India

Ranchi: Unpredictable weather, fluctuating temperatures, and untimely showers has triggered a significant health crisis in the capital, with medical facilities reporting a sharp spike in seasonal ailments. Health experts have raised an alarm over a 10% to 15% surge in patient volumes, particularly affecting children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.Dr Prabhat Kumar,…

Ranchi: The special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Jharkhand will formally begin on June 30 and publication of the final rolls will take place on Oct 7. The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced dates for the third phase of SIR covering 16 states and three UTs. From June 30 till…

Ranchi: The Jharkhand govt has stepped up disaster response after unseasonal rain and hailstorms damaged crops across several districts, with disaster management and health department minister Irfan Ansari directing deputy commissioners (DCs) to submit detailed loss assessment reports within three days.To strengthen relief measures, the minister also announced a Rs 100 crore allocation under the…

Ranchi: Commuters taking the Ranchi-Purulia stretch can look forward to a smoother ride as the radial four-lane road linking the Namkum Railway Over Bridge (ROB) and the Ring Road via Tatisilwai will be opened to the public shortly.Sunil Kumar, principal secretary of the road construction department, has instructed officials to fast-track the remaining work to…