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September 1, 2026 11:19 PM

Jharkhand: IMD issues flash flood alert for 10 districts as heavy rains lash state

The IMD issued a flash flood warning for 10 districts of Jharkhand after heavy rain lashed large parts of the state on Tuesday. Dumaria in East Singhbhum registered the highest rainfall of 217 mm since Monday, followed by Dumri in Giridih at 162.2 mm and Mahuadawar in Latehar at 146.2 mm, the India Meteorological Department said. According to a bulletin issued by the IMD, a flash flood warning has been issued for Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Khunti, Saraikela-Kharsawan, West and ...

February 26, 2026 4:20 PM

President Murmu attends ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ ceremony of Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday participated in the 'Bhoomi Pujan' ceremony of the Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The ceremony was organised by the Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust in the Kolhan region. Addressing the gathering, the President described Mahaprabhu Jagannath as the Lord of the entire universe whose grace is bestowed equally upon all, without discrimination. She said the Kolhan region represents a unique confluence of vibrant triba...

December 30, 2025 9:54 AM

President Murmu graces NIT Jamshedpur convocation, urges focus on research and nation-building

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday graced the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, calling upon educational institutions to serve not only as centres of learning but also as hubs of research and innovation that shape the nation’s future. Addressing students and faculty, the President said educational institutions are not merely places for awarding degrees, but also act as “intellectual laboratories” of the country, where ideas for national progre...

December 29, 2025 4:58 PM

President Murmu attends 22nd Parsi Maha, Ol Chiki centenary celebrations in Jamshedpur

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday addressed the closing ceremony of 22nd Parsi Maha and centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, highlighting the importance of language, culture and indigenous knowledge in nation-building. Speaking at the event, the President said the Santhal community has a rich tradition of language, literature and culture. However, before the creation of a dedicated script, the Santhali language was written in multiple scripts such as Roman, D...

September 12, 2024 8:49 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Jamshedpur on September 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jamshedpur on September 15. Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Arjun Munda reviewed the preparations for this upcoming visit of the Prime Minister to Jamshedpur. The PM is going to announce various schemes for the people of Jharkhand during his visit, he added. PM will also address the common people while announcing schemes. He is also going to inaugurate the Vande Bharat train. The BJP leader said that apart from Vande Bharat's inauguration, sev...