New Delhi: The Union government has released more than Rs 723 crore as grants to support and strengthen rural local bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand under the 15th Finance Commission, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said on Friday. According to … read more
Daltonganj: Police in Jharkhand’s Palamu district have arrested two alleged associates of notorious gangster Prince Khan in connection with an extortion attempt involving a demand of Rs 1 crore from a gold trader in Medininagar. The accused allegedly targeted Ranjit … read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the release of the Constitution of India in the Santhali language, describing it as a “commendable effort” that would enhance constitutional awareness and encourage greater democratic participation among tribal communities. Responding … read more
Ranchi: Cold conditions continue to intensify across Jharkhand as Meteorological Department has predicted cold wave conditions in Ranchi and 12 districts on December 26. Districts likely to be affected include Palamu, Garhwa, Chatra, Gumla, Latehar, Lohardaga, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Khunti, Ranchi, Bokaro … read more
Ranchi: Liquor sold at lower prices in neighbouring states is increasingly worrying Jharkhand’s alcohol traders. According to Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, general secretary of Jharkhand Liquor Traders’ Association, even though the state government claims to offer lower prices under its new policy, … read more
Ranchi: The approval of the PESA (Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas) rules by the state cabinet was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Jharkhand Congress headquarters. Congress workers arrived at the party building with drums and traditional music, exchanging sweets and expressing … read more
Ranchi: Leader of opposition Babulal Marandi once again launched a sharp attack on health minister, alleging that children who were given HIV-infected blood are facing severe mental and social harassment. Marandi said while health minister makes announcements about providing jobs based … read more
Ranchi: Jharkhand agriculture department has issued conditions for hiring vehicles, specifying that only white-coloured sedans, compact sedans, SUVs, compact SUVs and MUVs will be accepted. Suppliers interested in providing vehicles must have an average annual turnover of at least Rs 10 … read more
Ranchi: Indian Railways has issued strict instructions regarding special services known as Train on Demand (TOD). Railway Board has clarified that no TOD train will be announced or operated without prior approval from en-route railways and terminating railway. According to Railway … read more
Ranchi: Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a penalty of Rs 11 lakh on Vision IAS coaching institute for publishing misleading advertisements. Action was taken after scrutiny of claims made on institute’s website, with CCPA chairperson Nidhi Khare ordering the penalty. … read more