Jharkhand

Remembering the promise of Jharkhand at 25

November 16, 2025 7:08 am

Jharkhand’s 25 years of statehood should be more than a ceremonial moment and call for reflection. The state must recall its leaders not as distant icons but as voices of an unfinished struggle, and return to the movement’s core promise of a Jharkhand where its people can live with dignity, justice, and equality.

In prestige Jharkhand battle, JMM trounces BJP, retains Ghatsila seat

November 14, 2025 11:25 pm

JMM's Somesh Chandra Soren defeats BJP's Babulal Soren by 38,524 votes in Ghatsila bypoll, giving a shot in the arm to CM Hemant Soren

Police bring engineering student to college in handcuffs days after arrest over Jharkhand protest; family demands action

November 14, 2025 7:13 am

While police in Jharkhand claimed the treatment of the 18-year-old was in accordance with procedure, his family said police had been orally told by the magistrate not to handcuff him when taking him to the college to fill out his exam form.

SC directs Jharkhand to declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary

November 13, 2025 9:35 pm

SC directs Jharkhand to declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary

Woman detained in protest 'suffers miscarriage' in Jharkhand; Adivasi groups allege mistreatment, jail authorities dismiss pregnancy claims

November 13, 2025 1:48 am

Adivasi groups in Chaibasa have alleged that the miscarriage occurred due to police violence during her arrest.

Remembering Birsa Munda’s spirit: From Ulgulan to tribal assertion

November 12, 2025 8:05 pm

In honouring 150 years of Birsa Munda, we are not merely looking back — we are looking forward to a nation where empowerment replaces exclusion, and where pride in our roots fuel our shared destiny

All 48 stranded workers brought back home from Tunisia to Jharkhand

November 10, 2025 3:28 am

The Jharkhand workers had been employed by a private company in Tunisia but were left unpaid and without food after the firm allegedly stopped their wages.

AI and a child cannot be compared. Why ‘Humans in the Loop’ unsettles me

November 06, 2025 12:55 pm

In the attempt to debunk the Western biases in AI, the film falls into the deadly trap of removing humanity from a child and attributing too much of it to an entity that has “artificial” in the name itself

When transfusions kill: Jharkhand must protect patients

November 04, 2025 8:22 am

Jharkhand's HIV transfusion tragedy is the price of chronic neglect, hollowed public-health system. Restoring trust in Jharkhand’s healthcare system, especially among the disadvantaged and rural families who rely on it, will require more than compensation, apologies or suspensions

Jharkhand HIV cases: People's Health Organisation calls for harsh penalties on blood, organ trafficking

November 03, 2025 8:41 pm

Recently, six children with thalassemia contracted HIV after blood transfusions at a government run hospital in Jharkhand.

In Pictures | Assembly election results out, BJP smiling all the way

November 23, 2024 5:48 pm

A Red-Letter day for Bharatiya Janata Party as they sweep off a historic victory at Maharashtra assembly elections 2024, whereas, I.N.D.I.A bagging the majority at Jharkhand elections. At the bypolls count at several states of India, it was the smiles of respective party workers that conveyed the victory.

Trip out of Ranchi, boat ride: CM Soren's day out amid disqualification suspense

August 27, 2022 8:04 pm

Jharkhand's Deoghar gets a new airport: Here's how it looks like

July 12, 2022 2:22 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rs 400–crore Deoghar airport in Jharkhand on Tuesday.

JAC Board 9th Result 2020: List of websites to check results

June 02, 2020 3:11 pm

JAC Jharkhand Board 9th Result 2020: Result available at www.jharresults.com, jac.nic.in, and jac.jharkhand.gov.in

Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand Chief Minister

December 31, 2019 8:41 am

JMM leader Hemant Soren took oath as the chief minister of Jharkhand for a second time at a grand ceremony attended by opposition leaders, in a show of unity. The 44-year-old tribal leader was sworn in as the 11th chief minister of the state by Governor Droupadi Murmu.

PDP workers celebrate victory in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections

December 23, 2014 6:10 pm

Counting for the recently held Assembly elections is underway in the states of Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand.

Fifth phase of polling underway

April 17, 2014 4:01 pm

Moderate to brisk voting was on Thursday recorded in the first five hours of polling.

Modi says Congress' made a mess of Andhra bifurcation, just the way it did during Partition

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Looking back into history, Modi said, "three states were created even under former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee but they are functioning smoothly. Congress' handling of Andhra Pradesh bifurcation is a mess, just like the Partition of India and Pakistan".

In Jharkhand, Man Beaten Up, His House Set On Fire After Dead Cow Found Outside

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

Police arrest Maoist woman commander in Jharkhand

March 01, 2016 7:12 am

Giridih, Jharkhand, Mar 01 (ANI): Police arrested a Maoist woman commander in Jharkhand giving a major blow to the extremist group in the region. Acting on a tip-off, police arrested Chandamuni Hansda from a bus station in Giridih district, who is wanted in murder of a senior police officer and other heinous crimes. The woman is believed to be member of core team of Maoist leader Hitesh in the Santhal-Pargana zone, which consists of six districts. Superintendent of Police, Akhilesh B Verier, called it was a big achievement for the police. Police said she was the founding member of the Maoist women’s wing in Santhal-Pargana.

Pooja Bhatt to recreate small sequence of 'Aashiqui' in 'Cabaret'

February 11, 2016 11:42 am

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Bollywood actress and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt said she regrets her decision to not romance Rahul Roy in 90's musical hit 'Aashiqui' because she wanted to get married.With an intention to relive her missed opportunity, the actress is now reviving an epic sequence of 'Aashiqui' in the upcoming film 'Cabaret' with Rahul Roy and Richa Chaddha. Pooja also told media that she is all set to start the shoot of 'Jism 3' and it is going to be the boldest film of the industry so far.For now, Pooja is busy in the production of her upcoming film 'Cabaret' which stars Richa Chaddha in a lead role.'Cabaret', directed by Kaustav Narayan Niyog, traces the journey of a dancer who travels from Jharkhand before making to Mumbai.The film is schedule to hit the screens on May 6.

Looking sensuous in 'Cabaret' not a challenge for Richa Chaddha

February 11, 2016 11:41 am

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Bollywood actress Richa Chadda, who has won appreciation for her consistent portrayal of unconventional characters, is set to grab attention again with her sensuous avatar in an upcoming film 'Cabaret'.But the actress, who says that this role is more of an experiment, said she felt extremely comfortable in portrayal of her role in the film.Richa is playing the character of a dancer in 'Cabaret,' which is a story about a small town girl who gets success in Mumbai.'Cabaret', directed by Kaustav Narayan Niyog, will release on May 6.

Police seize 5,000 tortoise

January 13, 2016 9:31 am

Dumka, Jan 13 (ANI): The police seized thousands of tortoise from a lorry in Dumka district of Jharkhand. The police seized 75 sacks full of tortoise from the smugglers after they inspected the lorry at a check post on grounds of suspicion. However, the driver and his assistant managed to escape. Police official, Ajit Kumar, said there were at least 5,000 tortoise. I am still counting the number of tortoise but there are at least 5,000 to 7,000 of them. Around 107 tortoises were counted dead. The animals were given to the forest department and were released into a dam in Dumka district.

Jharkhand police bust Naxals' hideout in Khunti village

January 09, 2016 12:22 pm

Jharkhand, Jan 09 (ANI): The Jharkhand police on Saturday busted a Naxal hideout in Khunti village.The police have seized three rifles, cylinder bombs and more than 600 bullets.