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  Maoist commander killed, another injured in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand

  May 27, 2025 9:12 IST

  The encounter between security forces and Maoists broke out near the Sitachuan area between Mohammadganj and Hydernagar police station limits late on Monday.

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  Maoist with Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Jharkhand's Latehar

  May 26, 2025 11:16 IST

  The encounter between security forces and the Maoists took place on Sunday night in a forest near Dauna, falling under the Mauhadand Police Station limits.

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  Jharkhand: Four family members found dead in suspected suicide case in Seraikela

  May 24, 2025 15:47 IST

  Four family members, including a husband, wife, and two daughters, were found dead in a suspected suicide in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district, with the head of the family recently diagnosed with cancer.

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  Two JJMP Naxals, including leader Pappu Lohra, gunned down by security forces in Jharkhand encounter

  May 24, 2025 10:13 IST

  The deceased include Pappu Lohra, the chief of JJMP who carried a bounty of Rs 10 lakh, and Prabhat Ganjhu, with a bounty of Rs 5 lakh on his head.

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  Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s ex-secretary IAS Vinay Chaubey arrested in liquor scam case

  May 20, 2025 19:51 IST

  According to official sources, Chaubey's arrest is linked to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam case that has been under investigation by the Chhattisgarh ACB and the state’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW).

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  Five killed, six Injured in lightning strikes in Jharkhand, IMD issues alert for several areas

  May 19, 2025 23:36 IST

  Meral police station in-charge Vishnu Kant stated that at least three individuals were killed and six others injured due to lightning strikes in different villages of the district.

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  CRPF officer killed, 3 others injured in lightning strike during anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand

  May 16, 2025 8:55 IST

  The incident took place in Keriburu village of West Singhbhum district at around 10.30 pm on Thursday. The jungle area was receiving heavy rainfall at the time of incident, as per officials.

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  Jharkhand: Father and son electrocuted after bike comes in contact with live wire

  May 05, 2025 22:55 IST

  A father and son in Jharkhand’s Palamu district were electrocuted after their motorcycle came in contact with a snapped high-tension wire, sparking anger over alleged power department negligence.

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  Jharkhand: One more suspected international terror operative held in Dhanbad

  May 01, 2025 18:46 IST

  The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the state had arrested four people allegedly linked to several terrorist organisations from the same district on April 26.

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  Jharkhand hikes power tariff by 6.34%, domestic consumers in rural areas to pay Rs 6.70 per unit

  April 30, 2025 17:41 IST

  While the rural tariff increased by 40 paise, the urban tariff by 20 paise. "The domestic tariff does not include the consumers availing 200 units of free electricity per month," an official said.

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  Jharkhand: Tragic road accident in Chatra claims lives of three women, seven injured

  April 27, 2025 21:00 IST

  The injured were initially treated at Sadar Hospital in Chatra and later referred to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi for better treatment.

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  Heatwave alert! IMD issues yellow warning for Jharkhand as temperatures reach 43 degrees Celsius

  April 24, 2025 13:36 IST

  Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, said that maximum temperatures across Jharkhand are currently hovering around 40 degrees Celsius.

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  Jharkhand man held for controversial post on Pahalgam attack: 'Thank you Pakistan, Lashkar'

  April 23, 2025 23:52 IST

  Pahalgam terror attack: A man who praised Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested in Jharkhand's Bokaro.

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  Jharkhand: Eight Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Bokaro

  April 21, 2025 13:03 IST

  The Jharkhand Police, in collaboration with the CRPF and armed with precise intelligence from the Intelligence Bureau and local authorities, successfully executed a decisive operation, which also resulted in the recovery of arms.

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  IAF's 'Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team' performance leave spectators spellbound in Ranchi | Video

  April 20, 2025 16:36 IST

  The Surya Kiran team painted the sky with the colours of the national flag, prompting applause and salutes from the crowd below. The Indian Air Force's renowned Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team is among the very few nine-aircraft aerobatics teams in the world, and the only one in Asia.

