Man dies after falling between train, platform in Secunderabad
Hyderabad: A passenger died after slipping between the train and railway track while trying to board at the Secunderabad station on Friday, May 2. The incident occurred when the passenger identified as30-year-old Pavan Kumar, native of Jharkhand, was waiting to board the Danapur Express on platform number 8. In an attempt to board the train, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Business Wire India World Education Summit 2025 AsiaTodaysuccessfullyhostedthe 15th WorldEducationSummit2025 on 30th April at Hotel The Park, New Delhi. Thesummitwas graced by esteemed guests, including Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Honble Minister of State of Jal Shakti, Government of India; Nilesh Ronil Kumar, Counsellor, High Commission of the Republic of Fiji; and Mohan Singh Bisht, Deputy Speaker of Delhi Legislative Assembly. During theWorldEducationSummit2025, Raj Bhushan Chaudhary, Honble Minister of State, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, stated, The Modi government has taken several well-planned steps to turn the vision of a developed India into reality. Special focus has been given to initiatives like the NewEducationPolicy and Digital India, which are preparing the youth to compete globally. At the same time, development is reaching every corner of the country through schemes such as support for small and medium enterprises, women empowerment, the Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Har Ghar Nal Yojana. Throughout the event, educationists engaged in meaningful discussions on integrating AI into classrooms, developing student-centric learning models, and preparing educators for a tech-driven future. Speakers emphasized the need to embrace innovative teaching methods and ensure that teachers are equipped with the right tools and training to keep pace with technological advancements. Pradeep Choudhry is the active CEO of Asia Today Media, said that Education is the pillar to success, and it was an honour to have the educationists from all over India on a single platform who are working tremendously for the bright future of the youth. Education plays a crucial role in ones life and thats what makes you a good human. A special felicitation ceremony was held to recognize educators and institutions that have made significant contributions to the field ofeducation. From digital learning initiatives to inclusiveeducationmodels, thesummitcelebrated impactful work being done to transform student experiences and outcomes. The summit felicitated around Twenty educational institutions and leaders across the nation, including SRM University AP - One of The Best University With Excellent Placement of The Year-India, Johnson Grammar School ICSE & ISC Mallapur - Best Private Co-Education School of The Year-Telangna, Admissiongyan Education Consultancy - Most Trusted German Education Consultant in India, International School of Technology and Sciences For Women - One of The Best Engineering College for Women-Andhra Pradesh, Sri Siddhartha Institute of Management Studies - Most Trusted Institute of Management- Karnataka, Rathods IAS Academy - Best UPSC IAS Coaching Institute In Hyderabad, Mr. P. Venkata Ramesh - Academic Advisor of The Year, Alphores Women's Degree & Pg College - Best Womens Degree College With Academic Excellence in Telangana, Little Flower Group of Institutions - Best Group of Institute With Academic Excellence of The Year, Mere Nanhe Kadam - Best Pre-School in Jharkhand, Satluj Public School - Most Trusted Group of School of The Year, Pingaksh Foundation- Excellence in Social Work-Education, Burdwan Holy Child School - Best School With Academic Excellence of The Year-West Bengal, Ark Reflections IAS By Madhu Ram- Best UPSC Coaching Centre in Hyderabad, Sri Institute of Management Mba College - Best Rural Area Mba College in Odisha, KIIT World School - Best School for Imparting Quality Education in Delhi, Mr. Alok - Most Admired Education Consultant-Delhi, Shoobhi Foundation- Admired Computer Training Institute For Poor Student in Delhi, Shivalik Institute Of Paramedical Technology- Best Paramedical College in Chandigarh. About Asia Today Media Asia Today Media is a dynamic global media and analytical company providing research, analysis and rating services. We have been providing state of the art market research, rating and analysis for organizations of all sizes.
