Tag: Jharkhand news
Photo: AI generated imagePitru Paksha 2026: Know All Shraddha Dates, Kutup Muhurat and Important Rules
In Hinduism, Pitru Paksha is considered a special period dedicated to expressing reverence, gratitude and offering prayers to ancestors. During this period, people perform Shraddha, Tarpan, Pind Daan and charity for the peace of their ancestors’ souls and to seek their blessings. In 2026, Pitru Paksha will begin on Saturday, September 26, with Purnima…
Photo: AI imageJEPC plans exposure visits to broaden learning opportunities
The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) is planning to introduce an exposure-based learning tour for government school students across the state. The tour will provide students with opportunities to learn beyond the conventional classroom environment. The exposure activities will cover areas such as science, environment, technology, culture, local heritage, governance and career awareness. Shashi Ranjan,…
Photo: AI ImagePalamu: 5 Youths Drown in Koel River During Immersion Ritual
Palamu News: A major tragedy occurred in the Chainpur police station area of Palamu during the immersion ceremony for Karma Puja. Five youths drowned in the Koel River; the bodies of four have been recovered, while the search for the fifth is ongoing. The incident took place in Bokaya village, under the jurisdiction of the…
Photo: TGCJharkhand Celebrates Karam Festival: Governor Gangwar, CM Soren Extend Greetings to Citizens
Ranchi: Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Tuesday led the state in extending greetings to its people on Karam, a major tribal festival, with leaders across the political spectrum joining in, describing it as a celebration of nature, culture and community solidarity. Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the festival was intertwined with the state’s identity…
Photo: IANSRahul Gandhi to Visit Jharkhand in November
Rahul Gandhi Jharkhand Visit: Khunti Meeting to Focus on PESA Rules and Gram Sabhas Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is expected to visit Jharkhand during the first week of November. The proposed visit will include two separate programmes, with discussions expected to cover tribal issues, the implementation…
Photo: TGCRMC directs officials to identify top 500 tax defaulters in each ward
Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has directed officials to identify the top 500 tax defaulters in each ward every month and take targeted steps to recover outstanding dues. The direction was issued during a review meeting of the revenue branch held on Friday to streamline revenue collection at the corporation level following the expiry of the…
Photo: AI Generative ImageBIT Mesra Student Found Hanging in Hostel Room
A female student of Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, was found hanging inside her hostel room on Friday night, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The deceased, identified as Anjali Suman, a resident of Godda, was staying at Hostel No. 9 on the BIT Mesra campus. According to preliminary information,…
Photo: AI generated imageHC summons JSSC IT experts to verify missing response sheets, answer keys
Court to examine candidates’ portal access on October 13; 43 assistant acharya posts kept aside in separate recruitment case The Jharkhand high court has directed computer and IT experts of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) to remain present in court on October 13 in connection with a petition concerning the non-availability of response sheets…
Photo: X/Hemant SorenHemant Soren’s Mother Hospitalised at Hill View Hospital
Rupi Soren, mother of Hemant Soren, was admitted to Hill View Hospital on Bariatu Road after her health condition suddenly deteriorated again, just two days after she returned to Ranchi following medical treatment in Bengaluru. She was taken to the hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties late Thursday evening. A team of doctors is closely monitoring…
Photo: AI ImageHC continues stay on cancellation of JSSC, JPSC appointments
Court gives govt 48 hours to file reply; merits to be heard on Friday Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday continued its stay on the state government’s decision to cancel appointments made through various JSSC and JPSC examinations, with the court orally terming the mass cancellation a “Tughlaqi diktat” and observing that such…
