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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

August 17, 2026 12:55 PM

Jharkhand exam protest enters day 24; fresh talks with government today

Job aspirants protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand will hold fresh talks with the state government on Monday as their agitation entered its 24th day. The meeting, scheduled for 2 pm, will be the seventh round of talks between the government and the protesting students. Earlier rounds failed to resolve the issue. Six protesters continue to remain on hunger strike. The agitation is being led by the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, which has been demanding a ...

August 15, 2026 5:20 PM

Jharkhand: Ranchi immersed in Tricolour as student protesters carry out Tiranaga Yatra on day 22 of agitation

Thousands of students and job aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations took out a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Ranchi on Saturday to mark India's 80th Independence Day, even as their agitation entered its 22nd day. The march began from the protest site at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium and proceeded towards Albert Ekka Chowk, with participants carrying the Tricolour and raising patriotic slogans including “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram”. The pr...

August 14, 2026 12:00 PM

J’khand job exam stir: Protest enters 21st day, students plan ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on I-Day

The students’ protest in Ranchi against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 21st day on Friday, with demonstrators planning to take out a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. They also cautioned the district administration against an FIR lodged over the violence during the August 10 march towards the state assembly, asserting that the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on Independence Day would further st...