An 'item song' video of Jharkhand MLA Dashrath Gagrai is becoming increasingly viral on social media. In this video, the MLA can be seen dancing in an objectionable manner with a woman. Bharatiya Janata Party BJP has expressed strong objection to this, calling it indecent and against the dignity of public office. This incident is creating a new controversy in the politics of the state.
Government skill development and financial inclusion programs are making the youth of Hazaribagh self-reliant. Micro Enterprise Promotion Program MEPP is running in collaboration with Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra and SIDBI. Saurabh Kumar expanded the spice business, while Mukesh Sao modernized the mechanic shop. Through these schemes, the youth are not only increasing their own income but are also providing employment to others, which has changed their fortunes.
A painful road accident took place in Sundernagar police station area of Jamshedpur on Sunday. The speeding bike went out of control and collided with the dumper. In this horrific collision, the bike driver died on the spot, while the youth sitting behind was seriously injured and was referred to MGM Hospital. Police sent the body for post-mortem and are investigating.
Baghbeda police has arrested Tadipar criminal Deepak Kumar Tiwari alias Kana, resident of Ramnagar, from DB Road. On the recommendation of the Senior Superintendent of Police, he was deported from the district, but he was violating the order. There are many criminal cases registered against him. Acting on a tip-off, the police caught him and have now started the legal process.
There was a sensation when the dead body of 65 year old Shanti Devi was found on the roadside in Bhatoli village of Chainpur police station area of Gumla. The family members have expressed fear of murder on suspicion of witchcraft. The son-in-law and daughter-in-law have expressed suspicion on three youths of the village. The police sent the body for post-mortem and on the basis of the allegations, detained the three suspects and started questioning them.
Jharkhand Police killed 17 Maoists in a two-month long planned operation. In this operation conducted in Saranda, first the supply line of Maoists was destroyed, due to which they became weak. In the 72-hour long operation, joint teams of Police, Jharkhand Jaguar and CRPF were successful. Now Central Committee member Misir Besra is on the target of the police, with the aim of freeing Jharkhand from Maoism.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation RMC has intensified action against illegal encroachment on government land. Government land was demarcated in Bandhgadi area of Ward 06, in which three buildings and a boundary wall were found illegal. The corporation has warned of strict action against encroachers and plans to run such drives in other wards also. Local people have welcomed this initiative.
Major General Sumit Mehta will be awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by President Draupadi Murmu on the eve of the 77th Republic Day. Mehta, a resident of Aryapuri, Ranchi, has served in several important positions in the Indian Army, including operations in Jammu and Kashmir, Siachen and eastern Ladakh. His parents expressed pride at this honour, which is also a matter of pride for Ranchi.
Tatanagar Railway Civil Defense Inspector Santosh Kumar will be awarded the President's Medal on the 77th Republic Day. The Home Ministry has issued its notification. He is receiving this honor for his remarkable services, exceptional integrity and excellent leadership abilities in civil defence. He is the only one from Jharkhand and one of three employees from Railways to receive this prestigious award.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited All Souls College, Oxford University. They discussed enhancing academic cooperation between Jharkhand and Oxford, including scholarship, research, faculty exchange and joint initiatives in areas such as climate change and tribal welfare. The Chief Minister reiterated Jharkhand's commitment to education and global partnerships and paid tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who had deep connections with Oxford. This visit is important under the UK-India 2035 partnership.
Jamshedpur's Tatanagar Junction, which was once Kalimati station, is a symbol of India's industrial development. After the establishment of Tata Steel in 1907, in 1919 Viceroy Lord Chelmsford named it Tatanagar in honor of Jamsetji Tata. The station is now an important revenue source and a major junction for South-Eastern Railways, handling over 100 trains daily.
A person named Rahul Singh has demanded extortion money of Rs 2 crore from Sushant Gupta, an ethanol businessman in Tupudana, Ranchi. Death threats were also made through WhatsApp calls and messages. The accused also sent a video which showed the firing. Sushant Gupta has filed a complaint with the police, and the police are investigating the matter, as well as extracting the details of the threatening number.
According to the Meteorological Department, there will be relief from cold in Jharkhand including Ranchi for the next five days. The minimum temperature is likely to increase by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius between January 24 and 29. Maximum of 31.2 degrees Celsius was recorded in Daltenganj and minimum of 5.7 degrees Celsius was recorded in Kanke. Ranchi's maximum was 26.8 and minimum 10 degrees Celsius. This change can be dangerous for children and the elderly.
Anarchy has increased in Jharia coalfield of Dhanbad. In Vishwakarma project, coal thieves attacked BCCL employees Deepak Yadav and Devendra Yadav and injured them. After this incident, angry workers protested demanding safety and threatened to stop work. Police are investigating the matter, while a woman has also accused the personnel of molestation.
Jyoti Singh, younger daughter of late MLA Surajdev Singh, has entered active politics. She will contest the post of Mayor from Mango Municipal Corporation of Jamshedpur. Family members including Jharia MLA Ragini Singh reached Jamshedpur and encouraged him. Taking forward the family's long political legacy, Jyoti's candidature has intensified the stir in Kolhan politics. He also met MLA Saryu Rai.
Lakhwinder Besra, the headmaster of a high school in Baharagora, Jamshedpur, was tied to a neem tree, beaten and subjected to caste-related abuses. There was anger among the villagers after this incident in Sialbinda village. Taking prompt action, the police arrested five named accused and sent them to judicial custody. This incident is shameful to humanity.
A theft took place in broad daylight in the closed house of a medical representative in Mango, Jamshedpur. The thieves disguised as laborers broke the lock and made away with the jewelery and cash. The householder had gone to the village for his son's marriage. On the information of local people, the police have arrested two suspects. Concern has been expressed over increasing crime due to drug abuse. Police is investigating.
Pakur Deputy Commissioner Manish Kumar will be honored with the 'Best Election District Award 2025' by the President on 25 January 2026. This honor is being given for his excellence and innovation in election processes. He credited this achievement to the hard work of all the election officers and employees of the district. Kumar has already received the 'Best Performing District' award from the President for tribal development.
At the end of January, the day's cold has reduced in Dhanbad, but the cold winds are maintaining the cold at night. Due to the active western disturbance in the Himalayan regions, there is snowfall on the mountains, the effect of which is also visible in Dhanbad. It is likely to remain cloudy for the next two days. Another western disturbance will be active from January 26, due to which the coolness will remain till the end of the month.
In Jharkhand civic elections, now only the returning officers will scrutinize the nomination papers and not the assistant officers. The State Election Commission has given strict instructions calling it a semi-judicial process. At the time of enrolment, the number of vehicles and persons will be limited within the 100 meter radius of preliminary screening and office. Nomination will not be canceled on the basis of technical or clerical errors, it is mandatory to have sufficient grounds.