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Feb 13, 2026

Mahashivratri 2026: Palamu's Pagoda Is Decorated Like A Bride, Shiva Procession Will Take Place On 15th February.

Mahashivratri will be celebrated with great pomp in Palamu on February 15, 2026. The Shiva temples of the district are being decorated attractively, and preparations for the Shiva procession are in full swing. Devotees are busy purchasing puja material and fruits, due to which the markets have become brighter. Traditional fairs will also be organized at many places, where devotional programs and Shiva-Parvati marriage will take place.

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Anand Kumar

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Feb 13, 2026

Vikram Sharma Murder: From Crime World To Politics And Satsang, Complete Horoscope Of Jamshedpur Gangster Vikram Sharma.

Vikram Sharma, a notorious criminal from Jamshedpur, who had more than 20 cases registered against him, is now in a white-collar role. Vikram, who was arrested from Dehradun in 2017, has been the mentor of gangster Akhilesh Singh. After being released on bail from Ranchi jail in 2021, he is active on social media. He was accused of several murders and shootings, but was acquitted of most of them. He has also been associated with political parties.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 13, 2026

After Jharkhand Civic Elections, 1000 Candidates Will Get Appointment Letters In Ranchi, New Recruitment Will Also Be Done Soon.

After the municipal elections in Ranchi, about one thousand selected candidates will get appointment letters. These letters will be given by organizing a program in the first or second week of March. New updates will also come out from JPSC and JSSC. These include candidates for posts like Child Development Project Officer, Assistant Professor and Food Safety Officer. Interviews for some posts will be held from February 25, the results of which will come in March.

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Nitu Kumari

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Feb 13, 2026

Consignment Of Ganja Going From Sambalpur To Sasaram Recovered In Ranchi, Boy And Girl Caught With 18 Packets

RPF Ranchi seized 18 kg of ganja at Ranchi Railway Station under Operation Narcos. A young man and a girl, Raju Kumar and Chhoti Kumari, who had come by Maurya Express, were caught in a suspicious state. During interrogation, he told that the ganja was being taken from Sambalpur, Odisha to Sasaram, Bihar. The value of the recovered ganja is approximately Rs 9 lakh. Both the accused have been handed over to GRP Ranchi.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 12, 2026

16 Dependents Of Deceased University Employees Will Get Appointment On Compassionate Grounds

16 dependents of deceased university employees will get compassionate appointment

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 12, 2026

Jharkhand Nagar Nikay: Party Ambush In Independent Elections, People Showing Thumb To Orders Of Parties

Elections for 48 municipal bodies are to be held in Jharkhand on 23 February. These elections are not on party basis, yet parties are announcing their supported candidates. Congress has suspended a dozen rebel candidates for violating party orders. Dhanbad District President Santosh Singh has warned that strict disciplinary action will be taken against any worker involved in anti-party activities.

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Md Amir

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Feb 12, 2026

Horrible Turn Of Love Affair In Sahibganj: Wife Consumed Poison, Girlfriend Swallowed Pills.

A love affair took a dramatic turn in Rajmahal, Sahibganj. Rahul Shaikh's wife Muskaan consumed poison after finding out about her husband's affair. At the same time, the alleged girlfriend also swallowed six paracetamol tablets under emotional pressure. Both were admitted to the hospital, where their condition is now out of danger. The police is investigating the matter

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Anand Kumar

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Feb 12, 2026

Purulia-Anand Vihar New Train Gets Approval, Train Will Run Via Ayodhya And Lucknow

Railway Board has approved the new train from Purulia to Anand Vihar Delhi. This train will run via Ranchi, Daltonganj, Garhwa Road, Ayodhya Dham and Lucknow. This is a big gift for Palamu and Garhwa districts due to the efforts of Palamu MP BD Ram. This will directly benefit lakhs of people, especially the devotees of Ayodhya Dham and the patients undergoing treatment in Lucknow. This train will also promote trade, education and employment.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 12, 2026

Stray Animals Will Be Removed From The Streets Of Jamshedpur Before The Arrival Of The President, 19-member Team Formed.

The district administration has intensified preparations before President Draupadi Murmu's proposed visit to Jamshedpur on February 26. A special campaign will be launched from February 13 to control stray animals roaming on the streets. A 19-member team has been formed under the chairmanship of Dr. Samarjit Mandal, the objective of which is to ensure smooth traffic, cleanliness and security during the visit of the President.

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Md Amir

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Feb 12, 2026

Road Jam, Bank And Insurance Services Completely Stopped In Jamshedpur Against The Labor Policies Of The Centre.

