Blunder or satire? Jharkhand Minister trolled for blaming Himachal CM for Pahalgam attack

RANCHI: Jharkhand Urban Development Minister Sudivya Kumar has landed in controversy after a recent statement he made about the Pahalgam terror attack went viral on social media, drawing widespread ridicule and criticism. Reacting to the deadly terrorist strike in Pahalgam, Kumar bizarrely demanded the resignation of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhudespite the attack having no connection to the hill state. The incident, which occurred in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, claimed the lives of 27 tourists. The remark prompted a flood of memes and brutal trolling online. As backlash grew, the minister attempted to clarify on Friday, stating that his comments were intended as sarcasm. When no one is being held accountable for such a serious incident, I said our Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who is a Congress chief minister should take moral responsibility and resign. It was a taunt, Kumar explained. However, his troubles deepened inbetween when he mistakenly referred to Mehbooba Mufti as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir a position she no longer holds. Veteran BJP leader and former minister CP Singh slammed Kumar, saying, He is a serious politician, but he seems to be losing his mental balance by associating with crazy and anti-Hindu leaders like MLA Irfan Ansari. First, he asked the Himachal CM to resign over an attack in Pahalgam, and now hes calling Mehbooba Mufti the CM of J&K. Will there be another press conference to clear up this mess? Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi also slammed the minister in a post on X, saying it was expected that Sudivya Kumar would have acknowledged his mistake after facing widespread criticism for making light of a sensitive terror attack. But instead, he held a press conference and further exposed his insensitivity and lack of seriousness, Marandi wrote. He added that the entire country knows the tourists in Pahalgam were targeted because they were Hindus. If Sudivya Kumar doesnt have the courage to speak this truth, he should at least stop embarrassing the people of Jharkhand with such irresponsible statements, he posted. On social media, users mocked the ministers geography and political awareness, with one post joking, Even Google Maps is confused after Sudivya Kumars comments.

Wrong facts or 'pure sarcasm'? Jharkhand mantri stirs a row

Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu faced criticism for demanding Himachal Pradesh CM's resignation following the Pahalgam terror attack. Sonu claimed his remark was sarcastic, intended to highlight the Centre's silence on security issues. BJP leaders condemned his statement as irresponsible, with Babulal Marandi accusing him of bringing shame to the state.

NEET UG 2024 paper leak mastermind arrested in Bihar

PATNA: Sanjeev Kumar Singh alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind in the NEET undergraduate 2024 question paper leak case, was arrested in Patna on April 25. The Bihar government had recently announced a reward of Rs 3 lakh for information on Mukhiya. Acting on a tip-off, the Special Operation Group (SOG) of the Special Task Force (STF) in collaboration with the district police conducted a raid at an apartment near Saguna Mor under Danapur police station limits. He was arrested from a flat and was immediately taken to an undisclosed location for interrogation. He was also wanted in connection with the leak of question papers of the State constable recruitment examination on October 1, 2023, the teachers recruitment examination on March 15, 2024, and the NEET UG examination on May 5, 2024. While the NEET UG 2024 question paper leak case is being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the two other cases are being investigated by the Economic Offence Unit (EOU) of the state police. The EOU had earlier sent a recommendation to the state government to announce a cash reward for Mukhiyas arrest. A native of Nagarnausa in Nalanda district, Sanjeev was on the run ever since a case was registered against him in the state capital in May last year. We will take him on remand for further interrogation, said a senior officer of EOU. Nayyar Hasnain Khan, ADG, EOU, confirmed the arrest of Mukhiya from the Danapur area on the outskirts of the state capital. He said that the accused was evading arrest for a long. Sanjeev Mukhiya, also known as Lutan Mukhiya, is active in other states, including Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, luring job aspirants. He was serving as a technical assistant at Horticulture College, Noorsarai (Nalanda) when his name figured in the NEET UG 2024 question paper leak case. Sanjeev was arrested for the first time on a similar charge in 2010. The Mukhiya gang would provide question papers in advance to the candidates and ask for a huge amount of money. His wife, Mamta Kumari, had unsuccessfully contested the assembly election from Harnaut on the ticket of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). His son Shiv Kumar is an MBBS doctor. Shiv, along with 35 others, is languishing in the Beur central jail on the charges of leaking question papers of various competitive examinations.

Three miscreants involved in loot held after brief encounter in Odisha's Rourkela

ROURKELA: Three armed miscreants were arrested following a brief encounter along the Odisha-Jharkhand border near Rourkela after they opened fire on a hotel owner and looted cash from him in the wee-hours of Friday. Sources said two of the three miscreants sustained gunshot injuries in counter police while they were trying to escape. Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani said seven to eight miscreants armed with firearms and knives raided Dugru Dhaba at Sarubahal under Bisra police limits at about 11 pm on Thursday. They fired at the hotel owner and looted about Rs 20,000 and three mobile phones. He was injured as one bullet hit his leg, Wadhwani said. Following the incident, the SP said, Bisra police led by inspector M Kumbhar swung into action and tracked four of the miscreants escaping on a motorbike. When the police intercepted them, they opened fire on the officers. Acting swiftly, the police returned fire, during which two miscreants were shot in the legs and subsequently apprehended, according to the Superintendent of Police. While one managed to escape with the motorbike, another was nabbed after a brief chase. A firearm was seized from the spot and some empty cases along with live bullets were recovered. The SP said three more have been detained and other miscreants involved in the crime are being tracked. He said these criminal elements residing in bordering pockets of Jharkhand operate in both sides of Odisha and Jharkhand. Police said the injured miscreants, Baneswar Singh (20) and Sibanath Singh (26) have been admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) for treatment. The third criminal has been identified as Bishambhar Singh (25). Dhaba owner Dugru Xalxo has also been admitted to the hospital for a bullet injury in his leg. IG of Police Himanshu Lal said efforts are underway to nab others involved in the incident. The IGP warned the criminals and antisocial elements of Sundargarh and those coming from Jharkhand of stringent police action if they indulge in anti-social activities in Odisha side of the border. A case under sections 310(2) and 311 of BNS besides sections 25 and 27 Arms Act, has been registered. Earlier, a hardcore criminal of Anandpur in adjacent Jharkhand and his crime partner were arrested by the Rourkela police following a brief encounter near Akshayshila waterfall under Bisra block police limits. A SUV with Jharkhand registration number a 9MM pistol, a magazine and two mobile phones were seized.

Jharkhand revises school timings amid severe heatwave; classes to begin at 7 am from April 26

In response to the intense heatwave sweeping across Jharkhand, the state government has revised school timings. Effective April 26th, students up to Class 8 will attend from 7 am to 11:30 am, while senior students will continue until noon. Daltonganj recorded a scorching 43 degrees Celsius, prompting a 'yellow' alert for several districts.

Jharkhand school timings changed due to heat wave; Met issues alerts

RANCHI: As a heat wave grips Jharkhand, the state government has issued a notification making changes in the timetable of all categories of government, non-government aided/non-aided (including minority) and private schools. Now, the timetable for nursery to class VIII will be from 7 am to 11:30 am and for classes 9 to 12 will be from 7 am to 12 noon. Keeping in view the increasing impact of heat wave in the state, classes from KG to Class 8 will be conducted from 7:00 am to 11:30 am and classes from Class 9 to Class 12 will be conducted from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon in all categories of government, non-government aided / non-aided (including minority) and all private schools operating in the state, till further orders, stated notification issued by School Education and Literacy Department. Meanwhile, a heatwave has swept parts of Jharkhand with Daltonganj sizzling at 43 degrees Celsius. A 'yellow' alert of heatwave was issued for Simdega, Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum districts till April 26, he said. According to Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Deputy Director Abhishek Anand, the maximum temperature is hovering around 40 degrees Celsius across the state. A heat wave alert has been issued for the southern region, he said. Anand further added that Daltonganj registered the highest temperature at a maximum of 43 degrees Celsius, which was 2.2 notches above the normal. It was followed by Jamshedpur and Chaibasa, recording 42.6 and 42.4 degrees Celsius, respectively. State capital, Ranchi, recorded 38.8 degrees Celsius. Anand informed that no major change in the maximum temperature is expected for at least three days. Thereafter, it may decline by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, with the likelihood of rain and hailstorm from April 27, he said. Ranchi Deputy Commissioner has also issued instructions regarding the timetable of schools. In a press communique issued by the District Public Relations Office, it has been said that keeping in view the increasing effect of heat, changes in the timetable of schools have been made as per the directions issued by the School Education and Literacy Dpartement. This order will be effective from April 26, 2025.

Heatwave sweeps parts of Jharkhand, Daltonganj hottest at 43 degrees C

RANCHI: Heatwave swept parts of Jharkhand with Daltonganj sizzling at 43 degrees Celsius, an official said on Thursday. A 'yellow' alert of heatwave was issued for Simdega, Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum districts till April 26, he said. Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said the maximum temperature is hovering around 40 degrees Celsius across the state. He said a heat wave alert has been issued for the southern region. The Santhal Pargana region is also facing a high maximum temperature, he said. Daltonganj registered the state's highest maximum temperature at 43 degrees Celsius, which was 2.2 notches above the normal, on Wednesday. It was followed by Jamshedpur and Chaibasa, recording 42.6 and 42.4 degrees Celsius, respectively. State capital Ranchi recorded 38.8 degrees Celsius. Anand said no major change in the maximum temperature is expected for at least three days. Thereafter, it may decline by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, with the likelihood of rain and hailstorm from April 27, he said.