Ranchi Diary | Jharkhand to soon set up a sports university
Jharkhand is all set to make a significant leap in sports development with the announcement of its first State Sports University. The initiative will be driven jointly by the Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS) and Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), aimed at nurturing young talent and promoting a structured sporting ecosystem. At the Governing Council of JSSPS meeting on Friday, Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari officially directed officials to commence groundwork for establishing the university. On the basis of her recent visit to Barcelona, Tiwari underscored the need for early talent identification. Electricity rate surges by 6.34% in the state The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) raised the power tariff in the state by 6.34%, effective May 1. Under the new rates, domestic consumers in rural areas will pay `6.70 per unit, up from `6.30, while urban consumers will pay `6.85 per unit, up from `6.65. While the rural tariff increased by 40 paise, the urban tariff went up by 20 paise. The domestic tariff does not include the consumers availing 200 units of free electricity per month. Of the nearly 46 L domestic consumers, around 40L consumers are availing 200 units of free electricity per household per month in the state. Health insurance for 27K practising lawyers The state will launch a health insurance scheme for advocates and their dependents on Saturday. It will benefit about 27,000 advocates and their family members.CM Hemant Soren will formally launch this scheme by handing over Advocate Health Insurance Cards to them. The decision follows a Jharkhand HC order that lawyers help in getting justice to society, but they do not get proper facilities from the state or central government for themselves. The court had said that the state and central governments should start schemes like health insurance and life insurance for advocates, as many lawyers are facing financial difficulties and are unable to even get treatment. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com
Assam Rifles rescue abducted man within three days in Manipur
Assam Rifles successfully rescued a 27-year-old man from Jharkhand within three days of his abduction by armed cadres in Manipur's Noney district. Following the abduction on April 30, security forces swiftly engaged with community leaders and CSOs to secure his release.
Assam Rifles rescue abducted Jharkhand man in Manipur The News Mill
Assam Rifles rescue abducted Jharkhand man in ManipurThe News Mill
Marandi slams CM Soren for allowing Anurag Gupta to continue as Jharkhand DGP
BJP leader assertsthat Jharkhand is constitutionally without a DGP for the last two days; points out that instructionsgiven by Mr. Gupta are unconstitutional after the instructions of the Home Ministry
JSSC Nagarpalika Score Card 2025: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has officially released the JSSC Nagarpalika Score Card 2025. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now view their results online through the official website jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
JSSC Nagarpalika Cut Off Marks 2025 has released: Check Cut off Marks here jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
JSSC Cut Off Marks 2025: The JSSC Cut Off Marks 2025 has Released for the public by the JSSC the Nagarpalika Exam. The candidates can check and Download JSSC Cut Off Marks 2025 notification from its official website.
Jharkhand: ATS arrest Former Indian Mujahideen operative Ammar Yashar
Ammar Yashar, a former Indian Mujahideen operative, was rearrested by the Anti-Terrorism Squad in Dhanbad for his involvement with Hizb ut-Tahrir after being released from jail on bail. His renewed connection to the banned organization was revealed during the interrogation of another HuT member, leading to the seizure of incriminating documents.
After years of efforts in Jharkhand, Jaigir becomes 1st PTR village to be relocated
RANCHI: Years of efforts by Jharkhand forest officials have finally paid off, with Jaigir, located inside the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR), becoming the first village to be entirely relocated outside the core area. The exercise will reduce biotic pressure on the wild habitat and provide space, free from human intervention, for the wild animals. Jaigirs new location is near Polpol village, just outside the core area. The original Jaigir will become a grassland to attract tigers prey. Eight more villages have been identified for relocation. The reserve covers 1129.93 square km of land, with a core area of 414.08 square km, where these villages are currently located. According to PTR Deputy Director Kumar Ashish, they pursued relocation efforts seriously in 2023, and he began talking to the villagers and explaining the benefits of moving out of the PTR area. Referring to the idea of developing Polpol as a model village, he said, The objective is to convince and inspire people in other villages to relocate. Twenty-two households with 160 people have shifted to the new Jaigir on a 75-acre plot. Nearly 1,000 square kilometres of land has been freed for the wild animals after Jaigir got vacated. The Deputy Director recalled that winning the villagers confidence was the biggest challenge as they were suspicious about getting adequate compensation and alternate land. Providing five acres of land to every household was impossible as there was more than one claimant inside a household. So, the solution was to give a piece of land to one person in the family and pay the rest compensation of Rs 15 lakh, he said. Construction of new homes has begun, and the villagers are currently living in make-shift accommodation organised by the forest department. The villagers also seemed happy to relocate. They have roads and transport and dont have to walk long distances.
