Ranchi: The Jharkhand government has sought a financial grant of ₹3.03 lakh crore from the 16th Finance Commission to drive inclusive and comprehensive development across the state. During a detailed presentation to the Commission—currently on a four-day visit to Jharkhand—state … read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Jharkhand High Court to respond within a week regarding the denial of a child care leave application submitted by Additional District Judge (ADJ) Kashika M. Prasad, who is currently posted in … read more
Ranchi — The 16th Finance Commission delegation, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, received a traditional and ceremonial welcome upon their arrival in Deoghar on Thursday. As part of their visit, the team paid homage at the sacred Baba Baidyanath Temple, … read more
Ranchi — Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya on Wednesday called on the central government to grant Jharkhand special category status, citing the state’s rich mineral resources and distinct socio-economic challenges. Speaking at a press conference, Bhattacharya welcomed the … read more
Ranchi — In preparation for the upcoming “Constitution Bachao” (Save Constitution) event in Gumla, Congress co-incharge Bela Prasad and senior leader Bandhu Tirki visited the district to meet with party workers and strategize for the success of the campaign. During … read more
Garhwa (Jharkhand) — A 32-year-old junior engineer from Uttar Pradesh, who had travelled to Jharkhand’s Garhwa district to attend a wedding, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on Thursday morning. The deceased, Vikas Vishwakarma, was working as a junior engineer … read more
Palamu – At least six people, including four children, were killed and over 15 others injured in two separate road accidents that occurred within hours of each other in Jharkhand’s Palamu and Latehar districts, officials confirmed on Thursday. The first … read more
Ranchi: The political climate in Jharkhand is currently charged, with the Sarna religion code emerging as a central issue. Both the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress have taken up the matter with renewed fervour, overshadowing earlier discussions around the caste census and the implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, or PESA. … read more
Ranchi: In a sweeping administrative overhaul, the Jharkhand government has transferred 48 IPS officers, including 15 Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), following the earlier reshuffle of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) in 20 districts. The changes come … read more
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) held statewide demonstrations at district headquarters on Tuesday, demanding official recognition of the Sarna religion through a separate code in the national census. In Ranchi, JMM General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya declared that Jharkhand was … read more