Jharkhand

Jamtara: Even after 78 years of India’s independence, Pahrudih—a remote village in Jharkhand’s Jamtara district—remained without a proper road. No four-wheeler could reach the village, forcing residents to carry patients on makeshift cots all the way to the main road before an ambulance could be accessed. After decades of struggle and neglect, it was finally the collective resolve of the villagers that made the difference: they donated their own land to make way for a long-pending road. With the land issue resolved, the road has now been approved under the Chief Minister Rural Road Scheme. The foundation stone for the 2.1-km stretch between Pahrudih and Raghunathpur in Narayanpur block was laid on Sunday by State Health Minister Irfan Ansari. For the first time, joy and relief were visi...

Ranchi: A tragic accident occurred at Hatia Dam in Ranchi, Jharkhand, claiming the lives of three people, including two security personnel of the Chief District Judge of Jamshedpur. Another individual remains missing, and rescue operations are underway. According to police reports, the incident took place late Friday night in the Nagar police station area. Hatia DSP Pramod Mishra confirmed that a car carrying four individuals lost control and plunged into the dam. The car was coming from Jamshedpur when the accident occurred. Police have recovered the bodies of the driver, Satyendra, and the two security personnel, Upendra Kumar Singh and Robin. One person is still unaccounted for, with local divers assisting in the ongoing search. Evidence, including the vehicle and two firearms, ha...

Dhanbad, Jharkhand: In a shocking incident reminiscent of Bihar’s infamous “Pakdowa marriages,” a 17-year-old boy from Baghmara village, Baliapur police station area in Dhanbad is alleged to have been abducted and forcibly married. The boy’s mother has approached the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), seeking urgent action to secure her son’s release. Incident Details According to the boy’s mother, he left home on the evening of 8th November, stating that he was going to Baliapur and would return within two hours. However, he did not come back. When family members tried calling him, the last location he shared was Sindri, after which his mobile went offline. On 9th November, the family received a call from an unknown number, claiming that her son had been married. The caller r...

Ghatshila, Jharkhand: The Ghatshila Assembly by-election 2025 has turned out to be a closely fought battle between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA-BJP) and the India Alliance (JMM). Counting of votes began at 8:00 AM on 14th November, with live updates keeping voters on edge throughout the day. Key Highlights from the Counting Somesh Chandra Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is leading the race with 16,110 votes, ahead of BJP candidate Babulal Soren, who has secured 8,569 votes. Ramdas Murmu of JLKM received 5,278 votes, while candidates from smaller parties and independents accounted for the remaining votes. JMM’s lead widened progressively across rounds of counting: Round 1: Soren 5,450 | Babulal Soren 2,204 | Ramdas Murmu 3,286 Round 2: Soren 10,919 | Ba...

a name synonymous with struggle, sacrifice, and political resilience, has played a pivotal role in shaping Jharkhand’s political landscape. From strengthening the BJP’s grassroots presence to standing against Naxalite violence and laying the foundation for development in the state, his journey has been marked by both triumph and personal heartbreak. Early Life and Political BeginningsBorn on 11th January 1958 in Kodaibank village, Giridih district, Marandi completed his schooling locally and earned a postgraduate degree in Geography from Ranchi University. During this time, he joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and later served as Organizational Secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad in Jharkhand. Marandi became a staunch advocate of development and democratic governance in th...

J Ranchi: During a hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Jharkhand High Court, it was revealed that patients continue to face hurdles in accessing blood due to outdated practices in blood banks. Atul Gera, Secretary of Life Savers, Ranchi unit, informed the bench led by Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan that despite previous court orders, patients still receive blood only when their relatives donate a unit to replenish the blood bank stock. The PIL was filed following incidents where children in Chaibasa and Ranchi were found HIV-positive due to contaminated blood transfusions. The court heard that the condition requiring relatives to replace blood stock persists even today, creating difficulties for patients in urgent need. Government Measures to Improve Blood Ava...

Jamshedpur: Voting for the Ghatshila Assembly by-election in Jharkhand concluded peacefully on Tuesday, with a robust 73.88% voter turnout recorded by 5 PM. Polling began at 7 AM, and long queues of voters were seen at several polling stations well before the scheduled start, reflecting the high public enthusiasm — particularly among women voters. According to the Chief Electoral Officer, K. Ravi Kumar, all 300 polling stations in Ghatshila were operational on time, and strict security measures were in place. CCTV cameras were installed both inside and outside polling booths, and the entire process was monitored live through webcasting, ensuring transparency and smooth conduct of the election. Key Highlights: By 11 AM, voter turnout stood at 34.32%. By 3 PM, it reached 69.07%,...

* Hazaribagh (Jharkhand): In a major breakthrough, Hazaribagh Police have arrested six criminals involved in two separate cases of extortion and intimidation. The accused had allegedly demanded ₹10 lakh from a local doctor and later opened fire outside his residence to spread fear when their demands were not met. According to Barhi Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ajit Kumar Vimal, the gang contacted the doctor on October 30, demanding ₹10 lakh as extortion money. On November 6, the miscreants allegedly fired at the doctor’s parked vehicle to threaten him. Following an intensive investigation, police conducted coordinated raids and arrested all six accused. During the operation, officers recovered one country-made pistol, eight live cartridges, a motorcycle, and six mobile pho...