Dhanbad: Sanjeev Singh’s victory in the Dhanbad Municipal Corporation mayoral election has brought his family residence, ‘Singh Mansion’, back into the political spotlight. The former Jharia MLA defeated his nearest rival by a margin of over 31,902 votes, signalling a symbolic resurgence for the political family.The mansion, long regarded as a power centre in Dhanbad…
Hazaribag: Two persons died and five others sustained injuries in four accidents reported on the 20-km stretch of NH-19, popularly known as GT Road, in Chauparan block, from Saturday night to Sunday morning, police said.Two motorcycles collided head-on near a diversion near Pipra on Saturday night, killing Dixit Kumar of Gaya while Sumit Kumar of…
Hazaribag: Panic gripped Kutuma village under Ranichuwa panchayat late in the district on Saturday night after an elephant entered the area, prompting the administration to issue a public alert.Block development officer (BDO) Jaipal Mahto said information about the elephant’s movement was received late Saturday night, following which the forest department and other officials were alerted.“A…
Dhanbad: The authorities of Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, on Monday inaugurated the ‘Heritage Network Annual General Assembly-2026’, marking a significant step towards deepening academic collaboration between India and Europe.The four-day international conference, organised by the Office of the Dean (International Relations & Alumni Affairs) in association with the department of…
Jamshedpur: Illuminated with colourful lights of different shades, the 119-year-old industrial city came alive on Monday, on the eve of Founder’s Day, with Jamshedpur all set to celebrate the 187th birth anniversary of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata (1839-1904).The top executives of the Tata group and residents will pay homage to its founder on March 3, when…
Chaibasa: A 57-year-old quack was arrested on Monday on charges of raping a minor girl at her house after performing the rituals to cure the survivor’s brother at a village in West Singhbhum, police said on Monday.The accused, who had served a jail sentence in a rape case in 2014, was arrested under various sections…
Garhwa: The police advised people not to spread rumours of child-lifting, especially on social media, as many innocent people have been assaulted on assaulted on mere suspicion in the district.The officer in-charge (OC) of the Dandai police station, Animesh Shantikari, on Monday appealed to the people to refrain from spreading rumours about child-lifting. “Thrashing any…
Gumla: A young farmer of Gumla earned profits by transforming a barren land into a farm to grow not only vegetables but also resorting to integrated farming practices with dairy and poultry.Speaking to TOI, Shivkumar Yadav (27) said, “In 2021-22, I grew cauliflowers on a leased plot of 2 acres. All crops were destroyed as…
Ranchi: The Ranchi office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted clear sky, bright sunshine, and a slight rise in the maximum temperature across Jharkhand on Holi, bringing cheer to revellers planning outdoor celebrations.Ranchi IMD director Abhishek Anand said, “Neither rain nor extreme heat conditions will spoil the spirit of festival of colours….
Jamshedpur: A new Holi trend is taking hold in the Steel City, especially among Gen Z, as celebrations move from neighbourhood lanes to curated parties at gated apartment complexes, hotels and resorts. Over the past few years, and particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, organised pre-Holi events have become a preferred option for many young revellers…
