Jharkhand will allow selected jail inmates to leave prison in the morning, work outside and return by evening under a new open and semi-open barrack system. Eligible prisoners can earn a livelihood and support their families while continuing their sentences, with good conduct among the key conditions for participation.
Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain over east India
The weather system over the northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-northwestward, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rain over Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand
Jharkhand jail inmates can work outside, return by evening
Patnaik urges Odisha BJP MPs to oppose Mines Bill
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has appealed to BJP MPs from the state. He urged them to demand the reversal of the recently passed mining bill. Patnaik stated the legislation would cause significant financial losses for Odisha. He also mentioned the bill takes away control over the state's mineral wealth. Jharkhand's Chief Minister also raised similar objections to the new bill.
Major Police Operation Against Opium Trafficking in Jharkhand
Hazaribagh, August 29: In a significant operation against opium trafficking, police in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand have taken decisive action. The operation, conducted near the Hathiya Baba Temple on Saturday, resulted in one criminal being injured during a police encounter, while two others were arrested. Authorities recovered two country-made pistols, live cartridges, spent shells, and ... Read more Major Police Operation Against Opium Trafficking in Jharkhand
Student killed by lightning during sports day event
Cross country run held in Ramgarh, several events in Dhanbad to mark National Sports Day
Man hits elder brother with axe in Hazaribag
Snag traps patients, attendants in elevator at Jamshedpur medical college
Exam malpractice cases to heard by special court in Ranchi
Surveillance stepped up after 8 swine flu cases reported in Aug
Bokaro Administration Funds Life-Saving Heart Surgery for Teen Girl
Girls rakhi plea brings midday meals back to Jharia school
Truck Runs Over Workers Repairing NH-33 Near Ranchi, Two Dead
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad becomes dists 1st institution to get PNG connection
Five-day ornamental fish farm training kicks off in city
8 test positive for H1N1 in Jharkhand; health dept sounds alert
Bokaro DC orders probe into Sector 12E building collapse
Low-pressure system triggers 3-day rain alert across state
443kg ganja worth Rs 2.2cr seized in Palamu, 2 brothers arrested
Jharkhand Tourism Department Approves Rs 29 Crore Initiative to Boost Pilgrimage and Local Economy
Jharkhand health department sounds alert after 8 persons tested positive for swine flu
In an advisory issued to all civil surgeons, medical colleges and district surveillance officials, the department asked them to remain vigilant, screen suspected cases and keep isolation wards ready at hospitals
Survey work begins for 10-lane smart road in city
Two Nepal-born womens inclusion in SIR under scrutiny in Palamu
Duleep Trophy Semis: East Face Central, North Take On South (Preview)
North East Zone: Eyes will be on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again when he takes the field in the Duleep Trophy semifinal for East Zone against Rajat Patidar's defending champions, Central Zone, while South Zone will face North Zone in the other semifinal. Both matches are set for Sunday. East Zone won their quarter-final against North East Zone, as all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed starred with both bat and ball to lead the side to an innings-and-210-run win. Shahbaz (167) forged a strong 150-run partnership with the other centurion, Sudip Kumar Gharami (146), to power the Ishan Kishan-led side to a daunting 467. Medium-pacer Abhijit K Sarkar and Shahbaz then plotted the downfall of the North East side, with Abhijit taking 5-20 and Shahbaz 3-20 as they bowled Rongsen Jonathan's team out for 111 and enforced a follow-on. North East Zone again faced the brunt of East Zone's bowlers and were bowled out for 146 in the follow-on, with no one