Schools closed in parts of J’khand till Oct 29 in view of cyclone ‘Arnab’

October 28, 2026 10:24 AM

Schools closed in parts of J’khand till Oct 29 in view of cyclone ‘Arnab’

Schools in four districts of Jharkhand will remain closed on October 28 and 29 due to rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab, officials said on Wednesday. The district administrations of Ranchi, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum and Simdega have ordered the closure of schools in view of the prevailing weather conditions. According to an official statement, all government, government-aided and private schools in Ranchi district will suspend academic activities for students from Kindergarten to Class ...

V-P Radhakrishnan calls for sustained support for veterans, Veer Naris at Sainya Sampark Mela in Jharkhand’s Deoghar

October 11, 2026 1:00 PM

V-P Radhakrishnan calls for sustained support for veterans, Veer Naris at Sainya Sampark Mela in Jharkhand’s Deoghar

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday called for a continuing national commitment to the welfare of veterans, Veer Naris and their families during a visit to the Sainya Sampark Mela in Deoghar, Jharkhand. “Our soldiers have always stood with the nation, and we must always stand with them and their families,” he said. Organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Deoghar District Administration, the “Sadaiv Aapke Saath” mela provided welfare services and grievance redr...

Let Knowledge Heal, Research Innovate and Service Inspire: VP to AIIMS Graduates

October 10, 2026 2:45 PM

Let Knowledge Heal, Research Innovate and Service Inspire: VP to AIIMS Graduates

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday addressed the second convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Deoghar, in Jharkhand, urging graduating doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals to make competence, compassion and character the guiding principles of their careers. Describing the convocation as a celebration of the aspirations of the Santhal Pargana region, the Vice-President said AIIMS Deoghar symbolises expanding opportunities in medical education and...

Coal Ministry urges UP to expedite Saharpur Jamarpani block development

September 17, 2026 10:20 AM

Coal Ministry urges UP to expedite Saharpur Jamarpani block development

The Ministry of Coal has urged the Uttar Pradesh government to expedite the development of its captive Saharpur Jamarpani coal block in Jharkhand, saying the block, with reserves of more than 973 million tonnes, remains unoperational more than a decade after its allotment. The Ministry's statement comes amid recent media reports suggesting that Uttar Pradesh is facing a severe power shortage due to disruption in coal supplies. The Ministry clarified that, as of September 15, 2026, none of the t...

Cabinet clears three railway projects covering 14 districts, 4,790 villages

September 9, 2026 4:16 PM

Cabinet clears three railway projects covering 14 districts, 4,790 villages

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs 10,783 crore. The projects will cover 14 districts across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and add around 656 km to the existing railway network. The approved projects include the Kharagpur-Jharsuguda (Bagdehi) fourth line, Katni-Pendra Road fourth line and Bilaspur (Uslapur)-Pe...

Explainer: India’s Jute Sector, From Farmers’ Livelihoods to Sustainable Industry

September 8, 2026 12:28 PM

Explainer: India’s Jute Sector, From Farmers’ Livelihoods to Sustainable Industry

Jute, often described as India’s “Golden Fibre” because of its distinctive golden colour and silky lustre, continues to play an important role in the country’s agricultural economy, manufacturing sector and push towards sustainable materials. India is the world’s largest producer of raw jute and also accounts for about 75 per cent of estimated global jute goods production. The sector supports nearly 40 lakh farm families involved in jute cultivation and provides direct employment to a...

Light rain in parts of Jharkhand; heavy rainfall likely in several districts

September 1, 2026 10:07 AM

Light rain in parts of Jharkhand; heavy rainfall likely in several districts

Parts of Jharkhand received light to moderate rainfall in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning, with rain likely to intensify later in the day and be accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds of up to 40 kmph, the meteorological office said. Bokaro-Thermal recorded the highest rainfall at 80 mm, followed by East Singhbhum at 52.5 mm and Hazaribag at 24 mm. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state is likely to experience overcast conditions and rainfall till September 5...

Bihar, Jharkhand sign MoU to resolve 25-year-old Sone River water-sharing dispute

August 31, 2026 8:38 PM

Bihar, Jharkhand sign MoU to resolve 25-year-old Sone River water-sharing dispute

Bihar and Jharkhand on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on sharing the waters of the Sone River in the presence of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, resolving a nearly 25-year-old pending water dispute between the two states. The agreement is expected to ensure water for irrigation and drinking purposes across several districts of Bihar and Jharkhand. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Union Jal Shakti Ministe...

Jharkhand govt releases list of 44 recruitment exams cancelled over irregularities

August 19, 2026 9:47 AM

Jharkhand govt releases list of 44 recruitment exams cancelled over irregularities

The Jharkhand government on Tuesday night released a list of 44 recruitment examinations cancelled over irregularities, amid student protests against alleged irregularities in the recruitment process. In eight notifications issued late at night, the state government said the cancelled examinations included those conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and outsourced agency TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd (TDPL) since 2014. The examinations covered recruitment for drug inspector...

Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL-conducted exams; students’ leader says struggle for education reforms to continue

August 18, 2026 1:11 AM

Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL-conducted exams; students’ leader says struggle for education reforms to continue

The Jharkhand government on Monday announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination and all examinations, results and selections associated with TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL), meeting a key demand of students who had been protesting in Ranchi for 24 days over alleged irregularities in the recruitment system. However, the decision triggered a fresh protest by candidates who had cleared the JSSC-CGL examination. The...