Mortal remains of victims of Pahalgam terror attack return to their homes

The aftermath of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, has brought immense sorrow to families and communities across India. As the mortal remains of the victims were flown back to their hometowns, the grief of the loss was felt across the nation. The journey of these fallen individuals, from the places of death to their final resting places, serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the tragedy that struck innocent lives. The mortal remains of Manish Ranjan, a section officer with the Intelligence Bureau (IB), reached Ranchi on Thursday morning. Ranjan, who had travelled to Kashmir with his family for a vacation, was tragically killed in the terror attack. He had been posted in Hyderabad and was on a much-needed break. Upon arrival at Ranchi Airport, the body was solemnly received by local leaders and officials, including Babulal Marandi, the BJP president of Jharkhand. From there, his remains were taken to Jhalda in West Bengals Purulia district, his native place, where his family awaited him for his final rites. Corporal Tage Hailyang, a member of the Indian Air Force from Arunachal Pradesh, also lost his life in the attack. Hailyang had been on vacation in Kashmir with his wife when he was killed. His mortal remains were flown back to Guwahati on a special flight in the early hours of Thursday. Assams Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah was present at the Air Force base to receive the body and pay tribute to the brave soldier. Hailyangs wife, who survived the attack,accompanied his remains. From Guwahati, his body was to be transported to his native village in Lower Subansiri district for the final rites, surrounded by loved ones and the local community. The father-son duo from Gujarat, Yatish Parmar and his son Smit, had travelled to Kashmir to attend the spiritual discourse of Morari Bapu. Their journey, meant to bring peace and insight, ended in a devastating tragedy. Their mortal remains were brought back to Ahmedabad from Mumbai, where they had been flown after the attack. Gujarats Health Minister Rushikesh Patel and Minister of State for Health Harsh Sanghavi were among those who paid floral tributes at the airport. From there, the bodies were transported to Bhavnagar for the last rites, where Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is expected to attend the funeral. Suresh Kalathiya, a victim from Surat, also suffered an immense loss. Kalathiya had gone to Pahalgam with his wife and two children for a holiday, but the terror attack turned their lives upside down. Kalathiya, who had recently moved to Mumbai for work, was among those killed while his family survived the brutal assault. His mortal remains were brought back to Surat from Mumbai on Wednesday night, where they were received by Union Minister CR Paatil and other local dignitaries. Kalathiyas family, including his wife and children, also returned to Surat with the body. His final rites are set to be held in Surat, where his community and loved ones will gather to pay their respects. From Pune, the remains of victims Santosh Jagdale and Kaustubh Ganbote, two tourists who had been holidaying in Kashmir with their families, were returned to their hometowns. The bodies of both men were flown back to Pune early on Thursday morning, where Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol was present to receive them at the airport. Jagdale, who ran an interior design business, and Ganbote, a farsan entrepreneur, had travelled to Kashmir to enjoy a rare vacation away from their busy lives. The families of both men were left reeling from the loss, their last rites were held at the Vaikunth Crematorium later that morning. Ganbote and Jagdale were close friends, and Jagdale often helped with the marketing of Ganbote's products. Prashant Satapathy, a victim from Odisha, also received a tribute from the states Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who met the mortal remains at Bhubaneshwar Airport. The body was sent to Satapathys native village, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is expected to attend the funeral rites. The state leaders condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the grieving families, emphasizing the need for strong action against the perpetrators. The government, political leaders, and citizens alike have come together to mourn the victims. The terror attack has left a deep scar, but the nations collective response serves as a reminder of the shared grief and determination to stand against terrorism.

Jharkhand youth arrested for backing Pahalgam terrorists in social media post

The accused wrote on X in Urdu Thank you Pakistan, thank you Lashkar-e-Taiba; an FIR has been lodged against the accused under various sections ofthe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Two Muslim men from Madhya Pradesh arrested for sharing 'offensive' social media posts about Pahalgam attack

BHOPAL: Two Muslim men have been arrested by police in Damoh district of BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly sharing offensive social media posts related to the Pahalgam terror attack . Damoh district police superintendent Shrutkirti Somvanshi told TNIE on Wednesday that two men were arrested from different places: Wasim Khan from Bhopal on Tuesday night, and Tanveer Qureshi from Damoh on Wednesday morning. Both men are aged between 35 and 40 years. While Tanveer is unemployed, police are probing the possibility of Wasim working for a Bhopal-headquartered regional news channel. The two men have been accused of sharing offensive social media posts which drew parallels between the killing of Indian tourists in Pahalgam and the past lynching of Muslims for not raising Hindu religious slogans. The posts came on the Damoh district police radar following specific inputs and continued social media monitoring by the cyber cell cops. Subsequently a FIR was registered against the two men by police on behalf of the state government at the Damoh Kotwali police station on Tuesday late night, under BNS Sections 353(2), 196, 299 and 3(5) which deal with statements/false information which could incite enmity between religious groups, promoting enmity between different groups, outraging religious feelings and crime with a common intent, the SP-Damoh added. The Damoh district police are now probing the prime origin of the somewhat similar social media post made by the two men on Tuesday after the Pahalgam attack, which killed 28 tourists, including an LIC branch manager from MPs Indore. Jharkhand man arrested for thanking Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Taiba for Pahalgam attack

Jharkhand man arrested for thanking Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Taiba for Pahalgam attack

RANCHI: Jharkhand police have arrested one person allegedly for thanking Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba for the Pahalgam terrorist attack . The man, identified as Naushad, also appealed to Pakistan to target Hindu organisations like RSS and Bajrang Dal. The man was arrested on Wednesday from Mallah Nagar under Balidih police station area in Bokaro. On Tuesday afternoon, terrorists opened fire on a popular meadow near Pahalgam in Kashmir, killing 28 and injuring over a dozen. Most people affected were civilian tourists. Many consider this attack as one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama strike. The accused, who claims to be an Islamic Lawyer and a bold orator, posted the controversial statement on social media platform X under the name 'Quasmi'. Thank you Pakistan, thank you Lashkar-e-Taiba, may Allah bless you always, Amen, Amen. We will be happier if RSS, BJP, Bajrang Dal, and the media are targeted, he wrote. #Pahalgam #Kashmir #EarthDay #KKvPZ #Zalmi #____ (@MNQUASMIMD) April 22, 2025 Soon the post was made viral on social media following which demands were being made to take strict action against this man. According to police sources, taking a swift action a hunt for this man was started in Jharkhand and Naushad was arrested by the police on Wednesday.

Jharkhand Man Held For Praising Pahalgam Terror Attack OnSocialMedia

Accused allegedly lauded Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba in post on X, say police

Kin of IB officer slain in Pahalgam terror attack demand justice from Centre

PATNA: A pall of gloom enveloped Aruhi village in Bihars Rohtas district after Manish Ranjan, a native and Intelligence Bureau officer posted in Hyderabad, was killed in Tuesdays terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Manish was attacked when he, along with wife and two children, had gone to Jammu and Kashmir on a personal tour. Alok Priyadarshi, uncle of the slain IB officer, said that he had also planned to go with Manish Ranjan to have a glimpse of Maa Vaisno Devi but could not accompany him due to ill health. We want justice from the union government, he told this reporter over the phone. Priyadarshi said that Manishs wife Asha alias Jaya and their two kidsa 12-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter are stated to be safe. The terrorists shot Manish with sophisticated weapons in front of his wife and children, who escaped towards the opposite direction after the firing. Manishs father, Manglesh Mishra, lives with his family in Malda district of West Bengal, where he was posted as a teacher in a college. He is living with his family in Malada after he retired from service. Manish was the eldest among three siblings of Manglesh, Priyadarshi said. Manishs second brother Rahul Ranjan is employed in Food Corporation of India (FCI) while the youngest brother, Vineet Ranjan, is posted in Excise department in West Bengal. Family sources said that Manish was transferred to Hyderabad from Ranchi in Jharkhand about three years ago. His grandfather Parasnath Mishra, a retired headmaster from a government school, died about a decade ago. The family has an ancestral house in Gorakshni locality of Sasaram, the district headquarters of Rohtas. Manishs uncle Alok Ranjan, who lives at Sasaram, said that Manish had called him over the phone while going on a personal tour in Jammu and Kashmir. The family was delighted over the tour programme. But destiny had willed it otherwise, Alok Ranjan said with a heavy heart. Another relative of the slain IB officer said that Manish had gone to Jammu and Kashmir three days ago. The family was elated over the trip to Jammu and Kashmir, recalled Dr. Surendra Mishra. Meanwhile, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and chief minister Nitish Kumar strongly condemned the terrorist attack and killing of innocent tourists in Pahalgam. The Governor expressed deep anguish over the incident and termed the terror attack a cowardice act. CM Nitish said he is deeply saddened by the loss of the lives of innocent citizens.

5 Mizoram girls among 15 selected for NCOEs from ASMITA sub-junior hockey league

New Delhi, Apr 23: Five under-16 girls from Mizoram are among the 15 hockey players selected by the Sports Authority of India to be inducted into the various National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs). Seen as the building block for womens hockey in India, the girls have been chosen after the conclusion of the 2024-25 season of the ASMITA leagues matches. The 15 selected for training at the NCOEs include three players from Haryana and two each from Jharkhand and Odisha, [] The post 5 Mizoram girls among 15 selected for NCOEs from ASMITA sub-junior hockey league appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Two inter-state robbers arrested from Bihar in Mayurbhanj bank heist, Rs 15 lakh seized

BARIPADA: Mayurbhanj police arrested two inter-state robbers from Bihar in connection with a recent bank robbery in Bahalda and seized over `15 lakh in cash from their possession on Tuesday. The accused were identified as Rajeev Ranjan (52) of Sahidpur under Barh police limits in Patna and Pramod Bind of Shahobinda village under Ghasi police limits of Bihars Jahanabad. Addressing the press, SP Varun Guntupalli said the arrests were made following an investigation into a bank robbery that took place on February 20 at SBIs Bahalda branch. According to the police, five armed robbers, wearing helmets and masks, stormed the bank and looted `20 lakh at gunpoint. Initial probe revealed the robbers had escaped to Jharkhand via Badanarayani village under Tiring police limits. A knife and a pair of black goggles, believed to belong to the robbers, were recovered from the roadside near Badanarayani. During the investigation, CCTV footage from a separate robbery case at Manappuram Finance in Baripada, reported on December 27, 2023, was reviewed. It helped the police identify similarities and narrow down on the suspects. Further inquiry revealed both Rajeev and Pramod had recently been released from a jail in Jharkands Jamshedpur. Their photographs were shown to Badanarayani locals, who confirmed their presence during the February robbery. With assistance of the Patnas special task force, Rajeev and Pramod were arrested. While 12 cases have been registered against Rajeev, Pramod is an accused in two cases, the SP said.

Maoist Tension Peaks on Telangana-Chhattisgarh Border

Seven other senior Maoist cadres were also neutralised in the operation, with several weapons, including INSAS rifles, seized from the site. Even before the dust settled in Jharkhand, another encounter unfolded in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two Maoists.

Riot-Hit Tea Stall Owner to Leave West Bengal

Mr Saha added, I was born and brought up at Dhulian but had to change my mind to shift with my family somewhere else despite being a son of the soil. My income has stopped. I will try to open a shop in Jharkhand to survive at least in peace.

