Ranchi: Political parties have intensified preparations to protect voters’ rights and prevent the removal of eligible names from electoral rolls after the Election Commission of India announced that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state will begin on June 30.The ECI on Thursday declared the schedule for the third phase of SIR…
Bokaro: A 19-year-old college student identified as Anurag Yadav was killed by a wild elephant in Bagodih village under Sariya police station limits in Giridih district on Saturday night after it got separated from its herd. Confirming the death, Sariya police station officer-in-charge Pinku Singh said, “The victim is a resident of the same village.”Anurag,…
Gumla: A constable posted at Mahabuwang police station in Simdega district died after his service rifle accidentally went off on Sunday morning, police said.The deceased was identified as Raju Tirkey (40) , a resident of Ranchi. He was posted at Mahabuwang police station and had just completed sentry duty when the mishap occurred around 10…
Hazaribag: Hazaribag police on Sunday busted an alleged brown sugar trafficking network in Dipugarha under Korra police station, arresting Roshan Kumar, Sandeep Kumar Dangi and Saurabh Kumar Dangi with 20.5gm of the narcotic.“Hazaribag SP Aman Kumar received a tip-off,” said Sadar SDPO Amit Anand. Police seized three smartphones, a motorcycle and an SUV near Gibraltar…
Jamtara: Unknown miscreants vandalised a place of worship under Town police station limits in Jamtara late on Saturday night.The matter came to light on Sunday morning when a local resident, Daisy Devi, arrived at the place for her daily prayers and found it in a damaged condition. News spread quickly, drawing committee members and local…
Ranchi: Ranchi’s “Left Free” traffic system, introduced to allow uninterrupted movement of vehicles taking a left turn at major intersections, is steadily losing effectiveness due to traffic indiscipline, illegal parking and roadside encroachments.At several busy junctions, including Lalpur, Kantatoli, Sujata Chowk, Harmu, Kutchery and stretches of Main Road, lanes meant for free left turns are…
Hazaribag: A woman in Hazaribag displayed exemplary courage by chasing down a chain-snatcher, recovering her stolen belongings and helping police nab the accused, SP Aman Kumar said on Sunday.The incident took place on Saturday in the Korra police station area when Sanju Devi was travelling on a two-wheeler along with her husband after visiting a…
Bokaro: Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, has achieved a major milestone by securing Lloyd’s Register certification for indigenous shipbuilding steel grades used in marine applications, strengthening India’s push for self-reliance in strategic steel production.“The final approval granted marks the successful completion of an extensive technical development and quality…
Ranchi: After two consecutive days of intense storm and heavy rain in Ranchi triggered safety concerns over large outdoor advertisements, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has launched a citywide structural audit and enforcement drive against unsafe and illegal hoardings and monopoles.The move comes days after a monopole advertisement structure collapsed near a mall on Kanke…
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,…
