Jharkhand News

Dhanbad judge death case: CBI takes over investigation, forms 20-member SIT team

Dhanbad judge death case: CBI takes over investigation, forms 20-member SIT team

A 20-member team has been sent by the CBI to probe the matter. Besides visiting the accident spot, six members of the team also reached Dhanbad sadar police station and discussed with senior police

Aug 05, 2021, 19:27 PM IST
First girl from Birhor tribe of Jharkhand to pass matriculation exam

First girl from Birhor tribe of Jharkhand to pass matriculation exam

16-year-old Payal from Kandsar of the Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand became the first girl of the Birhor tribe to clear the matriculation examination. 

Aug 03, 2021, 15:50 PM IST
Dhanbad judge death case: Jharkhand CM orders CBI probe, assures 'justice is priority'

Dhanbad judge death case: Jharkhand CM orders CBI probe, assures 'justice is priority'

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren recommended CBI be handed over the investigation into the alleged killing of Justice Uttam Anand.

Jul 31, 2021, 19:55 PM IST
Jharkhand unlock: Schools to reopen for Classes 9-12, cinema halls to operate at 50% capacity

Jharkhand unlock: Schools to reopen for Classes 9-12, cinema halls to operate at 50% capacity

Offline classes for students of Class 9 to 12 can resume in Jharkhand. However, schools will stay open only till 12 pm and children will have to ensure parents' permission in order to visit school.

Jul 30, 2021, 20:54 PM IST
JAC Class 12 results declared, check scores at jacresults.com

JAC Class 12 results declared, check scores at jacresults.com

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) on Friday (July 30) released Class 12 board results of all three streams- Arts, Science and Commerce. 

Jul 30, 2021, 18:44 PM IST
JAC Class 12 results 2021: Jharkhand Board to announce class 12 results today at 2 pm, details here

JAC Class 12 results 2021: Jharkhand Board to announce class 12 results today at 2 pm, details here

The Jharkhand Board class 12 results will be releasing today-July 30, 2021 on the official website at 2pm.

Jul 30, 2021, 12:58 PM IST
Jharkhand Academic Council Class 10 results declared, 95.93% students pass

Jharkhand Academic Council Class 10 results declared, 95.93% students pass

The students can check their results and download their marksheets from official websites- jac.nic.in, jacresults.com, jac.jharkhand.gov.in and jharresults.nic.in.

Jul 29, 2021, 18:10 PM IST
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren flags ‘under-representation of locals’ at AIIMS Deoghar

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren flags ‘under-representation of locals’ at AIIMS Deoghar

Soren claimed that 90 per cent of the security personnel employed at the hospital were from outside the state, thereby denying opportunities to the locals.

Jul 19, 2021, 20:18 PM IST
Maoist wanted in 53 cases including 20 murders killed by security forces in Jharkhand

Maoist wanted in 53 cases including 20 murders killed by security forces in Jharkhand

Security forces on Friday (July 15) neutralised a dreaded Maoist carrying a Rs 15 lakh reward on his head in a fierce shootout in the densely forested Krurmgrah area in Jharkhand's Gumla district.

Jul 15, 2021, 18:42 PM IST
Jharkhand eases COVID-19 curbs from today, restaurants, bars to open with 50% capacity- Check guidelines

Jharkhand eases COVID-19 curbs from today, restaurants, bars to open with 50% capacity- Check guidelines

"The provisions related to observance of the Health Safety Week in the context of COVID-19 shall stand extended from 6 am on July 1 till further orders," a state government spokesperson said.

Jul 01, 2021, 07:03 AM IST
Jharkhand extends COVID-19 lockdown for seventh time, religious places, educational institutions to stay closed

Jharkhand extends COVID-19 lockdown for seventh time, religious places, educational institutions to stay closed

The Jharkhand government has extended the lockdown-like restrictions till July 1, as per an official notification. This is the seventh time that the COVID-related curbs, first imposed in the state

Jun 23, 2021, 19:13 PM IST
Jharkhand on high alert as black fungus cases rise, 26 deaths reported

Jharkhand on high alert as black fungus cases rise, 26 deaths reported

A total of 79 confirmed and 53 suspected cases have been reported to date in 18 of the 24 districts.

Jun 19, 2021, 20:05 PM IST
Jharkhand on high alert amid third COVID-19 wave threat

Jharkhand on high alert amid third COVID-19 wave threat

The Jharkhand government released a detailed document to deal with the possibility of the third COVID-19 wave, which is likely to lead to an increased number of infections among children. 

Jun 19, 2021, 08:13 AM IST
COVID-19: Jharkhand extends lockdown-like restrictions till June 16

COVID-19: Jharkhand extends lockdown-like restrictions till June 16

There will be a complete lockdown in the state from Saturday 5 pm to Monday 6 am barring emergency services, a state govt official said.

Jun 09, 2021, 17:38 PM IST
COVID-19: Jharkhand extends lockdown till June 10, check new guidelines here

COVID-19: Jharkhand extends lockdown till June 10, check new guidelines here

The lockdown in Jharkhand has been extended till June 10, while some restrictions have been eased. The decision comes in the wake of a meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority chaired by

Jun 02, 2021, 07:43 AM IST
About 7000 prisoners likely to get bail or parole in Jharkhand amid COVID-19 scare

About 7000 prisoners likely to get bail or parole in Jharkhand amid COVID-19 scare

An order has been issued to jail superintendents by the High- Powered Committee to shortlist prisoners on the basis of a directive by the Supreme Court to release on parole or interim bail, prisoners

May 23, 2021, 14:50 PM IST
COVID-19: Jharkhand Police launches drive to enforce stricter lockdown provisions, collect Rs 35 lakh fine from violators

COVID-19: Jharkhand Police launches drive to enforce stricter lockdown provisions, collect Rs 35 lakh fine from violators

"Enforcing provisions for the safety of masses during the ongoing restrictions, the state police has collected Rs 35.68 lakh as fine from masses violating norms of wearing masks till May 11,"

May 16, 2021, 15:21 PM IST
Jharkhand extends lockdown restrictions till May 27, to impose stricter measures

Jharkhand extends lockdown restrictions till May 27, to impose stricter measures

Jharkhand government extended the near lockdown-like restrictions till May 27 amid a surge in COVID- 19 cases.

May 12, 2021, 22:10 PM IST
Should have talked some business: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren takes 'Mann ki Baat' swipe at PM Narendra Modi

Should have talked some business: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren takes 'Mann ki Baat' swipe at PM Narendra Modi

The Jharkhand CM said the PM should have talked business. It may be noted that PM Modi spoke to him and the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana about the COVID-19 situation on

May 07, 2021, 10:47 AM IST
Jharkhand to provide free COVID-19 vaccine to all above 18 years of age

Jharkhand to provide free COVID-19 vaccine to all above 18 years of age

All residents of Jharkhand above 18 years of age will be given free vaccination for COVID-19, the state’s Chief Minister, Hemant Soren has announced.

Apr 23, 2021, 07:04 AM IST