Vice President Lauds Jharkhands Military Tradition at Deoghar Fair
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan honors veterans and their families at a military fair in Deoghar, highlighting their contributions to the nation. Vice President Lauds Jharkhands Military Tradition at Deoghar Fair
Bangladeshi National Held In Jharkhand
A 26-year-old Bangladeshi national, Mohammed Suman Miyan, was arrested at Sahibganj railway station in Jharkhand for illegally entering India. He was apprehended while travelling on the Brahmaputra Mail, and a Bangladeshi ID, mobile phones, and multiple currencies were recovered. Preliminary investigations suggest he entered India around July this year and travelled to Srinagar before heading to Guwahati. Authorities are investigating his travel route, identity, and purpose of travel.
Access to quality healthcare key to realising vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047: Vice President
Digital Desk | Deoghar (Jharkhand), Oct 10 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Saturday that access to quality healthcare and medical education must reach every corner of the country to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Speaking at the Second Convocation of AIIMS Deoghar in Jharkhand, the Vice President urged the graduating students to make competence, compassion and character the guiding principles of their professional lives and dedicate their knowledge to serving the underserved, especially in rural and tribal communities. Referring to the expansion of medical education and healthcare infrastructure under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Vice President said that the number of medical colleges in the country has increased from 387 before 2014 to 846. He said that institutions such as AIIMS Deoghar reflect the commitment to balanced and inclusive development. Access to quality healthcare and higher education in every State, district and village is essential to realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, he said. Highlighting the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Sido-Kanhu and Tilka Manjhi, the Vice President urged the graduates to carry their knowledge beyond institutional boundaries and serve villages, tribal communities and the most remote parts of the country. He said that the highest meaning of medical knowledge lies in service to society, and called upon the young professionals to uphold competence, integrity, empathy and ethical conduct. He emphasised that a medical degree is not merely an achievement but an obligation to serve the underserved and vulnerable with compassion and dedication. Radhakrishnan noted with satisfaction that women constituted 132 of the 173 graduating students. He said this reflected the countrys progress from womens empowerment towards women-led development and underscored the transformative role of education in enabling women to realise their potential. The convocation was attended by Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar; Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav; Jharkhand Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Irfan Ansari; Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) Nishikant Dubey; Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Pradip Kumar Varma; Deoghar MLA Suresh Paswan and President of AIIMS Deoghar Professor M. V. Padma Srivastava.
INDIA bloc leaders in J&K hold protest under Save Democracy Week campaign
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 10 (IANS) INDIA Bloc leaders belonging to different political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday carried out a joint protest under the nationwide Save Democracy Week and Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao campaign. For the first time, political rivalries belonging to the Congress, National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday came out together to stage a joint protest here. The protesters attempted to start a protest march from the Congress headquarters on the Maulana Azad Road, but were stopped by police personnel deployed in strength to prevent the march. They were forced to withdraw into the compound of the Congress, where they subsequently staged a symbolic protest within the office premises. The INDIA bloc protesters were carrying flags of the Congress, NC and PDP. Congress leaders accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of undermining the Constitution and democratic institutions. Protesters said they were holding a joint peaceful protest and that there is one united voice from Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari that Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister and Home Minister, should go. The leaders also criticised restrictions imposed in Delhi, including curbs on movement and internet services, and alleged that democratic freedoms were under threat. The INDIA bloc leaders urged people across the country to unite in defence of the Constitution and democratic institutions. The Save Democracy Week campaign (also known as the Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao or Save Vote, Save Country campaign) is a nationwide political movement launched by the opposition INDIA bloc, being held from October 2 to October 8, 2026 (with extended regional demonstrations following into mid-October). The protests and rallies target the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, following reports that millions of voters faced exclusion or list modifications. The demands include the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, halting or reviewing the SIR process of voter lists, restoring the selection process for Election Commissioners based on the Supreme Court's committee model (comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and Chief Justice of India), and protecting Article 326 and citizens' universal adult suffrage. Opposition parties organised marches and protests aimed at the ECI and Parliament, demanding institutional transparency. In J&K, joint protests by the INDIA bloc (including Congress, NC, and PDP) took place in Srinagar and Baramulla, featuring rallies and effigy-burning demonstrations outside party offices. Rallies, press meets, and collectorate marches were organised across states including Jharkhand (Ranchi), Telangana (Hyderabad), Assam (Diphu and Karbi Anglong), Haryana (Chandigarh) and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Tribal Affairs Ministry says 25 lakh titles distributed under Forest Rights Act
