New batch of 250 MBBS students begins at RIMS
East Singhbhum launches Abua Mitra chatbot for grievance redressal
Milk-power laden van overturns
Two Arrested in Jharkhand SSC CGL Exam Fraud Investigation
Two individuals were arrested in Ranchi for allegedly taking money to manipulate the Jharkhand SSC CGL exam results. Two Arrested in Jharkhand SSC CGL Exam Fraud Investigation
From Jharkhand and Bihar to Indias chip lines: why semiconductor jobs are open to everyone
ISM CEO Amitesh Kumar Sinha on why semiconductor jobs in India are open to every student and stream, from Sanands shop floor to chip design.
Birth, death cert applicants rue delays
JREDA starts installation of 500 solar LED streetlights in Jamshedpur West
2 bike-borne criminals snatch gold chain from woman in Bokaro
2 held with illegal arms in city
CID court rejects bail plea of former JPSC official in exam irregularities case
Ranchi struggles with open urination despite public toilets
RMC eviction drive triggers massive protest, road blockade
Devotion booked decades ahead: Mandu Durga temples Daak slots full till 2052
Man held for firing over land dispute
State engineers seeks more facilities, better work environment
AIIMS Deoghar performs first awake craniotomy, marks neurosurgical milestone
Hazaribag ACB arrests Chatra revenue employee for accepting bribe
Hazaribag mayor plans crackdown on unsafe hostels, apartments
Jharkhand Finance Minister Meets Governor to Seek Dismissal of Nilamber-Pitamber University VC
JPSC exam row: Jharkhand HC seeks state response on cancelled appointments
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to file its counter affidavit by September 18 in a case challenging cancellation of 11th and 13th JPSC appointments. The courts earlier stay allows affected candidates to continue in service
Jharkhand HC defers JPSC-JSSC recruitment hearing to September 18
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Delhi-NCR likely to receive light rain; IMD issues thunderstorm alert in 20 states
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Residents of Delhi-NCR may experience light rainfall on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast generally cloudy conditions, with isolated spells of very light to light rain likely from the forenoon to the afternoon. IMD also issued thunderstorm and rain alerts in 20 states. The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to settle between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department, Delhi-NCR and several other parts of the country are likely to witness fluctuating weather conditions this week, with rain expected on some days, while relatively dry conditions may prevail on others. Although monsoon activity has weakened compared with previous weeks, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall in 20 states. Gusty winds could reach speeds of up to 60 kmph in some areas, prompting authorities to advise residents to exercise caution during periods of adverse weather. The weather warning covers a wide geographical area, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat and Maharashtra, among other regions. The IMD on Monday said the southwest monsoon is likely to begin withdrawing from the country around September 19, with the retreat expected to commence from west Rajasthan. The normal withdrawal date for the region is September 17, while last year the process began on September 14. The department said the country's cumulative rainfall deficit currently stands at 15 per cent. Several districts, particularly in western, southern and northeastern regions, continue to record deficient rainfall. Despite the expected retreat of the monsoon, several parts of the country are likely to receive additional rainfall during the week. The west and northwest regions, along with parts of the southern peninsula, are expected to witness increased rainfall activity.
Jharkhand CID arrests two over JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities
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CID arrests 2 more in JSSC-CGL exam case
Undertrial prisoner dies in Rajmahal sub-jail
Ranchi celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi and Hartalika Teej with festive fervour
Husband booked for womans murder
Hazaribag doctor couple files police case against domestic help for alleged poisoning
Jamshedpur hosts Ganeshotsav with grand fair and tight security
CBI court sentences two railway officers to 3 years in jail for bribery
MDR Law Enforced Nationwide, States Arbitrary Taxation to End: Babulal Marandi
Babulal Marandi criticizes Jharkhands coal tax, stating the new MDR law will curb arbitrary state taxation and impact electricity prices. MDR Law Enforced Nationwide, States Arbitrary Taxation to End: Babulal Marandi
Jharkhand High Court Mandates Biannual Factory Inspections and Strict Monitoring
Fugitive Dhanbad gangsters brother arrested in Kolkata
Dhanbad MP-MLA court grants anticipatory bail to MLA Jairam Mahato
2 auto drivers held for robbing passenger of Rs 22,000
As SIR claims window closes, officials expect last-minute rush
HC grants bail to cop exam paper leak accused
