In a heartbreaking event in the Bharno block of Gumla, a family faced an unimaginable loss when a wandering elephant, in search of food, crashed into their home, leading to the tragic death of their four-month-old daughter. The rubble claimed her life as her mother suffered injuries in the chaos. Officials confirmed the elephant ventured…
Ranchi: A woman, identified as Lakhiya Devi, 60, died by suicide after jumping in front of the Kriya Yoga Express at around 9:30 pm on Monday just as the train was entering Ranchi railway station.The Railway Protection Force (RPF) said that the train moved back to help recover the woman’s body.Her relative, Anil Singh, said…
Dumka: Bus services from the Atal Bihari Bus Terminus in Dumka remained halted on Tuesday as bus operators protested against the district administration for the delay in arresting the miscreants who shot at Santhal Pargana Motor Mazdoor Union President Arun Singh on Feb 24. Singh was headed to the terminus when he was shot at…
In Ranchi, an alarming trend has emerged among children as local doctors report rising cases of short attention spans, cognitive challenges, and obesity linked to prolonged screen exposure. Many working parents rely on devices as a quick fix to keep their kids entertained, inadvertently paving the way for future health and developmental hurdles. Ranchi: Twelve-year-old…
Jamshedpur: The second edition of the Jharkhand bird festival commenced at the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday.Centred around avian ecology, the three-day event will hold a series of bird-watching sessions, dialogues and photography competitions, besides presentations by the participating birders on the concluding day. Organised by the department of forest, environment and climate change, the…
Jamshedpur: Motorists in Steel City are queueing up at their nearest fuel stations for refills ever since the war in West Asia broke out late last month. However, most of this surge in customers is due to misguiding social media posts and fake news, pump operators here claimed.Arun Yadav, the president of Kolhan Petrol Dealers’…
Ranchi: Sarala Birla Public School, Ranchi, marked International Women’s Day by acknowledging the role of women educators in shaping students and the school community. The programme highlighted their contribution to teaching, mentorship, and student development. Principal Manisha Sharma addressed the gathering and appreciated the dedication of women teachers in balancing professional responsibilities and family roles….
Dhanbad: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the railways dedicated key operational responsibilities to women across the Dhanbad division on Sunday. In a special initiative, the Dhanbad-Sindri Town passenger train was operated entirely by women staff, showcasing their growing role in railway operations.Women personnel handled the train’s operation on the departure journey, and the…
Nanital: Forest department personnel try to control a fire that broke out in the forest of Nainital district. (PTI Photo) ( Jamshedpur: The Jamshedpur forest division has controlled forest fires at five places in a single day with the help of satellite images, officials said.Officials said forest fires were detected at five places in the…
Bokaro: Nearly a dozen LPG cylinders reportedly went off one after another near Karbala Chowk at Siwandih under Marafari police station limits on Tuesday (March 3) evening. None was hurt in the incident.Deputy commissioner Ajay Nath Jha directed the Chas sub-divisional officer (SDO) to probe the incident and submit a report within 48 hours. The…