ED raids 15 locations across Jharkhand, Bihar in connection with Bokaro forest land scam

RANCHI: In a major crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches in multiple locations across Jharkhand and Bihar on April 22 in connection with the Bokaro forest land scam. ED conducted raids at locations, including the Bokaro Forest Department office, CO office and Hariom Tower located in Lalpur, Kanke and Hatia in Ranchi. Searches were also carried out at the residential and official locations of businessmen Vimal Agarwal and Puneet Agarwal, including their construction firm, Rajveer Construction in Ranchi. Both individuals are associated with Baba Baidyanath Medical Trust and were previously targeted in a GST raid on September 26, 2023. As per the information, the ED launched an early morning raid across 15 locations in Jharkhand and Bihar as part of its ongoing probe into a major money laundering case linked to illegal acquisition of forest land in Bokaro district of Jharkhand. Simultaneously, ED officials also conducted raids at the offices of Manmohan Construction, the Forest Department, the Deputy Commissioner, and the Zonal Registration Office in Bokaro. Residences of several landowners, including Izhar Hussain, Rehmat Hussain, Akhtar Hussain, and others, were also searched. These searches are part of the agencys broader investigation into the purchase and sale of a disputed 74.38-acre plot of land. It is alleged that the land mafia handed over the land to a private company in connivance with the administrative officials. Individuals associated with Umayush Multicom Private Limited, which bought the land, are also being investigated. The land in question is currently embroiled in a legal dispute. The Forest Department claims it is classified as protected forest land, while the buyers argue that their ancestors legally purchased the plot during a government auction in 1933 under British rule. Due to contradictory claims made by the state government and the Forest Department in the High Court and Supreme Court, two Indian Forest Service officers have been held guilty of contempt of court Investigation revealed that in the year 2013, the forest department plot of Chas police station area was registered as old fallow land. Followingly, a case was filed and the investigation began. At the same time, considering the seriousness of the forest land scam, the CID has also started an investigation on the instructions of Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta.

Heatwave conditions likely over Central, Northern and Eastern India for next five days

NEW DELHI: Heatwave conditions are likely to return to Central and Northern India over the next five days after a brief break due to the arrival of the western disturbance. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted heatwave conditions from April 21 to 25 in Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. Heatwave conditions are expected from April 22 to 26 in southern Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, southern Haryana, and Punjab. During this period, Gangetic West Bengal, western Rajasthan, Bihar, and Jharkhand will also experience heatwave-like conditions. Additionally, Bihar is likely to experience warm nights, and hot and humid conditions are expected to persist in the southern regions of India. As a result, Northwest India will see a gradual increase in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next six days, while Central India and Gujarat are expected to experience a rise of about 2 degrees Celsius over the next three days. Moreover, East India is anticipated to undergo a gradual increase in maximum temperatures of 4-6 degrees Celsius over the next four days. Contrary to this, IMD predicted that a heavy to very heavy rainfall spell would likely continue over Northeast India until 26 April. The IMD observed maximum temperatures in the range of 40 to 44 degrees Celsius at most places in Central, Northern and Eastern India. The regions also experienced a maximum temperature rise by 1-3 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the highest maximum temperature of 44.6 degrees Celsius was reported at Chandrapur (Vidarbha) on April 20. In its agromet advisories, the IMD advised Kerala and Northeastern states to make provisions to drain out excess water from standing crop and vegetable fields in view of the prediction of heavy rains. Due to the higher possibility of hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh, IMD has advised the use of hail nets and hail caps to prevent mechanical damage in vegetables fields and orchards. However, in view of the heatwaves and higher temperatures in Central and Northern India, IMD advised light and frequent irrigation to standing crops, vegetables, and orchards in the evenings to protect them from the adverse effects.

Anurag Thakur Bats For One Nation, One Election, Calls It Win-Win Situation For Country

Srinagar, Apr 22: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said the implementation of the one nation, one election formula would be a win-win situation for the country as it would not just cut the expenses incurred in conducting various polls but also save a lot of time. Elections were held in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir within a few months of the Lok Sabha polls (last year). Then elections were held in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi. So, there are at [] The post Anurag Thakur Bats For One Nation, One Election, Calls It Win-Win Situation For Country appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Munger SPs Killer, A Naxalite With 85 Cases, Shot Dead In Jharkhand Encounter

Security forces killed eight Naxalites, including Arvind Yadav, in Bokaro, Jharkhand. Yadav, a CPI Maoist with 85 cases and a Rs 3 lakh bounty

JSSC JPSTAACCE Answer Key 2024 - Tentative Answer Key Released

Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has Released Tentative Answer Key & Objections for JPSTAACCE 2023.

Nitishwar Kumar Among 7 IAS Officers Empanelled As AS, AS Equivalents

JAMMU, Apr 22: Nitishwar Kumar, former Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, is among seven IAS officers who have been empanelled for holding posts of Additional Secretary (AS) or its equivalent at the Centre by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Kumar is a 1996 batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre. Other officers empanelled include Anju Sharma (Gujarat, 1991), Aniruddhe Mukerjee (Madhya Pradesh, 1993), Sunil Kumar Barnwal (Jharkhand, 1997), Manish Bhardwaj (Gujarat, 1997), Shantanu [] The post Nitishwar Kumar Among 7 IAS Officers Empanelled As AS, AS Equivalents appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Criminal Investigation Department Jharkhand Technical Officer Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 01 Posts Before May 06

TheCriminal Investigation Department Jharkhand has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Technical Officer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official Criminal Investigation Department Jharkhand website. The last date to submit the application form is 06-05-2025.

ED raids 16 locations in Bihar, Jharkhand in connection with 117 acre land scam

Ranchi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at 16 locations across Jharkhand and Bihar in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to a massive land scam involving 117 acres of forest land in Bokaro. The raids began early in the morning and were spread across Ranchi, Bokaro, and Ramgarh in 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 .

100 more Kalika Kendras to come up in Karnataka to teach Kannada

BENGALURU: After teaching basic Kannada to 2,000 non-Kannadigas in 30 Kalika Kendras (learning centres) in places like the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) and Reserve Bank of India in Bengaluru, the Kannada Development Authority (KDA) is all set to open 100 such centres across Karnataka. In Bengaluru alone, 40 more centres will come up by the end of December. Kannada Development Authority Chairman Purushotham Bilimale said that one centre will come up in an Urdu-dominated locality in Kalaburagi in coordination with Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner. The focus is on conversational Kannada. Thirty-eight hours of classes will be held in three months to teach basic Kannada, Bilimale said, adding that the idea is not to take up literary Kannada works but just basic Kannada with a local touch. KDA has a budget of Rs 2 crore for the promotion of Kannada and has 75 trained teachers who taught in 30 centres in Bengaluru last year. Earlier, some Kannada outfits had an issue with Kannada Development Authority spending money to teach Kannada to non-Kannadigas under the programme. So, KDA is also open to associations coming forward to fund the teaching of the state language. Recently, an association approached KDA to teach Kannada to 500 people from Jharkhand. They will only pay for three months of teaching, Bilimale said. The focus of Kannada Development Authority is mainly Bengaluru City owing to the heavy influx of migrants from other states. In KGF taluk in Kolar district, there is a demand to set up a Kalika Kendra for the Tamil-speaking population. We will set it up soon, he added.

ED raids in Jharkhand, Bihar Bokaro forest land case

About 16 locations in the two neighbouring States are being searched

Nod To Caste Census May Make Karnataka 4th State To Cross Supreme Court's 50% Quota 'Lakshman Rekha' | Exclusive

Karnataka will join the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu and eastern states of Jharkhand and Bihar in crossing the limit set on the extent of reservation by the apex court in the Indira Sawhney case

'Happened first time': Jharkhand's top official after security forces eliminate 8 Naxals, including high-ranking CCM leader

In a major victory against Naxalism, security forces in Jharkhand's Bokaro district neutralized eight Naxals, including a top leader carrying a 1 crore bounty. This operation marks the first time a Central Committee Member-ranked Naxal leader has been eliminated in Jharkhand.

Jharkhand Job Fair Update 2025: Opportunities for Job Seekers

The Jharkhand Job Fair 2025 is set to take place on April 22, 2025, in Gumla, providing a platform for job seekers from 10th to 12th grades. With 75 positions available, this event aims to connect unemployed youth with private sector employers. Candidates are encouraged to register online and prepare necessary documents for interviews. This fair represents a significant opportunity for local youth to secure employment in various sectors. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career!

Our march to eliminate Naxalism continues: Shah

NEW DELHI: After security forces eliminated eight Maoist operatives in an encounter in Jharkhands Bokaro, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hailed the operation as a success and reiterated the governments commitment to eliminating Naxal insurgency. In a post on X, Shah said, Our march to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated. Today, security forces achieved another significant success in the ongoing operation to uproot Naxalism. In an encounter at Ligu Hills in Bokaro, 8 Maoists were neutralised, including a top-level naxal leader, Vivek, who carried a reward of Rs 1 crore, and two other notorious Naxalites. The operation continues. Applaud our security forces. The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) along with state police conducted the operation in which eight Naxals were killed, officials said. Meanwhile, later in the day, Shah chaired a high-level meeting in the presence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to review implementation of the new criminal laws in the state and also discussed measures to eradicate Naxalism and the status of developmental initiatives undertaken in the Bastar region. According to officials, special strategies were discussed for a permanent solution to the Maoist problem, with the Chief Minister apprising the meeting that in state-wide anti-insurgency operations in recent months, many wanted Maoist leaders have been killed, arrested or forced into surrender. Efforts like Niyad Nelanar Yojana, Bastar Olympics, Women Security Center, and development of tourism infrastructure in tribal areas have had a significant impact in connecting youth to the mainstream, officials said. HM reviews anti-Naxal operations Shah chaired a high-level meeting in the presence of Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai to review the measures to eradicate Maoist insurgency and the status of developmental initiatives undertaken in the Bastar region.

Coal India and DVC sign pact

State-run Coal India Ltd and Damodar Valley Corporation have joined forces to establish a 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Jharkhand, with an investment of 16,500 crore. The project will expand the existing 500 MW Chandrapura Thermal Power Station. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a joint venture with equal shareholding.

Naxal with Rs 1 cr reward among eight killed in Jharkhand

Security forces in Jharkhand's Bokaro district achieved a significant victory against the banned CPI (Maoist), neutralizing eight Naxals in a fierce encounter, including key leader Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek. The joint operation by CRPF and Jharkhand Police in Lugu Hills resulted in the recovery of a substantial weapons cache.

