First war of Independence was in 1855, not 1857

First war of Independence was in 1855, not 1857

30-06-2020 

On June 30 Hul Diwas is observed. In Jharkhand, the government declared it a holiday across the state. A fact sheet about Hul(Liberation) movement is: it took place in Sahebgunj in 1855, two years before 1857 revolt.

To create Zamindars under…

Corona death goes up to 17 in Jharkhand

Corona death goes up to 17 in Jharkhand

29-06-2020 

Yet another Corona casualty is reported from the state government-run RIMS hospital in Ranchi on Monday. This was 17th death in Jharkhand due to COVID-19.

The victim was a resident of Bagodar in Giridih. She had come to RIMS to get herself…

Jobs available, join soon: Lockdown companies approach Soren govt, demand workers

Jobs available, join soon: Lockdown companies approach Soren govt, demand workers

29-06-2020 

From lockdown to the unlocking phase of Corona, a U-turn is noticeable in Jharkhand where labour was in great demand.

Though in this season of monsoon, farmers were busy with paddy cultivation work across the state. This had raised the…

Rains lash Jharkhand's Palamau division as well

Rains lash Jharkhand's Palamau division as well

27-06-2020 

Jharkhand witnessed heavy rains on Saturday when the Met Department predicted lightning and rains in the coming five days.

Today, rains, heavy to medium type, lashed Ranchi, Dhanbad, Lohardaga, Simdega, Khunti, Palamau among other districts…

Mosque converted into COVID-19 patients Oxygen centre

Mosque converted into COVID-19 patients Oxygen centre

26-06-2020 

-What is advertised is that the makeshift COVID-19 clinic facility at this mosque is meant for all communities.

So far, the Bhiwandi-Nizampur municipality has recorded over 1,332 COVID-19 cases and 88 casualties. It has a mortality rate of…

CM clears appointment of 52 Assistant Professors in medical colleges in Jharkhand

CM clears appointment of 52 Assistant Professors in medical colleges in Jharkhand

25-06-2020 

Chief Minister Hemant Soren has approved the proposal of the Departmental Establishment Committee for the appointment/posting of 52 candidates recommended by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission for direct appointment to the post of Assistant Professors…

CM wants to unlock Ashok hotel in Ranchi

CM wants to unlock Ashok hotel in Ranchi

25-06-2020 

Chief Minister Hemant Soren who held a meeting with the departmental officials in the state secretariat on Thursday has directed them to start the process to acquire Ranchi Ashok Bihar Hotel in Doranda.

Ashok hotel has been lying shut for the…

Teachers use loudspeakers to teach school students in Dumka

Teachers use loudspeakers to teach school students in Dumka

25-06-2020 

Forget Smartphone, Zoom for holding online classes for students. Loudspeakers are being used by teachers to teach students in tribal-dominated Dumka district in Jharkhand.

Shyam Kishore Singh Gandhi who has been teaching over 200 students through…

Bengal-origin man gets jail for selling cows to repay loan

Bengal-origin man gets jail for selling cows to repay loan

24-06-2020 

A Bengal-origin man based in Jharkhand's Sahibgunj district is in jail on charges of 'smuggling' of cows. Sukesh Ghosh counters the charge saying he is not a cow smuggler.

"I sold cows to repay the loan I had taken to get my…

Cops arrest mega manipulator of ATM cards in Jharkhand village

Cops arrest mega manipulator of ATM cards in Jharkhand village

24-06-2020 

The police have arrested a man on charges of committing theft of 608 ATM cards with passwords.The crime was committed from inside the so called  Bank of Baroda's Bank's Common Service Point(CSP) located at Tarwadih panchayat in Latehar.