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,…
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…
