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
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.
India, Canada explore critical minerals research tie-up
121kg ganja seized in Palamu, 2 held
30 train services to be affected by Mugma station remodelling
Govt forms panel for recruitment reforms; Marandi flags conflict of interest
East Singhbhum hospitals told to keep isolation wards ready for H1N1 cases
SHG groups tie up festive sales with doorstep rakhi delivery
HIV+ woman undergoes C-section at Dhanbad med college based on negative report; probe ordered
Ranchi youth found dead with injury marks, suspected murder under investigation
Youth electrocuted while putting Milad-un-Nabi flag atop house
Palamu District Officer Inspects Sugar Stocks Amid Price Surge
EC begins door-to-door drive to plug gaps in Jharkhand draft voter roll
Six H1N1 cases detected at Rims as hospitals report surge in patients with flu symptoms
LJP (Ram Vilas) appoints Birendra Pradhan national vice-president
Dhanbad schoolgirls celebrate Raksha Bandhan with organic rakhis made from leaves and seeds
Expedite payment of compensation to families affected by road projects, Ramgarh DC tells officials
Woman killed after being hit by truck on GT Road
Hazaribag man arrested for killing six-year-old son during quarrel with wife
Tragic Incident in Hazaribagh: Father Allegedly Kills Infant Son During Family Dispute
Hazaribagh, August 26: In a shocking incident in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, a man has allegedly killed his six-month-old son during a family dispute. The police acted swiftly, arresting the father and placing him in custody. According to reports, a domestic argument erupted between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the village of Lupung, located in ... Read more Tragic Incident in Hazaribagh: Father Allegedly Kills Infant Son During Family Dispute
Pakur court sentences nine to life imprisonment in 2024 gang-rape case
OPINION | Bihar students' protest: All demands are not justified
After Delhi and Jharkhand, student protests have reached Bihar. In Patna on Tuesday, protesters marched to the Chief Minister's residence. Police had to resort to a mild lathi charge and water cannons to stop them. Several police personnel were injured in stone-throwing. The students are demanding cancellation of the BPSC exam. They also want the teacher recruitment exam to be held in one phase only, the Pre and Mains concept be given the go-by, and negative marking must end.
Mapping women voters with parental homes in Bihar, UP poses challenge in Palamu
JCECEB Jharkhand Result 2026 Out - Direct Link to Download BSc Nursing, ANM
JCECEB Result 2026 for BSc Nursing, ANM and GNM is released on 25 August 2026. Check result, cut off marks, download links, steps and counselling details.
Hit by truck on GT Road, elderly woman dies in Hazaribag
Opposition Leader Questions Exam Reform Committees Integrity
Ranchi, August 26: Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, has raised serious concerns regarding the integrity of the Exam Reform Committee. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Marandi demanded the immediate removal of Prashant Kumar, the states Finance Secretary and in-charge of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission ... Read more Opposition Leader Questions Exam Reform Committees Integrity
3-member high level panel formed to recommend reforms in JPSC, JSSC recruitments
Birendra Pradhan appointed LJP (RV) national vice-president; Janardan Paswan named Jharkhand chief
Cyclonic Circulation to Trigger Widespread Showers in Odisha
Odisha is bracing for another spell of heavy rainfall as a cyclonic circulation over northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a lowpressure area. The Regional Meteorological Centre has warned of widespread showers across northern, coastal, and interior districts over the next few days. Currently, a lowpressure system is active over Jharkhand and [] The post Cyclonic Circulation to Trigger Widespread Showers in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jharkhand recruitment scam: Kingpin Abhay Tiwari confesses to CID; general category CDPO seats sold for Rs 10-12 Lakh Ranchi: The confession of prime accused Abhay Kumar Tiwari before the CID, which is investigating irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand, has brought to light several startling claims. Tiwari told investigators that almost all general category seats [] The post Jharkhand recruitment scam: Kingpin Abhay Tiwari confesses to CID; general category CDPO seats sold for Rs 10-12 Lakh appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Jharkhand recruitment scam: Accused claims CDPO seats rigged for Rs 10 lakh
Prime accused Abhay Kumar Tiwari has allegedly told Jharkhand CID that general category CDPO exam seats were rigged for candidates from other states in exchange for money. He claimed the outsourcing agency charged at least Rs 10 lakh per candidate and alleged interview-level manipulation
Jharkhand leader Devendra Nath Mahto joins recruitment reform yatra in Hazaribagh
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Furnace blast probe finds safety lapses, factory operations suspended
Tata Steel gets interim relief in 1,755 crore demand notice issued by Jharkhand government
The company was of the view that the demand lacked justification and substantive basis and had merit to challenge the demand.
CID court hears bail pleas of JPSC exam case accused
Jharkhand Cabinet Approves Major Initiatives in Education and Health
Ranchi, August 25: In a significant meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand Cabinet approved 53 proposals related to education, health, rural development, agriculture, policing, infrastructure, and tourism on Tuesday. Key decisions include increasing the number of MBBS and PG seats in medical colleges, developing 100 schools as Chief Ministers Excellence Schools, connecting ... Read more Jharkhand Cabinet Approves Major Initiatives in Education and Health
Cop couple suspended over employing minor help
Security beefed up in Jamshedpur, Ranchi for processions
HC ends 33-year-old bribery case, reduces jail term
After disruption by JPSC-JSSC protesters, Ranchi Sadar Hospital curbs agitations
CUJ student gets recognition from Guinness World Records
RMC issues notices to coaching institutes
Dhanbad schoolgirls tie rakhis to motorists, promote road safety
Marandi backs protesters, alleges selective action
Govt sanctions Rs 259 crore for civic amenities, urban transport across 49 ULBs
Jamtara woman dies after C-section complications; family alleges medical negligence
SIR hearings in Ranchi leave voters anxious over lack of valid documents
Viral audio clip sparks row between Dumri MLA and police
Are schools closed tomorrow in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi?
Students across India will witness school holidays this week, driven by both scheduled festival holidays and the ongoing monsoon. Schools in many states will remain shut on August 26 on account of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Onam, The schools will also remain shut for heavy rainfall in several states, including Odisha, Delhi-NCR, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of the Northeast.
Jharkhand: 38 booked for molesting activist during recruitment exam demonstration
The incident happened during a procession over recruitment examination irregularities near Albert Ekka Chowk.
17 stolen two-wheelers recovered in East Singhbhum district, 3 arrested
ICU services at Godda Sadar Hospital hit as contractual staff protest over pending wages
District cops get new patrol vehicles in modernisation drive
SIR verification leaves Daltonganj electors scrambling for pre-1987 documents
RMC clears encroachments near Ranchi colleges, plans wider crackdown
Tata Steel gets interim relief in 1,755-crore Jharkhand coal mining demand case
The case relates to alleged excess extraction of coal from Tata Steel's West Bokaro Colliery in Jharkhand during FY2000-01 to FY2006-07
Husband taunted wife for her dark complexion, introvert nature; she files 498A IPC cruelty case; Jharkhand HC quashes 498A case, says his conduct is insufficient to constitute cruelty. Read the article to know what happened in this case.
Land subsidence causes cracks in hospital in Jharkhand's Giridih
The incident took place in Baniyadih village in the Mufassil police station area, which is within the command area of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)