scoring a half-century. Ankulul Roy starred with a five-wicket haul, while Sooryavanshi took two wickets in a surprise move. East Zone won by an innings and 210 runs. However, a much tougher test will await them in the semi-final, when they will face the defending champions at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1. Central Zone have the much stronger personnel, with Patidar leading the way and the likes of Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Yash Thakur and Saransh Jain posing a significant threat. Saransh made his India debut in Colombo against Sri Lanka and will be gunning for success in the domestic circuit. Meanwhile, North Zone, who defeated West Zone in a close quarter-final, will face Tilak Varma's South Zone. Kanhaiya Wadhawan's North Zone defeated the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led West Zone by 52 runs, as Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu shared six wickets to deny West a chase of 286 on the final day of the quarter-final. North had scored 251 in the first innings after a late-order 60 from Anshul Kamboj, while Mushtaq took a five-for in the first innings, as his team took a 44-run lead. North did enough in the second innings too, as Ayush Badoni hit 50 and Sindhu made 44, taking the team to 222. Mushtaq stood tall once again with the ball, taking 4-60 in the second innings, while Sindhu took 2-59 in a 52-run win. South Zone will pose a significant threat to North's title hopes. The side is led by India T20I vice-captain Varma, while the likes of Smaran Ravichandran, Karun Nair, Shreyas Gopal and Narayan Jagadeesan add strength to the side. When: Sunday, August 30, 9:30 AM IST Where: BCCI CoE Ground 1 and BCCI CoE Ground 2 Where to watch: The match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Squads East Zone Squad: Ishan Kishan (Captain & Wicketkeeper) (Jharkhand), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Vice-Captain) (Bihar), Denish Das (Assam), Abhimanyu Easwaran (Bengal), Sudip Kumar Gharami (Bengal), Shahbaz Ahmed (Bengal), Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal (Bengal), Mohd Shami (Bengal), Mukesh Kumar (Bengal), Kumar Kushagra (Wicketkeeper) (Jharkhand), Shikhar Mohan (Jharkhand), Anukul Roy (Jharkhand), Virat Singh (Jharkhand), Subhranshu Senapati (Odisha), Abhijit Sarkar (Tripura). Central Zone Squad: Rajat Patidar (Captain) (Madhya Pradesh), Rinku Singh (Vice-captain) (Uttar Pradesh), Ayush Pandey (Chhattisgarh), Saransh Jain (Madhya Pradesh), Aryan Pandey (Madhya Pradesh), Arshad Khan (Madhya Pradesh), Kunal Singh Rathod (Wicketkeeper) (Rajasthan), Aryan Juyal (Wicketkeeper) (Uttar Pradesh), Zeeshan Ansari (Uttar Pradesh), Kunal Chandela (Uttarakhand), Aman Mokhade (Vidarbha), Yash Rathod (Vidarbha), Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha), Yash Thakur (Vidarbha), Nachiket Bhute (Vidarbha). East Zone Squad: Ishan Kishan (Captain & Wicketkeeper) (Jharkhand), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Vice-Captain) (Bihar), Denish Das (Assam), Abhimanyu Easwaran (Bengal), Sudip Kumar Gharami (Bengal), Shahbaz Ahmed (Bengal), Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal (Bengal), Mohd Shami (Bengal), Mukesh Kumar (Bengal), Kumar Kushagra (Wicketkeeper) (Jharkhand), Shikhar Mohan (Jharkhand), Anukul Roy (Jharkhand), Virat Singh (Jharkhand), Subhranshu Senapati (Odisha), Abhijit Sarkar (Tripura). Also Read: Special Cricket Stories South Zone Squad: Tilak Varma (Capain) (Hyderabad), Ricky Bhui (Vice-captain & Wicketkeeper) (Andhra), SK Rasheed (Andhra), K Sai Teja (Andhra), T Vijay (Andhra), Abhinav Tejrana (Goa), K Himateja (Hyderabad), T Thyagarajan (Hyderabad), R Smaran (Karnataka), Karun Nair (Karnataka), Shreyas Gopal (Karnataka), V Kaverappa (Karnataka), MD Nidheesh (Kerala), N Jagadeesan (Wicketkeeper) (Tamil Nadu), Aman Khan (Pondicherry). Article Source: IANS
Man attacked with axe by younger brother over domestic dispute in Jharkhand
School Closure Alert: Odisha and Jharkhand Rain Updates for August 30
Are schools closed in Odisha and Jharkhand tomorrow? Check the latest district-wise rain alerts and official government orders for August 30, 2026, to stay updated on potential closures and exam postponements.
