Kritika Tiwari is a reporter at The Guardian Chronicle, covering news and current affairs.
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PMMVY campaign enrolls over 46 k eligible women across Jharkhand
Ranchi: A total of 46,635 pregnant and lactating women have been enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) across Jharkhand during the special enrollment drive conducted from June 15 to July 15, 2026. These women are eligible to receive benefits under the Centre’s flagship maternity welfare scheme. The PMMVY provides financial assistance to…
Rath Yatra begins with sacred Netradan ritual
The annual Rath Yatra festivities at the Jagannathpur Temple formally commenced on Wednesday with the sacred Netradan (Netrotsav) Mahotsav, during which Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra stepped out from their 15-day seclusion to give the first darshan to devotees ahead of the grand chariot festival on Thursday. The Netradan ritual marks the ceremonial…
Hundreds of children await families as foster care finds few takers in Jharkhand
In Jharkhand, the waiting list is not of families hoping to welcome a child—it is of children waiting for a family. Over 200 Children Are Eligible for Foster Care, Yet a Shortage of Families Limits the Initiative While hundreds of orphaned and vulnerable children continue to grow up in Child Care Institutions (CCIs),…
Photo: AI imageFrom newborn to teenagers, diabetes emerging in younger age group
Once widely considered a disease affecting people above the age of 50, diabetes is now being detected among children, teenagers, and even newborns. Shift in Lifestyle and Genetics Leading to Early-Onset Diabetes in Youth Doctors say the trend reflects a growing shift in lifestyle patterns, dietary habits, and genetic factors that are affecting younger…
Photo: AI ImageKoderma records state’s lowest sex ratio at birth despite political representation
Despite being represented by prominent women political leaders at both the state and national levels, including Annapurna Devi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, and Neera Yadav, MLA, Koderma continues to record the lowest Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) in Jharkhand. According to Health Management Information System (HMIS) data, Koderma reported an SRB of…
Photo: AI ImageOnly 16% teachers complete CPD training, department warns disciplinary action
Ranchi: The School Education and Literacy Department has taken a serious view of the slow progress of the mandatory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for teachers of Classes I to V. The education department has warned of disciplinary action against those who fail to complete the programme within the stipulated timeframe. According to a directive…
Photo: TGCSchool transport safety back in focus, authorities to intensify inspections
Overloading of schoolchildren in private autos and vans continues to be a concern, with Wednesday’s accident involving school students once again drawing attention to the safety and operational norms governing school transportation. According to transport department officials, many parents arrange private vehicles, including three-wheelers and vans, for their children’s daily commute to and from school.…
Photo: AI Generated/ChatGptEateries turn child-friendly with play areas to keep kids active
At a time when children are increasingly glued to screens, some restaurants and hotels or even roadside ‘dhabas’ are attempting a change, installing swings and small play equipment within their premises to encourage physical activity among young visitors. According to restaurant and hotel owners, while families come out to dine, children often become restless or…
Photo: TGCRIMS proposes to increase MBBS seats from 180 to 250
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) is all set to send a proposal to the central government to increase the college’s MBBS seats from 180 to 250, post graduate seats from 176 to 275 and super specialty seats from 11 to 100. In this regard, the RIMS administration is preparing a detailed proposal for the…
Photo: AI Generated/GeminiEducation department project addresses language barrier
Nisha Samad, a Class III student of Bonga Sindri Primary School in West Singhbhum, was initially hesitant to attend classes and struggled to understand lessons. However, after being taught in her native language. Later, she has become more confident and actively participates in classroom activities. Courtesy, the Jharkhand Education Department’s multi-lingual education language (MLE) programme,…