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) As many as 25 lakh titles have been distributed out of the 54 lakh claims received till August 31 under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA), an official said on Saturday. Speaking at the Second Regional Review Conference on implementation of FRA in Kolkata, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), said on Friday that out of over 54 lakh claims received nationally, about 11 lakh claims still remain pending at different stages. The official said over 18 lakh claims have been rejected, noting that Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Assam account for substantial pendency concentrated in particular districts, according to a statement. He highlighted that the Regional Conference focuses on the following key priorities such as timely disposal of pending claims and review of rejected claims in accordance with the Act and Rules, reconciliation of FRA data, digitisation of FRA case records, incorporation of recognised rights into revenue and forest records, acceleration of recognition of Community Forest Resource Rights and Habitat Rights recognition for PVTGs. The Conference brought together senior functionaries of the Tribal Welfare, Revenue and Forest Departments and Tribal Research Institutes of eight States, namely West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, said the statement. Additionally, senior officials of Andhra Pradesh were invited to share the best practices the State has undertaken on digitisation, integration of FRA titles into government records, taking up proactive measures on convergence of livelihood schemes with FRA titleholders and providing credit facilities to the right holders, said the statement. District officials- Collectors, Sub-Collectors and ITDP/ITDA Project Officers- from districts having a large pendency of FRA claims also attended to review the status of implementation and deliberate on a coordinated way forward. The Conference follows the First Regional Review Conference held in Bengaluru on September 10 for the Southern States. Secretary, MoTA, said that the FRA places the rights, dignity and aspirations of forest-dwelling communities at the heart of inclusive and sustainable development. She emphasised that recognised rights must be incorporated into Revenue and Forest records with accurate maps and that convergence with programmes for productive land use, housing and livelihoods must become a regular part of implementation. The Director, FRA, MoTA, presented the national scenario, including pendency in high-pendency States and priority districts. Her presentation also covered the importance of incorporating the Record of Forest Rights into revenue and forest records in line with the Ministrys advisory of June 24, 2026 and Habitat Rights under the Ministrys guidelines of January 5, 2026.
Star Power Meets Exuberance Of Youth As 92nd Ranji Trophy Season Kicks Off From Sunday
T20 World Cup: The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy begins from Sunday, with much-needed star power meeting the exuberance of youth in India's premier domestic red-ball competition. The first round will see a handful of high-profile India internationals feature before joining the India A squad for the shadow three-game red-ball tour of New Zealand. With everyones attention on India's T20 World Cup defence at home, the Ranji Trophy happenings initially flew under the radar before exploding on to the spotlight as Jammu & Kashmir clinched their historic maiden title triumph in Hubbali led by Auqib Nabis 60 scalps, which led to him getting an international debut against the West Indies in Guwahati ODI last month. As J&K prepare to defend their crown and whether they will be able to do it will make for an interesting watch. The Paras Dogra-led side will be aiming to bounce back against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar after suffering a defeat to Rest of India in the Irani Cup. The opening round of the 2026/27 season is set to be a blockbuster. KL Rahul (Karnataka), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai), Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra), Mohammed Siraj (Hyderabad), Manav Suthar (Rajasthan), Washington Sundar (Tamil Nadu), Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep (Bengal) are set to feature in the first round for their respective teams. For some, the Ranji Trophy will be a crucial window for pressing claims for being back in national reckoning like for Mumbais Sarfaraz Khan and Karnatakas Karun Nair. Youngsters such as Mumbais Ayush Mhatre and Jharkhand's left-handed opener Shikhar Mohan will look to enhance their reputation in red-ball cricket. Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who toiled hard to claim 37 wickets last season, is also back in action. Shami, who along with Mukesh and Akash, will be in Bengal, who take on Delhi in Kalyani, will be eager to break back into the Test set-up after seeing his India new-ball partner Bhuvneshwar Kumar earn a T20I recall for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Delhi, meanwhile, restart their race for red-ball glory by sporting a revamped support staff following the appointments of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as head coach and Rajkumar Sharma, childhood coach of batting stalwart Virat Kohli, as the team mentor. Eyes of the four-member selection panel will also be on Vidarbha's Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Yash Rathod, and Uttar Pradesh leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. Seasoned campaigners such as Umesh Yadav (Punjab), Harshal Patel (Gujarat), Mandeep Singh and Hanuma Vihari (both Tripura) will shoulder vital mentorship roles. While the opening round belongs to India's marquee names, the coming weeks will test if a new crop of domestic heroes can rise from the relative obscurity to reshape the national red-ball talent pool. With Arunachal Pradesh at risk of forfeiting their game against Nagaland due to the ongoing legal dispute between two factions of the Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA), it remains to be seen when the legal deadlock will end so that the states cricketers dont miss out on a season of showcasing their talent. Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season groups: Group A: Bihar, Baroda, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Pondicherry, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. Group B: Karnataka, Andhra, Saurashtra, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Tripura, Punjab, and Assam. Group C: Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Services and Odisha. Group D: Mumbai, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Railways. Plate Group: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. First Round games to be broadcasted: - Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel First Round games to be broadcasted: - Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Mumbai Crime Branch Busts Illegal Data Selling Racket, Arrests Nine