UCC debate intensifies after HM Amit Shahs 2029 implementation push (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) intensified on Monday, a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that it would be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, with BJP leaders and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) backing the move while some NDA partners and Muslim organisations called for wider consultations. BJP leaders strongly endorsed Shah's announcement, arguing that a common set of laws was necessary for national unity and social reform. BJP MP Naresh Bansal said Uttarakhand, his home state and the first in the country to enact a UCC law, had shown the way for other states. He described the legislation as necessary for the country and said it would help safeguard demographic balance. BJP West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya said the party had consistently supported a UCC and asserted that there should be one law in one country. State Minister Dilip Ghosh also backed implementation, saying the process should begin in Bengal and subsequently extend to other states. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Shah's announcement was in line with Article 44 of the Constitution, which directs the state to endeavour towards securing a Uniform Civil Code for citizens. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav also welcomed the move, saying the UCC should be implemented in BJP-ruled states before 2029. The VHP welcomed Shah's announcement, with spokesperson Vinod Bansal saying implementation would be a milestone for women's and children's rights by addressing gender inequality and discrimination. He also appealed to non-BJP-ruled states to initiate the process. However, the announcement has also exposed differing views within the NDA. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas leader Chirag Paswan called for the proposed UCC draft to first be made public and sought extensive consultations, pointing to India's diverse customs, traditions and constitutional protections for tribal communities and special-category regions. Meanwhile, opposition-ruled Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav too adopted a cautious approach, saying the state government would examine all aspects and there was no need to rush to conclusions. Opposition to the UCC also emerged from Muslim organisations. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposed the proposed legislation, with Bhopal Shahar Qazi Mushtaq Ali Nadvi questioning its necessity in view of constitutional guarantees on religious freedom and minority rights. He appealed to people to participate in a September 17 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari criticised the BJP, alleging that the UCC was being used to divert attention from economic and social issues. The UCC seeks to establish a common framework governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption irrespective of religious affiliation. Bills have been passed in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh, though the law is currently in force only in Uttarakhand.
Jharkhand high court orders pollution board to inspect Ramgarh industries
'India's social fabric is diverse': Chirag Paswan seeks wider consultation on UCC
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 14 (IANS) A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all BJP-ruled states before 2029, NDA constituent LJP-Ram Vilas President and Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday called for wider consultations before any decision on the measure is taken. Paswan, in a post on his official X handle, said India's social fabric is diverse, with different communities having their own customs, traditions, and practices. He noted that the Constitution itself recognises this diversity through provisions including the Fifth and Sixth Schedules and Articles 371A and 371G, as well as exemptions provided to Scheduled Tribes under various laws. Our party, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), is committed to both equality and diversity, Paswan said. The draft of the proposed UCC should first be made public and its implications for all stakeholders assessed, he said, calling for extensive consultations and discussions before the party takes a final position. Let the draft be made public, let there be an assessment of the interests of all stakeholders, let there be extensive discussionsthereafter, after review, the party will state its position, he said. Paswan's remarks come amid growing differences among NDA constituents over the proposed implementation of the UCC. While the BJP has strongly backed Shah's announcement, some alliance partners have called for further discussion before taking a position. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav adopted a cautious approach when asked about the UCC. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also spoken about this, and the Jharkhand government is keeping a close watch on all aspects of the matter. In politics, there should be no need to rush to conclusions. We will carefully examine every aspect before taking any further decision, Yadav said while addressing reporters at Patna airport. The statements come a day after Shah said the UCC would be implemented in the 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, putting the issue at the centre of a fresh political debate among NDA partners.