Jharkhand: Seven villagers booked for socially boycotting murder accused

RANCHI: An FIR has been lodged against seven people in Tarvan village in Jharkhand's Koderma for allegedly socially boycotting a murder accused in order to convey a strong message to the society, despite the fact that they were granted bail by the court. The village Panchayat in Tarvan village on March 23, had decided to punish the three accused persons and issued an order to boycott them socially. The story, Murder Accused out on bail face social boycott , was carried prominently by The New Indian Express in its March 26 edition. In her FIR, Yashoda Devi, one of the accused persons in the dual-murder case, alleged that the village leadership denied their family the access to public places, including temples and schools in the village. The village Panchayat has also boycotted them socially for a period of 25 years, she alleged. Our children are prevented from attending school, and we're unable to live with dignity. The situation is affecting our mental health severely, prompting us to commit suicide, stated the complaint filed by Yashoda Devi. Not only that, the villagers on April 13, have also issued a dictat to drive them away from the village, she added. The seven accused persons named in the FIR lodged on April 16 at Jainagar Police Staton include, Jainagar Pramukh Anju Devi, Kakarcholi Mukhiya Raj Kumar Yadav, besides Indradev Yadav, Ramashish Yadav, Ramashankar Yadav, Brahmdev Yadav, and Jagannath Yadav. Mukhiya, Rajkumar Yadav, however, said that the decision was taken unanimously by the village Panchayat to boycott them so that a strong message could be conveyed to the society and such incidents does not get repeated again in future. The FIR has been filed to divert their attention from the case, he said. Since the fourth accused is still at large, the accused persons have lodged the FIR only to implicate us in the case in order to divert our attention from actual issue. Since the fourth accused person is still absconding, they want the police and the villagers to divert their attention from the case, said Rajkumar Yadav. He was present there merely as a spectator, not as a decision-maker; the allegations against him are baseless, he added. Notably, Dilip Yadav, his wife Yashoda Devi and their son Rajesh Yadav from Tarva village are accused of killing Suman Devi and her eight-year-old son Prem Kumar in a property-related dispute in August last year. Suman's father Tipan Mahto had lodged an FIR against the family last August. According to villagers, Dilip Yadav had three sons and his first son died of illness. His second son Upendra Yadav married Suman Devi in 2015 and had 2 sons and a daughter from her. In 2021, Upendra died in a suspicious fire. After the death of the middle son, Dilip Yadav, his younger son and his wife, all three started harassing Upendra Yadav's wife Suman Devi every day. According to the villagers, the entire dispute is related to property. After Upendra's death, Dilip Yadav and his wife did not want Suman Devi and her child to get a share in their ancestral property. According to Mukhiya, Rajesh threw his nephew (Upendra Yadav and Suman Devi's younger son) on the road outside the house in a family dispute on August 27, 2024, due to which he died. After this, Rajesh himself told the people around that the bodies of his sister-in-law Suman Devi and his younger son were lying in a well far from the house. He wanted to cremate both of them secretly and appealed to the people around for cooperation, but people opposed it and informed the police, which led to their arrests. Meanwhile, officer in-charge of Jainagar police station Bablu Kumar Singh informed that they have launched an investigation to determine the extent of involvement of the accused persons named in the FIR in the alleged social boycott and will proceed with appropriate legal action based on their findings.

Assam CM Targets Congress For Undermining Judiciary Says It Targeted Judges

Controversy reignited after Mr Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP from Jharkhand, made inflammatory remarks accusing the Supreme Court of inciting religious wars and questioned its legislative authority

Our march to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated: Shah

NEW DELHI: In the wake of killing of eight Naxals by security forces in Jharkhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that his governments commitment to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated. Eight Naxals, including a top rung central committee member of the extremists carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were []

Govts commitment to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Apr 21: In the wake of killing of eight Naxals by security forces in Jharkhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that his governments commitment to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated. Eight Naxals, including a top rung central committee member of the extremists carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his [] The post Govts commitment to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

Eight Naxals including one with bounty of Rs 1 cr killed in Jharkhand encounter

Ranchi, Apr 21: Eight Naxals, including a top rung central committee member of the extremists carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the CRPF and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Monday, officials said. The exchange of fire started around 5.30 am in Lugu Hills of Lalpania area of the district, they said. The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) along with state police [] The post Eight Naxals including one with bounty of Rs 1 cr killed in Jharkhand encounter appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Our March To Eliminate Naxalism Continues Unabated: HM Amit Shah

New Delhi, Apr 21: In the wake of killing of eight Naxals by security forces in Jharkhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that his governments commitment to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated. Eight Naxals, including a top rung central committee member of the extremists carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the CRPF and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand. Our march to eliminate Naxalism continues [] The post Our March To Eliminate Naxalism Continues Unabated: HM Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAC 10th result 2025 expected to release soon: Check steps to download and other key details here

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) is expected to release the Class 10 board exam results for 2025 soon at jacresults.com. Held from February 11 to March 9, the exams saw widespread participation across the state. With the evaluation process nearly complete, students are advised to stay alert for updates and follow official steps to access their results.

At Least Eight Maoists, Including One With Rs 1 Crore Bounty, Killed In Jharkhand In CRPF-Police Joint Operation

For some, religious identities are staple to forward hateful politics: Former CEC Quraishi slams Nishikant Dubey

NEW DELHI : Hitting out at BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his Muslim commissioner barb, former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi on Monday said he believes in an idea of India where an individual is defined by his contributions, and asserted that for some, religious identities are a staple to forward their hateful politics. Quraishi asserted that India has, is and will always stand up and fight for its constitutional institutions and principles. I served on the constitutional post of Election Commissioner to the best of my ability and had a long and fulfilling career in the IAS. I believe in an idea of India where an individual is defined by his or her talents and contributions and not by their religious identities, Quraishi told PTI. But I guess, for some, religious identities are a staple to forward their hateful politics. India has, is and will always stand up and fight for its constitutional institutions and principles, he said. We are alleged of encroaching upon parliamentary and executive functions: SC Meanwhile, IAS K Mahesh, who is the honourary president of Delhi Administration Officers Academic Forum, backed Quraishi and said he was a phenomenon as both the election commissioner and the chief election commissioner. He held these great assignments with aplomb and distinction and greatly enriched the institution of the Election Commission by introducing a series of reforms. For example, he established a voters' education division, expenditure control division and he also founded the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management, Mahesh said. Quraishi has held other assignments as a member of the Haryana cadre with great distinction and India is proud to have an IAS officer like him, he said. This has been acknowledged by Dr Gopalkrishna Gandhi, who has the best pedigree in India being the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and C Rajagopalachari (first Indian governor general) from his father's and mother's side respectively. Mr.Gopalkrishna Gandhi said of Dr. Quraishi that he was 'one of the most remarkable CECs that we have ever had or are likely to have', Mahesh recalled. After causing an uproar with his remarks against the Chief Justice of India, BJP MP Dubey on Sunday had fired a salvo at Quraishi, saying he was not an election commissioner but a Muslim commissioner, after the latter criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Act as a sinister and evil plan of the government to grab Muslim lands. Quraishi was the Chief Election Commissioner of India from July 2010 to June 2012. Dubey's religion barb at the former CEC came a day after his vitriolic attack on the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, blaming him for eligious wars in India, forced the BJP to reject his criticism and distance itself from the controversial remarks. Quraishi had said on X on April 17, Wakf Act is undoubtedly a blatantly sinister evil plan of the govt to grab Muslim lands. I'm sure SC will call it out. Misinformation by the mischievous propaganda machine has done its job well. Reacting to it, Dubey said, You were not an election commissioner, you were a Muslim commissioner. The maximum number of Bangladeshi infiltrators were made voters in Santhal Pargana in Jharkhand during your tenure. Prophet Muhammad's Islam came to India in 712. This land (Waqf) before that belonged to Hindus or tribals, Jains or Buddhists associated with that faith, he said. Dubey said his village Vikramshila was burnt down by Bakhtiyar Khilji in 1189 and that the Vikramshila University gave the world its first vice chancellor in Atish Dipankar. He added, Unite this country, read history. Pakistan was created by dividing it. There will be no partition now. Dubey is a fourth-term Lok Sabha MP from Godda in Jharkhand.

6 Maoists killed in Jharkhand encounter

The exchange of fire, which started around 5.30 am in Lugu Hills of the Lalpania area of the district, is still going on, officials said.

6 Naxals killed in Jharkhand encounter

The exchange of fire, which started around 5.30 am in Lugu Hills of the Lalpania area of the district, is still going on, officials said.

Eight Naxals were killed in Bokaro district of Jharkhand

The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) conducted the operation in which eight Naxals were killed and an AK series rifle, three INSAS rifles, a self-loading rifle (SLR), eight country-made guns and a pistol were seized, the officials said

6 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Jharkhand

Six maoists were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Monday morning, officials said.

BJP MPs barb on former CEC sparks fresh row

NEW DELHI: After making a defamatory statement against the Supreme Court, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey launched a fresh attack on Sunday, this time against former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) SY Quraishi, referring to him as a Muslim Commissioner. While the BJP distanced itself from Dubeys objectionable remark on the top court, the party remained silent on his subsequent comments about the former CEC. The BJP leader referred to him not as an election commissioner but as a Muslim commissioner. His remarks followed Quraishis criticism of the Waqf Act, in which he described it as governments sinister and evil plan to grab Muslim lands in a post on his X handle. Quraishi, who previously served as the CEC of India, frequently comments on contemporary issues. In his post dated April 17, Quraishi wrote: Waqf Act is undoubtedly a blatantly sinister evil plan of the govt to grab Muslim lands. Im sure SC will call it out. Misinformation by the mischievous propaganda machine has done its job well. However, Dubey chose to respond only on Sunday. Tagging Quraishis post, he wrote: You were not an election commissioner, you were a Muslim commissioner. The maximum numbers of Bangladeshi infiltrators were made voters in Santhal Pargana in Jharkhand during your tenure.

Lost baby jumbo falls into well in Jharkhand, rescued

RANCHI: A baby elephant that fell into a well in Jharkhands Latehar district was rescued by forest officials after over five hours of hard work, forest officials said. Ranger Nandkumar Mahato said, The elephant fell into the nearly dry well while roaming around in Hebna village in search of food. It was rescued by the forest department late on Saturday night by digging a way of about 50 feet long from the base of the well through a JCB machine. The elephant was not hurt and it went safely towards the forests, he said. Locals said the elephant was separated from its herd and roaming around in the forests of Balumath and Chandwa. After the elephant, trapped in the well, started shouting for help, villagers gathered near the well and informed forest officials, said a villager. Latehar DFO Pravesh Aggarwal said that after getting the information, a team of forest officials was immediately sent to the spot. The team made a path through JCB and took the baby elephant out of the well safely, said the DFO. Separated from herd Locals said the elephant was separated from its herd and roaming around in the forests of Balumath and Chandwa.

Jharkhand natives held in Lucknow for cyber fraud through stolen phones

Jharkhand Chief Minister Visits Sagrada Familia In Barcelona

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited the iconic Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, accompanied by a delegation.

