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Jan 20, 2026

Union Minister Seeks Proposal For Construction Of Old Age Homes In All Districts Of Jharkhand, Also Gives Assurance On OBC Scholarship

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has sought proposals from the Jharkhand government to construct old age homes in all the districts, so that the elderly can have a dignified life. He emphasized on Drug Free India campaign and assured to release the pending scholarship of OBC students soon. Athawale announced the new state working committee of RPI Athawale and talked about installing the statue of Baba Saheb Ambedkar in Maithon Dam.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 20, 2026

Now We Cannot Afford The Treatment... Relatives Abandoned The Innocent Newborn.

A newborn baby girl was abandoned by her family at Asrafi Hospital in Dhanbad because they could not afford the treatment. The girl, born on January 9, is seriously ill and is on a ventilator. The family left the hospital on 16 January. The hospital management has informed the Child Welfare Committee and the police, and has also requested to send the girl to another hospital for better treatment.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 20, 2026

There Is Excitement In Jharkhand About The New Chapter Of BJP, The Process Of Congratulations Started Even Before The Name Was Announced.

It is considered certain that Nitin Nabin will become the new national president of BJP, the formal announcement of which will be made soon. There is tremendous enthusiasm among BJP leaders and workers in Jharkhand due to this news. Many leaders including Godda MP Nishikant Dubey and Dhanbad MLA Raj Sinha have congratulated him. Party's national returning officer K. Laxman said that only Nitin Nabin's nomination has been proposed.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 20, 2026

Ranchi: School Development Grant Amount Not Received In Academic Session 2025-26, Problems Increased

Primary schools of Ranchi have not received school development fund in the current financial year. Due to this, teachers have to spend from their own pockets, due to which there is a shortage of teaching materials and basic facilities. The condition of many schools has become dilapidated, due to which the education of the students is being affected. The problems of teachers have increased, while the department is careless.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

JEE Main First Phase Examinations Start From Tomorrow, Exam Dates Of Many Students Changed, Questions On NTA

JEE Main first phase examinations are starting from January 21 in Jamshedpur. 6000 students will participate in it. Admit cards of some students were not downloaded as their exam dates were changed from January 21-24 to January 28-29. Students are confused due to lack of any information from NTA. The examination will continue in two shifts till January 29.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 19, 2026

Look Out Notice Issued Against Liquor Businessman Naveen Kedia, ACB Action In Jharkhand Liquor Scam

ACB has issued a look out notice against Chhattisgarh businessman Naveen Kedia in the Jharkhand liquor scam case. Kedia was caught in Goa, but absconded after getting transit bail. ACB is now trying to arrest him and will seek permission to attach the property if he fails to appear. He is accused of supplying low quality liquor.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 19, 2026

Employment Fair Boom: Matriculation And Intermediate Passed Girl Students Got A Chance To Join Tata Group.

22 girl students were selected for Tata Electronics in the employment fair organized by the Labor Department at Noamundi College. West Singhbhum District Employment Exchange and Kiriburu Employment Exchange gave preference to matriculation and intermediate passed girl students. The selected girl students will be appointed at the Tata Electronics unit in Hosur, Bengaluru. This fair was helpful in making the youth self-reliant and providing better employment opportunities, in which the facility of registration was also available on the spot.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 19, 2026

CM Hemant Honored With White Batch At WEF, Pledge For Green Steel Investment Of Rs 11000 Crore

Chief Minister Hemant Soren discussed Rs 11,000 crore green steel investment in Jharkhand with Tata Steel at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He was awarded the 'White Batch'. Sweden showed cooperation in urban transport, for which a meeting will be held with India in April 2026. This is an important step for the industrial and green energy development of Jharkhand.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

Ansh And Anshika Kidnapping: Couple Confesses To Having Stolen Children From Jagarnathpur Too, Inter-state Gang Exposed

Ranchi Police has taken Nav Kherawar and Soni, arrested in the Ansh and Anshika kidnapping case, on remand. During interrogation, he admitted theft of two more children from Jagarnathpur. The accused said that they work for an interstate gang, whose members are in other states. Police have recovered 12 children and 13 human traffickers have already been arrested. Police are now preparing for raids in other states.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 19, 2026

There Was A Stir From The Streets To The DGP Office On The Kidnapping Of Kairav Gandhi, AJSU Warned Of Agitation.