Mumbai police have arrested nine suspects involved in the illegal sale of call and location data, including two constables from Jharkhand and Bihar. Mumbai Crime Branch Busts Illegal Data Selling Racket, Arrests Nine
Three Police Officers Suspended in Jharkhand After Assault on Tribal Woman
Three police officers in Latehar, Jharkhand, were suspended after a tribal woman reported assault and misconduct. Three Police Officers Suspended in Jharkhand After Assault on Tribal Woman
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) Salima Tete, captain of the Asian Games gold medal-winning Indian women's hockey team, was felicitated at the South Eastern Railway (SER) headquarters in Kolkata on Friday. Nikki Pradhan and Deepika Soreng, two other members of the team, were also felicitated during the occasion. All three are from Jharkhand and work for SER. Salima led her team to a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, by defeating world champions China in the finals. This was the first Asian Games gold medal for the women's hockey team in 44 years. The Indian captain has humble roots in a Jharkhand village and has had to struggle hard to reach the top. She displayed her exceptional talent throughout the continental tournament. In the extremely tough final match, she had to leave the field for a while after suffering a severe hand injury. There was major concern regarding the Indian defence till she returned to the field. The Asian Games victory also got the Indian women's team entry to the Los Angeles Olympics. Her humble background made the win especially special, Salima said after the victory. She also said that the players had gone to the tournament with the determination to win. Every match was treated as a final, she said. The win was a great achievement after a disappointing start earlier in the year when the team missed out on reaching the World Cup semi-final spot. During the day, the three players were felicitated by SER general manager Anil Kumar Jain. The victory has brought immense pride to the railway fraternity and the nation, he said, pointing to how their dedication, teamwork and sporting excellence have brought many laurels to Indian hockey. He also wished them all the best for the future and assured all support. SER has always stood by sportspersons, and there have been several nationally and internationally acclaimed ones serving with us. The job provides them with the major support that they need to pay full attention to sports without worrying about anything else. Our efforts will continue, a senior official said.
PTR villagers hand over 31 handmade guns
Hemant performs mothers 2nd day rites
Legal awareness programme held at Pindra village
Jewellery, valuables stolen from locked house in Ranchi
Six get life term in Hazaribag couple murder case
Chatra police seize 950 litres of IMFL
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren Continues Work Amid Mourning for Late Mother
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren is seen working on official matters while mourning his mothers death, showcasing his commitment to duty. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren Continues Work Amid Mourning for Late Mother
HC extends stay against termination of selected JPSC candidates
4-lane corridor connecting Ranchi & Bokaro nearly 90% complete: NHAI
Adulterated paneer, colour agents found during Morabadi food safety inspection
Govt to recruit 1,700 doctors, upgrade diagnostic facilities in hospitals: Ansari
JSPCB directs Durga Puja organisers not to dump waste in water bodies
PhD for MLA Jairam as Guv honours toppers at BBMKU convocation
Grievance hearing helps Bokaro man get land receipt in two hours
Para Teachers Move Jharkhand HC Over Alleged Roster Violations and Zero OBC Seats
Masked gang holds JMM netas family hostage, loots cash, jewellery, iPhone
Jasidih bypass line opens to boost rail operations
SC seeks response of States, UTs on plea alleging prolonged vacancies in power regulatory bodies
New Delhi, Oct 9: The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from 15 states and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on a PIL filed by NGO Energy Watchdog seeking directions to ensure that their state electricity regulatory commissions are properly constituted under the law. The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice on the PIL filed by the NGO through lawyer Pranav Sachdeva. The petitioner has sought the apex court's directions directing the states and UTs to take all steps to comply with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, and with the directions of the apex court in a verdict of April 2018 regarding composition of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). The plea said there were several statutory infractions, such as prolonged vacancies in the offices of chairperson and members and the complete absence of a person of law on the Commission, across 230 SERCs in the 15 states and the UTs. In the 2018 ruling, the Supreme Court held that SERCs have the rappings of the court and must have a suitably qualified person of law as a member, the plea said. It said the commissions across several states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, continue to lack a person of law despite this ruling. The plea said in Tamil Nadu, all three offices are vacant, while in Andhra Pradesh, the chairperson and member (technical) posts are vacant, and the Commission functions with a sole member (finance). It said that in West Bengal, only the chairperson's office has been created, and the incumbent does not have the required legal background. The plea said the failure strikes at consumers' access to justice under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution and, without the mandated person of law, consumers cannot get lawful adjudication of complaints under the Electricity Act. Consumers' access to that remedy cannot be made dependent upon indefinite executive inaction, the plea said. It sought directions to the states of West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kerala, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Sikkim, and to the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, directing the authorities concerned to file a reply disclosing the steps taken to ensure that their SERCs had been constituted in compliance with the Electricity Act provisions.