Empty gun game leaves student critical in Dehradun, friend held after police bust fake suicide story

DEHRADUN: A perilous game of death played by two second-year BSc (Agriculture) students from a Dehradun professional college has left one student critically injured after he was shot in the head while handling a pistol believed to be empty. The student remains in serious condition in the hospital. The injured student has been identified as Shashishekhar, originally from Jharkhand, while the friend who fired the shot is Shashiranjan, from Bihar. Both are roommates and students at the same institution. According to police, the incident occurred in the Kotra Santaur area of Premnagar. Following the shooting, a group including Shashiranjan initially attempted to mislead the police, fabricating a story that the shooting was a case of attempted suicide stemming from a failed love affair. They also allegedly tried to hide the weapon. SSP Ajay Singh told by TNIE , However, inconsistencies in the students' statements raised red flags for the police. A thorough probe, including scrutiny of call detail records and CCTV footage, further cast doubt on the initial narrative, prompting a deeper investigation. Initial reports attempted to portray this as a suicide attempt, but discrepancies in statements and technical evidence led us to believe otherwise, stated a police official involved in the investigation. Our sustained questioning eventually broke through the fabricated story. Under intense interrogation, Shashiranjan reportedly confessed to the truth. He revealed that he and Shashishekhar were playing a dangerous game, pointing the pistol at each other and pulling the trigger, convinced the weapon was empty. Shashiranjan admitted during interrogation that during the game, he had cocked the pistol and removed the magazine, not realizing a round was still chambered. When he pulled the trigger, the fatal shot was fired, striking Shashishekhar in the head. Panicked, he hid the pistol and the shell casing before concocting the suicide story with others. However, police investigators checking call records and CCTV found Shashiranjan hadn't left the room. The victim's breakup was also months earlier. The pistol's removed magazine further contradicted the narrative. There were significant discrepancies, a police source stated. Confronted with evidence Friday, Shashiranjan confessed, revealing the true events of Wednesday, abandoning the fabricated suicide plot. Based on a complaint filed by Shashishekhar's family, police have registered a case against Shashiranjan under charges including attempt to murder. He was arrested on Saturday. The condition of Shashishekhar remains critical.

Opposition turns up heat on BJP after it distances itself from MPs criticism of SC

Opposition parties led by the Congress stepped up their criticism of the BJP on Sunday after the ruling party distanced itself from controversial remarks made by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma against the Supreme Court (SC) and the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Earlier on Saturday, Dubeyone of the more vocal BJP members in the Lok Sabhalaunched a scathing attack on the Supreme Court, claiming that the Parliament and state assemblies should be shut if the apex court had to make the laws. He also took a swipe at CJI Sanjiv Khanna, alleging that the judge was responsible for civil wars in the country. Sharma, a former deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, was also critical of the top court, saying no one could direct Parliament or the president. The BJP disassociated itself from Dubey and Sharma's criticism of SC, with party president JP Nadda calling the comments their personal views. The BJP has nothing to do with the comments of MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma on the judiciary and the Chief Justice. These are their personal comments, but the BJP neither agrees with them nor does it ever support such remarks. The BJP absolutely rejects them, he wrote on X. Nadda also affirmed the ruling party's respect for the judiciary as an inseparable part of democracy. He said he had directed both the leaders and other members of the party not to make such comments. However, the Congress on Sunday described the BJP disassociating itself from its MPs' remarks as damage control and asserted that the minimum action against them should be their expulsion from the party. The opposition party also asked why no action had been taken against the two MPs and why no showcause notices were issued to them. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the distancing of the outgoing BJP president from the atrocious remarks made by the two MPs on the CJI carried little meaning. These MPs are repeat offenders when it comes to hate speech and are very often used by G2 to attack communities, institutions, and individuals. The outgoing BJP president's clarification is nothing but damage control, Ramesh wrote on X. It will fool nobody. This is Entire Political Science reflecting itself as Entire Political Hypocrisy, he said. But the outgoing BJP president is totally silent on equally unacceptable remarks on the judiciary that are continually made by one of its very distinguished appointees to a high constitutional position, Ramesh said and asked what he had to say about those remarks and if the BJP subscribed to them. The former Union minister further asked, If the continued silence of the prime minister on these repeated attacks on the Indian Constitution is not tacitly supportive of them, why has no action been taken against these two MPs? Has Nadda ji issued showcause notices to these two MPs? Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said on X, I have my doubt regarding the statement of BJP President Shri JP Nadda ji. The BJP ecosystem, especially those who are close to Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, are hell-bent on tarnishing the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. They are unhappy with the direction of the Court in recent decisions related to Tamil Nadu and the Waqf Amendment Act, he claimed. The RSS-BJP want to turn India into North Korea-Iraq, Gogoi alleged. Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera also slammed the BJP over the remarks of its two MPs. Nothing will happen by just distancing from the statement. What Nishikant Dubey said is a direct attack on the Constitution. This has not happened for the first time. You would have also seen the comment of the Vice President. These statements would not have come without the silent nod of PM Modi, Khera told PTI Videos. These are happening on his instructions, if it is not happening, then they should act. Whether a showcause notice was issued? If it was, they should make it public. We understand what is happening, he added. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday slammed Dubeys remarks, noting that whatever he said reflects the thinking of the BJP. While addressing the media in Prayagraj, the Kannauj MP blamed the BJP for creating divisions in society, be it in the name of religion or caste. The truth is that if anyone is creating rifts between religions, then it is the BJP. Creating a divide in society in the name of religion and caste is a very well-planned programme of the BJP, and they spend funds on it. Whatever was said is the thinking of the BJP, Yadav said. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also came down heavily on Dubey over his remarks, asserting that such statements undermine the dignity of the judiciary and warrant contempt proceedings. Speaking to reporters, Yadav said, Such comments should not be made on the Court, and if someone makes such comments, contempt proceedings should be initiated. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticised Dubey's remarks, alleging that BJP members have become so radicalised that they are now threatening the judiciary with a religious war. He further mocked the BJP, saying, You people (BJP) are tube lights... threatening the court in such a way. Do you even know what Article 142 is? It was framed by BR Ambedkar, referencing the constitutional provision that empowers the SC to deliver complete justice in any matter before it. AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj also hit out at the BJP MP, accusing him of undermining SC's authority and alleging that Dubey's remarks reflect the 'BJP's ideology' of disregarding court verdicts, unlike Muslims who accepted the Ayodhya judgement despite it going against them. The Highest Court gave the judgement on the Ayodhya issue, and everyone accepted it; even Muslims accepted that. What Nishikant Dubey is saying shows that Muslims are ready to accept the Supreme Court's judgement even when the judgement was against them, but people like Nishikant Dubey justify the ideology of the BJP that they are ready to go against the Supreme Court, Bharadwaj told ANI . Criticising Dubey, JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey said that the dictatorship in the country has reached such a level where a parliamentarian is now seen challenging the courts. The dictatorship in the nation has reached such a level that now a member of parliament is challenging the court... Are these people more learned than the judges? Will they do anything in the darkness of the majority, and will the courts stay silent?... When the courts give decisions in their favour, they say that the judiciary is the third pillar of democracy, Pandey told ANI . He also termed the remarks unfortunate and urged the court to take action against the BJP MP from Jharkhand.

Not election commissioner, but Muslim commissioner, Nishikant Dubey criticizes former CEC Quraishi

New Delhi: BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey has launched a scathing attack on the former Chief Election Commissioner of India, S.Y. Quraishi, saying that he was not an election commissioner, but a Muslim commissioner. Dubey cited the case of Jharkhands Santhalpargana, where the maximum number of Bangladeshi infiltrators were made voters during his tenure. []

Hemant Soren takes charge of JMM, succeeds father Shibu Soren

Hemant Soren has officially succeeded his father, Shibu Soren, as president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) after a recent election victory. This generational shift, formalized at the party's convention in Ranchi, marks Hemant's rise after serving as executive president since 2015.

If Supreme Court makes the laws, Parliament building should be shut down: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

The MP from Jharkhand added to the war of words raging over the apex courts pronouncements on separation of powers

Shutdown Parliament if SC makes laws, says BJP MP Dubey; Congress slams attack on judiciary

Seasoned BJP parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey, one of the more vocal party MPs in the Lok Sabha, took aim at the Supreme Court on Saturday, saying Parliament building should be closed down if the apex court has to make the laws. Dubey made the cryptic post on X in Hindi without elaborating. His comment came amid the ongoing hearing in the court over several pleas challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, which was passed by Parliament in the first week of this month. The central government has agreed not to implement some of its contentious provisions till the next date of hearing after the court raised questions over them. The apex court's recent decision to set a timeline for the President of India to take a decision on the bills sent to her has also triggered a debate, with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar voicing strong disapproval of the judgement. On the other hand, opposition parties have lauded the court's direction to the President as well as the proceedings in the apex court in the Waqf (Amendment) Act matter. Kanoon yadi Supreme Court hi banayega to Sansad Bhavan bund kar dena chahiye, the BJP MP said in post in Hindi on X. Dubey, an MP from Godda in Jharkhand, is often in the vanguard of the BJP's political attacks on its rivals in the Lok Sabha and in articulating the ruling party's stand on various issues. Reacting to the statement, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said, This is a defamatory statement against the Supreme Court. Nishikant Dubey is a person who continuously demolishes all other institutions. Now, he has attacked the Supreme Court. I hope that the Supreme Court judges will take this into notice as he is not speaking in Parliament but outside it. His attack on the Supreme Court is not acceptable (With inputs from PTI and ANI)

Census a game-changer in Karnataka politics: HM Revanna

BENGALURU: Karnataka State Guarantees Panel chairman and Backward Class Legislators Forum convenor HM Revanna said that the long-awaited caste census will shake the very foundations of Karnatakas political landscape. This is a historic moment, Revanna stated, signaling a seismic shift in power dynamics. Backward Classes who have long cried foul over underrepresentation can finally look forward to real, tangible change more seats, more say, and more strength in both the Assembly and Parliament, he said, pointing out that states like Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand enjoy more than 50 per cent reservation. Why not Karnataka, he asked, adding that the members of the Backward Classes number 52 per cent, but are presently getting only 32 per cent reservation. Revanna recalled his days as an MLA from Magadi in 1989 and 1994. Back then, my own Kuruba community barely numbered 2,500 in the constituency but now, caste identity has emerged as a powerful political force. Its not just relevant its dominant. Revanna has not won an Assembly election since then and the last one he contested in May 2023, he lost to JDS HD Kumaraswamy, in Channapatna. Kurubas, the largest of the Backward communities and who are about 7.8 per cent, are not small; they are present right from Chamarajnagar to Bidar, and in some constituencies like Badami, their numbers are fairly large. The other influential Backward community is the Gangamathasta (fisherman community), who are also equally large, and the other big Backward community are the Edigas. They are all a deciding factor in about 110-120 constituencies in Karnataka, explained analysts. Responding to criticism from some communities, claiming that the caste census is unscientific, Revanna said, First read the report before judging. Enumerators reached 98 per cent of rural households and over 80 per cent in urban areas. These were government employees mainly teachers not some shady operators with an agenda.