Police rescue Ranchi man within hours of abduction; four arrested
JSPCBs teak plantation drive sequesters 16,180kg CO2 in a year, shows data
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) Gujarat Police arrested two men in Bihar and Jharkhand in connection with an inter-state network allegedly involved in sending bomb threat e-mails, including a message threatening to blow up the Gujarat Secretariat and other high-profile institutions, officials said on Monday. It threatened to blow up the office of the Gujarat Chief Minister, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, the Prime Minister, the Union Home Minister and BRICS countries. The Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) said its investigation into the threat e-mail sent on September 10 led to the arrest of Roshan Kumar Rajendra Kumar Bhumihar from Bhagalpur in Bihar and alleged main accused Gulshan Kumar Kaushal Singh from Deoghar in Jharkhand. The investigation also uncovered a list containing 5,13,847 unique e-mail IDs and passwords, which police suspect was intended for use in sending further threatening e-mails and carrying out cyber crimes and other illegal activities. The threat e-mail was received at 9:47 a.m. on September 10 on the official e-mail ID of Gujarats Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Department. It threatened to blow up the office of the Gujarat Chief Minister, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and countries that supported India during the recent BRICS Summit. The message was sent from the e-mail address: 'jondmoragn52627@gmail.com'. According to the CCoE, a technical team analysed the threatening e-mail and traced its digital trail to Bhagalpur. Acting on the findings, police arrested Roshan Kumar Rajendra Kumar Bhumihar there. During his interrogation, he allegedly told investigators that the e-mail ID had been provided to him by Gulshan Kumar Kaushal Singh. The information led to a coordinated operation involving technical surveillance and field teams, following which Singh was arrested from Deoghar, police said. Investigators subsequently recovered a list containing 5,13,847 unique e-mail IDs along with their passwords from the accused. Police said the accounts had allegedly been created for sending threatening e-mails to government offices, schools and colleges and courts, besides being used for cyber crimes and other illegal activities. The investigation has also revealed an alleged Bangladesh connection to the network. Police said the accused were receiving financial support from co-accused persons based in Bangladesh and that the e-mail ID list had also been sent to co-accused persons there. Investigators have further found that crypto wallets were being used in connection with the financial transactions, the CCoE said. The police said the accused used sophisticated methods to create e-mail accounts and bypass authentication processes. The investigation into the e-mail IDs, including their intended use and possible links to other threatening messages or cybercrimes, is continuing. The operation was carried out simultaneously across three states, with the CCoE receiving assistance from Gandhinagar Police in Gujarat, Bhagalpur Police in Bihar and Deoghar Police in Jharkhand, officials added. Police have advised people who receive threatening e-mails not to panic and to immediately inform their local police or call the '1930' cybercrime helpline. They have also advised recipients not to delete, forward or circulate threatening e-mails, screenshots or unverified information on social media, and not to communicate with the sender. The investigation into the network and the large database of e-mail credentials remains underway.
States normal monsoon hides a sharply uneven rain map
Jharkhand HC cracks down on Ramgarh pollution, orders inspections of industrial units
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 14 (IANS) Taking a stern view of allegations of air and water pollution caused by private industrial units in Ramgarh district, the Jharkhand High Court has issued a series of directions to the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) including mandatory regular and surprise inspections of the units. Disposing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Ram Kishor, a division bench of Chief Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar observed that the right to a clean environment forms an inseparable part of the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The petition alleged that some Ramgarh-based industrial units were emitting smoke and dust from their chimneys and polluting the Damodar River and nearby water sources. The court directed the Hazaribagh Regional Officer of the JSPCB to inspect both industrial units at least twice every year. One of these inspections must be conducted without prior notice to assess the actual state of pollution-control measures in place. The bench further ordered that if a unit's Continuous Emission Monitoring System records emissions exceeding prescribed limits for more than 48 hours, the Pollution Control Board must issue a show-cause notice to the industry concerned within seven days. The court also laid down timelines for a fresh assessment of water pollution. It directed authorities to collect water samples within three months from locations near Viva International School and from upstream and downstream stretches of the Damodar River. The samples are to be tested at an accredited laboratory, and the findings submitted to the Ramgarh Deputy Commissioner. In addition, the division bench ordered a detailed review of the environmental clearances, Consent to Establish (CTE), and Consent to Operate (CTO) granted to both companies. Relevant documents will be scrutinised over the next two months and consolidated records prepared. Appropriate legal action will be initiated if any approval is found to have expired. To ensure compliance with its directions, the court instructed the concerned authorities to file compliance affidavits within four months. It also granted liberty to the petitioner to move an interlocutory application in the same matter in the event of any future violation of the court's directions or deterioration in pollution levels.