Mumbai Crime Branch busts racket illegally selling CDRs, SDRs, location data
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Mumbai Police's Crime Branch Unit-12 has busted a racket involved in the illegal sale of call detail records (CDRs), subscriber detail records (SDRs), mobile location data, and IMEI information, arresting nine accused, including five from Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Bihar. According to the police, two of the arrested accused are serving constables in the Jharkhand and Bihar police forces. The police received intelligence that a man residing within the jurisdiction of Oshiwara police station was posing as a Police Inspector on Instagram under the name Inspector Sanjay, despite holding no official position. Through his social media posts, the accused claimed that stolen or lost mobile phones would be recovered and returned to their owners. People who had lost their mobile phones contacted the accused using the number provided in the posts. Posing as a police officer, he extorted money from them in the name of recovering their phones and illegally obtained their CDRs, SDRs, and location details. Acting on the information, the Crime Branch Unit-12 team arrested the accused on June 22, near the entrance gate of Ayesha Tower, opposite an HP petrol pump on SV Road in Jogeshwari West. An examination of two mobile phones recovered from him revealed that he was obtaining CDRs, SDRs, and location information linked to mobile numbers through illegal means. A case was registered under Sections 318(2), 319(2), 204, 223, 351(2), 112(2), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 43(a), 66 and 66A of the Information Technology Act, at Oshiwara police station. The case details were cited as CrPC No. 68/2026 and Oshiwara police station case No. 935/2026. During the investigation, the police found that the accused had allegedly obtained 50 CDRs, 520 SDRs, location information linked to 550 mobile numbers, and details of 420 IMEI numbers illegally.
Ahead of CJP protest in New Delhi, Ranchi Garib Rath Express cancelled
3 Latehar street vendors booked for obstructing eviction drive
V-P Radhakrishnan to address convocation of AIIMS Deoghar tomorrow
Digital Desk | Deoghar, Oct 9 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Deoghar in Jharkhand on Saturday to address the second convocation of the local All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), an official said. The Vice-President will also visit the Sainya Sampark Mela at BBMT Hospital in Deoghar, the official said in a statement on Friday. Earlier this week, Vice-President Radhakrishnan addressed the second convocation of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University at the Qutub Institutional Area in New Delhi. He also led the gathering in taking the No to Drugs pledge and presented gold medals to meritorious graduating students. Highlighting the university's journey from a Sanskrit Vidyapeetha to a Central University, Vice-President Radhakrishnan said that it was now time for the institution to establish itself as a leading international centre of excellence for Sanskrit studies, fulfilling the vision of its founder and former Prime Minister late Lal Bahadur Shastri. Paying tribute to former PM Shastri, the Vice-President said that his immortal call of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan was not merely a slogan but reflected India's resolve to protect its borders and ensure food security. He lauded the university for securing the highest NAAC grade of A++ and for conducting research across diverse domains of the Indian Knowledge Tradition. He said that while every Indian language has enriched the nation, Sanskrit is the golden string connecting the pearls of India's many languages into one grand garland. He also appreciated the university's efforts to keep Sanskrit alive across the campus through Subhashitas, its 44-year tradition of publishing the Vidyapeeth Panchang, and its teaching of classical disciplines, including Prakrit and Vastu Shastra. Vice-President Radhakrishnan emphasised that India's development must remain rooted in its civilisational heritage. He said that several initiatives under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have created a favourable ecosystem for the resurgence of Sanskrit and promotion of the Indian Knowledge System. Referring to the National Education Policy, 2020, and the Ashtadashi scheme, the Vice-President noted that rare Sanskrit texts must not be allowed to disappear and should be preserved, studied and made accessible to future generations. Calling for greater scholarly engagement with India's manuscript heritage, Vice-President Radhakrishnan urged the university's teachers and students to undertake the discovery, preservation, critical editing and publication of unpublished Sanskrit manuscripts.
Eight NIT Jamshedpur faculty members feature in worlds top 2% scientists list: Data
IFS Officer Prajesh Kanta Introduces AI Training For Rural Youth in Palamau Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand
IFS officer Prajesh Kanta Jenas Hunar Se Rozgar 2.0 initiative is training rural youth in AI, entrepreneurship and technology-based solutions for livelihood development and wildlife conservation.