Jharkhand man held for raping 2 minor sisters in Fatorda

Why is Jharkhand CM taking his wife for an official trip to Sweden, Spain instead of Industry Minister, BJP asks

BJPs Jharkhand chief Babulal Marandi asks in what capacity MLA Kalpana Soren is part of the delegation in place of the Industry Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav, an RJD leader

Jharkhand minority minister sparks fresh controversy with statements on anti-Waqf Act protests

RANCHI: Jharkhand Minority Affairs Minister Hafizul Hasan has once again landed into controversy after BJP leaders alleged that his statement, allegedly referring to the anti-Waqf Act protests, is inciting Muslims to unleash violence in Jharkhand and across the country. The latest controversy stems from a statement made by the minister, where he stated that Muslims will be forced to hit the streets if they are continuously disturbed. In a video clip released by the leader of the Opposition Babilal Marandi on Thursday, Hafizul Hasan can be seen stating that Muslims are trying to remain patient. If you seek to keep disturbing, then they will take to the streets. There will be violence, the country will be in chaos, the minister is heard saying. JMM minister Hafizul Hasan is crossing all limits and inciting Muslims to unleash violence in Jharkhand and across the country. A person attempting to spread unrest in the state has no right to hold a constitutional position. By allowing this person with a jihadi mentality to sit in the cabinet, what message does @HemantSorenJMM want to convey to the public? Babilal Marandi wrote, sharing the video. @jharkhandpolice should take cognizance of the matter and register a case against Hafizul Hasan under the National Security Act, ensuring appropriate action, he added. Hafizul Hasan's purported video surfaced days after another statement by him had irked the BJP leaders of the state. While speaking to a news channel on Monday, Hafizul Hasan had said, For me, Sharia is more important. We keep the Quran in our chest and the Constitution in our hands... Muslims walk with the Quran in their chest, and the Constitution in their hands. Okay! so we will first hold the Sharia and then the Constitution. The BJP strongly condemned the ministers remarks and accused Chief Minister Hemant Soren-led party of being a destroyer of the Constitution. In a post on X, senior BJP leader Shahzad Poonawalla alleged, Hafizul Hassan is a serial offender. Last week, he said that he puts Sharia first, then the Constitution. Now, he is saying the Muslims will get disturbed, come on the streets and resort to violence because of the Waqf Act. He is justifying the violence happening across the country over this. I just want to ask Rahul Gandhi, Jharkhand CM and other leaders of INDI Alliance, who claims to be the protector of the Constitution that whether this is Samvidhan ka samman, Mohabbat ki Dukan or they are votebank ke liye nafrat ke bhaijaan (Respect for the Constitution, Shop of Love' and you are 'Bhaijaan of hatred for vote bank'), said Shahzad Poonawalla. It indicates clearly that the violence which erupted in the name of Waqf and the anti-Hindu state-sponsored violence which took place recently, is targeted, spontaneous and not sponsored, organised, organic, and have the hands of the leaders of INDI-Alliance, he added.

'Muslims Showing Patience...': Jharkhand Minister Warns Of 'Violence' Amid Waqf Protests, BJP Reacts

Earlier, the JMM leader had sparked another political row by saying that Shariat comes first for a Muslim and then the Constitution of the country.

Champai Soren demands delisting of tribals from reservation facility who convert to other religion

BOKARO: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren demanded that adivasis who convert to other religions be delisted from the reservation facility. He also said that adivasi women who marry outside the tribal community be delisted from the reservation facility. Addressing the 'Sarhul/Baha' get-together function organised at Balidih Jahergarh in Bokaro district on Thursday, Soren strongly pitched against reservation facilities being granted to adivasis who convert to other religions or adivasi women marrying outside the tribal community. The existence of adivasis would be wiped out if delisting of such tribals would not happen soon, Soren, who paid obeisance at 'Jahergarh' (tribals place of worship) claimed while calling upon the adivasi community to wake up. No one in the community would be left to offer prayer at our Jahersthan, Sarna sthal and Deshawali (all holy place of worship), if we do not wake up now from slumber, Soren said in a statement here. Expressing concern over the prevailing situation in Santal Paragana, the former CM said the adivasi community was bearing the brunt from two sides. While on one hand, the reserved seats are being grabbed by tribals who convert to other religions, Bangladeshi infiltrators are not only grabbing our land but also damaging our social fabric by marrying tribal women, he claimed. Later these infiltrators encroach upon the reservation granted by the constitution through the back door by fielding the same tribal women in local body elections, Soren alleged emphasising the need to stop such practices. Recalling the move of great tribal leader Karthik Oraon, who had tabled a Delisting Bill in Parliament in 1967, which was later referred to a parliamentary committee, he said the committee had also acknowledged that delisting was necessary to preserve the existence of the tribal community. Soren alleged that Congress had delisted the Sarna religion code in 1961. He called upon the youths to gear up for 'Ulgulan' (revolution).

Hot weather to return in Odisha as rainfall activity subsides next week: IMD

BHUBANESWAR : Rainfall activity is expected to subside and hot weather may make a comeback in Odisha as day temperatures are likely to rise by 2 degree Celsius to 3 degree C from next week, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday. Currently, parts of the state are experiencing rainfall under the influence of an east-west trough running from east Madhya Pradesh to south Assam across north Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal and Bangladesh, and another trough from Sikkim to north Odisha across West Bengal and Jharkhand. Director of Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre Manorama Mohanty said, Thunderstorm and lightning activity are likely to occur in parts of the state till Monday. However, the rainfall activity will reduce from Tuesday onwards as the prevailing weather systems will weaken. The regional met office has forecast dry weather across the state from next week. Director of SOAs Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) Sarat Sahu said the flow of dry and hot northwesterly and southwesterly winds towards Odisha may cause clear sky conditions from Sunday, resulting in rise of both day and night temperatures. The day temperature is expected to remain over 43 degrees C in interior districts from Monday onwards. Parts of coastal and adjoining districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Jajpur are likely to experience norwester rains till the end of the month but this will not lead to significant decline in daytime temperatures, he added. In the last 24 hours, the day temperature was below normal by about 6 degree C at a few places in interior districts and below normal by 3 degree C to 4 degree C at many places in coastal districts. The weather conditions remained pleasant in the last two weeks due to the rainfall activity. About 28 districts recorded large excess rainfall between April 10 and 16, the met office said.

Pinarayi lone non-BJP CM not targeted by ED, says Muraleedharan

The Congress leader points out that politicians such as former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren were tortured by the ED

Jharkhand BJP stages protest, demands resignation of Minority Affairs Minister over remarks on Constitution

Mr. Hasan, who courted controversy on April 14 for his alleged Shariat over Constitution remark, however, later claimed his comment was misconstrued by the media and asserted that both Shariat and Constitution were equally important for him

BJP stages protest demanding dismissal of Minister Hafizul Hasan over Sharia over constitution remark

RANCHI: Intensifying its protest against the Sharia over Constitution remark of Minority Affairs Minister Hafizul Hasan, BJP leaders and workers on Thursday staged Akrosh Pradarshan march from Zila School to Rajbhawan in Ranchi, demanding dismissal of the Minister. Later, the delegation, led by the leader of the Opposition, Babulal Marandi, also handed over a memorandum to the Governor demanding the dismissal of Minister Hafizul Hasan. Notably, talking to a news channel on Monday, Jharkhand's Minority Welfare Minister Hafizul Hasan had said, For me, Sharia is more important. We keep the Quran in our chest and the Constitution in our hands. Muslims walk with the Quran in their chest, and the Constitution in their hands. Okay! so we will first hold the Sharia and then the Constitution. According to Marandi, the BJP is protesting against the anti-constitutional statement of Jharkhand government minister Hafizul Hasan and the support given to him by the JMM-Congress government. The BJP will not let the conspiracy to implement Shariat in Jharkhand succeed and will protect Babasaheb Ambedkar's constitution with full strength, wrote Marandi on social media platform X. Earlier on Monday, opposing the statement made by the minister, Marandi had warned that a state-wide protest will be staged if Chief Minister Hemant Soren did not dismiss Hafizul Hasan over his statement. Expressing his anguish, Marandi termed it not just an anti-constitutional remark, but an anti-national act. A state minister holding a constitutional post has insulted both the Constitution and Baba Saheb Ambedkar, which cannot be pardoned, he said.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to lead Europe tour from April 18 to attract FDI; promote green tech

RANCHI: The delegation, which is scheduled to travel to Europe under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has been given political clearance from the Central Government and will be leaving from Ranchi for Sweden and Spain on April 18. According to officials in the Industry Department, entrepreneurs from both countries would be invited for industrial investment in Jharkhand. The tour aims to attract investors through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), while promoting technology in the sectors of mining, steel, and electric vehicles, as well as identifying partnerships in green technology. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana Soren along with the Chief Secretary and secretaries of some selected departments, will be on a visit to Europe from April 19 to 27. The delegation is also expected to explore investment opportunities for industrial areas in Adityapur, Bokaro, and Santhal Pargana, in addition to learning best practices in mine reclamation and clean energy initiatives. These efforts aim to present attractive prospects to European investors. Officials said that Jharkhand has a range of mineral reserves; Jamshedpur has a lot of potential in the field of the automobile industry and food processing. Entrepreneurs will also be attracted to invest in the field of EV, wind and solar energy, they said. Government sources said that the objective of the tour is to attract investment in the state, exploring possibilities related to green energy, smart cities, technology and industrial development, besides learning from innovation, skill development and infrastructure of both countries. The itinerary covers visits to Madrid, Barcelona, and Gothenburg, and includes structured one-on-one meetings with prospective investors and business leaders. According to officials, the high-level delegation headed by CM Soren will reach Madrid on April 19 and will have one-on-one meeting with representatives of major companies on April 21. The delegation will also visit the National Renewable Energy Centre, where research is being done on solar energy, they said. Later, on April 22, the delegation will meet representatives of companies from the mining sector and the steel sector in Madrid. Then on April 23, the delegation will meet representatives of the Agriculture Ministry in Barcelona. On April 25, a meeting will be held with companies working on clean energy at in Gothenburg, Sweden. On 26 April, a one-to-one meeting will be held with entrepreneurs, and the CM will return with the delegation on April 27. Rs 3.5 crore plus GST will be allocated to an event management company based in Pune to organise the tour successfully. An additional Rs 25 lakh will be spent on incidental, daily and other miscellaneous expenses. In total, Rs 3.75 crore plus GST will be spent on the tour. Earlier in 2017, the then Chief Minister Raghubar Das visited Japan and the Czech Republic along with a high-level delegation to woo investors. During the visit, Das and his team participated in a three-day engineering fair in the Czech Republic. In Japan, the delegation held road shows at Tokyo and Osaka.

