Category: Cities
Photo: AI imageSister’s marital discord spills into his own marriage
A feud between a man’s sister and his wife’s brother spilled into his own marriage, triggering a separation that has dragged on for 17 years. Now, the Jharkhand High Court has refused to grant him a divorce, finding that he failed to prove cruelty or desertion by his wife—and upheld an order directing him to…
Photo: AI imageDLSA steps in to help family of murdered Dumka girl seek justice
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) has initiated the process of providing legal assistance and financial compensation to the family of a 14-year-old girl allegedly murdered in Jitpur village under Kathikund police station in Dumka district. Principal District and Sessions Judge-cum-DLSA Chairman Sudhanshu Kumar Shashi took cognisance of the incident through newspaper reports and directed…
Photo: TGCLow hanging wires, exposed junction boxes, raise safety concerns in city
Dangling electricity wires, exposed junction boxes and low-hanging overhead cables have emerged as a serious safety concern across the city. These low-hanging wires have exposed residents, pedestrians and commuters to the risk of electrocution, short circuits and fire. From Hethu near Birsa Munda Airport and Arya Home Mega Sun City to Rospa Tower, New Police…
Photo: TGCMental Health Day: Elderly depression remains an overlooked concern in Jharkhand, say experts
Depression and other mental health concerns among elderly people often remain overlooked. According to mental health experts, older persons and their families may focus more on physical illnesses, financial concerns and day-to-day responsibilities than on changes in emotional and psychological well-being. Experts point out that elderly people may not always openly communicate their mental health…
Photo: TGCNearly one in three women are underweight in Jharkhand
Nearly one in three women in Jharkhand is underweight, while around 16.9 per cent are overweight and metabolic risks. The figure was cited during a state-level consultation on pre-conception care organised by the health department in coordination with Child In Need Institute (CINI) on Wednesday. According to the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023–24,…
Photo: TGCDistrict health officials directed to strengthen VBD surveillance
District health officials in Jharkhand have been directed to regularly review disease-related data, identify emerging trends, ensure early detection and timely testing and treatment of patients. The directions were issued on the eve of a two-day state-level Vector Borne Disease (VBD) orientation programme being organised on Wednesday. Shashi Prakash Jha, mission director, National Health Mission,…
Photo: TGCProlonged power outages affect several areas in capital
Citizens of the capital were inconvenienced on Tuesday after the electricity department undertook cabling, maintenance and reconductoring in several areas. Residents, shopkeepers and other consumers had their household and commercial activities hindered as a result. Affected areas included regions under the Lalpur electricity division’s H B Road feeder of the Kokar Urban power sub-station, where…
Photo: Chandan PaulDhanbad to form ward committees in all 55 wards
Ward committees will soon be set up across all 55 wards of Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, pending approval from the municipal board, in a move aimed at bringing civic planning closer to residents and boosting public participation in local development. Committee will have up to 10 members, chaired by the ward’s elected councillor. Modelled on the…
Photo: Shabbir HussainDamodar River debris chokes JMADA intake
Continuous rainfall has swollen the Damodar River, sweeping muck and water hyacinth toward the intake well of the Jharia Mineral Area Development Authority’s (JMADA) water supply system. The resulting blockages have crippled water supply across Jharia and its adjoining areas, triggering protests and a signature campaign among residents. Residents of Katras Mode and Shimla Bahal…
Photo: Ratan LalCity of Shiva, struggling for water: Deoghar awaits Punasi Project
The thirst of residents in the Deoghar Municipal Corporation (DMC) area will soon be quenched, as the project to bring water from Punasi Dam is nearing completion. Residents of Deoghar and pilgrims staying at the homes of the city’s Panda community will no longer have to face a shortage of drinking water. The Jharkhand government…
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