Category: Ranchi
News from Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand — civic affairs, crime, development and city life.
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 Guardian Chronicle felicitates educators for their contribution to nation building
The Guardian Chronicle, an independent English-language daily newspaper, organised the ‘Guru Vashishth Samman’ ceremony on Wednesday to recognise the contributions of teachers, principals and educational leaders in shaping students’ futures and strengthening the education system. The programme brought together educators and representatives of educational institutions, with awards presented to individuals from Central Board of Secondary…
Photo: IANSRanchi: Women Workers Block Highway Over Unresolved Grievances
Ranchi: Women workers employed at a private company in Pancha, under Ranchi’s Dasham Falls police station area, on Wednesday blocked the Ranchi-Tata National Highway-33, demanding fair wages and the resolution of issues related to working hours and workplace safety. The protest led to long queues of vehicles on both sides of the highway. The women…
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: 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: Mukesh Kumar BhattLocked gates, neglect and encroachments shrink city’s recreational spaces
For residents of the city, finding a safe and accessible open space for a morning walk, jogging or children’s play is becoming difficult. While the city continues to expand, several public parks, playgrounds and open spaces are either inaccessible, poorly maintained, occupied or restricted by limited timings and entry levels. Residents said that instead of…
Photo: TGCComplex brain tumour surgery performed successfully at Sadar hospital
A complex brain tumour surgery was performed at Sadar Hospital, Ranchi, on a 46-year-old patient. Bhushan Singh, the patient, had been suffering from the condition for nearly two years. The surgery was considered challenging because the tumour was located within the brain and had to be removed while protecting surrounding blood vessels, nerves and normal…
Photo: AI Image3 Youths Killed as Unidentified Vehicle Runs Over Motorcycle in Ranchi’s Namkum
Ranchi: A motorcycle rider was run over by an unidentified vehicle near Rampur in the Namkum police station area. According to reports, three youths died at the scene.
Photo: TGCTree Falls on School Bus Amid Incessant Rain; All Children Evacuated Safely
Ranchi: Incessant rain battered parts of Jharkhand on Friday, uprooting trees and electricity poles, disrupting traffic and power supply, while a group of schoolchildren miraculously escaped unscathed after a tree came crashing down on their bus in Ranchi. Waterlogged Capital Paralyzed as Incessant Showers Halt Flights and Traffic The rain-drenched roads of the state capital…
Latest News
Photo: Xinhua/IANS