Joint trade unions observed a nationwide strike in Jamshedpur in protest against the new labor laws of the Central Government. Bank and insurance services came to a complete halt on Thursday. The gate of LIC main branch at Bistupur was blocked, preventing employees and customers from going inside. Trade unions termed these laws as anti-labor and said that they have been made to snatch away the rights of workers and benefit the capitalists.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 12, 2026

In Dhanbad, Women Stopped Transportation In Protest Against Filling Of Pond From OB Dump, Jammed For Two Hours

Women protested against dumping of OB in the pond in Kankani Nichla Dhauda of Dhanbad. They stopped OB transporting for two hours, causing long queues of vehicles. The women allege that due to filling of the pond and closure of the natural drain, the area will be submerged during the rainy season. The matter calmed down after assurance from the officials, but the Colliery PO said that OB dumping would continue in the pond.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 11, 2026

Jharkhand High Court: Hearing On 100% Reservation For Women Supervisors, Amicus Curiae Appointed

Ranchi High Court has appointed advocate Anup Kumar Mehta as amicus curiae in the case of 100 percent reservation in the appointment of women supervisors. A division bench of Chief Justice MS Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar is hearing the important constitutional question of whether a post can be reserved entirely for women. The next hearing will be held on March 18.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 11, 2026

Hospitals In Every District Of Jharkhand Will Be Digital, Ramgarh And Gumla Will Become Model Districts.

Under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in Jharkhand, government and private hospitals of all the districts will be digitalized. One government and one private hospital in each district will be developed as models. Ramgarh and Gumla have been selected as model districts. The Health Department has given instructions to use software and prepare HFR by 28th February for digitalization of hospitals and medicine shops.

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Amitesh Kumar

Contributor

Feb 11, 2026

Uproar In Golmuri Police Station Over Murder Of Fruit Trader In Jamshedpur, Police Accused Of Negligence

After the murder of fruit businessman Kanhaiya Yadav in Golmuri, Jamshedpur, local people created ruckus in Golmuri police station. People accused the police of negligence, as Yadav had earlier complained about threats. Police assured arrest within 24 hours. Several aspects including business competition or Tinplate Kali Temple election dispute are being investigated behind the murder. Police have detained two youths.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 11, 2026

Drunk Driver Overturns Pickup Van In East Singhbhum: Mason Killed, Eight Injured

Mason Pandey Munda alias Mangal Munda died tragically when a pickup van overturned near Bitjharia village of Dhalbhumgarh on Wednesday. Eight other people were injured in the accident, some of whom were seriously injured. The driver of the pickup van was drunk, due to which the vehicle overturned on the slope. The police have assured appropriate compensation and legal action.

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Nitu Kumari

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Feb 11, 2026

Opium Cultivation Was Being Done By Luring Villagers In Gumla, Police Destroyed The Crop

The administration took major action against illegal opium cultivation in Ghaghra police station area of Gumla. A joint team of zonal administration and police destroyed the opium crop grown on about seven decimals of land in Chatamdag Chhapritoli village. Officials said that outside smugglers lure innocent villagers into doing this farming. The administration has appealed to the villagers to report such activities and has pledged to continue the campaign against drug abuse.

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Kunal Mehta

Contributor

Feb 11, 2026

Son Was Surprised To See Mother With Nephew Behind The House, Put Her To Death Before Opening Her Mouth; Reached The Police Station Again

The murder of 15 year old Ayush Sah in Barhadwa, Sahibganj has come to light. According to the police, his mother Meenu Devi and her lover Rohit Sah, who is also the woman's nephew, together murdered Ayush. Ayush had seen her in an objectionable position, after which her life was taken by strangulation to hide the secret. Both the accused have been arrested and sent to jail.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 11, 2026

Dhanbad Lags Behind UP-Bihar In Chain Pulling And Men Riding In Women Compartment<br/>

East Central Railway has released the data for the month of January, which includes cases of chain pulling in passenger trains and cases of men traveling in ladies compartments. A total of 1030 chain pulling and 3567 ladies coach violation cases were reported. These cases were much less registered in Dhanbad division as compared to UP-Bihar divisions like Danapur, which is a matter of relief for Dhanbad. The security forces are taking action under 'Operation Samay Paalan'.

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Amit Kumar

Contributor

Feb 11, 2026

Chill Will Return In Dhanbad Before Shivratri, Two Western Disturbances Will Increase The Cold

Changes in weather will continue before Holi in Dhanbad. Two western disturbances will be active in the next seven days, due to which the chill will increase again at night. A new disturbance on February 13 may drop the minimum temperature by 10 degrees. Cold will return before Shivratri, while fog will continue in the morning.

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Kunal Mehta

Contributor

Feb 11, 2026

No Leave Will Be Given During Strike In Coal Sector, Workers Will Get Security When Coming To Work

Coal India Director Dr. Vinay Ranjan held a meeting on the proposed strike in the coal sector on 12 February 2026. He issued detailed guidelines to maintain production and supply. The rule of 'no work, no pay' will be applicable to those taking part in the strike, while the workers coming to work will get complete security. Instructions have been given to keep essential services running smoothly and to continue communication with labor organizations.

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Amitesh Kumar

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