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DSC Football girls' National Finals: Jharkhand FA net 6 goals in impressive display; Assam, Kerala, Odisha also win
Panaji, April 9: The Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 girls' National Finals kicked off on Wednesday as Assam FA and Jharkhand FA claimed victories in the morning session, while Odisha FA and Kerala FA continued the winning trend in the evening fixtures of the U-17 tournament.
Nine school girls collapse after lightning hits Jharkhand's Koderma School, probe ordered
Koderma, April 9: At least nine schoolgirls fainted after lightning struck St. Maurya School in Markacho in Jharkhand's Koderma district on Wednesday, officials said.
Preserve Parasnath Hill in line with Jain traditions, Jharkhand HC tells govt
Ranchi, April 9: The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to take necessary steps to preserve Parasnath Hill -- a sacred pilgrimage site for Jains -- in accordance with their religious beliefs and traditions.
Explosives recovered in NIA raids at three locations in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad, April 9: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted raids at three locations in Nirsa and Chirkunda areas of Dhanbad district in Jharkhand and seized a large cache of illegal explosives, officials said.
PMMY beneficiaries in Jharkhand getting loans at very low interest rates, thank govt
Ranchi, April 8: As the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) celebrates its 10th anniversary, the countless beneficiaries from underprivileged backgrounds, across the country, are coming forward to share how it has transformed their lives and businesses.
SC closes Jharkhand's plea against HC order on festival power cuts
New Delhi, April 8: The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed a plea filed by the Jharkhand government challenging the Jharkhand High Court order barring power cuts during Ram Navami and other festivals.
Didi supports me a lot: Mahima shares her experience training with sister Salima Tete
Bengaluru, April 5: From winning the Senior Women National Championship with Hockey Jharkhand to making it into the Senior National camp, it has been a wonderful few weeks for Mahima Tete. The 21-year-old is currently training at SAI, Bengaluru, along with the senior players, including her elder sister, captain Salima Tete.
'Didi supports me a lot': Mahima shares training experience with sister Salima Tete
Bengaluru, April 5: From winning the Senior Women National Championship with Hockey Jharkhand to making it into the Senior National camp, it has been a wonderful few weeks for Mahima Tete. The 21-year-old is currently training at SAI, Bengaluru, along with the senior players, including her elder sister and captain Salima Tete.
Jharkhand population to be screened for sickle cell anaemia: CCMB
Hyderabad, April 4: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), an autonomous institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has entered into MoU with the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and the National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand, to screen the population of the eastern tribal state for sickle cell anaemia (SCA).
SC stays Jharkhand HC order on festival power cuts, calls for safety measures
New Delhi/Ranchi, April 4: The Supreme Court has stayed the Jharkhand High Court order barring power cuts during Ram Navami and other festivals, after the state government challenged the ruling in the top court.
Violence erupts in Bokaro after protester's death; vehicles torched, Bokaro Steel Plant CGM arrested
Bokaro, April 4: Violence erupted in Bokaro after a youth died in a lathi charge by the CISF on members of the Visthapit Apprentice Sangh (VAS) who were protesting outside the Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) for jobs.
Hundreds of tribals protest in Ranchi over assault on Sarhul procession
Ranchi, April 3: Hundreds of tribals took to the streets on Thursday to protest against the violence that erupted during the Sarhul festival procession in the Pithoria police station area of Ranchi on April 1.
Jharkhand govt issues notices to 78 private schools in East Singhbhum over fee hikes
Ranchi, April 2: The Jharkhand government has taken a firm stand against arbitrary practices by private schools, with School Education Department Minister Ramdas Soren directing action against complaints related to fee hikes, the collection of money under the guise of re-admission, and forcing parents to buy books exclusively from designated shops.
Sarhul festivities light up Jharkhand, grand procession fills Ranchi's streets
Ranchi, April 1: The celebration of the 'marriage of earth and sun' is in full swing across Jharkhand as the nature-worshipping tribal communities observe the Sarhul festival with great enthusiasm.
Jharkhand: Two killed, four injured in collision between two freight trains in Sahibganj
New Delhi, April 1: In a tragic incident, two freight trains collided in the Sahibganj district of Jharkhand, resulting in the deaths of two people and leaving four others injured.
Wish all take lessons from tribal communities, says Prez Murmu on 'Sarhul' festival
New Delhi, April 1: President Droupadi Murmu greeted people on Sarhul, a spring festival celebrated with special enthusiasm by the tribal community, and hoped that people would take lessons in preserving natural heritage while moving ahead on the path of development.
Rampaging elephants kill seven in Jharkhand's Gumla and Simdega
Ranchi, March 30: A herd of wild elephants has unleashed havoc in Jharkhand’s Gumla and Simdega districts, claiming seven lives in the past four days.
Elephant rampage kills four in 12 hours in Jharkhand's Gumla, Simdega districts
Ranchi, March 28: An angry elephant, believed to be separated from its herd, trampled four people to death and injured two others in Jharkhand’s Gumla and Simdega districts within 12 hours between Thursday night and Friday morning, officials said.
Women's Hockey League: Bengal, M.P., Maharashtra win on Day 7
Ranchi (Jharkhand), March 27: Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand had successful outings as they secured wins in their respective last league matches in Pool A of the Final Phase of the National Women's Hockey League 2024-25 held at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Thursday.
25 Jharkhand children trafficked to Delhi-NCR rescued
Ranchi, March 27: A total of twenty-five children from Jharkhand, trafficked to Delhi and nearby areas for illegal labour, have been rescued. Most of them are girls.
