35-year-old Subhash Rana was beaten to death in a dispute during a liquor party in Jaynagar police station area of Koderma. After this incident that happened in Pipcho market, there was a sensation in the area. Police have detained the brother-in-law of the deceased and the search for other accused is on. Police are taking further action after taking possession of the dead body.
Serious irregularities have come to light in the tender for providing gram dal at Rs 1 per kg to the poor in Jharkhand. We Care Seeds and Anandeshwar Agro Food are accused of filling tenders by stealing catalogs of central undertakings. Instead of filing FIR, these companies were given L-1 and L-2 status, raising questions on the process.
Raghunath Gorai, a contract worker, lost both his legs in a train accident in Bokaro. On May 7 last year, the driver of a train carrying coal hit him without blowing the whistle. The police have now registered an FIR against the train driver. The victim was promised a job as a dependent, which was not fulfilled. The police is investigating the matter
It is bitter cold in Jamshedpur, where the minimum temperature was recorded at 8°C, which is lower than New York's 9°C and Rome's 11°C. Jharkhand's McCluskieganj was colder than London at -0.5°C with dew turning to ice at 6°C. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the cold wave will continue in East Singhbhum for the next five days.
Jharia zone driver Firoz Ansari has been suspended for attempting to illegally occupy government land in Dhanbad. He had tried to capture 1.37 acres of government land in Kurmidih village, which was demolished by the villagers. After the complaint, Firoz was arrested and sent to jail and now a departmental inquiry has been initiated against him.
Anti-Corruption Bureau ACB has got a big success in the Jharkhand liquor scam case. ACB has arrested Chhattisgarh's liquor businessman Naveen Kedia from Goa. He is being brought to Ranchi on transit remand. The arrest is a result of the ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act, marking an important step in this high-profile case.
Abua Jharkhand Party working president and Padha king Soma Munda was shot dead in Khunti. He was returning home with his wife when he was targeted by two unidentified criminals riding a motorcycle near Jamuadagh village on Wednesday evening. He died on the spot after being shot in the chest. Soma Munda fought for the constitutional rights of water-forest-land and tribals, which has created a sensation in the area. Police have started investigation.
Binod Bihari Mahato Koylanchal University BBMKU has declared the dates for filling the examination form of various courses. MBBS, Post Graduate PG and B.Sc Nursing students have to apply online within the prescribed time limit. Forms can be filled without late fee from 8-12 January for MBBS Supplementary, 9-15 January for MSC-M.Com, and 10-14 January for B.Sc Nursing. Students have been advised not to wait for the last date.
Under the organizational elections of BJP in Dhanbad, the election of metropolitan and rural presidents will be held on Thursday. Current metropolitan president Shravan Rai will get a second chance, while Mohan Kumbhkar has been selected in place of Ghanshyam Grover for the post of rural president. The nomination process will be completed in the presence of Jharkhand BJP General Secretary Pradeep Verma. The names of district heads and five state council members will be formally announced on Friday.
Ranchi's Sirmatoli connecting flyover will be ready by June. The Road Construction Department has given an ultimatum to the construction agency Dineshchandra Aggarwal Company to complete the work on time. This 1.2 km long flyover, being built at a cost of approximately Rs 211 crore, is known for its special Damru-like design. With its completion, the traffic pressure in Ranchi city will be reduced and the citizens will get relief from the jam.
A big revelation has come to light in the murder case of Ankit Kumar Singh outside Ranchi's Moon Disco Bar. The CCTV footage made it clear that car driver Roshan Gupta had deliberately crushed Ankit. Police are now conducting raids to arrest the accused Roshan Gupta, who is a resident of Garhwa district. This incident happened after a dispute on the night of January 4.
CSIR-NML Jamshedpur and NALCO have signed an agreement for metal extraction from red mud. A pilot plant of 10 tonne per day capacity will be set up in Bhubaneswar, which will produce precious metals like iron, aluminum and rare scandium. This initiative will convert industrial waste into resource, relieving NALCO from disposal and ensuring India's domestic supply of scandium, which is important in sectors like aerospace and defence.
17 people have died in 6 days due to elephant attacks in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. Illegal deforestation is destroying the safe haven and food of elephants, causing them to enter rural areas. The government's 'Elephant Project' has failed, and due to the negligence of the forest department, the villagers are not even getting compensation. People are now even afraid of chasing away elephants.
Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar proposed to the Union Education Minister to establish IIT in Ranchi. He also sought financial assistance of ₹800 crore for skills and fintech universities. Academics supporting the initiative said that IITs will increase research, entrepreneurship, technical skills and employment opportunities, which will directly benefit the youth of the state and accelerate economic growth.
Jharkhand government is preparing to start metro rail or modern urban transport system in Dhanbad and Jamshedpur. In view of the increasing traffic and movement of lakhs of people, a detailed survey is being conducted. Work is going on on 51.3 km metro network in Ranchi. This project will be helpful in reducing traffic jams, pollution and improving the quality of urban life, and will also create employment opportunities.
Illegal coal mining in Dhanbad's Gulfarbari is again in the headlines. Dozens of illegal mines were running in the forests near Sanyasi Temple. A joint team of ECL Mugma and CISF conducted a raid and seized about 200 tonnes of illegal coal. The operators absconded during the operation. Local people have raised questions on the involvement of Galfarbari OP police. The lifting of seized coal is continuing and the mines will be filled.
The search for 7-year-old Ansh and 6-year-old Anshika, who were kidnapped from Dhurwa in Ranchi, has intensified. Police have launched door-to-door search operations and sent special teams to Bihar, Bengal, Odisha. DGP Tadasha Mishra herself is monitoring the case. A protest demonstration was also held demanding the recovery of the children. Police are interrogating many suspects and investigating every aspect.
There is huge anger in the Muslim community over the statement of Jharkhand Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari that if he is a Maulana then throw him out of the house, if he is a tribal then give him tea. The effigy of the minister was burnt at Lakhnoodih turn of Jamtara. The protesters accused the minister of insulting voters and demanded his resignation. He said all votes are equal and the minister has hurt the sentiments of the community.
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar has stressed on making Gumla, the ancestral village of Param Vir Chakra winner Albert Ekka, an ideal village and will visit there soon. In the meeting of the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, he described the welfare of ex-servicemen and dependents of martyrs as the top priority. There was also discussion on making Ranchi's war memorial a tourist destination, opening new Sainik schools and providing employment opportunities to firefighters.
On the orders of Jharkhand High Court, Anti-Corruption Bureau ACB has registered an FIR in the case of encroachment on RIMS land. This FIR is against RIMS management, various government departments of Ranchi, builders and land mafia. ACB will now speed up investigation of people involved in illegal registration, registration and construction, in which disproportionate assets of officials can also be investigated.