Jharkhand MLA Jayaram Mahto Granted Anticipatory Bail Amid Police Controversy
Jharkhand MLA Jayaram Mahto receives anticipatory bail in a case involving police altercation and alleged misconduct at a police station. Jharkhand MLA Jayaram Mahto Granted Anticipatory Bail Amid Police Controversy
Health clinic sealed in Daltonganj after inspection finds infra lapses
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, CM Hemant Soren greet people on Ganesh Chaturthi
May Lord Shri Ganesh remove all impediments and hurdles from everyone's life and bless us with happiness, peace, prosperity, and success, said Hemant Soren
Babulal Marandi He also urged the Chief Minister not to force students and the unemployed to take to the streets again; called for an immediate recommendation for a CBI inquiry
Bokaro police arrest man for murder after womans body found
Ranchi ready for Ganesh Puja and Hartalika Teej with festive preparations
2,500 teachers honoured for contribution to education
Haldipokhar residents launch signature campaign against railway siding pollution
NHAI agrees to build two underpasses in Palamu
Dhanbad MLA gives BCCL 3-day ultimatum to repair key road
Four held for abducting Chatra MLAs son
Villagers allege elderly woman assaulted during coal theft raid
3 killed, several feared trapped after illegal mine in Dhanbad caves in
Ajsu-P seeks CBI probe into exam irregularities
Notices to 38-member Iranian-origin family over draft roll entry in Garhwa
Travel rush grips Ranchi routes, train tickets scarce & airfares surge
Puja organisers flag civic gaps, seek road repairs and traffic measures
85-year-old man dies in bee attack in Giridih village
Dhalbhumgarh airport stuck in forest land diversion clearance limbo
Ramgarh activists Janta Darbar becomes hope for common people
Two minor girls drown in Latehar village
Hazaribag police arrest two more in Sept 6 murder case
Five Arrested in Kidnapping and Assault Case Involving Jharkhand MLAs Son
Five suspects have been arrested in Ranchi for the kidnapping and assault of Saurabh Kumar, son of MLA Janardan Paswan. Five Arrested in Kidnapping and Assault Case Involving Jharkhand MLAs Son
Jharkhand JSSC to Revise Teacher Merit List and Grants Relief to Health Graduates
Illegal coal mine collapses in Jharkhand's Dhanbad; 3 killed, says labour union leader
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 13 (IANS) Three people were killed, and several others are feared trapped under debris after an illegal coal mine collapsed in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Sunday morning, Vimalesh Chaubey, Regional President of the National Colliery Mazdoor Union, said. The accident took place at around 7 a.m. in Keshalpur Kumharpatti, located in the Ramkanali OP area of Katras in Dhanbad district. According to Chaubey, a number of men and women had entered the illegal mine tunnel to cut and collect coal when the upper portion of the tunnel suddenly collapsed, trapping several people beneath the debris. Some men and women had gone into the illegal tunnel to cut and pick coal. The upper part of the tunnel suddenly collapsed, burying several people under the debris. Following the accident, nearby villagers rushed to the scene and began removing the debris using spades, pickaxes, and other tools. We know that three people are confirmed dead, Chaubey said. He said that three injured people were also rescued from the site and subsequently admitted to a local nursing home for treatment. Chaubey added that locals fear that several more people could still be trapped beneath the debris following the collapse. The possibility of additional people being buried under the rubble has led to intensified rescue efforts at the site. According to reports, illegal coal extraction has been taking place through tunnels in the area, with coal extracted from these unauthorised mines reportedly being transported and sold in nearby markets using motorcycles. At the time of the accident, people had reportedly entered the tunnel to cut and collect coal in a similar manner when the structure suddenly gave way, resulting in the collapse and trapping those inside. Following the incident, police reached the spot and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the mine collapse. Authorities are also monitoring the rescue operation as efforts continue to determine whether more people remain trapped under the debris.
Manipal Hospitals scouts for acquisitions in Andhra, Keralam, Delhi-NCR
Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd is setting its sights on expansion in various states, including Telangana, Keralam, and Delhi-NCR, while pivoting towards a physical plus digital healthcare model driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The healthcare major is actively evaluating strategic opportunities in Telangana, Keralam, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh to selectively deepen its presence in identified markets, Manipal Health Enterprises said in its annual report for FY26. Manipal Hospitals continues to evaluate inorganic growth opportunities across Karnataka; Maharashtra and Goa, including the Mumbai-Pune economic corridor; and Eastern India, comprising West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Sikkim, it said. A key pillar of its upcoming infrastructure is the greenfield project in Juhu, Mumbai. The group recently completed the acquisition of the remaining land and building for this project for a total consideration of Rs 495 crore, of which Rs 130 crore is payable subject to the ...
Natl school hockey tournament concludes
Sports dept clears Rs 4.51 crore cash rewards for 493 medallists
25-year-old man shot dead by friends after party dispute in Ranchi
78 turtles seized from unclaimed bags on Doon Express
Man detained from Deoghar in bomb threat case
Dhanbad police detain three after headless body identified as Poonam Kumari
Four drown in flood-hit Sahibganj in five days
115 food products under scanner over labelling, misleading claims
Dept issues safety norms for temporary pandal wiring
JBVNL plans five new substations in every assembly constituency
19 illegal stone crushers sealed, demolished in crackdown
West Singhbhum admin aims to boost primary education in govt schools
Peterbar, Gola farmers harvest 50 tonnes of tomato and brinjal using grafted saplings
3 held for Pakur jewellery heist
Hazaribag widow found dead, police investigate alleged murder
Man killed in accident in Hazaribag
