Author: TGC
Photo: AI ImageSER surpasses ₹10,000 crore in freight revenue
Ranchi: South Eastern Railway (SER) has crossed Rs 10,000 crore in freight revenue in the current financial year 2026-27, achieving the milestone on October 13, ten days earlier than last year. According to a press release issued by SER on Friday, the zone had crossed the mark on October 25 in 2025-26. Freight revenue has…
Photo: AI ImageHimalayan Lakes Under Scientific Watch: The Race to Prevent the Next Disaster
Uttarakhand’s early-warning system at Vasundhara Tal is a welcome advance. But technology alone cannot protect vulnerable communities from the mounting risks of a warming Himalaya. The Himalaya is sending an unmistakable warning. As glaciers retreat and glacial lakes expand, the risk of sudden, devastating floods is becoming harder to ignore. Uttarakhand’s installation of its first…
Photo: TGCBSL holds speech contests to promote integrity among students
Bokaro: The Vigilance Department of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) organised Hindi and English speech competitions at Mithila Academy Public School on Wednesday as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 and the three-month Special Preventive Vigilance Campaign. The competitions were based on this year’s theme, “Integrity: A Way of Life”, and aimed to sensitise students to…
Photo: AI image10 cyber criminals arrested in Ranchi raids, cash and digital devices seized
Ranchi: Acting on a tip-off, a special police team raided two locations in Ranchi on Tuesday evening and arrested 10 suspected cyber criminals and detained a minor, police said on Wednesday. The raids were conducted at Parshar Apartment near Piska More and Malti Apartment near Jatra Maidan, both under Sukhdeonagar police station limits. Police seized…
Photo: TGCNine major Durga Puja pandals open in city as festive spirit builds
Ranchi: The enthusiasm for Durga Puja is growing across the city as nine major puja pandals opened their doors to devotees on Wednesday, the fourth day of Sharadiya Navratri. With grand structures, elaborate decorations and distinctive themes ready to welcome visitors, the city streets are beginning to resemble a carnival as devotees gather to seek…
Photo: TGCThe American Contradiction: Exemptions for Washington, Tariff Threats for Others
Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exposes the widening gulf between America’s professed principles and its pursuit of national interest. As Ukraine faces mounting pressure and India confronts the threat of punitive tariffs, Washington’s credibility as a champion of a rules-based international order is at stake. There is a particular irony in…
Photo: AI ImageHealth department plans DNB courses at district hospitals
Ranchi: The Health Department has directed officials to expedite the approval of funds under the Chief Minister Hospital Maintenance Scheme within a week. The Sadar hospitals across the state have also been directed to accelerate plans to introduce Diplomate of National Board (DNB) courses at selected district hospitals. Under the proposed DNB programme, five to…
Photo: AI imageTwo sisters killed in suspected occult-related murder in E S’bhum
Jamshedpur: Two sisters were allegedly hacked to death with an axe by their younger brother at Bawaida village under Dhalbhumgarh police station in East Singhbhum district in the early hours of Monday. The accused, Swarup Tudu, in his late forties, surrendered before the police later in the morning. According to police, Tudu had been unwell…
Photo: AI imageFake social media ID misuses Giridih DC’s Identity, administration warns public
Giridih: The Giridih district administration has warned citizens about a fake social media account allegedly misusing the name and identity of Deputy Commissioner Ramniwas Yadav to mislead people and commit cyber fraud. According to the administration, information has been received that the fake account is being used to deceive people. Citizens have been urged to…
Photo: AI ImageDhanbad to hold mega help desk camps at all polling stations, today
Dhanbad: A one-day Mega Help Desk Camp will be organised at all polling stations across Dhanbad district on Saturday, October 10, as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR-2026) of electoral rolls. The initiative aims to resolve pending voter-related issues, assist eligible citizens in completing documentation, and ensure that all eligible voters are included in…