Former Indian Mujahideen operative arrested in Jharkhand for resuming terror activities with HuT
RANCHI: The Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which is probing the states Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT) module, has arrested a former Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative who rejoined terror activities after spending a decade behind bars. The suspect, identified as Ammar Yashar (33), was arrested from Shamsher Nagar under Shamshar Bhuli OP in Dhanbad. According to police sources, the ATS also seized a mobile phone and several banned documents from his possession. He was produced in court on Thursday and subsequently sent to jail. After being released from prison in 2024, Yashar allegedly resumed involvement in terrorist activities. This time, he was reportedly engaged in anti-national activities through his association with Hizb ut Tahrir, said DGP Anurag Gupta. According to ATS officials, Yashar was earlier associated with the banned terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen and was arrested by Jodhpur Police in 2014. He was released in May last year after spending 10 years in jail. Following his release, he re-established contact with HuT operatives, including his associate Ayan Javed. Three cases have been lodged against Yashar, all in Jodhpur and Jaipur in Rajasthan. Information about Yashars renewed involvement came to light during the interrogation of Ayan Javed, a HuT member earlier remanded to ATS custody. Javed reportedly revealed several details that led to the seizure of suspicious documents from Yashar, linking him to the banned group. In a broader crackdown on terror networks, the Jharkhand ATS on Saturday arrested four more individuals from Dhanbad for alleged links to banned organisations Hizb ut-Tahrir and Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). Those arrested were identified as Gulfam Hasan (21), Aayan Javed (21), Md Shahzad Alam (20), and Shabnam Parveen (20), the wife of Aayan Javed. During the raids, the ATS recovered two pistols, 12 bullets, multiple books and documents linked to banned outfits, along with over half a dozen mobile phones and laptops. Hizb ut-Tahrir, founded in Jerusalem in 1953, was banned by the Indian government under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on 10 October 2024. The organisations stated aim is to establish a global Islamic Caliphate and overthrow democratically elected governments through radicalisation and extremist activities.
CBI takes NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak kingpin Sanjeev Mukhiya on four-day remand
PATNA: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday took Sanjeev Kumar Singh , alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, on a four-day remand for interrogation in connection with the NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak case. Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind behind several question paper leak rackets, was arrested from Patna last Friday. CBI special judge Sunil Kumar-2 granted the four-day remand after a petition was filed seeking his custody for interrogation in the undergraduate medical entrance exam case. Although the CBI had requested a seven-day remand, the court granted only four. Mukhiya, a native of Bihars Nalanda district, is believed to be at the centre of an inter-state solver gang involved in leaking question papers of various national-level exams. We hope to get substantial clue in the medical entrance exam question paper leak case, said an investigating officer on condition of anonymity. During an earlier interrogation by Bihar Polices Economic Offences Unit (EOU), Mukhiya reportedly claimed that he had helped several politicians, doctors and government officers by securing medical college seats for their children. He also confessed to maintaining connections with teachers at private coaching institutes, who would send candidates to him. He disclosed that the leaks were carried out in collusion with certain printing press employees. As soon as his men would inform him about question of a particular examination being printed in a press, he would start his work and contact them, the officer said. Mukhiya would allegedly offer hefty bribes to gain access to the papers. NTA initiates action against Telegram, Instagram channels claiming NEET-UG question paper leak Once the question papers were dispatched from the press, his men coordinated with carrier agents. The examination centre authorities were reportedly aware of only two locks on the boxes carrying the question papers, while Mukhiya had access to a third hidden lock. He would open the boxes, make xerox copies of the papers, reseal them carefully, and send them to the examination centres without raising suspicion. The xeroxed question papers were solved by his solver teams and passed on to the candidates before the exams. For the NEET-UG examination, the gang charged between Rs 40 to 50 lakh per candidate. Mukhiya claimed to have strong connections in examination rackets operating in Dehradun, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Gurugram, Noida and Gandhinagar. We used to take help of each other in our work, an investigating officer quoted him as saying. Revealing his personal motivation, Mukhiya reportedly told interrogators that he entered the question paper leak business to accumulate enough money to make his wife an MLA and eventually an MP. He said he had expanded his network to states including Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Punjab and West Bengal. Additional Director General (ADG) of EOU, Naiyar Hasnain Khan, said information had been sought regarding the cases registered against Mukhiya in other states. We have shared relevant information to police officers of different states where Mukhiya has been links, Khan said. The ADG clarified that Mukhiya was arrested from an apartment near Saguna Mor under Danapur police limits in connection with the Bihar constable and teachers recruitment exam leak cases being probed by the states investigating agency. Mukhiya also confessed during interrogation that his son, Dr Shiv Prakash, and his associate, Rocky, were active members of the gang. He admitted to his involvement in leaks of question papers of NEET, BPSC, and constable recruitment exams in both Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
One more arrested in Jharkhand for links with terrorist group
The Jharkhand ATS arrested Ammar Yashar in Dhanbad for alleged links to the banned terror group Hizb ut-Tahrir. Previously jailed for ties to Indian Mujahideen, Yashar was released on bail in 2024. His arrest follows the earlier detention of four others. Authorities suspect attempts to recruit youth into HuT, AQIS, and ISIS were underway in the region.
