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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…

Ranchi: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has launched ward-wise drain cleaning and road repair works to tackle monsoon-related problems. Inspections of damaged roads, unsafe hoardings, and drains are also under way, official said.Waterlogging, overflowing drains, potholed roads, garbage accumulation, traffic disruptions, and unsafe hoardings are recurring problems at Main Road, Harmu, Lalpur, Ratu Road, besides…

Gumla: A 24-year-old woman of Navatoli in Simdega district was shot dead allegedly by a Bihar resident early Saturday after her family refused his marriage proposal, police said.The deceased was identified as Jeba Praveen.Quoting the deceased’s father, Md Hussain, officer in-charge of the Kolebira police station Harsh Kumar said, “Jeba Praveen befriended the accused, a…

Jharkhand police constable dies after service weapon goes off accidentally (Representative image) SIMDEGA: A police constable posted at the Mahabuang police station in Simdega district died after his service rifle allegedly discharged accidentally while he was on duty on Sunday, officials said. The deceased was identified as Raju Tirkey, a resident of Tigra village under…

AI-generated representational image LOHARDAGA: A mentally unstable man was arrested for allegedly bludgeoning his elderly mother and wife to death in Jharkhand’s Lohardaga district, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in Dhanamuji village under the Bhandra police station area on Saturday evening. The deceased were identified as Rupi Oraon (62) and Somri Oraon…