Category: Jharkhand
News from across Jharkhand — Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad and every district: politics, development, crime and community.
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…
Photo: TGCHC issues contempt notice to DGP over non-installation of CCTVs in police stations
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court has issued a contempt notice to the Director General of Police (DGP) for alleged non-compliance with its order directing the installation of CCTV cameras in all police stations across the state. A division bench comprising Chief Justice M S Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar asked the DGP to explain why…
Photo: AI generated image: IANSPIL seeks safeguards for innocent bank customers in cyber fraud cases
Seeking protection for innocent bank customers caught in the crossfire of cyber fraud investigations, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Jharkhand High Court seeking safeguards against account freezing, police action and criminal proceedings when suspicious money is transferred into their accounts without their knowledge. The PIL, filed by advocate Achyut Swaroop…
Photo: TGCClass 2 Student Dies on the Spot After Being Struck by Speeding Pickup Camper on NH-139
An eight-year-old girl, Sweety Kumari, died after being hit by a speeding pickup camper on NH-139 near Madhuban Hotel in Kauakhoh under Hariharganj police station area on Thursday afternoon at around 1 pm. The deceased was the daughter of Mukesh Ram, a resident of Piroji village, and was a Class 2 student at the newly…
Photo: TGCHandcrafted Adiva Rakhis gain popularity across Jharkhand ahead of Rakshabandhan
Handcrafted rakhis made by women members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) are emerging as a popular choice this Rakshabandhan, with artisans across the state showcasing their creativity through the Adiva brand. The brand is a government platform by Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS) to market traditional tribal and ethnic jewellery, handicrafts, and handloom products…
Photo: IANS/X/@HemantSorenJMMCabinet approves Rs 7,214 crore plan for 100 more CM Schools of Excellence
The Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday, approved a series of major decisions covering education, healthcare, employment, infrastructure, policing and disaster management. Education: 100 more schools to get CM School of Excellence tag The Cabinet approved the development of 100 additional government schools as CM Schools of Excellence, taking the…
Photo: TGCSadar hospitals across Jharkhand set for digital makeover
Healthcare services at Sadar hospitals across Jharkhand are set for a digital overhaul, with information on doctors, medicines, admissions and other facilities to be made available through online platforms and digital boards. Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Tuesday launched the process of connecting Sadar hospitals across all districts through a common digital system. An MoU…
Photo: TGCSeven children sent to Ranchi for free cleft lip surgery
Seven children suffering from cleft lip were sent from Dhanbad to Ranchi for free corrective surgery under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK). The children were identified during a special health camp held at Sadar Hospital and will undergo surgery at Devkamal Hospital in Ranchi. The initiative was taken under the direction of Deputy Commissioner-cum-District…
Photo: TGCJMM to hold block-level dharnas on Sept 7 over MMDR Act
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will launch a statewide public awareness campaign against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, culminating in one-day dharnas at all block headquarters on September 7. The decision was taken at an extended meeting of the party’s Central Committee held at Sohrai Bhawan in Ranchi on August…
Photo: TGCNo textbooks: Students to ‘run’ Gram Sabha in Jharkhand schools
Students of Classes IX to XII in government schools across Jharkhand will soon swap classrooms for a simulated village council, donning the roles of sarpanch, ward members, panchayat secretaries and local health workers to experience how a Gram Sabha functions. The initiative, called the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS), is being implemented by the Jharkhand…