Maoists Shoot Dead Road Contractor Supervisor in Jharkhand
Ayub Khan killed, construction machines torched in Orsa village; police suspect Maoist involvement
Maoists left reeling in Jharkhand after Bokaro encounter, queue up to surrender
RANCHI: After the killing of eight Maoists including a top leader having a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, panic has gripped Maoist cadres who are finding ways to surrender before the police in Jharkhand. According to DGP Anurag Gupta, many Maoists in Giridih, Gumla, Latehar, Lohardaga and West Singhbhum are sending messages to police officers, seeking their guidance to move forward in this direction. Besides Vivek, Arvind Yadav with a bounty of Rs 25 lakh and Saheb Ram Manjhi with a bounty of Rs 10 lakh, were also killed in the encounter. With these killings, the Jhumra chapter of the Naxalites is almost closed now. Vivek's wife Jaya, who had a bounty of Rs 1 crore on her head, was also arrested last year, although she died due to illness. According to police sources, Prayag Manjhi was constantly changing his location with his armed squad in the areas of Lugu Pahad, Parasnath and Jhumra Pahar for the last one year. After receiving information that Vivek is re-strengthening the organization, the intelligence department of Jharkhand Police started collecting information about him, on the basis of which eight Maoists including Prayag were gunned down. According to the DGP, all the SPs have been given clear instructions to provide support to Maoists who are willing to put their guns down, ensuring all facilities to them under Operation Nayi Dishayen, the new surrender policy of Jharkhand. Due to continuous crackdown on Maoists, especially after the encounter with eight Maoists in Bokaro, the restlessness among them has increased to such an extent that over a dozen cadres have started contacting the police and central forces so that they can surrender and save their lives, said the DGP. Injured Maoist arrested while receiving treatment after Jharkhand's Bokaro encounter The DGP further added that the surrender policy of the Jharkhand government is very attractive and the Maoists who give themselves up are kept in open jails instead of normal jails. The surrendered Maoists also get a handsome reward to live a better life. In a nutshell, it could be said that Maoists have no other choice but to surrender or get killed by the security forces, said the DGP. Notably, Maoists are now restricted only to the Saranda jungles in Jharkhand as they have been wiped out from other pockets of the state. According to an estimate, around 85-90 Maoists are supposed to be hiding in Saranda jungles, where they have planted thousands of IEDs, which has become a challenge for the security forces. The state police launched a joint operation in Kolhan and Saranda jungles of Chaibasa in November 2022 following intelligence inputs about the presence of top Maoist leaders in the region, including Misir Besra, a senior CPI(Maoist) commander with a bounty of 1 crore on his head. From January to April 20 this year, as many as 15 Maoists have been killed by security forces in the state, with five of them being wanted. According to official data, a total of 18 Maoists were killed in 2020, eight in 2021, 12 in 2022, 14 in 2023 and 11 in 2024. However, 20 security personnel have also been martyred during these years.
