Opposition Leader Criticizes Jharkhand CM Over Sand Mining and Tax Collection Issues
Jharkhands Babulal Marandi demands accountability from CM Hemant Soren regarding sand mining, tax collection, and road projects. Opposition Leader Criticizes Jharkhand CM Over Sand Mining and Tax Collection Issues
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Abhishek slams a century but Kerala not yet out of the woods
The openers maiden ton the highlight of day three even as the visitor struggles at 269 for six; Jharkhand will look to make the touring team bat again
IMD forecasts isolated rain, thunderstorms in southern Jharkhand
Two bodies recovered in Koderma; cops begin probe
Chatra administration fines tobacco law violators, tightens Durga Puja rules
Maha Saptami Doli Procession Draws Devotees in Hazaribag
Pandal hopping, selfies and street food add sparkle to Saptami
Indias Demographic Advantage Can Produce World-class Golfers, Says PGTI Board Member Amitabh Kant
PGTI Board Member Amitabh Kant: Making golf accessible in tier-two and tier-three cities can build Indias next generation of golfing talent, and the country can produce world-class players in the next decade, says Amitabh Kant, Board Member of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), on Saturday. Driven by its young population, wider access to the sport, stronger grassroots infrastructure and greater international exposure for Indian players, India has the potential to produce world-class golfers over the next decade, said leaders of PGTI at a media interaction on the sidelines of the India Championship at Delhi Golf Club. Amitabh Kant (IAS), Board Member, PGTI, Ex-G20 Sherpa, Govt of India & Former CEO of NITI Aayog; Atul Chaturvedi (IAS), Member, NCLT and Former Secretary, Govt of India; and Amandeep Johl, CEO, PGTI, highlighted the opportunities to expand golfs reach across India, strengthen the countrys presence in international competition and establish India as a destination for golf tourism. Drawing parallels with Indias journey in cricket, Amitabh Kant, Board Member, DP World PGTI, said, India has established itself in world cricket, and we are now beginning a similar journey in golf. Golf is entering an exciting phase in the country. This is a rare opportunity. The crowds coming to watch some of the worlds best golfers will inspire young Indians to take up the game. Our demographics are in our favour, and I believe the next decade can produce Indian golfers who will compete and win on the world stage. Stressing the need to make the game more accessible, Kant added, Golf has often been seen as an elitist sport, but that perception is changing. Tier-two and tier-three cities can produce some of our best golfers. He pointed to a strong response from Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, and cited the Chhattisgarh Governments efforts to promote golf and develop facilities for young players. If young boys and girls from tribal communities get those opportunities, there is no reason they cannot become exceptional golfers. Over the next 10 years, we want to see the game flourish across India and our players win global tournaments, he further added. Kant urged large enterprises to follow DP Worlds lead in supporting golf. He also suggested that 25 per cent of college and university admissions be based on sporting merit, using clear criteria such as state representation, so that athletes can continue their education while competing. Highlighting Indias potential to attract international golf tourists, Atul Chaturvedi, Member, NCLT and Former Secretary, Govt of India, said, I believe India has excellent golf courses and supporting infrastructure. What we need is stronger branding. India offers exceptional value as a golfing destination, both in terms of its courses and the cost of playing. Just as India has developed as a destination for health tourism, there is an opportunity to build golf tourism. Amandeep Johl outlined the tours efforts to strengthen international competition. These include inviting players from the Sunshine, Korean, Thai and Japan Tours, adding more co-sanctioned events with the Asian Tour and the HotelPlanner Tour, and funding Indian players to compete at overseas qualifying schools. Referring to Indias 1983 Cricket World Cup triumph, Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World PGTI, said, The 1983 Cricket World Cup changed what India believed it could achieve. We are working towards a similar moment in golf. It could happen at the DP World India Championship, the Indian Open or somewhere else. We cannot predict it, but we can keep creating opportunities. Amandeep Johl outlined the tours efforts to strengthen international competition. These include inviting players from the Sunshine, Korean, Thai and Japan Tours, adding more co-sanctioned events with the Asian Tour and the HotelPlanner Tour, and funding Indian players to compete at overseas qualifying schools. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Not custodian of pending files: Jharkhand LoPs sharp message to CM Soren over stalled projects
