Kritika Tiwari is a reporter at The Guardian Chronicle, covering news and current affairs.
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Photo: TGCState to identify vulnerable families in every village to prevent human trafficking
The Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security will identify poor and vulnerable groups in every village who are at greater risk of human trafficking as part of efforts to strengthen prevention and early intervention mechanisms across the state. A total of 10 districts has been identified as highly vulnerable to human trafficking. The…
Photo: Mukesh Kumar BhattLocked gates, neglect and encroachments shrink city’s recreational spaces
For residents of the city, finding a safe and accessible open space for a morning walk, jogging or children’s play is becoming difficult. While the city continues to expand, several public parks, playgrounds and open spaces are either inaccessible, poorly maintained, occupied or restricted by limited timings and entry levels. Residents said that instead of…
Photo: TGC1,822 COTPA violations in Jharkhand raises concerns over tobacco control enforcement
Jharkhand continues to face a challenge in enforcing tobacco control regulations, with 1,822 challans/violations recorded under different provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) during this year till Tuesday. The violations came despite the state conducting training, orientation and sensitisation programmes. According to the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) dashboard, the highest…
Photo: TGCInside Jharkhand’s Healthcare Reforms: Interview with ACS Ajoy Kumar Singh | The Guardian Chronicle
Jharkhand is seeking to strengthen its public healthcare system by addressing shortages of specialist doctors, improving district-level services, expanding medical education and exploring the use of artificial intelligence and data in patient care. Ajoy Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department, speaks to TGC Senior Correspondent Kritika Tiwari about the gaps in the system, the…
Photo: Mukesh Kumar BhattCreation of Durga idols gains pace in city as artisans race against puja deadline
Preparations for Durga puja have started gaining momentum, with artisans busy shaping idols of Goddess Durga. As the festival approaches, sculptors are moving through the various stages of idol making. Artisans are preparing clay, giving shape to the idols and working on finer details before the painting and decoration stages. According to artisans, a painstaking…
Photo: AI ImageUndiagnosed OSA emerges as silent cardiovascular risk
OSA, high BP and diabetes are silent risks for heart disease Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is emerging as an often-overlooked risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Health experts have warned that people may mistake persistent snoring for a harmless habit while an underlying sleep disorder remains undiagnosed. Along with undiagnosed hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidaemia, untreated OSA…
Photo: TGCTeacher vacancies remain a major roadblock to delivering quality education
The state’s education department is facing a formidable list of challenges: a shortage of teachers, recruitment delays, teacher training and assessment, the expansion of mother-tongue education, and the integration of digital technology and artificial intelligence into classrooms. In an interview with Kritika Tiwari, TGC’s Senior Correspondent, Uma Shankar Singh, Secretary, Jharkhand Government, says the government…
Photo: TGCSnakebite cases more than quadruple in state in five years
Jharkhand has recorded 4,623 snakebite cases and 12 deaths till August 2026. The cases have increased sharply over the past five years. Cases of 2026 have already surpassed the 4,078 total number of snakebite cases recorded in the state during 2025. The rising number of cases highlights the continuing public health challenges posed by snakebite…
Photo: AI generated representational imageAnti rabies vaccine shortage raises concerns across Jharkhand
The shortage of anti-rabies vaccines at Community Health Centers (CHCs), district hospitals and other government healthcare institutions across Jharkhand has raised concern among people bitten or scratched by stray animals. In several places, patients are being asked to arrange the vaccine from private pharmacies when government stocks are unavailable. The shortage is particularly concerning for…
Photo: IANSJharkhand issues guidelines amid rising H1N1 and H3N2 cases in several states
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Health Department has stepped up preparedness and surveillance in the state in view of the rising cases of seasonal influenza A (H1N1) and H3N2 reported in several states, including Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Following directions received from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Health Mission (NHM) Shashi…
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