RANCHI: In his first reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack after his return from Spain and Sweden on Wednesday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that the incident highlights a serious lack in the countrys intelligence system. He expressed hope that such incidents would not occur in the future. However, he added that no amount of condemnation would suffice. This incident deserves all the condemnation it can get, but somewhere the country's information system is lacking. We hope that such an incident does not take place in the future, said CM Hemant Soren. Aiming to make Jharkhand a major global investment destination and attract investors through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Chief Minister Hemant Soren, along with his wife Kalpana Soren, the Chief Secretary, and secretaries of select departments, visited Europe from April 19 to 27. Soren returned to Ranchi on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the BJP has sharply criticised CM Sorens visit to Sweden and Spain, calling it a successful tourist trip but a complete failure in terms of attracting investment to Jharkhand. Speaking at a press conference at the party headquarters in Ranchi, State BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo questioned both the purpose and the financial rationale of the 11-member foreign delegation. He highlighted that the government had sanctioned 4.30 crore for the tour, much of which was handed over to a private event management firm. Reputed travel operators in Ranchi estimate the trip could have been organised for 2.75 lakh per person. Why spend crores through an outside agency? he asked. Demanding clarity on the role of the event management company, especially since the Chief Minister was accompanied by senior officials, Shahdeo said, If the entire trip was government-led, what was the need for outsourcing its management? He further pointed out that despite all the expenditures, no official investment agreements had been announced. Images shared from the tour only mentioned investment possibilitieswithout any signed MoUs or concrete partnerships. The BJP leader also raised concerns about a football-related partnership. While the Chief Minister was seen visiting FC Barcelona, the official tie-up was with RCDE Barcelona Club, a mid-tier Spanish club owned by Chinese businessman Chen Yansheng. The government should have conducted proper due diligence, especially given the owners controversial background and Chinas current geopolitical stance, Shahdeo stated. He also questioned the logic behind visiting Volvo in Sweden to explore electric vehicle technology, noting that such technology is already being developed in Bengaluru and Pune by companies like Volvo and Tata. Shahdeo dismissed reports linking Tesla to the trip, clarifying that the mention referred to the Czech-based Tesla Group AS, not Elon Musks Tesla Inc.
Five held for impersonating Maoists, extorting contractors in Jharkhand
During the raid, two criminals managed to escape from the spot, taking advantage of the darkness,Latehar district, police said
Following fake PhD allegations, Jharkhand Minister deletes post on X
RANCHI: Following questions raised by BJP over 'fake' PhD degree and alleged links to Pakistan-based networks, Minority Affairs Minister Hafizul Hasan on Tuesday deleted his post on X of him receiving the degree. BJP had on Monday alleged that the institution -- Bharat Virtual Open Educational University, which has conferred PhD degree to Hasan, has no legal status to confer degrees. Since, the post has been deleted, it means the degree was definitely a fake one. It raises serious questions against such leaders who are taking help of fake degrees to put a doctor as a prefix before their name, said state BJP spokesperson Pradeep Sinha. Activities of the institutions should also be put under scanner who are compromising with the reputation of such degrees, he added. Earlier on Monday, state BJP spokesperson Ajay Shah had alleged that this institution is run by some people from the Muslim community and has no legal existence. After a thorough investigation it was revealed that the Chancellor of this university, Dr. Usman, was awarded the title of Professor by an institution in Islamabad, Pakistan, said Shah. Based on this revelation, Shah had made a serious allegation that the entire network of the degree of Minister Hafizul Ansari appears to be linked to Pakistan. According to Sah, Ansari resorted to acquiring the degree after failing to qualify through recognised Indian universities. He described the alleged university as a paper institution run by individuals promoting Sharia law, with no official standing under Indian law. He demanded a high-level inquiry into the alleged Pakistan connection to uncover the full extent of any wrongdoing and ensure strict legal action if violations are found. Hafizul Ansari, a senior leader in Jharkhands ruling coalition from Santhal Pargana, currently holds a key ministerial portfolio. Known for his influence among minority communities, Ansari has often been in the spotlight for his outspoken views on socio-religious issues.