MMCH performs first laparoscopic surgery for rare swallowing disorder
Vice president to confer degrees at AIIMS convocation today
Slurry pond breach at washery sends coal waste towards Damodar river
Hemant performs shraddha for mother Rupi
Jharkhand's Jasidih rail bypass line commissioned; Nishikant Dubey inaugurates project
Digital Desk | Deoghar (Jharkhand), Oct 9 (IANS) BJP MP from Godda, Nishikant Dubey, on Friday inaugurated the bypass line at Jasidih railway station in Jharkhand by flagging off a train. The new railway bypass line was commissioned to streamline train operations in Jharkhands Deoghar and Santhal Pargana region. Built at a cost of around Rs 293 crore, the nearly five-km-long rail line will eliminate the need to reverse the direction of locomotives at Jasidih station. It will save operational time and facilitate smoother movement of passenger and freight trains. Eastern Railway General Manager Geetika Pandey, Asansol Divisional Railway Manager Sangrah Maurya and other senior railway officials were present on the occasion. The project is considered significant for improving rail connectivity in Deoghar and adjoining areas. With the bypass becoming operational, trains using the route will no longer have to enter Jasidih station to reverse their locomotives. This is expected to reduce operational delays and ease congestion at the station. The new line provides an alternative route for trains from the Deoghar Link Cabin via Kumrabad-Rohini. Earlier, the trains concerned had to enter Jasidih station, where the locomotive was detached from one end and coupled to the other, followed by brake checks, a process that consumed significant time. According to the Railways, the project is expected to reduce travel time for at least five passenger trains every day. At least two freight trains will also be able to use the bypass, avoiding operational constraints at the main station. The project could consequently benefit freight movement and industrial supplies in the region. The project involved rock cutting and the construction of a road overbridge, road underbridge and small bridges. The Railways said signalling and track-related systems have also been installed and tested to ensure safe operations. Deoghar, home to the Baba Baidyanath Dham, is one of the countrys prominent pilgrimage Centres and attracts a large number of devotees, particularly during the Shravani Mela. Jasidih station serves as a key railhead for passengers travelling to and from Deoghar. The improved rail operations are therefore expected to make travel more convenient for passengers. Eastern Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Shibram Majhi said the project would help improve passenger movement and operational efficiency. The new line is also expected to strengthen rail connectivity across the Deoghar, Jasidih, Dumka and Godda region.
Hazaribag civic body plans three-wheelers with fogging machines for narrow lanes
BJP delegation seeks swift compensation for wildlife damage in Palamu
Ishan fever grips Ranchi ahead of T20I
Police Bust Inter-State CDR Racket, Two Constables Held
Mumbai Police have arrested five individuals, including two constables from Jharkhand and Bihar, for their involvement in an inter-state syndicate illegally procuring and supplying Call Detail Records (CDRs), Subscriber Detail Records (SDRs), and live location data. The racket was uncovered after the arrest of a suspect who impersonated a police officer to track lost phones using illegally sourced data.
Jharkhand CM orders probe into alleged police assault on tribal woman
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 9 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has taken cognisance of allegations that a tribal woman was assaulted and tortured by police personnel in Latehar district. He has directed Latehars Superintendent of Police to immediately investigate the matter, take appropriate action, and submit a report. The matter came to the Chief Ministers notice following a post on X. Responding to it, Soren issued instructions to the Latehar SP, saying that such a situation was unacceptable. The alleged incident took place in the Bariyatu police station area of Latehar district. According to the woman and local villagers, Punia Devi had taken goats to graze on the afternoon of October 5 when she got into an altercation with police personnel who were allegedly in plain clothes. It has been alleged that Bariyatu police station in-charge Prabhat Kumar Das and three other police personnel subsequently took her with them. The woman alleged that she was assaulted on the way, subjected to misbehaviour and abused with casteist slurs. Villagers further alleged that she was assaulted at the police station, where she was purportedly tied by her hands, hung upside down, and beaten with sticks. The woman also levelled allegations of sexual misconduct against the police personnel. The complaint further alleged that the police accused the woman of cultivating poppy and forcibly took Rs 80,000 that had been kept at her home for a wedding. She was reportedly released from the police station the following night. The allegations have not been independently verified. Protesting against the alleged incident, villagers approached the office of the Latehar Superintendent of Police and submitted a written complaint demanding action against the police personnel concerned. After the matter came to light, the Chief Minister directed the police administration to investigate. The Latehar police administration has constituted an inquiry team headed by the Balumath Sub-Divisional Police Officer and a woman police officer. Jharkhands local tribal organisations have demanded the suspension of the accused police personnel and registration of an FIR under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The allegations are currently under investigation.