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 17 (IANS) Jharkhand Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi has questioned Chief Minister Hemant Soren over the functioning of the state government, flagging the closure of 288 sand ghats despite their auction, suspension of holding tax collection and delays in road construction projects worth Rs 1,410 crore in Ranchi. In a post on X, Marandi sought answers from the Chief Minister on the three issues and demanded time-bound action, transparency and public disclosure of the progress made. Government can run on the assurances of bureaucrats, but that does not absolve it of accountability, Marandi said, questioning why 288 out of 302 auctioned sand ghats in the state remained closed. He alleged that despite the completion of auctions, files related to mandatory approvals were still pending, creating conditions that encouraged illegal sand mining. He questioned who was responsible for completing environmental clearances, Gram Sabha permissions and other statutory formalities. Marandi also sought public disclosure of the role of Rajiv Lochan Bakshi, Member Secretary of the State Pollution Control Board, and details of work pending at his level. People cannot build houses merely by auctioning sand ghats. They need sand to be made available, he said, demanding regular supplies from authorised ghats at reasonable prices and transparent transportation arrangements. Raising the issue of holding tax collection, the BJP leader questioned why the process had remained suspended since August 21. He pointed out that the agreement with the previous agency had been terminated without putting an alternative arrangement in place. He demanded that the government disclose the period of suspension, the resulting revenue loss and the proposed alternative mechanism for collection. He also called for immediate restoration of collection and a clear timeline for introducing the new system. Former Jharkhand CM Marandi further flagged the delay in Ranchi's road infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,410 crore, saying residents were facing daily inconvenience because of the stalled works. Referring to Sunil Kumar, who is handling the important Road Construction and Urban Development departments, Marandi questioned the pace of implementation and accountability. He also alleged that certain officials had attempted to suppress reports about their irregularities by threatening to stop advertisements. The public is watching and understanding everything, he said, adding that those responsible would eventually have to answer for their actions. Listing eight demands, Marandi called for the publication of reasons behind the closure of 288 sand ghats and a list of pending approvals; fixed deadlines for environmental clearances, Gram Sabha permissions and other statutory procedures; regular sand supplies at reasonable rates; immediate restoration of holding tax collection; and disclosure of revenue losses and details of their recovery. He also demanded a review and progress report of the Rs 1,410 crore road projects, monthly updates on sand ghats, holding tax and road construction on a public portal, and action against responsible officials and contractors after reviewing pending cases. Issuing a pointed warning to the Chief Minister, Marandi said, An officer will simply write a remark on a file and move ahead, but the people will write the verdict on your tenure. He cautioned that if the government continued shielding officials over incomplete projects, the political consequences of their failures would also fall on the Chief Minister. People have elected a Chief Minister, not a custodian of pending files. Give answers, not excuses, Marandi said, asserting that the BJP would not compromise on issues concerning public interest.
SIR: Digitised electoral roll applications cross 14 lakh
Bhuiyadih road chokes as truckers protest theft from parked vehicles
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Jharkhands Virat and Aditya make merry on a batting paradise
They both score hundreds to take the host to 587 at the end of day two; Kerala seamer Edhen doesnt take the field after getting injured; Vaisakh puts in a shift to scalp five wickets
Temple-themed pandals turn Bokaro into Durga Puja draw
Boy, 3, dies after gun handed over by uncle as toy goes off in Bokaro
Gun salute for deities at Ranchis JAP-1 Durga Puja
Rs 21.4 lakh for replenishing ATMs looted from cash firm staffer in Bokaro
Dhanbad Durga Puja pandals highlight tribal culture and sustainability
A 56-year-old Durga Puja tradition that brings Chatra family together
Man loses both legs after being hit by train near Haidernagar station
RANJI TROPHY | Shikhar notches up this editions first ton as Jharkhand wins the initial exchanges
Kerala works its way back in to the contest thanks to fine spells of off-spin by Jalaj and Vaisakh as the visitor puts a brake on the hosts march
JNAC launches flower waste collection drive for Durga Puja in Jamshedpur
Woman killed as concrete mixer breaks loose from pickup and hits her
Chatra administration fines tobacco law violators, tightens puja rules
Asked uncle for chocolates, got pistol instead: 3-year-old dies after gun goes off
Kerala eyes good start against a strong Jharkhand side
JSSC Assistant Jailor PET Schedule 2026 Out - Check JAJCE Physical Test Dates and Notice PDF
JSSC Assistant Jailor PET Schedule 2026 has been released for 45 Assistant Jailor (Sahayak Karapal) posts under JAJCE-2025. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) begin on 28 October 2026. Check the candidate-wise test dates, reporting time, examination centres in Ranchi, Hazaribagh and Godda, and official schedule PDF at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
Jharkhands Health System Under Fire as BJP Criticizes Ministers Inaction
BJP accuses Jharkhands health minister of neglect as ambulance staff threaten indefinite strike over unpaid dues. Jharkhands Health System Under Fire as BJP Criticizes Ministers Inaction
