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Students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations announced plans to gherao the chief minister’s residence RANCHI: Students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations on Saturday announced plans to gherao chief minister Hemant Soren’s residence on August 20 and demanded his resignation.The announcement was made during a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ organised in Ranchi on Independence…

Devendra Nath Mahto was allegedly stopped by police from participating in a Tiranga Yatra at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium on Saturday as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day. RANCHI: Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto was allegedly stopped by police from participating in a Tiranga Yatra at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium on…

Ranchi: From teaching traditional songs to children to helping artisans craft indigenous instruments, folk artist Nandlal Nayak is spearheading a grassroots campaign to preserve Jharkhand’s musical heritage across Ranchi, Khunti and Simdega.Nayak, son of Padma Shri awardee Mukund Nayak, runs free daily music classes for 20 underprivileged children — 16 boys and 4 girls, all…

Swelling Koel river in Daltonganj Daltonganj: The Koyel river swelled to dangerous levels following a massive flash flood on Friday, evoking memories of the 1976 deluge, when families living near Giriwar School on the riverbank were forced to take shelter for several days at Palamu Club, located on higher ground.Hussain Waris, 68, a lawyer who…

Photo for representation only Ranchi: Left parties in Jharkhand criticised the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026, which was passed by Parliament a day earlier, and claimed it would hurt the state’s revenue and affect welfare activities.CPI (ML) state secretary Manoj Bhakt on Friday sought withdrawal of the bill and announced that…

IAF officers briefed students on recruitment routes eligibility requirements, subject choices and various stages of the selection process Hazaribag: The Indian Air Force (IAF), in association with Annada College, organised its ‘Induction Publicity Exhibition Vehicle Road Drive-XIX’ at Town Hall on Friday to introduce students to career opportunities and advanced defence technology.IAF officers briefed students…

Bagbera, Jugsalai, Kadma, Sidhgora, Mango and other localities were affected as overflowing drains and river water entered houses Jamshedpur: Over 500 houses were inundated in low-lying areas of Steel City on Friday after the Kharkai and Subarnarekha rivers breached their danger levels.Officials said the Kharkai was flowing 4.70 metres above its danger level of 129…

Personnel conduct rescue operations at the site on Friday Ranchi: A worker from East SInghbhum was killed, five others were injured and another was trapped after a massive landslide triggered a deadly flood inside an under-construction tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Thursday night. The deceased was identified as Vijay…

Personnel conduct rescue operations at the site on Friday Ranchi: A worker from East SInghbhum was killed, five others were injured and another was trapped after a massive landslide triggered a deadly flood inside an under-construction tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Thursday night. The deceased was identified as Vijay…

Police jawans on duty at Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi on Friday Ranchi: The district administration has tightened security to maintain law and order and manage crowds during the Independence Day function at Morabadi ground on Saturday.Ranchi deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri said, “The administration has made all the preparations for the flag hoisting ceremony. Adequate…