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Five of a family dead after consuming ‘adulterated’ edible oil
Five members of a family died over the past 10 days in Jharkhand’s Palamu district, allegedly after consuming adulterated edible oil that led to a toxic condition, officials said on Monday. Another family member is undergoing treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi, they said. Spate of Fatalities: Five Family…
Water discharged from BCCL mines to be purified into bottled drinking water
Coal India Limited (CIL) subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) will be part of an innovative initiative wherein mine discharge water will be “recycled, purified” using advanced technology to produce safe, high-quality bottled drinking water under the brand name ‘Coal Neer’. State-of-the-Art RO Plant Set for June 30 Inauguration in Dhanbad “The facility with…
Photo: TGCHC finds peon’s dismissal over tea and biscuits amounted to ‘injustice’
In a judgment that blends legal scrutiny with compassion, the Jharkhand High Court has ordered the reinstatement of a contractual peon who lost his job after allegedly taking tea powder and biscuits from his office, observing that the punishment was “grossly disproportionate” and amounted to “injustice brimming with insensitivity.” Allowing a Letters Patent Appeal filed…
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: Xinhua/IANSTwin Earthquakes Shaken Venezuela: Nationwide Emergency Declared
Caracas: Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has announced a State of Emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the South American nation, causing widespread damage. “Following the strong earthquakes recorded this afternoon in the country, we have declared a State of Emergency throughout the national territory. We call on all citizens to remain alert, safe, and…
Photo: IANSShibu Soren Awarded Padma Bhushan Posthumously for Public Affairs Contribution
Veteran tribal leader, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder and former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren was posthumously conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, in recognition of his contribution to public affairs. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Soren’s wife, Rupi Soren, during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in…
Photo: IANSPresident Murmu to Honour Shibu Soren, 64 others with Padma Awards Today
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on June 23, with former Union Minister Shibu Soren, tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees, an official said on Saturday. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime…
Photo: IANS/Video GrabKeir Starmer’s Exit Sparks Race for Next UK Prime Minister
London: Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as British Prime Minister and the Leader of the Labour Party, setting out a timetable for his successor to be elected in the coming weeks and be in place by September. From Landslide Victory to Downing Street Exit: Why Keir Starmer Resigned The 63-year-old said…
Photo: PTINEET re-test conducted under tight security across 5,440 centres in India
New Delhi: Lakhs of medical aspirants took a second shot at the NEET (UG) examination on Sunday after the original May 3 test was cancelled due to paper leaks. From Drones to CCTV : NTA’s Anti-Malpractice Crackdown The controversy, which had triggered widespread protests and turned into a political hot potato, prompted unprecedented security…
Photo: X/@IndianEmbTokyoFrom London to Tokyo: World Celebrates 12th International Yoga Day
London: Indian diplomatic missions across the world organised yoga sessions to mark International Day of Yoga on Sunday. Yoga Day Celebrations Held Across Global Capitals The Indian High Commission in the UK celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga with a special programme at the Strand in London. In his remarks at the event, High…
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