistently supported a UCC and asserted that there should be one law in one country. State Minister Dilip Ghosh also backed implementation, saying the process should begin in Bengal and subsequently extend to other states. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Shah's announcement was in line with Article 44 of the Constitution, which directs the state to endeavour towards securing a Uniform Civil Code for citizens. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav also welcomed the move, saying the UCC should be implemented in BJP-ruled states before 2029. The VHP welcomed Shah's announcement, with spokesperson Vinod Bansal saying implementation would be a milestone for women's and children's rights by addressing gender inequality and discrimination. He also appealed to non-BJP-ruled states to initiate the process. However, the announcement has also exposed differing views within the NDA. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas leader Chirag Paswan called for the proposed UCC draft to first be made public and sought extensive consultations, pointing to India's diverse customs, traditions and constitutional protections for tribal communities and special-category regions. Meanwhile, opposition-ruled Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav too adopted a cautious approach, saying the state government would examine all aspects and there was no need to rush to conclusions. Opposition to the UCC also emerged from Muslim organisations. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposed the proposed legislation, with Bhopal Shahar Qazi Mushtaq Ali Nadvi questioning its necessity in view of constitutional guarantees on religious freedom and minority rights. He appealed to people to participate in a September 17 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari criticised the BJP, alleging that the UCC was being used to divert attention from economic and social issues. The UCC seeks to establish a common framework governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption irrespective of religious affiliation. Bills have been passed in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh, though the law is currently in force only in Uttarakhand.
Jharkhand high court orders pollution board to inspect Ramgarh industries
'India's social fabric is diverse': Chirag Paswan seeks wider consultation on UCC
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 14 (IANS) A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all BJP-ruled states before 2029, NDA constituent LJP-Ram Vilas President and Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday called for wider consultations before any decision on the measure is taken. Paswan, in a post on his official X handle, said India's social fabric is diverse, with different communities having their own customs, traditions, and practices. He noted that the Constitution itself recognises this diversity through provisions including the Fifth and Sixth Schedules and Articles 371A and 371G, as well as exemptions provided to Scheduled Tribes under various laws. Our party, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), is committed to both equality and diversity, Paswan said. The draft of the proposed UCC should first be made public and its implications for all stakeholders assessed, he said, calling for extensive consultations and discussions before the party takes a final position. Let the draft be made public, let there be an assessment of the interests of all stakeholders, let there be extensive discussionsthereafter, after review, the party will state its position, he said. Paswan's remarks come amid growing differences among NDA constituents over the proposed implementation of the UCC. While the BJP has strongly backed Shah's announcement, some alliance partners have called for further discussion before taking a position. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav adopted a cautious approach when asked about the UCC. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also spoken about this, and the Jharkhand government is keeping a close watch on all aspects of the matter. In politics, there should be no need to rush to conclusions. We will carefully examine every aspect before taking any further decision, Yadav said while addressing reporters at Patna airport. The statements come a day after Shah said the UCC would be implemented in the 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, putting the issue at the centre of a fresh political debate among NDA partners.
Police rescue Ranchi man within hours of abduction; four arrested
JSPCBs teak plantation drive sequesters 16,180kg CO2 in a year, shows data
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) Gujarat Police arrested two men in Bihar and Jharkhand in connection with an inter-state network allegedly involved in sending bomb threat e-mails, including a message threatening to blow up the Gujarat Secretariat and other high-profile institutions, officials said on Monday. It threatened to blow up the office of the Gujarat Chief Minister, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, the Prime Minister, the Union Home Minister and BRICS countries. The Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) said its investigation into the threat e-mail sent on September 10 led to the arrest of Roshan Kumar Rajendra Kumar Bhumihar from Bhagalpur in Bihar and alleged main accused Gulshan Kumar Kaushal Singh from Deoghar in Jharkhand. The investigation also uncovered a list containing 5,13,847 unique e-mail IDs and passwords, which police suspect was intended for use in sending further threatening e-mails and carrying out cyber crimes and other illegal activities. The threat e-mail was received at 9:47 a.m. on September 10 on the official e-mail ID of Gujarats Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Department. It threatened to blow up the office of the Gujarat Chief Minister, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and