Jharkhand News

Deoghar ropeway accident: Rescue operations end after over 45 hours; 47 people rescued, three dead

Deoghar ropeway accident: Rescue operations end after over 45 hours; 47 people rescued, three dead

Teams of IAF, Indian Army, NDRF, ITBP and local administration were involved in rescue operations.

Apr 12, 2022, 11:21 AM IST
Deoghar ropeway tragedy: 3 dead, 32 rescued, 15 still trapped

Deoghar ropeway tragedy: 3 dead, 32 rescued, 15 still trapped

The Trikut ropeway is said to be India's highest vertical ropeway. 11 people have been rescued so far and 48 are still trapped, officials said on Monday.

Apr 11, 2022, 12:14 PM IST
Jharkhand schools in all districts to reopen from March 7 as Covid-19 cases dip

Jharkhand schools in all districts to reopen from March 7 as Covid-19 cases dip

The Jharkhand government has permitted schools in all 24 districts to reopen from class one onwards amid decline in Covid-19 cases. 

Feb 25, 2022, 18:29 PM IST
16 missing as boat capsizes in Jharkhand's Jamtara, rescue operations on

16 missing as boat capsizes in Jharkhand's Jamtara, rescue operations on

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren wished for everyone`s safety and said that teams of district administration and NDRF are conducting the rescue operations.

Feb 24, 2022, 22:09 PM IST
JAC Board Exams 2022: Jharkhand Board class 10, 12 examinations to be held offline from March 24

JAC Board Exams 2022: Jharkhand Board class 10, 12 examinations to be held offline from March 24

The exams will be conducted in two sittings. The class 10 examinations will be conducted in the first sitting, while the class 12 in the second sitting, JAC officials said.

Feb 24, 2022, 13:56 PM IST
Fodder scam: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav convicted of fraudulent withdrawal from Doranda treasury

Fodder scam: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav convicted of fraudulent withdrawal from Doranda treasury

RJD chief Lalu Yadav has already been convicted in four other cases related to the infamous Rs 950 crore fodder scam cases.

Feb 15, 2022, 12:15 PM IST
Jharkhand eases Covid-19 curbs, allows schools and colleges to reopen from today

Jharkhand eases Covid-19 curbs, allows schools and colleges to reopen from today

The decisions were taken on Monday at a meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

Feb 01, 2022, 10:57 AM IST
Suspected Naxals blow up portion of railway tracks on Howrah-New Delhi line in Jharkhand

Suspected Naxals blow up portion of railway tracks on Howrah-New Delhi line in Jharkhand

Railway officials and local police officers have reached to spot to take stock of the situation.

Jan 27, 2022, 09:15 AM IST
Jharkhand extends Covid-19 curbs till January 31, check list of restrictions here

Jharkhand extends Covid-19 curbs till January 31, check list of restrictions here

Jharkhand reported 3,258 new cases, 3,351 recoveries and 7 deaths on Saturday. The state also reported 14 new cases of the Omicron variant. 

Jan 16, 2022, 06:30 AM IST
Lockdown in Jharkhand amid Omicron scare? Here's the truth behind the viral message

Lockdown in Jharkhand amid Omicron scare? Here's the truth behind the viral message

A screenshot claiming that all schools, colleges, institutes and religious places will be shut from December 6 to January 1 in Jharkhand has gone viral.   

Dec 05, 2021, 07:22 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi hails 'Bhagwan' Birsa Munda's struggle, says his birth anniversary will be celebrated as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas'

PM Narendra Modi hails 'Bhagwan' Birsa Munda's struggle, says his birth anniversary will be celebrated as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas'

“Nation decided that during 'amrit kaal' of independence, tribal traditions and its tales of gallantry will be given even more grand identity. The historic decision has been taken that November 15 -

Nov 15, 2021, 10:49 AM IST
India Post Recruitment 2021 (Jharkhand): Several vacancies announced at indiapost.gov.in, check details here

India Post Recruitment 2021 (Jharkhand): Several vacancies announced at indiapost.gov.in, check details here

Scroll down to check all the important details.

Nov 15, 2021, 08:55 AM IST
 BJP's ST unit leader attacked in Jharkhand, hospitalised

BJP's ST unit leader attacked in Jharkhand, hospitalised

The incident occurred when Ram Singh Munda, the media in-charge of the state BJP's ST Morcha, was going to meet Union Tribal Welfare Minister Arjun Munda, who was in the city.

Nov 02, 2021, 22:27 PM IST
Dhanbad judge case: Jharkhand HC asked CBI to expedite investigation

Dhanbad judge case: Jharkhand HC asked CBI to expedite investigation

The CBI zonal director informed the court that the CBI team is working on the case and all suspects are being interrogated thoroughly.

Sep 24, 2021, 00:04 AM IST
Tribal students get iconic Jaipal Singh Munda overseas scholarship to pursue studies in UK

Tribal students get iconic Jaipal Singh Munda overseas scholarship to pursue studies in UK

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said it is a fitting tribute to the tribal icon and the scholarship is possibly the first such scholarship provided by any state to promote young talents to pursue studies

Sep 22, 2021, 13:27 PM IST
Jharkhand unlock: Religious places, schools for classes 6-8 to reopen in the state

Jharkhand unlock: Religious places, schools for classes 6-8 to reopen in the state

"Attendance shall not be mandatory for students to attend offline classes. And prior consent of guardian shall be mandatory for students to opt for offline classes," the statement read. 

Sep 17, 2021, 07:48 AM IST
COVID-19 unlock: Jharkhand to allow reopening of religious places, schools for classes 6 to 8

COVID-19 unlock: Jharkhand to allow reopening of religious places, schools for classes 6 to 8

However, the government has made it mandatory for priests, pandas, imams, pastors to get at least the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Sep 15, 2021, 18:12 PM IST
Binomo and Lakshyam organized a charity event for those in need in Delhi and Jharkhand

Binomo and Lakshyam organized a charity event for those in need in Delhi and Jharkhand

In collaboration with Lakshyam, Binomo distributed Ration kits, Solar lamps, and Sewing machines to needy families. In addition, they installed a water cooler in the NCR area of Delhi.

Sep 14, 2021, 17:46 PM IST
CBI registers two more FIRs in Dhanbad judge death case

CBI registers two more FIRs in Dhanbad judge death case

One FIR relates to an alleged theft of three mobile phones from the home of one Purnendu Vishwakarma while the other is for the theft of a three-wheeler of Sugnu Devi which was allegedly involved in

Sep 09, 2021, 07:29 AM IST
Reservation benefit: Person can claim quota in either state upon reorganisation, says Supreme Court

Reservation benefit: Person can claim quota in either state upon reorganisation, says Supreme Court

A Supreme Court bench decided the "peculiar question" after a resident of Jharkhand, Pankaj Kumar, filed an appeal against the 2:1 majority High Court order denying him appointment in state civil

Aug 20, 2021, 18:49 PM IST