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July 16, 2026 5:21 PM

Ranchi witnesses sea of devotion during historic 335th Jagannath Rath Yatra

The 335th historic Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was taken out in Ranchi on Thursday amid an atmosphere of deep faith, tradition, and communal harmony. The grand procession, which began from the historic Jagannathpur Temple, drew lakhs of devotees from across the region. Amid chants of “Jai Jagannath”, the blowing of conch shells, and devotional songs, the idols of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra were ceremoniously placed on the ornate chariot and taken tow...

May 21, 2026 11:31 AM

Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates Bhagwan Birsa Munda statue, passenger facilities at Ranchi airport

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday inaugurated a series of passenger-centric and culturally themed facilities at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi, including a statue and feature wall dedicated to tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth along with senior officials from the aviation sector and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The newly launched facilities include the...

March 31, 2026 1:59 PM

Hockey India Sub Jr. Women National C’ship to begin in Ranchi on April 1

The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 is scheduled to start on April 1 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It will continue until April 12 and will feature a division-based format, a competitive structure introduced by Hockey India across national championships last year. Division ‘A’ consists of 12 teams split into four pools. The knockout rounds start on April 9 and conclude with the Final on April 12. Hockey Jharkhand, the host, leads Pool A, joined by Bihar (BSSA) and Ho...

March 29, 2026 10:10 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges IIM Ranchi students to lead with integrity, social responsibility

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday called upon students to embrace ethical leadership, social responsibility, and national commitment while addressing the 15th Annual Convocation of Indian Institute of Management Ranchi in Jharkhand. Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice President emphasised that management education must extend beyond boardrooms and balance sheets to address real-world challenges and contribute to inclusive growth. “Choose Character Over Shortcuts” Highlighting ...

February 24, 2026 8:30 AM

Air ambulance Beechcraft C90 crashes in Jharkhand’s Chatra district; seven on board: DGCA

A Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft (VT-AJV) operating a medical evacuation flight from Ranchi to Delhi crashed in Kasaria Panchayat of Chatra district in Jharkhand on Sunday night, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. According to the DGCA statement, there were seven persons on board, including two crew members. The aircraft had departed from Ranchi at 19:11 IST. After establishing contact with Kolkata, it requested deviation due to weather conditions. At 19:34...

November 10, 2024 9:23 AM

PM Modi to lead major roadshow in Ranchi on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a highly anticipated roadshow in Jharkhand’s Ranchi on Sunday, rallying support for the BJP in the lead-up to the state’s assembly elections. The roadshow, spanning approximately 3 kilometers, is expected to attract a substantial crowd, underscoring the significance of the event as a strategic show of strength for the party. Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for Jharkhand, Himanta Biswa Sarma, emphasized the importance of the roadshow, des...