NGT seeks Pakur DCs response on deaths linked to illegal mining
Gill To Captain India In First Three ODIs Against NZ, Iyer To Lead In Last Two Games
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Keeping in mind the short turnaround time between the Test and ODI series against New Zealand, ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer will take charge for the final two games after Shubman Gill leads the visitors in the first three matches. While Gill leads the 16-member setup for the opening three fixtures with Iyer as his deputy, a reshuffle in the last two games will see Iyer elevated to the captaincy role. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who features in both squads, has been named vice-captain for the fourth and fifth ODIs. Senior batting stars and former captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be available for the entire duration of the ODI series, alongside all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, and Naman Dhir. Regular wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, along with pacers Anshul Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna, whose inclusion for the opening phase remains subject to fitness and recovery from his left hamstring injury, will feature only in the first three ODI matches before they take off to prepare for the Test series. For the final two ODI games, the selectors have drafted left-handed batter Tilak Varma and pacer Auqib Nabi, while Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra and fast bowler Yash Thakur, who has played T20Is so far, have been handed their maiden ODI call-ups. Other members in the ODI squads are left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, seamer Mohammed Siraj, and left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, alongside tall pacer Gurnoor Brar and right-handed batter Ruturaj Gaikwad. Contrary to various speculation, theres no recall for senior pacer Mohammed Shami or Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who was added to the squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru and will be in the T20I series in New Zealand starting on October 22. The five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will kick off on November 4, at Eden Park in Auckland, and is followed by the second ODI at Basin Reserve in Wellington on November 7. The action then shifts to Seddon Park, Hamilton, for the third match on November 10, before the series concludes with back-to-back games at Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15, respectively. All five matches of the series are scheduled to start at 7:30 AM IST. Indias ODI squad for the first three games: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav The action then shifts to Seddon Park, Hamilton, for the third match on November 10, before the series concludes with back-to-back games at Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15, respectively. All five matches of the series are scheduled to start at 7:30 AM IST. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Jamshedpur traders launch market campaign to counter online shopping
Courier services to remain shut for 4 days
Ramgarh restricts heavy vehicles during Durga Puja
Manpower crunch affects fire services in Hazaribag
Ramgarh tops state in September district education rankings
108 ambulance workers to ground fleet from Oct 21 after talks fail
Expired buns, poor-quality noodles and sweets destroyed in Palamu
Illicit liquor factory busted in Deoghar, 2 arrested
Dhanbad police hold flag march
12,000 additional personnel deployed in districts for Durga Puja security
State to host first National Forestry Congress in Dec, registration opens Oct 17
IIT puja pandal spotlights chips, critical minerals
Theft gang busted in Chatra, 4 held
Safety advisory for Durga Puja idol immersion in Hazaribag
Hunger strike over BSL jobs for displaced families enters 7th day
Security Tightened Across Jharkhand Ahead of Durga Puja
Monitoring will be done through CCTV and drone cameras
Three killed after speeding truck crushes e-rickshaw in Sahibganj
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) After actor Imran Khan being served a notice to leave the country over his alleged unlawful participation in the recent August Kranti Maidan protests in Mumbai, NDA leaders said on Friday that the actor was not an Indian citizen and that his participation in the protests was illegal. They added that the law applies equally to everyone, whether Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders or Bollywood actors. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan said, If he (Imran Khan) is not an Indian citizen, if he is here on a work visa and trying to be part of illegal protests, then action will be taken against him. Everyone is equal before the law, be it CJP leaders or Bollywood actors. Jharkhand BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo said, Imran Khan is an American citizen, and he was staying in India with a work permit. Now he is taking part in Indian protests. Why should an American citizen participate in India's protests? Why didn't he take Indian citizenship? Why is he here just for work in films? Previously, it was his relative (actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao) who claimed that they felt unsafe in India, Deo added. Citing a clause of the 'Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025', which states that foreigners can't protest in India, Deo said that Imran Khan should be deported immediately. In