Jharkhand
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Five killed, six Injured in lightning strikes in Jharkhand, IMD issues alert for several areas
Jharkhand | May 19, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTMeral 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
Jharkhand | May 16, 2025, 08:55 AM ISTThe 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
Jharkhand | May 05, 2025, 10:55 PM ISTA 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 hikes power tariff by 6.34%, domestic consumers in rural areas to pay Rs 6.70 per unit
Jharkhand | Apr 30, 2025, 05:41 PM ISTWhile 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
Jharkhand | Apr 27, 2025, 09:00 PM ISTThe 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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Jharkhand government revises school timings due to extreme heatwave, details here
Education | Apr 24, 2025, 06:27 PM ISTDue to extreme humidity and heat in the state, the government has changed the school timings across the state. According to the orders, all schools from class 1 to 8 will be operational in the morning hours, while senior classes will remain operational till afternoon. Read on to know more.
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Jharkhand man held for controversial post on Pahalgam attack: 'Thank you Pakistan, Lashkar'
Jharkhand | Apr 23, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTPahalgam 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
Jharkhand | Apr 21, 2025, 01:03 PM ISTThe 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
Jharkhand | Apr 20, 2025, 04:36 PM ISTThe 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
Jharkhand | Apr 18, 2025, 05:30 PM ISTDuring 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
Jharkhand | Apr 17, 2025, 06:15 PM ISTThe 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
Jharkhand | Apr 15, 2025, 08:55 PM ISTThe 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
Jharkhand | Apr 14, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTThe 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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Jharkhand weather: IMD issues Orange alert, hailstorms, lightning and gusty winds predicted
Jharkhand | Apr 10, 2025, 08:12 PM ISTAccording 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
Jharkhand | Apr 10, 2025, 07:45 PM ISTAfter 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
Jharkhand | Apr 09, 2025, 06:50 PM ISTThe 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
Jharkhand | Apr 07, 2025, 10:01 PM ISTThis 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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Supreme Court allows Jharkhand government to cut power supply during Ram Navami procession
Jharkhand | Apr 04, 2025, 04:50 PM ISTRam 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
Jharkhand | Apr 04, 2025, 12:08 PM ISTThe 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
Jharkhand | Apr 03, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTA 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.