Vande Bharat Express hits tractor-trolley on railway track in Jharkhand
IMD forecasts widespread rain across India as monsoon remains active
The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across central, eastern, northeastern, western and southern India, with heavy showers likely in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgar
Devastation hits home for Gorkha families in Doranda
Jharkhand CID arrests four JSSC-CGL qualifiers in exam irregularities probe
Jharkhand CID arrests four JSSCCGL qualifiers in exam irregularities probe
CID arrests 4 more candidates in JSSC-CGL case
CID Arrests Four More Candidates in Jharkhand SSC-CGL Irregularities Case
Ranchi, August 28: The CIDs special investigation team has arrested four additional candidates linked to irregularities in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commissions Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (CGL)-2023. This action took place on Friday. Earlier, two main suspects, Somansh Prakash and Rahul Kumar, were arrested on Thursday and have been placed under a five-day police ... Read more CID Arrests Four More Candidates in Jharkhand SSC-CGL Irregularities Case
3 CISF accounts officials remanded in CBI custody in bribery case
Pump worker killed as CNG refuelling hose bursts in Jamshedpur
Govt policy targets 1,000 student-led innovations annually
Celebrations turn tragic as trailer crushes boy
Tragic Drowning Claims Lives of Three Children in Dhanbad on Raksha Bandhan
Dhanbad, August 28: A heartbreaking incident occurred in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, on Raksha Bandhan, where three children drowned in a local pond. The tragedy unfolded on Friday in the Ranglitand village of the Topchanchi police station area. Among the victims were two girls and one boy. The village is now engulfed in mourning, with family members ... Read more Tragic Drowning Claims Lives of Three Children in Dhanbad on Raksha Bandhan
Rakhis for green guardians: Villagers pledge to protect 1 lakh trees
Body of missing labourer recovered from Ramgarh building
Nepal disaster casts shadow on Puja travel, 60-70% bookings cancelled in city
Electronic devices stolen from Palamu school, fourth such theft in two months
Dhanbad duo overcome infrastructure odds to make mark at BCCI programmes
Jharkhands missing family register poses hurdles in voter roll revision
Part of dilapidated BSL residential block collapses, no casualties
Dhanbad division collects Rs 4.40 lakh from 514 ticketless passengers
Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey Ties Rakhi to DK Shivakumar
The two leaders had a cordial and affectionate meeting and exchanged greetings on the festival, which symbolises the bond of affection, trust and respect between brothers and sisters
Three of family hacked to death over land dispute in West Singhbhum
Palamu woman on way to tie Rakhi to brother dies in road accident
Villagers tie rakhis to trees, pledge forest protection in Chatra
Pakur court sentences man to life for murder; orders action against investigating officer
Palamu man missing after Nepal deluge, family seeks help to trace him
Triple Homicide in Jharkhand: Bodies Discovered in Familys Courtyard
Chaibasa, August 28: In a shocking incident in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, three members of the same family were brutally murdered over a land dispute. The victims, a husband, wife, and their 12-year-old son, were discovered buried in their homes courtyard, seven days after the crime occurred. The police have arrested two suspects ... Read more Triple Homicide in Jharkhand: Bodies Discovered in Familys Courtyard
Jharkhand CID arrests two more persons in exam 'irregularity' case
Earlier, the CID arrested key accused Abhay Tiwari, his wife Sushama Kumari and brother Akshay Tiwari in connection with alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL examination
NIA Investigates Gangster Prince Khans Alleged Pakistan Connections
Ranchi, August 28: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is now investigating the alleged connections of notorious fugitive gangster Prince Khan from Wasseypur, Jharkhand, to Pakistan and a potential terrorist network. An NIA team has arrived in Dhanbad to gather evidence related to Prince Khans criminal and purported terrorist affiliations. The agency is particularly focused on ... Read more NIA Investigates Gangster Prince Khans Alleged Pakistan Connections
Tribal Women Celebrate Raksha Bandhan by Protecting Trees in Jharkhand
Ranchi, August 28: On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a unique message of nature conservation emerged from the Sunsonia forest in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Hundreds of tribal women, dressed in traditional attire, gathered in the forest on Thursday to tie Rakhi around Sal trees, pledging to protect them. This special event was ... Read more Tribal Women Celebrate Raksha Bandhan by Protecting Trees in Jharkhand
Above-normal likely in Jharkhand till mid-September: Met
Jharia residents protest for rehabilitation, safety in fire and subsidence-hit areas
Nepals Natural Disaster Raises Concerns Over Construction in Mountain Regions: Sandeep Verma
Ranchi, August 27: The devastating natural disaster in Nepal has heightened concerns for a young man from Jharkhand who has gone missing. His family is increasingly anxious as BJP spokesperson Sandeep Verma emphasized the need for the state government and administration to act with sensitivity and urgency in gathering information about the missing individual. Verma ... Read more Nepals Natural Disaster Raises Concerns Over Construction in Mountain Regions: Sandeep Verma
Two Employees Arrested in JSSC CGL Exam Paper Leak Case
Ranchi, August 27: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID, investigating the paper leak case of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination, has arrested two suspects. The arrested individuals have been identified as Somesh Prakash and Rahul. They are reportedly associated with the agency Webel, which handles technical and ... Read more Two Employees Arrested in JSSC CGL Exam Paper Leak Case
1 held with opium worth Rs 11 lakh
Congress protests new mining law In Jharkhand, demands probe into temple donations
Ranchi Municipal Corporation proposes new zonal offices, PPP model for parks and market complexes
