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  Loco pilots among three killed as two goods trains collide in Jharkhand's Sahibganj | VIDEO

  April 01, 2025 11:21 IST

  The accident took place on the Farakka-Lalmatiya MGR railway line near the Barhait police station area of Sahibganj district. Following the incident, the administration also dispatched a team to the site to assess the situation and initiate an investigation.

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  Jharkhand: Man hacks wife and son to death in Seraikela after domestic dispute

  March 31, 2025 21:51 IST

  This incident highlights growing concerns over domestic violence in India, as seen in a recent Uttar Pradesh case where a man, allegedly intoxicated, killed his wife after a financial dispute.

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  Security tightened across Jharkhand ahead of Eid, Sarhul, and Ram Navami

  March 30, 2025 23:44 IST

  Security has been tightened across Jharkhand ahead of Eid, Sarhul, and Ram Navami, with authorities deploying CCTV cameras, drones, and police personnel to monitor gatherings. Special security measures have been put in place in sensitive areas like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Hazaribag, and Giridih.

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  Jharkhand: Security forces seize 28 IEDs, explosives, detonators in naxal-affected area

  March 29, 2025 15:29 IST

  Security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district recovered 28 IEDs, explosives, and detonators from a Naxal hideout, neutralizing a major threat.

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  Jharkhand BJP leader shot dead in broad daylight in Ranchi, accused arrested after police encounter

  March 27, 2025 7:40 IST

  Following the incident, the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and workers held a protest and raised slogans against the state government. Political leaders also criticised Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren over the worsening law and order situation in the state.

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  Jharkhand: Clash breaks out between two groups during Ram Navami procession in Hazaribagh

  March 26, 2025 11:21 IST

  As per authorities, one group was playing some songs during the procession, which was objected to by the second group, resulting in a scuffle and stone pelting.

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  Maiyan Samman Yojana: Jharkhand govt tightens rule, only these women to get benefits after March 31

  March 26, 2025 7:21 IST

  Maiyan Samman Yojana: The state government provides Rs 2,500 per month to more than 50 lakh women beneficiaries under the scheme.

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  Jharkhand: Prisoner allegedly beaten in police custody dies during treatment

  March 23, 2025 23:04 IST

  25-year-old prisoner was undergoing treatment at Ranchi's Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) since March 7.

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  CRPF SI dies after IED blast in Jharkhand's Chaibasa, security operations intensify

  March 22, 2025 19:46 IST

  A CRPF Sub-Inspector from the 193rd battalion succumbed to injuries after an IED blast in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa. The explosion, suspected to be triggered by Maoists, injured two personnel. Security forces have intensified operations in the region.

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  Ranchi bandh over flyover ramp near Sarna Sthal, tribal groups demand removal | Video

  March 22, 2025 12:45 IST

  Tribal organisations in Ranchi called a bandh on Saturday demanding the removal of a ramp being built near the sacred Sarna Sthal at Siram Toli, as part of the Siram Toli-Mecon Flyover project. Disruptions were reported in areas like Lowadih, Kanke, and Birsa Chowk.

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  Jharkhand records alarming spike in road accidents: Check data of last 4 years in state

  March 19, 2025 14:27 IST

  Jharkhand's Transport Minister said the state recorded 19,551 accidents between 2021 and 2024, with speeding being the primary cause. The minister also said the government is trying to introduce road safety education in the school syllabus to create awareness among students.

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  Massive fire breaks out at Indian Oil plant in Jharkhand's Deoghar, villages being evacuated

  March 18, 2025 23:32 IST

  A major fire broke out at the Indian Oil Corporation plant in Jasidih, Deoghar on Monday, engulfing the entire facility in flames. Authorities have launched an evacuation drive in nearby villages as firefighters continue to battle the blaze.

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  Jharkhand's biggest tribal festival 'Sarhul' to be celebrated with zeal, asserts CM amid protests

  March 18, 2025 15:07 IST

  Protestors staged a 5 km-long "funeral procession" of tribal legislators in Ranchi against the flyover construction near the Sarna Sthal.

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  Jharkhand: Four children burnt to death while playing near fire in Puwal, probe underway

  March 17, 2025 15:06 IST

  The fire incident happened in Gitilipi village in the Jagannathpur police station area in Chaibasa around 11 am, police said, adding that a team has been sent to the spot for a detailed investigation.

