Jharkhand

Jharkhand Former BJP MLA Gurcharan Singh attacked by Naxalites

Former BJP MLA Gurcharan Singh Nayak narrowly escaped the Naxalite attack in Jharkhand. In the incident, 2 of his bodyguards got killed by the Naxalites.

Jan 05, 2022, 12:22 PM IST

Poor will get petrol 25 rupees cheaper in Jharkhand

Hemant government was formed on 29 November 2019, today the government has completed its 2 years, on this occasion the state government has given a big relief to the poor. Petrol and diesel are going to be cheaper by Rs 25 from 26 January.

Dec 29, 2021, 17:14 PM IST

Breaking News: Two goods trains collide in Hatia, Jharkhand

Two goods trains collide in Hatia, Jharkhand. No casualties have been reported in the accident.

Dec 26, 2021, 12:32 PM IST

Tribal society's contribution being honoured for the first time since Independence: PM Narendra Modi

“Today India is celebrating its 1st 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas'. For the 1st time after independence, art, culture of tribal society & their contribution towards freedom struggle and nation-building is being proudly remembered & honoured,” said PM Modi. 

Nov 15, 2021, 15:01 PM IST

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 - the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda - will be celebrated as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas'” the PM said in his inaugural speech.

Nov 15, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

In pics: Chhath Puja is a great mix of colour and devotion

The country is celebrating Chhath Puja with great devotion and dedication. 

Nov 10, 2021, 18:53 PM IST

Covid-19 vaccination drive needs to be taken door-to-door now: Narendra Modi

The prime minister noted that religious leaders are very enthusiastic about the vaccination campaign.

Nov 03, 2021, 22:05 PM IST

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

Indian Railways cancels 16 trains operating between Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal - Check list here

The Indian Railways has cancelled the operation of as many as 16 trains permanently, the information was shared by the South Eastern Railway (SER) in response to an RTI. Read here

Oct 21, 2021, 19:22 PM IST

Dhanbad Judge case: 'Judge intentionally hit by autorickshaw', CBI tells Jharkhand HC

The autorickshaw driver intentionally hit Dhanbad judge Uttam Anand with his three-wheeler, CBI told the Jharkhand High Court. 

Sep 23, 2021, 23:33 PM IST

Want to know how many tigers and elephants are in Jharkhand? Wait for three months

The exercise will be conducted with the help of a camera trapping technique, and an indirect count method involving pug mark technique and pellet count.

Sep 23, 2021, 17:35 PM IST

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 in prestigious institutes abroad.

Sep 22, 2021, 13:27 PM IST

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

Army jawan brutally beaten up in Jharkhand for not wearing mask by cops who themselves were not wearing masks

The local administration has taken a note of the incident and three cops have been suspended.

Sep 02, 2021, 09:17 AM IST

Vincent Pala to head Congress unit in Meghalaya, Rajesh Thakur in Jharkhand

The party has also appointed four working presidents of JPCC - Geeta Kora, Bandhu Tirkey, Jaleshwar Mahato and Shahzada Anwar.

Aug 26, 2021, 09:13 AM IST

Four arrested in Jharkhand when they were packing beef in plastic bags

The four suspects were apprehended when they were packing the beef in plastic bags for selling it in the market.

Aug 23, 2021, 16:54 PM IST

Jharkhand honours state's Olympian hockey players Salima Tete and Nikki Pradhan- In pics

The Jharkhand government on Wednesday (August 11) felicitated its Olympian woman hockey players Salima Tete and Nikki Pradhan. Amid a grand welcome, Chief Minister Hemant Soren persented the two players with gifts. 

Aug 11, 2021, 22:10 PM IST

Lightning strikes claim over 18 lives in West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand in last 2 days- In pics

As monsoon wreaks havoc in the country, over 18 people lost their lives in several states including West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand in seperate incidents of lightning strike on Saturday (August 7, 2021)

Aug 08, 2021, 08:00 AM IST

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

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of alleged killing of Dhanbad judge, seeks report from Jharkhand DGP

The Dhanbad judge was on his morning jog when he was hit by an auto-rickshaw and left to die. He was reportedly dealing with many high-profile criminal cases in Jharkhand.

Jul 30, 2021, 12:44 PM IST