The kidnapping case of Kairav Gandhi, son of Jamshedpur industrialist Devang Gandhi, has raised questions on law and order. There is anger among businessmen and political parties due to lack of clues even after several days. DGP Tadasha Mishra assured early revelations and said that clues would be found through technical evidence. AJSU warned of agitation, while Marwari community demanded security.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 19, 2026

8000 Crore Business From GeM In Jharkhand, Digital Purchases Get A Boost

In Jharkhand, a business of about Rs 8 thousand crore has been done through Government e-Marketplace GeM, in which more than 1.5 lakh orders were fulfilled. In the Gem Excellence event organized in Ranchi, emphasis was laid on promoting digital purchasing and introducing new features. The program honored the departments making the most purchases and outstanding vendors, and also talked about making the procurement process more transparent with the use of AI technology in the future.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

Alert: Due To Fear Of Sending Explosives, Parcels Will Not Be Booked In These Nine Trains Going From Chakradharpur To Delhi.

Following intelligence reports of terror threat on Republic Day, Chakradharpur division of South Eastern Railway has stopped parcel booking in all Delhi-bound trains from January 23 to 26. This step has been taken in view of the fear of explosives. This will cause trouble to traders, although passengers are allowed to carry personal belongings, but there will be intensive searching. Railways has appealed for cooperation.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 19, 2026

After The Accident In Potka, The Young Man Kept Suffering On The Roadside All Night, No One Helped Him In The Extreme Cold.

In Potka, East Singhbhum, a young man became a victim of a road accident and kept suffering in the extreme cold the whole night. Jagdish Gop's leg was broken due to the collision with the highway at 11 pm, but no one helped. In the morning, morning walkers saw him and informed the police. He has been referred to MGM Hospital, Jamshedpur in critical condition.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 19, 2026

Cheating In Love; First Made Her Drink Alcohol, Then Took Pramika's Life By Strangulating Her.

The missing person of 30 year old Sarita Kumari of Nagari police station area has now turned into murder. His body has been recovered from Swarnarekha river. During police investigation, lover Piyush Kachhap confessed to murder by strangulation under the pressure of marriage and throwing the body in the river. The case was revealed through technical evidence and CCTV footage. The police took out the body after a lot of effort.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 19, 2026

The Car Of A Person Returning After Listening To Garuda Purana Fell Into A Ditch, Driver Died, Two Injured

A car fell into a ditch near a river bridge in Bharakatta OP area of Giridih. 58 year old Sukar Mandal, a resident of Chitkharo, who was returning from Khedwara after listening to Garudpuran, died on the spot. Two other youths in the car were seriously injured. The injured were taken out with the help of villagers. The police sent the body for autopsy.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

Lover's Act To Avoid Marriage: Murder Of Girlfriend By Making Her Drink Alcohol, Tied Stones To Her Body And Drowned Her In The River.

The murder came to light after the girl's body was found in Swarnarekha river in Mesra, Ranchi. Lover Piyush Kachhap killed his girlfriend Sarita Horo to escape the pressure of marriage. He strangled her after giving her alcohol and tied the body with stones and threw it in the river. The police have arrested the accused.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 18, 2026

Jharkhand Bus Accident: Major Road Accident In Jharkhand, Bus Overturned In Orsa Valley Of Latehar; There Is A Possibility Of Many Casualties

A bus overturned in Orsa Valley of Mahuadand police station area of Latehar district of Jharkhand. According to unconfirmed sources, there is a possibility of many casualties in this horrific accident. As soon as the information was received, police station in-charge Manoj Kumar reached the spot and started investigation. An ambulance has also been sent to help the injured. The latest information related to this incident is being updated continuously.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 18, 2026

Elephant Created Havoc In Pirtand, Jharkhand, Panic Due To Vandalism In Houses And Shops

An elephant has created a huge ruckus in Peertand area of Jharkhand, causing panic among the villagers. The elephant damaged houses and shops in Koywa Tand, Tiwari Tola and Narayanpur villages of Palganj Panchayat. Shyamlal Thakur's house was demolished for the second time, due to which grains and utensils were destroyed. The villagers have demanded the forest department to drive away the elephant and demand compensation.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 18, 2026

Ranchi News: Court Takes Cognizance Of 5 Year Old Case Of Human Trafficking, Orders Production Of 3 Accused

Ranchi's POCSO court took cognizance of the supplementary charge sheet filed in the five-year-old human trafficking and POCSO Act case. The investigating officer had filed a charge sheet against Ranjit Mandal, Ajit Kerketta and Reena Kerketta. The court has ordered Ranjita Mandal and Reena Kerketta, who are on bail, to appear on January 30.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 17, 2026

Big News For Jharkhand Railway Passengers: Change In Route Of Hatia-Tata MEMU, Increased Coaches In These 3 Express Trains.

Ranchi Railway Division has installed additional coaches in many trains for the convenience of passengers, which will provide relief to waitlisted passengers. Sleeper coaches have been added to 18603 Ranchi-Godda, 18611 Ranchi-Varanasi and 18640 Ranchi-Ara Express. Additionally, to decongest Tatanagar, Hatia-Tata MEMU train will be partially terminated at Adityapur station by January 31.

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Rohan Gupta

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