Chhattisgarh, BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj said, There were two important issues of our nation: first was Lord Ram's temple -- the temple was built; there was no ounce of commotion; the other was Article 370 -- people said that it would bring bloodshed, but there was no change. But when PM Modi introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, all the anti-national forces got together. More than Rs 30,000 crore enter the nation through FCRA to enforce Islam and enforce Christianity in the nation, or to run such protests in the country, he added. There are external forces which are working to sabotage PM Modi's vision for a Viksit Bharat by 2047. These protests are not against PM Modi or Home Minister Amit Shah; these protests are against the nation, the BJP MP said. BJP MP Rahul Sinha commented, he (Imran Khan) should be deported; why should a foreigner who is here for work be a part of such a protest? Janta Dal-United leader Shyam Rajak said that in a nation, only a citizen of the country can participate in such protests. If someone is here from outside the country, either they are here for tourism or for education. They can't be here for protests. You cannot come to a foreign nation and question their freedom; it's illegal, he added. Actor Imran Khan was ordered to leave India over his allegedly unlawful participation in the recent August Kranti Maidan protests, which demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) said in its order that the actor allegedly violated the Foreigners Act by participating in the protests as he is not an Indian citizen, and holds Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI).
2,000 police personnel in Jamshedpur for Durga Puja security
Loud music from pandals leaves residents in distress
Want to adorn Maa Durga? Wait till 2052 in this Hazaribag village
14-year-old girl found hanging from tree in Latehar, police suspect suicide
Palma-Gumla four-lane highway stretch opens
Old Video Falsely Shared as Recent Exchange Between Lawyer, Supreme Court Judge
The video dates back to October 2025 and shows an exchange between a lawyer and the Jharkhand High Court judge.
Jharkhand teen challenges gender bias after brother gets private school education
Jharkhand Education Project Council, Ranchi (JEPC) has released the notification for 56 Manager for School of Excellence posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 21 October 2026. Further details are available at jepc.jharkhand.gov.in.
Adorned with lights and steeped in lore, Durga Puja pandals open for devotees across nation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Durga Puja celebrations officially began in several parts of the nation as Navratri reached its sixth day. The pandal doors were opened to the public, drawing thousands of devotees seeking blessings. The city of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand transformed into a vibrant hub of devotion, joy, and celebration as community-led festivities reached their peak on Friday. Major socio-cultural and religious organisations, including the Hindi Club, Ranikudar, Sri Sri Rankini Mandir, Sri Utkal Durga Puja Committee, Agrico Puja Committee, and Tuiladungri Puja Committee, unveiled massive, intricately designed pandals. Elaborate thematic decorations, synchronised light displays, and traditional Vedic rituals have deeply immersed the local residents in the spirit of worship. Jamshedpur boasts a legacy of hosting approximately 500 distinct Durga Puja celebrations across the city, making it one of the region's largest cultural congregations. Local organising committees have deployed dedicated volunteers and coordinated infrastructure to manage the heavy footfall, ensuring safety and accessibility for families and visitors. As the multi-day festival progresses, the entire city remains unified in a rare blend of community bonding and spiritual reverence. As the nation marked the sixth day of Shardiya Navratri 2006, dedicated to Maa Katyayani, pandals were adorned across cities in West Bengal and other states, including Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Devotees were seen hopping between pandals and seeking blessings of the Goddess. Speaking to IANS at the unveiling of Goddess Durgas idol at Kolkatas renowned Tala Barowaris 106th Durga Puja celebrations, a devotee and organiser, Abhishek Bhattacharya, said, We worship the Shakti in three forms: one is Durga, one is Saraswati, and one is Lakshmi. We know through the Puranas and Vedas that Shakti possesses the divine power of Dasha Maha-vidya and Navadurga - the Navadurga of Uma. This is what we have tried to portray in our pandal. Furthermore, in Uttarakhands Kashipur, a seven-day Durga Puja festival has been organised from October 15 to 21, featuring religious rituals, cultural performances, bhajan evenings, and community feasts, with the inauguration by Mayor Deepak Bali. In Jharkhand, JMM general secretary Binod Kumar Pandey and party spokesperson Manoj Kumar Pandey inaugurated the Durga Puja pandal at Harmu Panch Mandir near Harmu Chowk by cutting the ribbon. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, artist Hafizuddin Ahmed spoke to IANS and narrated how he has been making Ravan effigies for Dusshera for the past 50 years. I make effigies of Ravana, I make Tazia, I do set/scenery design work, and if any order comes from the film industry, I handle that too. As for how many generations, he said, I watched my father work, and he told me that his father and grandfather also used to do this same work.