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  Jharkhand: 36-year-old man allegedly kills his three children, later dies by suicide

  March 16, 2025 12:49 IST

  It is suspected that the man strangled his three children to death and then hanged himself, Superintendent of Police (SP) Bimal Kumar said after preliminary investigation.

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  Clash during Holi procession in Jharkhand's Giridih, several injured, shops torched

  March 14, 2025 23:55 IST

  A clash broke out between two groups during a Holi procession in Jharkhand’s Giridih district, leaving several people injured and at least three shops reportedly torched. The incident occurred after one group objected to the procession passing through their locality.

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  Jharkhand: Gangster Aman Sao, accused in over 150 cases, killed in encounter with police in Palamu

  March 11, 2025 13:58 IST

  The incident occurred when Sao was being brought to Ranchi by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Raipur in neighbouring Chhattisgarh on remand. In Palamu, under Ramgarh police station area, police vehicles were attacked by his gang.

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  Jharkhand: Five including three kids charred to death as firecracker shop goes up in flames

  March 10, 2025 16:03 IST

  The incident occurred at Godarmana Bazar in Ranka police station area, the police said as a massive fire engulfed a firecracker shop killing at least five people.

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  Jharkhand: After Ranchi, bird flu outbreak reported in Bokaro, 250 birds dead

  March 09, 2025 14:46 IST

  Bird flu, caused by the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, was officially confirmed on March 7, when the Centre issued a letter to the chief secretary of Jharkhand.

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  Jharkhand: 13-year-old girl raped at friend's house in Jamshedpur, police arrest three

  March 08, 2025 23:30 IST

  The girl visited her friend's house to meet her where she was raped by the friend's uncle. Her friend's parents tried to cover it up, after which they both were also arrested along with the prime accused.

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  Jharkhand: NTPC DGM shot dead in broad daylight in Hazaribagh

  March 08, 2025 11:58 IST

  The NTPC DGM was shot on his way to work and was declared dead on being taken to the hospital. The reason behind the murder is yet to be found.

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  Jharkhand: 21-year-old engineering student found dead inside hostel washroom of IIT-ISM in Dhanbad

  March 06, 2025 19:02 IST

  Jharkhand: According to officials, the student was found lying unconscious on the floor. He was taken to a private hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.

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  Babulal Marandi appointed BJP legislative party leader in Jharkhand

  March 06, 2025 19:03 IST

  BJP appointed Babulal Marandi as its legislative party leader in Jharkhand. The unanimous decision was taken in Ranchi under BJP central leadership’s supervision. Read key details on the party’s strategy.

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  BJP MLAs demand pension hike for widows, PwDs in Jharkhand Assembly, stage walk-out

  March 06, 2025 14:54 IST

  Seeking a reply from the JMM-led government to their demand, BPP MLAs trooped into the well of the House and then staged a walk-out.

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  Jharkhand: Three CRPF personnel injured in IED blast in Chaibasa, airlifted to Ranchi

  March 05, 2025 14:47 IST

  Jharkhand: The incident took place at Baliwa in Saranda forests under Manoharpur police station limits when personnel of CRPF 197 battalion went there for a search operation, Kolhan DIG Manoj Ratan Chothe said.

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  Jharkhand presents Rs 1.45 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on healthcare, education

  March 03, 2025 13:39 IST

  The Jharkhand government presents its first budget for FY 2025-26, focusing on healthcare, agriculture, education, infrastructure, and innovation with a total allocation of Rs 1.45 lakh crore.

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  Jharkhand: Literacy rate in females grew faster than males in last 5 yrs, shows Economic Survey

  February 28, 2025 17:05 IST

  Jharkhand economic survey shows that the state's economy will grow at 6.07 per cent in the current financial year of 2024-25.

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  Jharkhand: Member of banned Maoist outfit arrested in Palamu district

  February 27, 2025 18:41 IST

  Jharkhand: About a dozen cases were registered under various police stations in Chatra, Latehar and Palamu districts, the SP said. On a lead provided by him, police recovered 652 live cartridges hidden in a forest.