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  27 Maoists surrender before police in Ranchi in big win for govt's anti-naxal operation

  India | May 21, 2026 14:43 IST

  The ultras, belonging to the banned CPI (Maoist), laid down arms before senior officers of the Jharkhand Police, Jharkhand Jaguar and the CRPF, among other units, they said.

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  Four Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh

  India | April 17, 2026 16:53 IST

  SDPO of Barkagaon, Pawan Kumar, said, "Four Maoists have been killed in the gunfight. Their identities are being established." No security personnel were injured in the operation, he said.

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  Jharkhand Municipal polls results today: List of 48 municipalities, including 9 civic corporations

  Jharkhand | February 27, 2026 6:05 IST

  Jharkhand Municipal Elections: The local body polls in Jharkhand are not contested on the electoral symbols of the political parties, but candidates are backed by the outfits. The ruling JMM and Congress, and the main opposition BJP claimed victories for the candidates they supported.

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  Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance with 7 onboard crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra, all feared dead

  India | February 23, 2026 23:54 IST

  It was a medical flight carrying seven people on board—one patient, one doctor, one paramedic, two attendants, the pilot-in-command (PIC), and a co-pilot.

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  IMD issues yellow alert for dense fog across 15 Jharkhand districts amid chilly winter conditions

  India | January 03, 2026 16:54 IST

  Jharkhand weather updates: IMD's yellow alert for dense fog spans 15 districts, including Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Chatra, Hazaribag, Koderma, Giridih, Deoghar, Dumka, Godda, Sahibganj, and Pakur. Conditions are set to linger until Sunday morning, with a likely repeat on Monday.

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  IndiGo flight's dramatic tail strike while landing at Ranchi airport

  India | December 13, 2025 16:53 IST

  Passengers encountered a range of disruptions following the incident as some chose to cancel their trips altogether, while others rescheduled for future flights. A few were arranged to travel to Bhubaneswar by road, covering the approximately 400-km distance in about 8 hours.

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  KC Venugopal affirms Jharkhand INDI alliance 'rock-solid' amid BJP switch rumours

  Jharkhand | December 03, 2025 23:44 IST

  Speculation surged following Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his legislator-wife Kalpana Soren's prolonged Delhi stay starting November 28, amid unconfirmed reports of meetings with senior BJP leaders.

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  IND vs SA 1st ODI pitch report: How will surface at JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi play?

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 10:06 IST

  ODI cricket will return to Ranchi, the home of former Indian captain MS Dhoni, after more than three years, with India set to take on South Africa in the series opener on Sunday. South Africa have the momentum, following the historic 2-0 win, but India will hope that the change of format helps them.

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  ED conducts searches at 40 locations against coal mafias in Jharkhand and West Bengal

  India | November 21, 2025 11:25 IST

  These search operations pertain to several major cases of coal theft and smuggling, covering the matters of Anil Goyal, Sanjay Udhyog, LB Singh, and Amar Mandal. The collective scale of the cases involves significant coal pilferage/theft, resulting in a massive financial loss to the government.

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  Six new Vande Bharat trains likely to be launched in Jharkhand soon: Check expected routes, fare

  Business | October 31, 2025 23:27 IST

  Vandxe Bharat Express: The South Eastern Railway has submitted a proposal to run new Vande Bharat Expresses to six destinations in Jharkhand. This proposal was made in response to a demand from the South Eastern Railway Consumer Advisory Committee.

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  Jharkhand Education Min Ramdas Soren suffers brain injury, to be airlifted to Delhi for treatment

  India | August 02, 2025 14:16 IST

  State Health Minister Irfan Ansari confirmed that with the rapid worsening of Ramdas Soren’s condition, preparations are being made to airlift him to Delhi. The transfer aims to provide him with advanced medical care necessary for his brain injury and related complications.

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  Jharkhand: Roof collapse at govt school in Ranchi leaves one dead, another feared trapped

  India | July 18, 2025 10:56 IST

  Jharkhand roof collapse: Authorities have initiated a probe into the incident to determine the cause of the collapse. Station in-charge Manoj Kumar stated that additional information will be provided as the rescue operation progresses and the situation becomes clearer.

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  India's highways to match US standards within two years, says Nitin Gadkari in Ranchi

  India | July 03, 2025 23:53 IST

  Speaking at a programme in Jharkhand's Ranchi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasised the government's commitment to modernising road infrastructure, saying India is undergoing a massive transformation in highway construction with a focus on world-class engineering, durability and safety.

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  Delhi-Kolkata six-lane expressway to be completed by June 2026, check project cost, other details

  Business | July 03, 2025 15:50 IST

  Nitin Gadkari said Jharkhand, which had a national highway network of 2,600 km in 2014, now has 4,470-km network. Nineteen aspirational districts of the state are linked with the national highway network now, he added.

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  Four-lane flyover to open for public in Ranchi on July 3, traffic jams will be reduced

  Business | July 01, 2025 20:58 IST

  The 4.18-km elevated corridor, also known as Ratu Road flyover, was built at Rs 558 crore, beginning at Naga Baba Khatal near Raj Bhavan and ending near OTC Ground, an official told PTI.

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  Heavy rain alert: Schools to remain shut today in five Jharkhand districts including Ranchi

  Jharkhand | June 20, 2025 0:00 IST

  In the wake of incessant rainfall, all schools in Ranchi, Khunti and West Singhbhum districts will remain closed on Friday while in East Singhbhum and Saraikela-Kharswan districts schools will suspend classes up to class 8.

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  Heavy Rain Alert: All schools in Ranchi to stay shut tomorrow, details inside

  Education | June 18, 2025 18:57 IST

  The district administration of Ranchi ordered the closure of all government and private schools located in the district on 19 June due to a heavy rain alert. This decision was taken as a precautionary measure for students.

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

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

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

  Jharkhand | 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.