Ranchi: Ranchi senior superintendent of police (SSP) suspended an investigating officer (IO) of Dhurwa police station after a 43-year-old allegedly died by suicide on Monday in the police station’s jurisdiction.Ranchi SP, Paras Rana, said that the deceased, identified as Pradhan Yadav, engaged in a minor brawl with one of his neighbours around a week ago….
Ranchi: Ranchi will host the 12th National Ranking Skating Championship from June 17 to 21 in Khelgaon, officials said on Monday.Roller Skating Association of Jharkhand (RSAJ) president Vikas Singh said, “Over 1,000 skaters from 21 states are expected to participate in the five-day event. From Jharkhand alone, 197 participants from 13 districts will compete in…
Ranchi: In a bid to address growing man-animal conflicts, the state cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Hemant Soren on Monday hiked the ex gratia amount in the event of death and compensation in case of injuries.Briefing about the decisions, cabinet coordination department secretary Vandana Dadel said that approval has been granted for amendment in…
Gumla: Two boys aged 18 and a 29 year-old man were arrested on Monday for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl from Chhattisgarh in Simdega district on Sunday. The girl, staying at her aunt’s residence for 10 days, was allegedly dragged away from an engagement ceremony and sexually assaulted in a nearby house, police said.“She went…
Ranchi: Newly appointed advocate general (AG) Rohitashya Roy assumed office on Monday. Outgoing AG Rajiv Ranjan handed over the charge to Roy, who was appointed by the state govt on June 14. Meanwhile, additional advocate general Sachin Kumar also resigned citing personal reasons. Roy will now provide legal consultation to the govt as well as…
Hazaribag: Sadar circle officer (CO) Ashutosh Kumar and former Barkgaon MLA Yogendra Saw engaged in a heated verbal exchange on Sunday over alleged encroachment attempt of 50 decimals of Khas Mahal (govt) land at Hurhuru under Cantonment Mouza.Officials said the plot was covered with covered with bamboo, sticks and leaves to hide the activity from…
A constable controls traffic at Sarjana Chowk in Ranchi Ranchi: Over 50,000 motorists have faced penalties over the past fortnight during the special drive against traffic violations in the city, with the number touching 51,956 till Monday. Wrong parking, riding without helmets and speeding are among the common violations, officers said.On Monday, traffic police personnel…
An artist’s impression of the proposed food hub Ranchi: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) planning to set up a dedicated street food hub which will showcase the city culture and local flavours at a single place. Officials on Monday said the proposed hub is expected to come up near Rajendra Chowk in Doranda by March…
Bokaro: SP Nathu Singh Meena inspected Rakshak Riders, launch checking drives and special drink-driving enforcements in multiple points during an inspection carried out late on Sunday. Suspicious vehicles and people were screened, and officers were told to strengthen surveillance and crime-prevention measures.The SP’s midnight inspections came as district police intensified its night-policing since past few…
Congress members meet chief minister Hemant Soren on Monday Ranchi: INDIA bloc members are planning mock poll rehearsals on June 16 and 17 at the residence of chief minister Hemant Soren, as part of its strategy for the June 18 Rajya Sabha election. The move is part of the alliance’s move to ensure that its…