SC issues notice to ECI, CEC on Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc plea against SIR
New Delhi, Oct 15: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on a petition filed by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders challenging alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. According to Bar & Bench, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi sought responses from the poll panel and the CEC and tagged the pleas with petitions already pending before the court challenging the validity of SIR in various states. We are issuing notice and tagging it with the matters already pending. Somebody will accept notice on behalf of the Election Commission of India. Otherwise, serve them, the bench said. The court also indicated that it would seek an explanation from one of the petitioners regarding his conduct at the next hearing, without specifying the person concerned. Issue notice. But one objection, before that. We would like to ask one of the petitioners about his conduct on the next date of hearing. Issuing notice does not mean that we are condemning anything. We are issuing notice. But about one of the petitioners, we will definitely entertain the issue. Issue notice. The notice on behalf of one of the petitioners will be entertained on a provisional basis, subject to his explaining his conduct, the bench observed. The petition has been filed by Rahul Gandhi along with several opposition leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, CPI(M) leader MA Baby and CPI leader D Raja. Other petitioners include Mahua Majhi of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Supriya Sule of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) and Mohammed Basheer of the Indian Union Muslim League. The petition challenges alleged large-scale deletions of voters and irregularities in the SIR process and seeks judicial intervention in the exercise. Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders had marched to the Supreme Court on October 12 before filing the plea. The development comes amid protests in Delhi against the SIR exercise, with demonstrators also demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The protests followed an Indian Express report alleging that Kumar had taken several decisions relating to the revision exercise unilaterally despite objections from two Election Commissioners. The allegations have added to opposition concerns over the conduct of the electoral roll revision. Several protesters were detained by Delhi Police over the weekend after prohibitory orders were imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The detentions have also led to petitions before the Supreme Court, including allegations that lawyers and journalists were prevented from performing their professional duties. The Supreme Courts notice seeks responses from the poll panel on the issues raised. By tagging the fresh petitions with matters already pending on SIR, the court has brought the latest challenge into the existing proceedings on the electoral roll revision exercise.
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren expedited 10 lakh aid for six-year-old Anup Besras ear treatment, showcasing swift government action. Jharkhand Chief Minister Provides 10 Lakh Medical Aid for Six-Year-Olds Treatment
Ranchi police conduct flag marches to boost Durga Puja security
Shocking Revelations in Jharkhand CGL Paper Leak Scandal
A shocking investigation reveals a paper leak scandal involving candidates memorizing answers before the Jharkhand CGL exam. Shocking Revelations in Jharkhand CGL Paper Leak Scandal
On way to Dandiya event, Seraikela student dies in road accident
Ranchi CEO to publish booth-wise lists of voters with pending documents
Medical college with 100 MBBS seats to come up in Jamtara
Displaced protesters block two Bokaro Steel Plant gates
XLRI concludes summer intern placements
Will work above party lines: New Odisha governor clarifies remarks
RMC to assess undervalued govt properties for tax
Five arrested in Hazaribag jewellery shop robbery case
Dhanbad Police arrest five suspected cybercriminals in Bhalpahari raid
Youth caught trying to damage ATM in Jamshedpur
Dhanbads Hari Mandir Keeps a 93-Year-Old Durga Puja Tradition Alive
Control room to ensure uninterrupted power supply in Hazaribag during Durga Puja
Jharkhand Agriculture Director Reprimands Officials Over Seed Lifting Lapses and Planning Delays
Palamu administration mulls traffic plan for Ravan Dahan
Farmer-scientist meet held in Ramgarh on International Year of Women Farmers
Jharkhand TET Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Hall Ticket, Check Exam Date
Jharkhand TET Admit Card 2026 is out. Candidates can download their hall tickets online, check the November 1 exam date and follow important instructions for examination day.