Gujarat Health Minister visits Gandhinagar Civil Hospital, reviews treatment
Minister of State for Health Praful Pansheriya visited Gandhinagar Civil Hospital to review the health of personnel undergoing dengue treatment. He inquired about their well-being and boosted their morale. He also met with doctors and the hospital Superintendent to review their treatment and provide guidance to ensure the best possible medical care. Minister of State for Health Praful Pansheriya stated that around 87 personnel from the BSF, CRPF and ITBP, who had arrived from Odisha, Jharkhand, Delhi, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh for the parade, were shifted to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital after reporting fever and other health problems. The personnel have shown significant improvement with intensive treatment and proper medical care. Of the 87 personnel admitted over the past 10 days, 50 have recovered and been discharged, while the remaining 37 are still receiving treatment at Civil Hospital. The Minister added that the condition of all 37 personnel is stable and improving, and none is...
SSSMehta Industries, Diversified Engineering Products Manufacturer, Files DRHP with NSE Emerge
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], October 9: SSSMehta Industries Limited (SSSMehta or the Company), a diversified manufacturer of sheet metal components, fabricated products, structural products and engineering products, has filed its Draft
Jharkhand Chief Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Police Assault on Tribal Woman
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren directs an investigation into police brutality against a tribal woman in Latehar, following social media reports. Jharkhand Chief Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Police Assault on Tribal Woman
Delhi-NCR likely to witness light rain, strong winds; AQI remains moderate to poor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The plains of North India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, may experience light rain, overcast skies, and strong winds over the next few days as weather conditions change amid the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. Cyclonic activity associated with the retreating monsoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall over the next three days, particularly across Uttarakhand, Bihar and Jharkhand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain alerts for 14 states, warning of heavy showers in several regions. The effects of the retreating monsoon are likely to be felt across West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand over the next three to four days. Meanwhile, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to receive heavy rainfall between October 9 and 11. Delhi, Punjab and Haryana are likely to witness cloudy skies and light rain till October 14. Western and eastern Uttar Pradesh may receive rainfall from October 9 to 11. Light rain is expected in eastern Rajasthan on October 12, while Delhi-NCR may experience light showers accompanied by strong winds on October 10 and 11. Western Rajasthan is also likely to witness strong winds on October 11. According to the IMD, Uttarakhand is likely to receive heavy rainfall till October 14, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may experience heavy showers on Friday and Saturday and again on October 13 and 14. In Uttarakhand, districts including Pithoragarh, Chamoli and Rudraprayag have been placed under a heavy rain alert. The department has advised pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra, particularly those visiting Kedarnath and Badrinath, to remain vigilant. In Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, Kullu, Manali and Shimla are likely to receive rainfall on October 13 and 14. Jammu and Kashmir may also witness significant weather changes, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds forecast in areas including Doda, Pulwama, Anantnag, Poonch, Udhampur and Srinagar. Bihar and Jharkhand are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall in some areas till October 11. Patna, Ranchi and Dhanbad are among the places where thunderstorms and lightning are possible. The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall in Bihar and the Gangetic plains of West Bengal. Rainfall is expected to continue in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura until October 14. Eastern Madhya Pradesh may receive rain till October 11, while Chhattisgarh is likely to witness showers on October 14. Rewa, Satna and Shahdol in eastern Madhya Pradesh may experience rainfall accompanied by winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate to poor categories, with monitoring stations recording varying levels of pollution. Dwarka Sector 8 recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 231, followed by R.K. Puram at 219, Punjabi Bagh at 211, Narela at 210, and Pusa and NSUT Jaffarpur at 203 each. Other stations, including Burari, Badarpur, Mandir Marg, Aya Nagar, CRRI Mathura Road, Chandni Chowk, JNU, Burari Crossing, Ashok Vihar, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Jahangirpuri and Rohini, recorded AQI readings ranging from 115 to 198.
Sajad Lone raises concern over lack of awareness about Forest Rights Act
Srinagar, Oct 8:A delegation comprising members of the National Alliance on Community Forest Resources & Minor Forest Produce (NACM) and the J&K Climate Action Group met Sajad Gani Lone, MLA Handwara, and submitted a memorandum seeking his intervention for the effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 in Jammu & Kashmir. Sajad Lone during the meeting raised concern about lack of awareness about this great rights based legislation and assured that he will pay his great role to get this law implemented in J&K. The delegation, as per a statement issued on Thursday, apprised MLA Sajad Gani Lone about the proceedings and key findings of the two-day National Workshop on the Forest Rights Act, organised by the J&K Climate Action Group in collaboration with NACM in Poonch, which concluded on October 4. The workshop brought together rights advocates, legal experts, environmentalists, civil society representatives and forest-dependent community members from several states, including Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
Jharkhand should 'revisit' DGP appointment rules, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court stated that the appointment process for Jharkhand's DGP likely violated its previous judgment regarding officer tenure. The court issued a notice to Tadasha Singh, appointed shortly before her retirement. The Central Government argued that Jharkhand's amended regulations overstepped the Supreme Court's mandate on DGP appointments. Jharkhand, represented by Kapil Sibal, criticized the selective enforcement of these regulations by the Centre.