JSSC-CGL 2024 paper leak case: CID arrests two more, total arrests reach 22
Jharkhand HC seeks govt reply on cancellation of APP recruitment exams
CBI Raids in Ranchi and Dhanbad: Three CISF Officers Arrested for Bribery
Ranchi, August 27: In a significant crackdown on corruption in Jharkhand, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted simultaneous raids in Ranchi and Dhanbad on Thursday. During the operation, three officers from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) were caught red-handed accepting a bribe of 48,000. The arrested individuals include a Senior Accounts Officer and ... Read more CBI Raids in Ranchi and Dhanbad: Three CISF Officers Arrested for Bribery
Jharkhand govt school students turn storytellers under JEPC reading campaign
NHRC notices Garhwa officials over womans alleged witch-branding attack
Giridih Man held for stealing jewellery worth over Rs 55 Lakh from Kolkata employer
Banks should help in states progress: Jarkhand finance minister
Three men rescued after being swept away by swollen Gerua river in Chatra
2 held for killing farmer, selling his pick-up van in Jharkhand
SIR verification: Daltonganj family brings fathers Army medal, service record to prove lineage
Heavy rain floods low-lying areas in Jamshedpur, slows traffic
Ranchi to restore 18 km of roads damaged by monsoon rain
Schools closed tomorrow, August 28? Check state-wise Raksha Bandhan, rain holiday list
Schools holiday tomorrow, August 28: Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, August 28, with schools in several states set to observe a holiday. Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand are expected to remain closed, while Jharkhand has restored its holiday. Schools in several southern and northeastern states may remain open, with private institutions following their own calendars.
One-trip Khatipura-Howrah train to run via Gomoh, Koderma
Nepal flash floods: Ranchi family anxiously awaits news of missing hydropower worker
45 Indian coal power plants have critically low fuel, government data shows
Heavy rainfall in some of the key coal-rich Indian states, including Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh has hit mining and slowed the transportation of the fuel for power plants, industry sources said
High Court Demands Clarity on Long-Delayed Medha Water Supply Scheme in Sahibganj
Ranchi, August 27: The Medha Water Supply Scheme, approved in 2012 to provide clean drinking water in the rural areas of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, remains unimplemented after 14 years. The Jharkhand High Court has taken a firm stance on the prolonged delay, which has left residents grappling with contaminated groundwater containing dangerous levels of arsenic ... Read more High Court Demands Clarity on Long-Delayed Medha Water Supply Scheme in Sahibganj
West Singhbhum administration steps up road-safety measures at accident-prone stretches
Ramgarh officials begin door-to-door check for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims missing in Nepal floods
NHRC issues notices to Garhwa DM and SP
A youth from Jharkhand was detained in Coonoor after he allegedly produced a forged Indian Army identity card and claimed to be an Army training officer associated with the Wellington Military College. Police have launched an investigation into his identity, movements and the circumstances surrounding the creation and use of the fake document, as reported [] The post Usman Held In Coonoor With Fake Army ID, Claimed To Be Army Training Officer At Wellington Military College appeared first on The Commune .
NHRC Takes Notice of Woman Scalded in Jharkhand for Being Accused of Witchcraft
New Delhi, August 27: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a disturbing incident in Bhojpur village, Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Reports indicate that a woman was severely scalded, suffering burns up to 40%, after being accused of witchcraft. The assailant, a resident of the same village, allegedly poured boiling water ... Read more NHRC Takes Notice of Woman Scalded in Jharkhand for Being Accused of Witchcraft
45 coal power plants have critical low fuel
New Delhi: Forty five power plants in India are operating with critically low coal inventories, government data showed, as monsoon rains disrupt supplies and electricity demand rises amid hotter-than-usual weather linked to El Nino.The number of plants with coal stocks below 25% of their required inventory or with critically low stocks to generate power for less than three days has risen sharply from 31 at the end of July, the data as of August 25 showed.Of the affected plants, 40 are domestic coal-fired plants, according to data on the website of Central Electricity Authority, a think tank linked to the federal power ministry.Also read: Industry insists on assured offtake for coal gasificationHeavy rainfall in some of the key coal-rich Indian states, including Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh has hit mining and slowed the transportation of the fuel for power plants, industry sources said.There has been a significant (inventory) drawdown, particularly through August, resulting in stocks falling 19% from end-July levels, commodities consultancy BigMint said.Coal stocks at power plants stood at 30.95 million tons, equivalent to around 10 days of operational requirement, compared with 12 in July, BigMint said.The lower coal stocks come at a time when the South Asian country is headed for its weakest monsoon since 2009, with uneven El Nino-linked rainfall driving up electricity demand in parts of the country.The uneven monsoon has driven power demand, primarily for air-conditioning. But coal supplies are running hand-to-mouth, an official at the country's largest thermal power producer, NTPC told Reuters.There is a need for five to six rakes at some plants, but we are receiving only half that number, the NTPC official said.India has received 12% less rainfall than normal so far this monsoon season, leading to greater reliance on coal-fired power generation, particularly during the night when cooling demand remains elevated.As a result, the power ministry has asked some of the coal-fired power plants to delay planned maintenance of units until the supply situation becomes clearer, a senior ministry official said.The sources could not be named because they were not authorised to speak to the media.