Jamtara sanitation workers halt work, dump waste on streets over non-payment of wages
Hazaribag Police conduct pre-dawn raids, arrest two ahead of Durga Puja
Jharkhand TET Admit Card 2026 Release Today at jacexamportal.in
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi, is scheduled to release the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 admit card today, October 15. Candidates who have registered for the state-level teacher eligibility examination will be able to download their hall tickets online
Jharkhand tribal farmer who started with 100 chicks, now earns 2.23 lakh a year; inspires 30 women
Man gets 15 years in jail for drug trafficking
East Singhbhum administration issues traffic plan for Durga Puja
BJP National President Nitin Naveen to Attend Key Meeting in Jharkhand Amid Election Challenges
Nitin Naveen will join the BJPs state meeting in Ranchi on October 24-25 to address organizational changes and upcoming elections. BJP National President Nitin Naveen to Attend Key Meeting in Jharkhand Amid Election Challenges
BJP national president Nitin Nabin to attend partys state executive committee meet in Ranchi
Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026: Admit Card Release Date and Download Instructions
Candidates for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 are awaiting their admit cards, expected to be released on October 15, 2026. This article provides essential information on where to download the admit cards, what details to verify, and important reminders for exam day. Follow the outlined steps to ensure a smooth download process and prepare adequately for the examination.
Cyber Fraud: Graphic Designer Held For Rs 150 Crore Scam
A graphic designer, Pankaj Gupta, was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch for creating malicious Android Package Kit (APK) files that enabled cyber fraudsters to cheat over 9,600 people of Rs 150 crore. Gupta, who previously escaped a digital arrest scam, developed APKs disguised as government services, selling them to cybercriminal networks in Bihar and Jharkhand.
Bokaro Steel Plant stir intensifies, 106 displaced youths on hunger strike, two gates blocked
Digital Desk | Bokaro (Jharkhand), Oct 15 (IANS) The agitation by trained youths from families displaced by the Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) intensified on Thursday over demands for permanent employment and a clear recruitment policy. The protesters have indefinitely blocked Gates 9 and 10 of the steel plant. They have warned that they would block other entry gates if their demands were not addressed soon. They also threatened to disrupt production at the plant if necessary. As many as 106 youths, protesting under the banner of the Visthapit Naujawan Sangharsh Morcha, have been on an indefinite hunger strike at Two-Tank Garden near the plant premises for the past six days. Their demands include regular appointments for 1,500 trained apprentices from displaced families, restoration of the earlier reservation arrangement in Class-IV jobs, and formulation of a clear employment policy for these families. Morcha president Arun Kumar Mahato alleged that the BSL management was not taking their demands seriously. He said families displaced by the steel plant had given up their land for its establishment, but their dependants continued to struggle for employment. He warned that if the management failed to take concrete steps soon, the agitation would be intensified further and attempts would be made to halt operations at the plant. Another protest leader, Sunil Kumar, said the youths had been receiving assurances for nearly one-and-a-half years, but there had been no concrete outcome on the issue of appointments. He said youths who had completed their training were still awaiting jobs, while they were being asked to settle for contractual work instead of permanent employment. The protesters have demanded that a clear timeline be fixed for providing permanent appointments to trained youths from displaced families. Amid the escalating agitation, BSL's security department has written to the administration apprising it of the prevailing situation. The letter expressed apprehension that the protest could affect production and industrial safety at the plant. Concerns have also been raised over the possible impact on the functioning of various units at the plant, ranging from the coke ovens to the CRM. In view of the situation, the administration has deployed magistrates around Two-Tank Garden in three shifts. Some of those participating in the hunger strike were taken to Sadar Hospital for treatment after their health deteriorated. For now, the deadlock between the protesters and the management continues. While the displaced youths are seeking a concrete decision on permanent employment and an employment policy, concerns are mounting over the possible impact of an expanded agitation on the plant's operations and safety.
JTET Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Jharkhand TET Exam Schedule and Shift Timings
JTET Exam Date 2026 has been announced by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) for 1 November 2026. The Upper Primary exam will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and the Primary exam from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Check shift timings, reporting time, gate closing time and admit card download details at jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
Jharkhand TET Admit Card 2026 Out Today - Download JTET Hall Ticket at jac.jharkhand.gov.in
Jharkhand TET Admit Card 2026 scheduled for release on 15 October by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC). Download the JTET hall ticket using your registration number and date of birth, and check the exam date, 1 November 2026, centre details and exam-day instructions at jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
