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02 Nov

Jharkhand Rape Case: Three Police Personnel Jailed, 15 Suspended After Woman’s Complaint

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Seraikela-Kharsawan (Gurpreet Singh): A rape complaint against police personnel at a police station in Jharkhand has led to the arrest of three cops and the suspension of 15 personnel. The alleged assault took place inside Gamharia police station in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, officials said on Monday. The woman approached the police with a written complaint on October 31, alleging that she had been raped within the station premises. Following the complaint, a team was formed to identify and apprehend those accused. The three arrested personnel are Neeraj Lakra, a wireless operator, Sub-Inspector Manoj Kumar Sahu and Constable Santosh Kumar Rai. All…

29 Oct

Delhi Records Coldest October Day in Four Years as Cyclone Arnab Weakens; IMD Issues Thunderstorm Alerts Across North India

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Delhi and several parts of northern India witnessed a sharp drop in daytime temperatures on Thursday as rain and thunderstorms affected the region amid the weakening of Cyclone Arnab. Delhi’s Safdarjung weather station recorded a maximum temperature of 25.4 degrees Celsius, around 5.6 degrees below normal and the lowest maximum for an October day since October 8, 2022. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts for thunderstorms across parts of Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and other northern states over the following two days. The weather system also brought heavy rainfall to parts of eastern…

24 Sep

Jharkhand Minister’s Daughter Among Four Killed in Jamshedpur Road Accident

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Jamshedpur (Rajeev Sharma): Four people, including the daughter of Jharkhand Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Dipika Pandey Singh, were killed after the car they were travelling in collided with a stationary truck in Jamshedpur, police said. The crash took place in the early hours of Thursday on Marine Drive Road, within the Sonari police station area. The vehicle reportedly struck the parked truck, resulting in multiple fatalities. Police confirmed that the minister’s daughter was among those who died in the accident. Authorities have not yet released further details about the identities of the other victims or the circumstances that…

17 Aug

Jharkhand Student Protest Intensifies as JPSC-JSSC Aspirants Demand Government Action

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Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The standoff between student protesters and the Jharkhand government continues as the agitation by JPSC-JSSC aspirants entered its 24th day on Monday, with several students still maintaining an indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Among those observing the fast is student protester Prem Nayak. Four protesters are currently on hunger strike as the aspirants press the state government to address their pending demands. The latest development comes ahead of another round of discussions between representatives of the protesting students and the state government. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, with the students…

10 Aug

Jharkhand Recruitment Exam Row: Student Agitation Continues as Assembly March Gets Underway

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Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): A prolonged student agitation over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations entered its 17th day on Monday, with protesters marching towards the state Assembly amid heightened security and restrictions around the Vidhan Sabha. The administration has deployed additional police personnel across Ranchi and erected barricades at several strategic points as authorities prepare for the possibility of clashes or disruption during the demonstration. Police officials have appealed to the protesters to maintain peace and ensure that the march remains orderly. ADG (Headquarters) Manoj Kaushik said the administration was on alert in view of the planned Assembly demonstration. Kaushik…

09 Aug

Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC Row: Government Calls Fresh Meeting as Student Protest Enters 16th Day

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Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The standoff between Jharkhand government authorities and students protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations continued on Sunday, with another round of talks planned even as concerns grew over the deteriorating health of student leader Devendra Nath Mahto. The agitation at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium has continued since July 25. Despite several meetings between government representatives and different student groups over the past two days, no agreement has yet been reached. Health of fasting leader deteriorates Mahto, who has been observing an indefinite hunger strike for nearly a week, reportedly fell seriously ill during…

09 Aug

JPSC-JSSC Aspirants’ Hunger Strike Enters Seventh Day as Jharkhand Government Talks Fail to End Standoff

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Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium continued amid a growing impasse between student representatives and the Jharkhand government, with a second round of talks failing to produce a breakthrough. The agitation has intensified with several students continuing their hunger strike. Protester Prem Nayak said the fast had entered its seventh day, while expressing concern over the deteriorating health of those participating in it. According to Nayak, Mahendra and Kush Mahto were among the protesters whose health had weakened considerably. He said doctors had been keeping a watch on the fasting students throughout…

06 Aug

Jharkhand Students Continue Agitation as Hunger Strike Enters Day Five; Government Dialogue Expected

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Ranchi (Jharkhand): The ongoing student movement in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations showed no signs of slowing down on Thursday, with student leader and Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) member Devendra Nath Mahato reaffirming that his indefinite hunger strike remains in force. Mahato clarified that he has not ended his fast, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise. He said he resumed drinking only water after speaking with social activist Sonam Wangchuk, but has not consumed any solid food. Calling the reports about the withdrawal of his hunger strike "misleading," Mahato said the protest would continue until the government addresses…

08 May

Cricket Legend M.S. Dhoni Tops Individual Taxpayer Rankings in Bihar and Jharkhand for 2025-26 Fiscal Year

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Patna (Gurpreet Singh): Even six years after walking away from the international cricket pitch, Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to lead the scoreboard in a very different arena. The former Indian captain has officially emerged as the highest individual taxpayer across the states of Bihar and Jharkhand for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This revelation highlights the enduring commercial power of the cricketing icon, whose financial footprint remains as formidable as his legendary helicopter shot. Dr. D. Sudhakara Rao, the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax for the region, confirmed Dhoni’s top-tier status while reviewing the broader economic performance of the two…

06 Jul

Cloudburst Havoc in Himachal: 5 Bridges Washed Away; 75 Dead Since June 20; Tragedy Strikes Jharkhand Coal Mine, 4 Killed

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Chamba/Mandi/Ranchi (National Times): Monsoon fury continues to batter parts of India, with Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar witnessing devastating weather-related incidents over the weekend. Himachal Pradesh: Cloudbursts Wreak Havoc, 5 Bridges Swept Away In Himachal Pradesh, cloudbursts in the Chamba and Mandi districts triggered large-scale destruction early Saturday. Five bridges, including a motor bridge and three pedestrian footbridges in Mandi's Chauhar Valley, and another bridge over the Kanghela drain in Chamba, were swept away by gushing waters. Since the monsoon hit the hill state on June 20, 75 people have died, and 288 have been injured in incidents…