Ranchi: In an effort to enhance renewable energy sources, Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) has decided to procure 100 MW of wind power.The project is intended to support the discom in satisfying its renewable purchase obligation (RPO) mandates. Under the RPO framework established by the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission, wind energy represents a…
Violent clash at a Jharkhand coal siding resulted in one villager’s death and six security guards injured (Picture credits: X) GIRIDIH: A violent clash at a coal siding in Jharkhand’s Giridih district left one man dead and six security guards injured, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday night in the command…
Ranchi: The food and civil supplies department is mulling to replace palm oil with mustard in the public distribution system (PDS) to improve the nutritional quality of items supplied to beneficiaries.Food and civil supplies minister Irfan Ansari said that the move is being considered as mustard oil is widely used in the state and is…
Jamshedpur: East Singhbhum DC Rajiv Ranjan has directed officials from the drinking water and sanitation department (DWSD) to submit a detailed report on the dry zones or areas facing severe water shortages in the district.He has also sought details of residential areas currently receiving water supply via tankers, in order to personally assess the status…
A biscuit-laden container truck caught fire near Dumka’s Kushchira Bypass after striking a high-tension wire. The driver and helper sustained minor burns as the cabin was destroyed. Firefighters battled the blaze, which originated from a Chhattisgarh to West Bengal journey. The incident caused significant disruption. Dumka: A container truck, laden with biscuits, went up in…
Kolkata: Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Biman Bose during a voter outreach in support of the party candidate from Jorasanko constituency, Bharat Ram Tewari, ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Kolkata: Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Biman Bose during a voter outreach…
A tragic road accident on NH-19 in Giridih district claimed two lives, including a 6-year-old schoolgirl, Mehak Parveen, who was hit by a car. Pyari Saw, a passenger in another vehicle, also died from injuries. The collision occurred during an overtaking attempt, leaving several others critically injured. Locals briefly blocked the highway due to ambulance…
Bokaro Railway Protection Force, during Operation Narcos, seized 11.17 kg of ganja in an unclaimed trolley bag at Bokaro Steel City Railway Station. The suspicious blue bag was found unattended near the Bhubaneswar–Dhanbad Express. After questioning passengers yielded no owner, the four-packet haul was handed over to GRP Bokaro for further investigation. Bokaro: The RPF…
A male elephant suffered a fractured leg after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Device in West Singhbhum’s Koyna forest range. This marks the sixth such incident recently, highlighting the dangers forest officials face in these sensitive areas. A medical team was dispatched to treat the injured animal. Ranchi: A male elephant sustained injuries on his…
BJP workers across Ranchi and Bokaro erupted in jubilant celebrations, distributing sweets and setting off fireworks as election trends indicated a significant victory, particularly in Bengal. Leaders attributed the win to Prime Minister Modi’s development agenda and the end of alleged misrule. The party’s expanding footprint was credited to public faith in central leadership. Ranchi/Bokaro:…