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  Jharkhand: Champai Soren demands withdrawal of reservation for tribals who convert to other religion

  April 18, 2025 17:30 IST

  During his speech, Soren strongly opposed the continuation of reservation benefits for tribals who have embraced other religions, arguing that such practices are endangering the cultural and religious identity of the indigenous communities.

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  Jharkhand govt employees with salary accounts at SBI will get insurance cover of up to Rs 1 crore

  April 17, 2025 18:15 IST

  The Jharkhand government signed an agreement with SBI on Thursday about the salary of its employees. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Finance Department and the bank in the presence of CM Hemant Soren.

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  Hemant Soren elected JMM president, Shibu Soren named 'founder patron' at party's central convention

  April 15, 2025 20:55 IST

  The party has faced turbulent times in recent months following Hemant Soren’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on January 31, 2024, in connection with an alleged land scam and money laundering case.

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  Jharkhand: Several women injured after clash between two groups during procession in Hazaribagh

  April 14, 2025 12:55 IST

  The situation quickly worsened as stone-pelting occurred, and some individuals set fire to straw piles. Authorities responded by increasing security in the area, with the police confirming that the situation is now under control.

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  Tala Marandi, former Jharkhand BJP President, joins JMM

  April 11, 2025 18:10 IST

  Tala Marandi was the BJP candidate from the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency in the 2024 elections but had faced defeat. Following this, he was reportedly seeking a ticket to contest the Assembly elections from the Borio constituency in the Santhal Pargana region.

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  Jharkhand weather: IMD issues Orange alert, hailstorms, lightning and gusty winds predicted

  April 10, 2025 20:12 IST

  According to the weather department, light to moderate rainfall is expected in several areas of Jharkhand. Check weather updates here.

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  Jharkhand likely to get new Vande Bharat Express from Tatanagar to Varanasi: Check route, launch dat

  April 10, 2025 19:45 IST

  After the Vande Bharat Express train is launched between Tatanagar and Varanasi, the travel time for the 600-kilometre journey will be reduced to just a few hours and the train will offer faster journey for passengers.

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  Jharkhand: Nine students injured as lightning strikes School building in Koderma

  April 09, 2025 18:50 IST

  The school, which has an asbestos roof, is equipped with iron benches and desks. Witnesses reported that the students, mostly girls, received an electric shock when the lightning hit the building.

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  Jharkhand: Trains cancelled, routes shortened in Adra division due to maintenance work | Check list

  April 07, 2025 22:01 IST

  This development is part of the ongoing railway maintenance and infrastructure improvement efforts. The cancellation and route shortening of these trains are likely to cause considerable inconvenience to daily commuters and long-distance travelers.

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  Jharkhand: Couple shot in Palamu, woman killed and husband injured in possible revenge attack

  April 06, 2025 19:23 IST

  This incident occurred at a time when security was heightened across Jharkhand due to Ram Navami, with police deployed in "sensitive" districts like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Giridih, and Hazaribagh to handle any untoward situation.

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  Supreme Court allows Jharkhand government to cut power supply during Ram Navami procession

  April 04, 2025 16:50 IST

  Ram Navami in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh is globally popular and is celebrated with great zeal. As a part of the celebration, a Ram Navami procession is taken out, where people carry flags with long pole.

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  Jharkhand: Bokaro Steel Plant CGM arrested over fatal CISF 'lathi charge', ex-gratia announced

  April 04, 2025 12:08 IST

  The group of people, under the banner of BSL Visthapit Apprentice Sangh, were holding a demonstration near the administrative building of Bokaro Steel Plant in support of their demands, including employment.

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  One dead, several injured as security forces and protesters clash in Jharkhand's Bokaro

  April 03, 2025 23:41 IST

  A clash between security forces and protesters in Jharkhand’s Bokaro led to the death of one protester and injuries to several security personnel. The BSL Visthapit Apprentice Sangh was demonstrating near the Bokaro Steel Plant administrative building, demanding employment.