Huge uproar in Jharkhand Assembly over BJP leader's murder in Ranchi
Ranchi, March 27: The Jharkhand Assembly witnessed a massive uproar on Thursday over the murder of BJP leader and former Zila Parishad member Anil Mahto Tiger in Ranchi.
BJP leader Anil Tiger shot dead in broad daylight in Ranchi
Ranchi, March 26: Jharkhand BJP leader and former Zila Parishad member Anil Tiger was shot dead in broad daylight in the Kanke area of Ranchi on Wednesday, officials said.
JDU MLA moves privilege motion against Jharkhand Health Minister, opposition extends support
Ranchi, March 26: JDU MLA from Jamshedpur West, Saryu Rai, on Wednesday, moved a privilege motion against Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari and officials of the Health Department in the Assembly.
Five Maoist operatives held in joint operation by Bihar STF and Aurangabad police
Patna, March 25: In a major crackdown against Maoist activities, a joint operation by the Bihar Special Task Force (STF) and Aurangabad district police led to the arrest of five Maoist operatives belonging to the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) on Tuesday, officials said.
Odisha, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Jharkhand secure victories on Day 5 of National Women's Hockey League
Ranchi, March 24: On Day 5 of the final phase of the National Women's Hockey League 2024-2025, the Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Jharkhand registered wins in their respective matches here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Five children die of suspected cerebral Malaria in Jharkhand's Sahibganj
Sahibganj (Jharkhand), March 24: A mysterious disease with symptoms resembling cerebral malaria has claimed the lives of five children in Nagarbhitha village of Mandar block in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, officials said.
Jharkhand to conduct caste survey in next financial year
Ranchi, March 24: The Jharkhand government will conduct a caste survey in the state during the next financial year, state Revenue, Land Reforms, and Transport Minister Deepak Birua informed the Assembly on Monday.
Rejuvenated reservoir changes livelihood & rural economy of Jharkhand's Jitkundi panchayat
Giridih, March 23: Approximately 25 kilometres from Giridih district headquarters, there is a large rejuvenated reservoir in Jitkundi panchayat. This reservoir has brought new hope to livelihood and new dimensions to the rural economy, which heavily relies on agriculture and groundwater resources.
Hockey India announces 65-member core probable group for women's national coaching camp
New Delhi, March 22: Hockey India (HI) on Saturday named a 65-member core probable group for the upcoming Senior Women's National Coaching Camp, which will commence in SAI, Bengaluru, on March 23.
Hockey India names 65-member core group for women's coaching camp
New Delhi, March 22: Hockey India named the 65-member core probable group for the upcoming senior women's national coaching camp to commence in SAI, Bengaluru on Sunday.
Tribal organisations' bandh paralyses Ranchi, major roads blocked
Ranchi, March 22: Life in Ranchi was crippled on Saturday due to a bandh called by around 40 tribal organisations, demanding the removal of a flyover ramp near the 'Sarna Sthal' -- a site of religious significance in Sirmatoli area of the city.
Jharkhand farmers embrace modern agriculture techniques with Central govt schemes
Garhwa (Jharkhand), March 18: Farmers in Jharkhand's Garhwa are transforming their agricultural practices and reaping the rewards of Central government schemes aimed at improving their livelihoods. Through initiatives like the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and PM Kusum Yojana, these farmers are stepping away from traditional methods and adopting modern farming techniques, all while saving money and boosting productivity.
Opposition disrupts Jharkhand Assembly over Giridih violence, Question Hour adjourned
Ranchi, March 18: The 12th day of the Budget session in the Jharkhand Assembly witnessed an uproar on Tuesday as BJP MLAs protested against the recent violence during Holi in Giridih.
Amid avian flu scare, West Bengal imposes strict protocols
Kolkata, March 18: Amid the detection of the avian flu (H5N1) virus in neighbouring Jharkhand, the Mamata government has imposed strict protocols in West Bengal for the time being.
Four children die in massive fire in Jharkhand's Chaibasa
Chaibasa, March 17: A devastating fire engulfed a house in Geetilipi village under the Jaganathpur police station area of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, on Monday, claiming the lives of four children, officials said.
PLFI leader Durga Singh among three Maoists held in Jharkhand, weapons seized
Ranchi, March 13: Banned Maoist outfit People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) leader Durga Singh alias Panjri, who had a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head, was arrested, along with two of his associates, in Jharkhand's Gumla district, police said on Thursday.
Hockey Jharkhand clinches 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025
Panchkula, March 13: After a 1-1 draw over four quarters, Hockey Jharkhand dethroned defending champions Hockey Haryana with a 4-3 shootout win in the final of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 in Panchkula, Haryana.
Jharkhand eases excise constable recruitment rules, reduces race distance
Ranchi, March 12: The Jharkhand government has amended the physical eligibility test criteria for excise constable recruitment, reducing the required race distance. Candidates will now have to complete a 1,600-metre race in six minutes instead of the earlier 10 km run.
Jharkhand CM holds high-level meet on law and order, directs to ensure crime-free environment
Ranchi, March 12: In the wake of the killing of notorious gangster Aman Sahu in an encounter, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren chaired a high-level review meeting on Wednesday with senior police and administrative officials at the Secretariat to assess the state's law and order situation.
1973 delimitation led to rise in seats in Cong-ruled states: Nishikant Dubey slams Oppn
New Delhi, March 12: Amid the brewing storm over delimitation in Southern states, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday lashed out at the Opposition over its doublespeak and revealed that it was the Congress-ruled states which saw a rise in the number of seats after the exercise in 1973.