Jharkhand High Court District Judge Admit Card 2025 OUT jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in

High Court of Jharkhand has officially released the Jharkhand High Court District Judge Admit Card 2025. Candidates who have applied for the District Judge Exam can now download their admit card from the official website jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in.

14 held by Chhattisgarh police for betting via Mahadev app

Of the 14 arrested, six hail from Chhattisgarh, three from Jharkhand, two from Madhya Pradesh and one each from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Raipur Range Inspector General of Police Amresh Mishra

Jharkhand Board Class 10th result likely to be declared in April: Check past year trends and other key details here

The Jharkhand Academic Council is expected to release the Class 10 board exam results for 2025 soon, following the completion of evaluations. This years exams were held from February 11 to March 9. As students await their results, past pass percentages over seven years reflect significant academic growth, pandemic-era shifts, and post-COVID stabilisation.

Will become voice of every poor in Jharkhand: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on his election as JMM Chief

Chief Minister and JMM president Hemant Soren vows to be the voice of Jharkhands poor, deprived, and youth, lays out robust social justice agenda

CM Hemant Soren says will become voice of every poor in Jharkhand after his election as JMM chief

RANCHI: A day after being elected as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) president, a post which was held by his father Shibu Soren, Chief Minister Hemant Soren took a vow to become the voice of every poor, deprived and youth of the state. Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren had been the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's chief for the past 38 years, while his son Hemant served the party as its executive president since 2015. It is a proud moment for me to get the opportunity to take forward the ideologies under which our mentor respected Shibu Soren ji had laid the foundation of JMM. I humbly accept this responsibility and take a pledge that I will become the voice of every village, every poor, every deprived and every youth of Jharkhand, Hemnat Soren said in a post on X. (JMM) , , , , pic.twitter.com/awxYul2bzJ Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) April 16, 2025 Hemant Soren was elected to the president's post on Tuesday during the JMM's 13th central convention in which his father was made the founding patron of the party. He said, Today, when I am assuming the responsibility of the post of president of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), many emotions are flowing in my mind. This is not an ordinary post, but it is a representation of the dreams, struggles and aspirations of the people of Jharkhand. The history of JMM is full of struggles, but its resolve is unwavering, he said. Today again, we have to unite and fight for the identity, development and justice of Jharkhand. It is my promise to all the workers, leaders and people of Jharkhand - I will never let your trust break, the Jharkhand CM said. During the two-day central convention which concluded on Tuesday, Hemant Soren laid out a robust social justice agenda for the JMM, signalling the party's intent to expand its influence beyond the state and declaring that feudal forces would no longer be allowed to exploit the state. Speaking at the party's 13th Central Convention chaired by Shibu Soren, his son indicated that the party is ready to redefine its national role, buoyed by its strong performance in the 2024 assembly elections in the state. The 'Abua Sarkar' (own JMM government) was formed because of the collective will of tribals, Dalits and other marginalised communities who rejected the BJP's double-engine government in the 2019 Assembly polls. This government belongs to the people. The feudal forces faced a crushing defeat at the hands of people here and now JMM, which emerged as a powerful force, will not allow them to plunder Jharkhand anymore, he had said. He asserted that during his previous regime, the BJP hatched a number of conspiracies to uproot his democratically elected government but the the JMM government withstood constant political pressure and is committed to accord top priority to the welfare of its people. Reflecting on the state's political journey since its formation in 2000, Soren accused previous governments of implementing policies that led to continued exploitation of tribals and farmers and said the party, which expanded its base to several states, will continue to grow.

5 girls from Simdega named in national hockey team

RANCHI: In a first, five players hailing from Jharkhands Simdega district, including Captain Salima Tete, have made it to the Indian Womens Hockey team. But thats not all; in another first, two sisters from Jharkhand, Salima Tete and Mahima Tete, will be playing alongside each other in the national team. The team will be led by Salima Tete, the formidable midfielder who has been named Captain, while her younger sister, Mahima, also a midfielder, has earned her debut place in the squad, sparking jubilations across the state and Simdega in particular. Her selection marks a significant representation from a region known for its grassroots hockey talent. The Tete sisters will be joined in the forward line by Beauty Dungdung and Deepika Soreng, also hailing from Simdega. In addition, Anjana Dungdung, another Simdega girl, has been named among the standby players for the tournament, further highlighting the districts strong contribution to Indian womens hockey. According to Hockey Simdega president Manoj Konbegi, there is hockey in the soil of Simdega; he attributed the achievement to exposure to hockey since childhood in regular tournaments providing the required training and expreience to hone their talent. Konbegi said since most of these girls come from very poor backgrounds, few have access to proper nutrients from their daily meal of maad-bhaat (water-soaked rice); many started taking milk only after getting into the residential hockey centers in the district. Despite all odds, this is the first time as many as five players from Simdega have been given place in Indian Hockey Womens team in the upcoming international tournament in Australia between April 26 and May 4, said Konbegi. Notably, Salima Tetes talent was recognised for the first time by Manoj Konbegi, the organiser of the Lathakhaman hockey tournament and erstwhile secretary of Hockey Simdega. Salima won Best Player during the tournament. When I saw her playing at the village tournament in 2011, I spoke to her father, urging him to send her to the hockey centre to hone her skills, but he did not pay heed, Konbegi recalls. Interestingly, Salima Tete, who once practiced with bamboo sticks in her childhood, has become the first woman hockey player from Jharkhand to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award for her exceptional contributions to the sport. Salimas journey in hockey has been one of resilience, as she overcame poverty and social constraints to achieve her present seat of success.

Bengal Violence: Families Migrate To Jharkhand, Relief Camps Set Up in Malda

Several families have been displaced, with many migrating to Jharkhand's Pakur district, while others have taken refuge in relief camps set up in Malda, following the unrest in Murshidabad triggered by protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

Hemant Soren Elected Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Central President

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was on Tuesday elected as the central president of the ruling JMM, while his father Shibu Soren was made the founding patron of the party, a JMM leader said.

Shibu Soren appoints son and Jharkhand CM Hemant JMM chief; BJP criticises family politics

My father established the party as a regional movement, and now it is my responsibility to take it to the national level, says Hemant Soren

CM Hemant Soren replaces Shibu Soren as JMM President

RANCHI: Chief Minister Hemant Soren replaced Shibu Soren as JMM President. The decision was taken at the 13th convention of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) being held in Ranchi on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a new post Founding Patron has been created by amending the partys constitution for Shibu Soren. The party also abolished the post of Executive Presidenta role previously held by Hemant Soren. In place of the executive president, a new post of Founding Patron has been created for Shibu Soren. Hemant Soren was given the responsibility of executive president during the Jamshedpur convention in 2015 and held it for almost 10 years. Under his leadership, the party won two Assembly elections. Earlier, Nalin Soren proposed the name of Shibu Soren for the newly created post of founder patron of JMM, seconded by Stephen Marandi, which was approved unanimously by the party leaders and workers. After this, Shibu Soren was officially elected as the founder patron of the party. Later, Hemant Soren's name was proposed as the president of JMM. Shibu Soren announced the name of Hemant Soren as the central president of JMM. With this, JMM is ushering in a new era under the leadership of Hemant Soren. Formed in 1972, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha began as a tribal rights movement under the leadership of Shibu Soren. Originally a grassroots platform advocating for the creation of a separate tribal state, the party was instrumental in the formation of Jharkhand in 2000 after decades of struggle and sacrifice. Now, with assembly elections round the corners in the neighbouring states, the JMM appears ready to broaden its reach and redefine its identity on the national stage. After the formation of JMM in 1972, Vinod Bihari Mahto was made the first president of JMM, holding the post till 1984. Later in 1984, when the political circumstances changed, Shibu Soren appointed Nirmal Mahto as the president of JMM. Later, Shibu Soren was given the responsibility and had been serving as the party president since 1987, playing a key role in shaping the direction of the party. Shibu Soren remained party president for about 38 long years. JMM, under Shibu Sorens leadership, intensified the movement for a separate state, giving voice to the aspirations of the people of Jharkhand. The partys symbol, bow and arrow, became a powerful emblem of identity, pride, and rights for the people of the region. From forests and hills to fields, villages, towns, and cities, the party expanded its reach. Starting in the 1980s, JMM also made its mark in electoral politics and gradually gained a foothold in the parliamentary system. According to party leaders, in his new role as Founding Patron, Shibu Soren will continue to guide the party as a mentor.

Hemant Soren appointed JMM chief, father Shibu now 'founder patron'

Hemant Soren has been elected as the new president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), succeeding his father Shibu Soren, who now holds the title of 'Founder Patron'. This decision was made during the party's 13th 'Mahaadhiveshan'. The JMM, a key member of the Congress-led INDIA bloc, leads the ruling coalition in Jharkhand.

Poppy cultivation on over 27,000 acres destroyed, 1,062 arrested in Jharkhand in FY'25: Official

In Jharkhand, authorities destroyed illegal poppy cultivation across 27,015 acres in the financial year 2024-25, leading to 1,062 arrests, marking a six-fold increase in crop destruction compared to the previous year. Chief Secretary Alka Tiwary has directed officials to monitor drug production, distribution, and consumption, while also cracking down on pharmacies selling narcotic medicines and syrups.

Shariah Comes Before Constitution: Jharkhand Minister Hafizul Hasans Statement On Ambedkar Jayanti

On 14th April, Jharkhands Minority Welfare Minister Hafizul Hasan stirred major political unrest on Dr BR Ambedkars birth anniversary. In an interview, Hasan said, For me, Shariah is greater. We carry the Quran in our hearts and the Constitution in our hands. Muslims walk with the Quran in their hearts and the Constitution in their Continue reading Shariah Comes Before Constitution: Jharkhand Minister Hafizul Hasans Statement On Ambedkar Jayanti The post Shariah Comes Before Constitution: Jharkhand Minister Hafizul Hasans Statement On Ambedkar Jayanti appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .

Campaign against Maoists to be intensified in Jharkhands Chaibasa

RANCHI: A day after Chief Minister Hemant Soren declared that the battle against the red rebels is in its final phase, DGP Anurag Gupta on Monday emphasised the need for intensified operations and enhanced coordination among various security forces to eliminate the residual Maoist presence in the state. The DGP, while holding a comprehensive review meeting in Chaibasa to assess and strategize the ongoing anti-Naxal operations, highlighted that 95 per cent of Jharkhands Naxal problem has been addressed, with the remaining challenges concentrated in the West Singhbhum region. The review focused on ground realities, operational strategies, and the areas geographical complexities. Discussions also covered the morale of the forces, infrastructure strengthening, and the implementation of effective guidelines to ensure the success of the operations. During the meeting, Chaibasa SP Ashutosh Shekhar provided detailed information about the progress of the operation and the geographical layout of the area. The DGP encouraged the CRPF and police personnel involved in the operation and urged them to carry out the mission more effectively. This meeting underscores the states commitment to achieving a Naxal-free Jharkhand, with concerted efforts aimed at restoring peace and fostering development in the affected regions. Notably, several Maoist commanders remain confined with their squads in the Saranda forests of Chaibasa and have planted thousands of IEDs to prevent security forces from entering the jungles. As a result, regular incidents of blasts are occurring during operations. Since November 2022, six security personnel have lost their lives, while 20 others have been critically injured. Additionally, nearly 22 civilians have died, and around a dozen more have been critically injured in IED blasts triggered by Maoists in the jungles of Chaibasa. According to the Chaibasa SP, despite the Maoists having planted IEDs throughout the area, security forces are advancing slowly into the jungles with full determination and have established several temporary security camps in the core Maoist areas. The state police launched a joint operation in the Kolhan jungles in November 2022 following a tip-off that some senior Maoist leaders, including Misir Besra and Patiram Majhi alias Anal Da, were hiding in that forest stretch, which is considered strategically important.

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Seema Kumari, a girl from a small village in Jharkhand, overcame poverty and social barriers to study at Harvard University on a full scholarship.

It's A Way Of Saying: Jharkhand Minister Clarifies Sharia First Remark

Jharkhand Minister Hafizul Hassan on Monday clarified his controversial remark about Shariat first, then Constitution, saying it was a misinterpretation and out of context.

JMM rejects Waqf Bill, backs nationwide caste census at 13th General Convention in Ranchi

RANCHI: During the 13th General Convention in Ranchi, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) strongly opposed the recently implemented Waqf Amendment Act and reiterated its long-standing demand for a nationwide caste census. The two-day Central Convention started on Monday, April 14th at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar courtyard in Ranchi. Led by JMM Executive President and Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the party resolved to protect the rights of the poor and tribal society of the state. Meanwhile, a 108-page organizational report of the party was also tabled during the convention. Senior party MLA Stephen Marandi presented a comprehensive political proposal that addressed several key issues concerning social justice, minority rights, and employment policy. Marandi emphasised that JMM supports the conduct of a caste-based census not only within Jharkhand but across the entire country, viewing it as essential for equitable policy-making. In its proposal, the party also registered opposition to the present framework of delimitation, calling for a more inclusive and representative process. Regarding the Waqf Amendment Act, Marandi clarified that the party considers the amendment a direct infringement on the rights of minorities and a violation of the secular spirit enshrined in the Constitution. Expressing opposition against the Waqf Amendment Act, it was said that it is violating the rights of minorities. Land is a state subject, but the Center did not consult the state before the Waqf Amendment, and hence, an atmosphere of terror is being created in the name of religion and caste, they said. It was also said that the Act should not be implemented in Jharkhand. It was also announced during the convention that JMM will now increase its political activism in some selected seats of Assam, Odisha and West Bengal as well. There is a plan to contest elections in Assam by organizing the migrants of the state. The proposal also included a demand for granting 27 per cent reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs), reflecting the party's commitment to affirmative action. Marandi further stated that JMM is in favour of implementing the employment policy with 1932 as the cut-off year for determining local status, which has been a point of contention and advocacy in the state. The proposal also included a demand for 75 per cent reservation for local youth in private sector jobs, aiming to ensure better employment opportunities for residents of the state. Additionally, the party raised the long-pending issue of officially recognising the Sarna Religion Code in Parliament, a demand significant to tribal communities who follow indigenous faiths.

States cannot refuse to implement Waqf Amendment Act, says BJP

New Delhi: States cannot refuse to implement the Waqf Amendment Act, the BJP asserted on Monday, April 14, citing constitutional provisions, and slammed the Congress and other INDIA bloc constituents over their continued opposition to the law. The assertions came after Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA and state minister Hafizul Hassan reportedly said that, to 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 .

'Sharia over constitution': Jharkhand Ministers remark sparks controversy; LoP demands immediate dismissal

RANCHI: Amid the celebrations of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary, Minority Affairs Minister Hafizul Hasans statement that Sharia is above the constitution has sparked a row among the political circles in Jharkhand. Leader of Opposition, Babulal Marandi, made a scathing attack on the Minister, demanding his immediate dismissal from the cabinet over his controversial remarks prioritising Sharia law above the Indian Constitution. Notably, talking to a News Channel, Jharkhand's Minority Welfare Minister Hafizul Hasan said, For me, Sharia is more important. We keep the Quran in our chest and the Constitution in our hands... Muslims walk with the Quran in their chest, and the Constitution in their hands. Okay! So we will first hold the Sharia and then the Constitution. Jharkhand BJP also opposed his statement by posting on X, saying, The doors of Pakistan and Bangladesh are open for those who have Sharia in their hearts. India will run only on the constitution of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and will remain supreme, it said. @RahulGandhi @HemantSorenJMM pic.twitter.com/9jLhQNgCHY Babulal Marandi (@yourBabulal) April 14, 2025 Expressing his anguish, Marandi said that such a statement was made on the birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. This is not just an anti-constitutional remarkit is an anti-national act, declared Marandi. A state minister holding a constitutional post has insulted both the Constitution and Baba Saheb Ambedkar, which cannot be pardoned, he added. According to Marandi, at the time of elections, Hafizul Hasan folded his hands and asked for votes from the poor, Dalits and tribals, and now he is trying to implement an Islamic agenda. Marandi accused the INDI alliance of indulging in vote-bank politics at the cost of national values. They want to run this country not by the Constitution, but by Sharia law, alleged Marandi, further adding that incidents of stone-pelting and communal tension during Hindu festivals are the result of the states appeasement-driven governance. Marandi said that this is the real character of the INDIA bloc, which has been revealed through the words of Hafizul Hasan. He also asked the Congress Party and JMM to tell whether the party agrees or disagrees with the statement of Hafizul Hasan. If Hafizul Hasan is not dismissed from the cabinet, then it will be considered that the people of the INDI alliance agree with the statement of Minister Hafizul Hasan. And they only pretend to follow the Constitution, said Marnadi. He also clarified that the issue will be taken to the people across Jharkhand, launching statewide protests and campaigns. Meanwhile, JMM sidelined itself from the statement made by its Minister calling it as his personal statement. Whatever Minister Hafizul Hasan has said is his personal statement, said JMM General Secretary and Spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya.

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'Blatant insult': BJP hits out at Jharkhand minister's 'Muslim keeps Quran in heart and Constitution in hand' remark

The BJP strongly criticized Jharkhand minister Hafizul Hassan for his a Muslim keeps the Quran in his heart and the Constitution in his hand remarks, deeming them an insult to Indian democracy. Speaking on the ongoing Waqf protests Hassan had said that Muslims hold the Quran in their hearts and the Constitution in their hands. The BJP accused the INDIA bloc of harboring individuals who prioritize religious law. Hassan had alleged the Centre is targeting Muslims and warns of potential unrest.

Religious procession 'pelted with stones' in Jharkhand village

Security has been heightened at Jhurjhuri village following the incident

Insider Track | 3 IPS officers key in Rana extradition

Besides deft diplomatic manoeuvrings, two Jharkhand cadre IPS officers played critical roles in the extradition of 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana from the United States, carrying out the operation without a glitch. Ashish Batra, an IPS officer of the 1997 batch and an Inspector General (IG) in the NIA, led the Indian team to whom the Americans handed over Rana. Jaya Roy, also from the Jharkhand cadre of 2011, assisted Batra. Jaya is a Deputy Inspector General and the NIAs Senior Public Relations Officer. Many in the NIA believe her presence gave the Indian team strength at the legal and media management levels. Prabhat Kumar, an IPS from the 2019 batch of Chattisgarh cadre, also played a critical role. He took the custody of Rana in the US and coordinated the entire security drill from Delhi Airport to Tihar Jail. 24-batch officers head to Manipur Ethnic violence-hit Manipur has received the highest-ever number of allocations of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The Centre has deputed 16 2024 batch officers, recently inducted into service, to the state. Many in the North Block believe the governments move is an attempt to stabilise the situation in the troubled state. The step aims to strengthen the administrative machinery and improve policing and intelligence coordination in Manipur, which has experienced intermittent violence for the past two years. Enduring bonds, lasting memories Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, paid his first official visit to India on April 8-9. The Crown Prince presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a symbolic gift: a replica of the bisht (a traditional embroidered cloak worn over the kandura) his grandfather, His Highness Sheikh Rashid, wore. The gesture reflects the deep-rooted and historic ties between the UAE and India, spanning generations of political friendship. In a further tribute to shared history, the Crown Prince also gifted an original newspaper featuring coverage of a pivotal event from August 1984. It highlighted the heroic role played by his father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, then UAE Minister of Defence and now the Ruler of Dubai, in the rescue operation of Indian Airlines Flight 421. On August 24, 1984, seven members of the banned All India Sikh Students Federation hijacked Indian Airlines Flight 421, a Boeing 737-2A8, carrying 74 passengers. En route from Delhi to Srinagar, the plane was diverted first to Lahore, then to Karachi, and finally to Dubai. In Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed successfully negotiated the safe release of all passengers and secured the peaceful surrender of the hijackers to UAE authoritiesan act hailed as key in the UAE-India cooperation. Chandigarh DGP appointed DIG BSF In an unprecedented move, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently transferred Chandigarhs officiating Director General of Police (DGP), Surendra Singh Yadav. The 1997 batch IPS officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories) cadre has gone to the Border Security Force (BSF) as a Deputy Inspector General (DIG). Yadavs reassignment is considered a demotion in rank. It reflects the Centres dominance in postings and appointments of IPS officers. Officials in the MHA are of the view that with the appointment of Yadav, the Centre has sent a message to other IPS officers in different states at the Additional Director General (ADG) or Inspector General (IG) rank and are still not empanelled at the central level. The exercise requires 360-degree vigilance clearance. Within the police hierarchy, a DIG is significantly junior compared to a DGP.