countries that supported India during the recent BRICS Summit. The message was sent from the e-mail address: 'jondmoragn52627@gmail.com'. According to the CCoE, a technical team analysed the threatening e-mail and traced its digital trail to Bhagalpur. Acting on the findings, police arrested Roshan Kumar Rajendra Kumar Bhumihar there. During his interrogation, he allegedly told investigators that the e-mail ID had been provided to him by Gulshan Kumar Kaushal Singh. The information led to a coordinated operation involving technical surveillance and field teams, following which Singh was arrested from Deoghar, police said. Investigators subsequently recovered a list containing 5,13,847 unique e-mail IDs along with their passwords from the accused. Police said the accounts had allegedly been created for sending threatening e-mails to government offices, schools and colleges and courts, besides being used for cyber crimes and other illegal activities. The investigation has also revealed an alleged Bangladesh connection to the network. Police said the accused were receiving financial support from co-accused persons based in Bangladesh and that the e-mail ID list had also been sent to co-accused persons there. Investigators have further found that crypto wallets were being used in connection with the financial transactions, the CCoE said. The police said the accused used sophisticated methods to create e-mail accounts and bypass authentication processes. The investigation into the e-mail IDs, including their intended use and possible links to other threatening messages or cybercrimes, is continuing. The operation was carried out simultaneously across three states, with the CCoE receiving assistance from Gandhinagar Police in Gujarat, Bhagalpur Police in Bihar and Deoghar Police in Jharkhand, officials added. Police have advised people who receive threatening e-mails not to panic and to immediately inform their local police or call the '1930' cybercrime helpline. They have also advised recipients not to delete, forward or circulate threatening e-mails, screenshots or unverified information on social media, and not to communicate with the sender. The investigation into the network and the large database of e-mail credentials remains underway.
Ho group seeks railway signboards in Warang Chiti across Kolhan
Jharkhand HC cracks down on Ramgarh pollution, orders inspections of industrial units
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 14 (IANS) Taking a stern view of allegations of air and water pollution caused by private industrial units in Ramgarh district, the Jharkhand High Court has issued a series of directions to the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) including mandatory regular and surprise inspections of the units. Disposing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Ram Kishor, a division bench of Chief Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar observed that the right to a clean environment forms an inseparable part of the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The petition alleged that some Ramgarh-based industrial units were emitting smoke and dust from their chimneys and polluting the Damodar River and nearby water sources. The court directed the Hazaribagh Regional Officer of the JSPCB to inspect both industrial units at least twice every year. One of these inspections must be conducted without prior notice to assess the actual state of pollution-control measures in place. The bench further ordered that if a unit's Continuous Emission Monitoring System records emissions exceeding prescribed limits for more than 48 hours, the Pollution Control Board must issue a show-cause notice to the industry concerned within seven days. The court also laid down timelines for a fresh assessment of water pollution. It directed authorities to collect water samples within three months from locations near Viva International School and from upstream and downstream stretches of the Damodar River. The samples are to be tested at an accredited laboratory, and the findings submitted to the Ramgarh Deputy Commissioner. In addition, the division bench ordered a detailed review of the environmental clearances, Consent to Establish (CTE), and Consent to Operate (CTO) granted to both companies. Relevant documents will be scrutinised over the next two months and consolidated records prepared. Appropriate legal action will be initiated if any approval is found to have expired. To ensure compliance with its directions, the court instructed the concerned authorities to file compliance affidavits within four months. It also granted liberty to the petitioner to move an interlocutory application in the same matter in the event of any future violation of the court's directions or deterioration in pollution levels.
Jharkhand MLA Jayaram Mahto Granted Anticipatory Bail Amid Police Controversy
Jharkhand MLA Jayaram Mahto receives anticipatory bail in a case involving police altercation and alleged misconduct at a police station. Jharkhand MLA Jayaram Mahto Granted Anticipatory Bail Amid Police Controversy
Health clinic sealed in Daltonganj after inspection finds infra lapses
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, CM Hemant Soren greet people on Ganesh Chaturthi
May Lord Shri Ganesh remove all impediments and hurdles from everyone's life and bless us with happiness, peace, prosperity, and success, said Hemant Soren
Babulal Marandi He also urged the Chief Minister not to force students and the unemployed to take to the streets again; called for an immediate recommendation for a CBI inquiry
Bokaro police arrest man for murder after womans body found
Ranchi ready for Ganesh Puja and Hartalika Teej with festive preparations
2,500 teachers honoured for contribution to education
18% of booths have got 5 or fewer forms for new voters in electoral roll
Haldipokhar residents launch signature campaign against railway siding pollution
NHAI agrees to build two underpasses in Palamu
