Category: Jharkhand
News from across Jharkhand — Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad and every district: politics, development, crime and community.
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…
Drone surveillance to strengthen security onNaxal-affected railway tracks
In a major step towards enhancing railway security, the Chakradharpur Railway Division has introduced drone-camera surveillance along naxal-affected railway tracks to safeguard passengers and protect critical railway infrastructure. Railways Deploy Aerial Surveillance System to Protect Critical Tracks and Assets The aerial surveillance system has been deployed across sensitive railway sections, enabling continuous monitoring…
Photo: IANSJharkhand Enters Power Surplus Club: Second 800 MW Unit of PVUNL Patratu Plant Operational
Ranchi: Jharkhand has achieved a major milestone in the power sector, as the second 800 MW unit of the Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) started commercial operations on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, officials said. With this, the state has not only become self-reliant in power generation and availability but has also…
Photo: AI ImageFire safety inspection: Non-compliant units asked to shut down
In a knee-jerk reaction after the Lucknow tragedy at a coaching institution earlier this week, the district administration conducted surprise inspections of several coaching institutions in city areas of Dhanbad on Wednesday. Acting on the directive of Dhanbad DC Aditya Ranjan, a team led by Dhanbad Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Lokesh Barange conducted a fire safety…
Photo: AI ImageCoal Goods Train Derails Near Dhanbad’s Mugma Station
Dhanbad: The engine and two wagons of a coal-laden goods train derailed in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district, disrupting railway services, officials said. Technical Snag Causes Derailment Near Mugma Station The freight train was exiting Eastern Coalfields Ltd’s central pool siding through the second loop line on Tuesday evening when its engine’s bumper overheated and…
Photo: Ratan LalNEET-UG Re-Exam held peacefully across Jharkhand under tight security
The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination for admission to MBBS courses was conducted peacefully across Jharkhand on Sunday amid extensive security arrangements and heightened vigilance by authorities. A total of 67 examination centres were set up across the state, where around 30,000 candidates appeared for the test after the original examination held on May 3 was cancelled…
Photo: AI ImagePatient reportedly transfused with wrong blood group
A fresh allegation of medical negligence has surfaced at the blood bank of Chaibasa Sadar Hospital in West Singhbhum district, where a patient was allegedly transfused with blood of an incorrect blood group. The incident has triggered concern within the hospital administration. Taking the matter seriously, Civil Surgeon Dr. Jujhar Majhi has ordered an inquiry…
Photo: AI ImageIIT (ISM) debuts in QS World University Rankings
IIT Indian School of Mines (ISM) in Dhanbad has secured a place in the QS World University Rankings 2027 for the first time in its 100-year history. According to the rankings released today by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), one of the world’s most respected higher education ranking agencies, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has been placed in the…
Photo: TGCState’s 11 traditional products win GI tag
Jharkhand has significantly expanded its footprint in the Geographical Indication (GI) landscape, with 11 more traditional products from the state securing GI tags, taking the total number of GI-recognised products from one in 2019 to 12. The newly recognised products include Kuchai silk sarees and fabrics, Bhagaiya sarees and fabrics, Dumka chadar, Badoni puppets, Panchhi-Parhan…
Photo: TGCSchool transport safety back in focus, authorities to intensify inspections
Overloading of schoolchildren in private autos and vans continues to be a concern, with Wednesday’s accident involving school students once again drawing attention to the safety and operational norms governing school transportation. According to transport department officials, many parents arrange private vehicles, including three-wheelers and vans, for their children’s daily commute to and from school.…
