Jharkhand: 2 jawans killed, 3 injured in IED blast by Naxals in West Singhbhum
Two jawans of the Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) unit lost their lives and three others were left injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on Thursday morning in the forest planted by Naxals in the Jharjhara area of Jharkhand`s West Singhbhum district.
Mar 04, 2021, 16:07 PM ISTItem dance, ads and porn lead to rape: RJD leader Shivanand Tiwari on Dumka gang-rape
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by 17 men in the Mufassil area of Dumka in Jharkhand on Tuesday evening.
Dec 10, 2020, 19:56 PM IST35-year-old woman allegedly gang-raped by 17 men in Jharkhand’s Dumka; NCW seeks detailed report
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by 17 men in Mufassil area of Dumka in Jharkhand on Tuesday evening.
Dec 10, 2020, 12:50 PM ISTThis Indian state mandates jobs for 'non-smokers' only, requires declaration from applicants
The Jharkhand government has made it mandatory for its employees to file affidavits stating that they will not consume tobacco in any form.
Dec 04, 2020, 09:33 AM ISTMeet Sangeeta Devi from Jharkhand's Pratappur who took loan to build toilet in her home
Villagers of Pratappur in Jharkhand decided to put an end to open defecation by building toilets while credit also goes to the awareness programe 'Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon'.
Nov 23, 2020, 14:52 PM ISTJharkhand bans Chhath Puja 2020 in water bodies, restricts firecrackers, special lightings
Due to the fixed timings of performing the aforementioned rituals, it is not possible to stagger these huge congregations to ensure social distancing, a govt statement read.
Nov 16, 2020, 10:06 AM ISTJharkhand Coal Case : Ex-Union Min Dilip Ray Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
Former Union minister Dilip Ray was on Monday, 26 October, sentenced to three years in jail by a Delhi court in a case related to irregularities in Jharkhand coal block allocation in 1999.
Oct 26, 2020, 13:40 PM ISTIncome Tax department carries out searches at premises of prominent business group in Jharkhand, West Bengal
Evidence of out of books cash payments to contractors and fictitious payments to a dummy contractor have been found.
Sep 26, 2020, 19:49 PM ISTWoman tonsured, paraded naked by mob on witchcraft allegation after villager's death in Jharkhand
Nine persons including six women have been arrested in connection with the case.
Sep 22, 2020, 18:01 PM ISTHigh-level Central teams to be deployed to UP, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha to control rising COVID-19 cases
Each of the multi-sectoral teams will comprise of an epidemiologist and a public health expert.
Aug 31, 2020, 20:41 PM ISTCop arrested in Jharkhand's Ramgarh for allegedly raping colleague
The woman police officer of sub-inspector rank alleged that she was raped repeatedly by the 28-year-old constable who promised her marriage.
Aug 25, 2020, 19:24 PM ISTJharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh test COVID-19 positive
The Jharkhand Agriculture Minister requested everyone who came in his contact over the last few days to get themselves tested.
Aug 23, 2020, 08:12 AM ISTJharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19
Jharkhand’s Health Minister Banna Gupta on Tuesday (August 18) said that he has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. Gupta took to Twitter to make the announcement and urged all who have come in contact with him in the past week to get themselves tested. The Congress leader also requested everyone to stay at home in order to remain safe from coronavirus.
Aug 19, 2020, 07:27 AM ISTNCB busts Jharkhand based opium network; seizes Rs 20.8 lakh, 26 kg opium 6 kg opium in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi
The opium was professionally hidden in the cavities of all the four doors of a Maruti Swift Dzire car.
Aug 16, 2020, 15:21 PM ISTOrganise a farewell match for Mahendra Singh Dhoni: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urges BCCI
Shortly after former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced retirement from international cricket on Saturday (August 15), Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to hold a farewell match for the former Indian captain.
Aug 16, 2020, 10:17 AM ISTJharkhand gets new emblem on the eve of independence day
The new emblem reflects the greenery, and tribal culture, rich resources of the state. It has the Ashoka emblem enclosed within concentric circles having representation of state-tribal dance celebration motifs, the Palash flower also known as the flame of the forest and elephants.
Aug 15, 2020, 06:47 AM ISTMurder accused escapes from COVID-19 centre in Jharkhand
A murder accused and coronavirus positive patient escaped from the Covid-19 centre in Latehar district of Jharkhand on Monday, police said.
Jul 27, 2020, 18:31 PM ISTJharkhand Naxal cadre remanded in NIA custody for interrogation
He was reportedly very active in Naxal activities in Parasnath area of Giridih district and was instrumental in the collection of huge amounts of levy from contractors engaged in developmental projects.
Jul 23, 2020, 00:39 AM ISTJharkhand government transfers 18 IAS officers, visually impaired Rajesh Singh becomes Bokaro district magistrate
Chief Minister Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government on Tuesday (July 14) transferred 18 IAS officers including the district magistrates (DM) of more than 12 districts.
Jul 16, 2020, 12:23 PM ISTJharkhand teacher asks students to learn national anthems of Pakistan, Bangladesh; kicks up row
Several parents had objected to the task, which was shared by the teacher in East Singhbhum district with YouTube links of the anthems in a school WhatsApp group.
Jul 12, 2020, 21:53 PM IST