Kritika Tiwari is a reporter at The Guardian Chronicle, covering news and current affairs.
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Photo: AI imageSilent struggle after childbirth: Postpartum depression cases on the rise
Postpartum depression has emerged as a significant, yet often unspoken, challenge in recent years. While the arrival of a newborn is celebrated as a moment of joy and fulfillment, for many mothers it also marks the beginning of an emotional struggle that remains hidden behind smiles and social expectations. According to gynecologists and mental health…
Photo: TGC4,481 dilapidated state school buildings continue to endanger students
Several government school students in Jharkhand continue to attend classes in dilapidated and unsafe buildings, exposing them to risks while affecting the quality of education. Cracked walls, leaking roofs, damaged classrooms, and inadequate basic facilities remain common in various schools. One such example is the Government Upgraded Secondary School at Hethu village in Ranchi. The…
Photo: AI imageBlood crises at govt hospitals force families to turn to private blood banks
Shortage of blood at government hospitals, including Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and Sadar Hospital, has left patients and their families struggling to secure timely transfusions, even after arranging replacement donors. The crisis has forced many emergency patients to turn to private blood banks, adding to the financial burden on families already dealing with…
Stagnant water raises fears of dengue, malaria among patients and attendants
Jharkhand’s premier government medical college and hospital, the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), is likely to face a major challenge in tackling the rising number of dengue and malaria cases this monsoon as large parts of its campus have turned into potential mosquito breeding grounds due to persistent rainwater accumulation caused by an inadequate…
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…
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