Kerala top in health & education, but poor in fiscal segment
KOCHI: Kerala secured the top position in social indicators, which include health and education, but stood at a poor 15th spot among 17 large states in the fiscal segment, in the ranking of states released by CareEdge Ratings, a leading credit rating agency, on Tuesday. Kerala ranked seventh in the composite ranking, which captures seven key pillars economic, fiscal, infrastructure, financial development, social, governance and environment covering 50 indicators. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka were top three in composite ranking, while Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Haryana were in the fourth, fifth and sixth spots, respectively. Andhra Pradesh (8), Odisha (9), Punjab (10), Chhattisgarh (11), Rajasthan (12), West Bengal (13), Uttar Pradesh (14), Madhya Pradesh (15) and Jharkhand (16) figured after Kerala. Bihar (17) was at the bottom of the table. Kerala excelled in the social rankings occupying the top spot. Within social indicators, while Kerala scored strongly across the health and education related indicators, it lagged on the employment front, said Rajani Sinha, chief economist, CareEdge Ratings. Social pillar comprises education (gross enrolment ratio in secondary education, literacy rate), health (infant mortality rate, life expectancy), labour (unemployment rate) and poverty (multidimensional poverty index), which are critical for attaining sustainable and inclusive growth. Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra were placed second and third in social segments. The bottom three states were UP (15), MP (16) and Bihar (17). The worrying segment for Kerala is the fiscal pillar, which includes budget deficit (fiscal deficit, budget deficit), debt repayments, guarantees (total outstanding liabilities as a percentage of GSDP, revenue deficit as a percentage of GSDP), debt repayments (total outstanding liabilities-% of GSDP), interest expenses, revenue generation capacity, debt management and others. Kerala fared poorly on the fiscal pillar, ranking 15th, among large states. This can be attributed to a weaker score for budget deficits, debt, and quality of spending. Going ahead, focus on improving the states fiscal health remains critical, said Ranjani. She said at the 9th position, Kerala fared better in the financial development segment compared to states like UP, MP, Odisha and Gujarat due to credit disbursements by banks and loans to self-help groups. Kerala stood 11th in the economy pillar, which takes into consideration GSDP growth, inflation and investments. Top three performers were Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra. A segment where Kerala came in top five was infrastructure, comprising physical infrastructure such as per capita power availability, air passenger traffic, road density, railway, etc, and social infrastructure, including availability of doctors and pupil teacher ratio. Keralas ranking on seven pillars Economic 11 Fiscal 15 Financial Development 9 Infrastructure 5 Social 1 Governance 8 Environment 7 Composite ranking 7 Top composite rankers Maharashtra Gujarat Karnataka
Maoists appeal for talks, demand end to anti-Naxal operations
CPI (Maoist) requests talks with the government. This comes amid ongoing anti-Naxal operations. The group asks for a halt to 'Operation Kagar'. They express readiness for discussions without preconditions. A recent letter acknowledges Maoist casualties. It also mentions the death of Prayag Manjhi. The appeal extends to Jharkhand, Telangana, and Maharashtra. They want peace talks and cessation of operations.
Maoists appeal for talks, demand end to anti-Naxal operations
CPI (Maoist) requests talks with the government. This comes amid ongoing anti-Naxal operations. The group asks for a halt to 'Operation Kagar'. They express readiness for discussions without preconditions. A recent letter acknowledges Maoist casualties. It also mentions the death of Prayag Manjhi. The appeal extends to Jharkhand, Telangana, and Maharashtra. They want peace talks and cessation of operations.
JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Date 2024 - Preliminary Exam Postponed
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has Postponed the Preliminary Exam for the Post of Forest Range Officer 2024.
