Ramgarh (Jharkhand), July 2 (IANS) Jharkhand Police have arrested seven persons in connection with the murder of Giridih Sub-Registrar Baleshwar Patel in Ramgarh district and recovered a blood-stained brick and a bamboo stick allegedly used in the crime, officials said on Wednesday.The murder took place in Balsagara village under Mandu police station limits on Tuesday, where Patel was allegedly attacked over a long-standing land dispute. All seven accused have been sent to judicial custody.Addre…
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New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Steel has approved the granting of Miniratna Category-I status to engineering major MECON Limited, as the Central Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) has achieved the required financial milestones which include generating continuous profits in the last three years, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.The company recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 77.62 crore in FY 2023-24 (restated), Rs 32.08 crore in FY 2024-25 and Rs 104.53 crore in …
Ranchi, June 29 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday distributed appointment letters to 1,042 intermediate and graduate-trained assistant teachers selected for government schools in Jharkhand.At an event held at the Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium in Ranchi, Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged the newly-appointed teachers to play a meaningful role in strengthening the education system.Congratulating the appointees, the Chief Minister said they have been entrusted not just with jobs bu…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) The dust has settled on the 2026 edition of the T20 Mumbai League, and as the cricketers take a break before the start of the next domestic season, left-arm pacer Irfan Umair is one of those spending their time with satisfaction and anticipation. Umair is satisfied with playing a key role in helping the Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals successfully defend their title, completing the two-peat with a narrow 8-run victory over ARCS Andheri in the final. The anticipation is…
Ranchi, June 28 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren sought to offer a relaxed outlook on Sunday as he drove to the picturesque Jonha Falls, around 50 km from Ranchi, celebrating the state’s breathtaking natural beauty. Accompanying the Chief Minister on the trip was his wife and MLA Kalpana Soren.The Chief Minister was seen enjoying the scenic drive through rain-swept landscapes, sharing videos and photographs from the journey on social media.The visuals, featuring Soren behind the whee…
Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) Reviving Kolkata as a major urban and economic hub is critical for building a high-growth network of cities in eastern India and achieving the goal of a Viksit Bharat, Member of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the Prime Minister, Sanjeev Sanyal, said on Friday.Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Sanyal said a developed eastern India and a developed Bengal are essential for realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat, with Kolkata continuing to remain the largest urban cent…
Ranchi, June 25 (IANS) A court in Ranchi has sentenced two convicts to 18 years of rigorous imprisonment in a high-profile drug trafficking case involving the seizure of 1,184 kg of ganja in 2023.The court of Additional Judicial Commissioner Omkar Nath Choudhary pronounced the sentence on Thursday after hearing arguments on quantum of punishment.The convicted individuals, identified as Ganesh Choudhary and Anand Kumar, are currently lodged in Birsa Munda Central Jail, Hotwar, and were produced b…
Ranchi, June 23 (IANS) Several people were injured, three of them seriously, after a stampede-like situation broke out during the final match of the Jharkhand Premier League T20 cricket tournament at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) International Stadium in Dhurwa, here on Tuesday evening, officials said. Three of the injured spectators had to be admitted to a hospital.According to eyewitnesses, a large number of cricket enthusiasts began arriving at the stadium in the afternoon to…
Ranchi, June 20 (IANS) Koylanchal Super Kings and Santhal Strikers secured two crucial points on Day 10 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) International Stadium in Ranchi on Friday.While the Super Kings defeated the Dhanbad Diamonds via the VJD method to reclaim the top spot on the points table, the Santhal Strikers’ clinical performance shocked the Chota Nagpur Royals, propelling them to fifth place.In the afternoon fixture, persistent rai…
Ranchi, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Friday reviewed the matters relating to the power sector and urban development schemes of Jharkhand in Ranchi. The meeting was attended by Sudivya Kumar, Minister of Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Jharkhand, along with senior officials from the State Government, Central Government and public sector power companies.The meeting started with the Union Minister highlighti…