SC prima facie finds Jharkhand DGP appointment rules contrary to earlier ruling
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has highlighted potential issues with the DGP appointment regulations in Jharkhand, suggesting they may contravene earlier court decisions. As a result, DGP Tadasha Mishra's position is under review, prompting the state government to consider amending its selection process. Future court sessions will be crucial in evaluating the legitimacy of these 2025 regulations.
Dew could come into play as Kishan preps for homecoming
The second T20I between India and West Indies in Ranchi is expected to be heavily influenced by dew, making the toss crucial, while the pitch is set to favour batsmen. Local fans are also eagerly anticipating the performance of Jharkhand's own Ishan Kishan.
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2nd T20: 'Now Much More Mature', Says Kotak As He Backs Kishan To Deliver On Home Turf In Ranchi
T20 World Cup: Having worked closely with Ishan Kishan for a long period, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak appreciated the local lad's growth as a much more mature and tactical match-winner ahead of India's second T20I against West Indies, set to happen at the JSCA Ground in Ranchi on Friday. Originally from Patna, Kishan plays domestic cricket for Jharkhand and is having a dream run in the shortest format leading the run-making charts by amassing 1042 runs in 30 innings and becoming a T20 World Cup winner. As a batting coach, whichever ground Ishan plays in, he considers it his home ground. Actually, when he came back after the World Cup, he has been doing really well for the Indian team in any situation. When he was young, I saw him when I worked in the IPL, where he was in the Gujarat Lions setup. But even then, he used to play aggressively. If anything, I would say that he is much more mature now. So, he plays according to the needs of the team and the situation of the team, and he has been doing really well. So, we just hope that he does well on his home ground, Kotak said in the pre-match press conference. Reiterating India's approach of an unrelenting and high-intensity version of playing the game, Kotak said that the pitch conditions in Ranchi will not impact the team's attacking approach. I think the way we are approaching with the fearless and team-first approach - that's the same way we'll go. No matter, it might be a different wicket also, but in T20s generally we get a good wicket. So, that'll be the same thing; the way we want to approach the T20s, we'll continue. I think it's a good batting wicket. So, it should be a high-scoring pitch. The team has not decided yet. So, I don't know. Chances are for everyone in 15 to be in the 11, he added. On managing the workload and rotation of stars such as Jasprit Bumrah, who has been rested from the series, Kotak said that while it does impact results, overall the team's strong bench strength helps to ensure that a balanced squad is maintained at all times to prepare for multiple international events. Obviously, because, see, some games we are not playing, and Bumrah has been given a rest. In some games, some other senior players are also not playing. So, obviously any team in the world will require bench strength, and somewhere and somewhere you have to give them chances. So, sometimes results do suffer, but normally I think we have enough strong bench strength that our results also don't suffer as much, he added. Commenting on the issues raised regarding young pace bowler Mayank Yadav's performance in the first game, where his batting returns were expensive, Kotak felt he will bounce back strongly. See, Mayank also played here after playing in Zimbabwe. Any bowler will feel that it will take certain matches to get rhythm. Obviously, any bowler or bowling coach and team management will think about where they gave runs or where the runs go or in which particular bowls did the runs go and then think of how they can cut off, whether it is length or pace or change of pace. So, that is a non-stop work that is going on, he said. Expanding on the issue of balancing the need for victories with nurturing young talent, Kotak praised the healthy pool of competitive players available for selection across multiple squads. To tell you the truth, when you test players and if you win, then it continues. If you lose, there is a very thin line between keeping that balance. But obviously, we try to do that because of the promising players that we have, the way the BCCI and CoE run, our bench strength; if two or three of our teams go, it looks strong. Expanding on the issue of balancing the need for victories with nurturing young talent, Kotak praised the healthy pool of competitive players available for selection across multiple squads. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
School Teacher Arrested In Jharkhand For Alleged Minor Exploitation
A school teacher in Jharkhand's Garhwa district was arrested on Thursday for allegedly abducting and sexually exploiting a minor Class 10 student. The FIR was lodged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and POCSO Act after villagers intercepted the teacher and student on Wednesday.
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Jharkhand DGP appointment rules prima facie conflict with Prakash Singh ruling: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday prima facie found Jharkhands regulatory framework governing the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) to be at odds with the mandate laid down in Prakash Singh v. Union of India, particularly the requirement that an officer considered for appointment as DGP must have at least six months of [] The post Jharkhand DGP appointment rules prima facie conflict with Prakash Singh ruling: Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal .
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Trough Line Impact: Heavy Rain and Squally Winds to Lash Northern and Western Odisha
A trough line extending from northeast Bihar to Telangana is expected to bring thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds to parts of Odisha over the next 24 to 48 hours, the Regional Meteorological Centre has warned. The trough passes through Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh and lies between 3.1 km and 1.6 km above mean sea level. [] The post Trough Line Impact: Heavy Rain and Squally Winds to Lash Northern and Western Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
SC questions validity of Jharkhand DGP appointment rules, issues notice to Tadasha Mishra
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court, hearing the matter of DGP appointment rules in Jharkhand, on Thursday observed that prima facie it feels that a key provision of the DGP appointment rules is not consistent with the law laid down by it in the landmark Prakash Singh vs Union of India case. The court indicated that if the rules framed by the state government are struck down, the appointment of incumbent DGP Tadasha Mishra could also be invalidated. It, however, issued a notice to Mishra, giving her an opportunity to present her case. The Central government has challenged the validity of Jharkhands DGP and Inspector General of Police (Head of Police Force) Selection and Appointment Regulations, 2025, notified on January 8, 2025. It said the regulations were framed without the Supreme Court's approval and do not fully comply with the guidelines laid down in the Prakash Singh case. During the hearing before a Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, senior advocate Kapil Sibal questioned why the Centre had targeted only Jharkhand's regulations when similar provisions existed in several other states. He argued that some states had even more questionable provisions in force. In response, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, contended that the Union government was not selectively targeting Jharkhand and maintained that any state rules inconsistent with the Supreme Court's directions should be removed. He submitted that the Centre had repeatedly informed the Jharkhand government that its DGP appointment process violated the Prakash Singh guidelines. The Centre has also questioned the appointment of former Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta, who was appointed on February 2, 2025, despite having only about three months of service left before his retirement on April 30, 2025. Mishra was appointed DGP on December 30, 2025, a day after the state government amended the regulations to remove the requirement of a minimum of six months' residual service for DGP candidates. She was due to retire on December 31, 2025. The top court observed that the disputed provision appeared prima facie inconsistent with the law laid down in Prakash Singh. It said that if the regulation is ultimately set aside, Mishra's appointment may also have to be annulled. Considering this possibility, the court directed that she be given an opportunity to be heard and asked the Jharkhand government to serve notice on her. The court gave the state government liberty to reconsider the impugned regulation and file its response. The matter has been posted for further hearing after one week, during which both Mishra and the Jharkhand government will place their submissions before the court.
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Rules appointing Jharkhand DGP prima facie in teeth of earlier decision: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the rules for appointment of Jharkhand director general of police are in the teeth of its earlier decision and sought the response of senior IPS officer Tadasha Mishra, who was appointed as police chief in the state. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who was appearing for Jharkhand, told a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana that the state will revisit the rules. The bench said it is giving an opportunity to Mishra to file her response, as she will be affected if the rules are set aside. The Centre moved the top court specifically challenging the Selection and Appointment of Director General and Inspector General of Police, Jharkhand (Head of the Police Force) Regulation, 2025, notified by the state government on January 8, 2025. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said that the Union government has repeatedly told the Jharkhand government that its rules were in the teeth of the Supreme ...
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Vehicle strikes man to death in Sambas Bari Brahmana
Samba, Oct 08: A 22-year-old man died after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in Bari Brahmana area of Samba district on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the incident took place in the morning near Police Station Bari Brahmana, where, as per the initial report, an unidentified vehicle struck the man, leaving him in a pool of blood. He said that following the incident, police reached the spot and took the body into custody. The deceased was later identified as Lulain Surain (22), a resident of Jharkhand. Meanwhile, police have initiated necessary proceedings and launched an investigation.(KNO)
Worked for empowering tribal communities: PM Modi expresses grief over death of Hemant Soren
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the death of Rupi Soren, mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, extending heartfelt condolences to the Soren family. In a post on X, PM Modi said, Pained by the passing of Rupi Soren Ji. She always worked for empowering tribal communities. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with Hemant Ji, Kalpana Ji and their entire family. Earlier, Hemant Soren also grieved the loss of his mother in a post on X. After Baba left, Ma was my greatest shelter. Today, even that shelter has merged into the lap of nature, he wrote. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), in an official post on X, mourned Rupi Soren's death and described her as a symbol of struggle, sacrifice, and patience. The party said Rupi Soren had always stood by late JMM leader Dishom Guru Shibu Soren during his struggles and described her death as an irreparable loss for Jharkhand and the country. JMM said the loss of a mother was deeply painful for Hemant...
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Jharkhand DGP appointment violates apex court directions: Centre in Supreme Court
The central government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court questioning the recent appointment of Tadasha Mishra as DGP of Jharkhand, citing breaches of guidelines set in the Prakash Singh judgment. The petition also challenges the validity of the 2025 regulation under which the appointment was made, and raises concerns about the previous appointment of Anurag Gupta. A three-judge bench will review the Centre's petition shortly.