Ranchi, August 27: In a significant development, police have arrested the main accused, Deepu, in an extortion case involving a doctor in the Argoda police jurisdiction of Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. The arrest took place in Lohardaga, where the police are gathering information about the entire gang involved in the extortion and other individuals ... Read more Doctor Arrested Over 5 Crore Extortion Demand in Ranchi
IMD Weather Update: India Meteorological Department (IMD), while releasing the weather bulletin for today i.e. 27th August, has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in 13 states of the country. Along with this, a warning has been issued in many states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal about strong storm, lightning and wind [] The post IMD Weather Update: IMD gave alert of heavy rain in these 15 states along with UP-Bihar, storm will come at the speed of 40 kmph first appeared on informalnewz .
1 Kashmir-tested antibiotic among 199 samples flagged in CDSCOs July alert
Srinagar, Aug 26:A Cefpodoxime dispersible tablet sample tested through DTL, Dalgate Srinagar has failed description test, and is listed among the 199 flagged samples found Not of Standard Quality by Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO). The country-wide alert includes medicines, cosmetics and medical devices found NSQ or misbranded. One product, Diabetes All Powder has been declared spurious. The spurious drug sample tested at Chattrapati Sambhajinagar Lab in Maharashtra raises serious concerns about a formulation that was being sold for life-threatening disease diabetes. The CDSCO has a robust network of laboratories across states and UTs for ensuing quality healthcare formulations, disposables, devices and other items in healthcare. The batch of Cefpodoxime Dispersible Tablets Nexopod-100DT is an antibiotic sample reported by the Drug Testing Laboratory (DTL), Dalgate, Srinagar. It has been included among 199 drug, cosmetic and medical-device samples flagged by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in its July 2026 State Drug Alert. The antibiotic sample was recorded as failing the Description test. The product Cefpodoxime Dispersible Tablets Nexopod -100DT, with batch number BL-033E25 is the NSQ sample listed. Its manufacturing date is listed as May-2025, while the expiry is Apr-2027. The manufacturer has been identified as Austin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Antibiotics remain among the medicines routinely used across clinics and hospitals. The CDSCO's July alert covers a broad range of pharmaceutical and healthcare products, including antibiotics, antidiabetics, antihypertensives, analgesics, gastrointestinal medicines, cardiovascular drugs, corticosteroids, antiepileptics, vitamin and mineral preparations, including injections. It also lists medical devices and cosmetic products. The 199 samples have been flagged under different categories of quality and compliance failures, involving parameters such as assay, dissolution, disintegration, identification, description, pH, sterility, uniformity of weight, content of active ingredients and compliance with label claims. Many products have been classified as misbranded. The July list contains several other antibiotic formulations including Cefixime Dispersible Tablets IP. Many formulations of Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP, a commonly prescribed antibiotic combination have failed quality tests. A Levofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mgandCefpodoximeProxetil-Clavulanic Acid have also been listed as NSQ. Pantoprazole Tablets IP, manufactured by Finecure Pharmaceuticals, is among the products listed, alongside Methotrexate Tablets IP 7.5 mg manufactured by Macmillon Pharmaceuticals, Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP manufactured by Cureza Healthcare, Pregabalin Capsules IP 300 mg manufactured by Divine Medicare, Itraconazole 100 mg manufactured by MK Healthcare. The July alert also includes Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP. Failures extend to injections and topical medicines. Shockingly, Oxytocin Injection IP 5 IU/ml. The July 2026 State Drug Alert reflects quality-control findings reported by laboratories across multiple jurisdictions, including Punjab, Rajasthan, Odisha, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh.