Jharkhand DGP's future in limbo: Centre stays state governments extension decision
RANCHI: In yet another disappointment for Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the central government has stayed the decision of Jharkhand government to extend DGP Anurag Gupta term, who is scheduled to retire on April 30. According to sources in Jharkhand Police Headquarters, the Union Home Ministry has issued a letter to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, expressing that the decision to retain Anurag Gupta as DGP beyond his retirement date can't be done. The letter has been sent to the Jharkhand government officials as CM Hemant Soren is currently on a foreign trip. The letter also stated that the DGP's appointment is not in accordance with the All-India Service Rule. MLA Saryu Roy also posted on his X (formerly twitter)highlighting the central governments stance, saying that the Union Home Ministry has deemed the Jharkhand governments decision to extend Anurag Guptas tenure as DGP wrong. Notably, DGP Anurag Gupta was appointed to the post of DGP on February 3 following a notification issued by the state government stating that his tenure will be in accordance with Rule 10 (1) of the Selection and Appointment Rules 2025 of Director General and Inspector General of Police Jharkhand (Chief of Police Force). But, according to the central government, his retirement is on 30 April 2025. Earlier, Anurag Gupta, who first assumed the role of in-charge DGP of Jharkhand on July 26, 2024, was removed from the post during the state assembly elections by the Election Commission of India. Following the elections, Gupta was reinstated again DGP on November 28, 2024, after Hemant Soren government came power with thumping majority. Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in Jharkhand Assembly Babulal Marandi filed a PIL terming the appointment of DGP Anurag Gupta as unconstitutional and a violation of a Supreme Court directive. Marandi in his PIL, accused the state government of violating constitutional norms and misusing the police administration for political purposes. He pointed out that the Supreme Court's 2006 ruling in the Prakash Singh case mandated that the DGP should be selected from a panel recommended by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). However, the state government, instead of passing an act, created a rule in 2025 and attempted to implement it retrospectively. The Leader of Opposition also questioned that how such a rule could come into effect without proper legislation and criticized officials for allowing what he called an illegal process. Marandi also urged the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court to take suo-moto cognizance of the matter and order a CBI probe. According to the Supreme Courts directive, the state government is required to appoint the DGP from a panel of the three senior-most officers recommended by the UPSC. Furthermore, the appointed officer must serve a minimum tenure of two years, irrespective of their retirement date.
Three arrested for gang rape of minor girl in Ranchi
Police in Jharkhands Ranchi district have arrested three youths for allegedly gang raping a girl in Namkum; the FIR was filed by the victims father, and all accused have confessed to the crime
DGP reviews law and order in Rourkela, anti-Naxal op along Odisha-Jharkhand border
ROURKELA: DGP YB Khurania took stock of the law and order situation in Rourkela police district and reviewed the anti-Naxal operation along the Odisha-Jharkhand border on Monday. Briefing the media here, Khurania said he held discussion on the steps taken for implementation of the three new criminal laws. The CCTV project of Rourkela Smart City Ltd is being implemented for long and yet to be made operational. I discussed the project status and the deadline by which it can be operationalised. Discussion was also held on requirements of the Rourkela police district. Steps would be taken to meet them in the current financial year, he said. The DGP further informed that discussion was held with senior police and CRPF officers of West Singhbhum district in Jharkhand regarding anti-Naxal operation along the border including the ground status of Maoist activities and need for joint operation. He also interacted with IICs, SDPOs and ASPs of the police district and held comprehensive discussions on different issues including crime, law and order, working style and steps to be taken in coming days for police modernisation. Khurania said Odisha police now has about 16,500 vacancies. Recruitment of armed constables is underway and likely to be completed in a month. The ongoing process for recruitment of police sub-inspectors is likely to be over in a fortnight. Subsequently, recruitment to other constable posts would be taken up. He said a total of 12 Pakistani nationals in the state have been issued quit India notices. One of them has already been deported while the rest are under police watch. Police are waiting for further instruction about other Pakistani nationals who are on long-term visas or have applied for long-term visas, the DGP added. Among others, IG (Northern Range) and additional in-charge of Western Range Himanshu Lal and Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani were present. This was Khuranias second visit to Rourkela in 24 days to review the law and order scenario after his earlier tour to the city on April 4.
JMM may contest 12 seats in Bihar Assembly elections
RANCHI: Following a significant victory in the Jharkhand Assembly elections, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is considering a return to contest the Bihar Assembly polls. According to party sources, the party plans to stake a claim for at least 12 seats in the polls. JMM Central Spokesperson Manoj Pandey stated, While the Bihar unit of JMM has recommended 16 seats, we are focusing seriously on 12 seats and will present our claim to the Mahagathbandhan. Preparations are already underway by party workers for the following 12 Assembly seats: Tarapur, Katoria, Manihari, Jhajha, Banka, Thakurganj, Rupauli, Rampur, Banamkhani, Jamalpur, Pirpainti, and Chakai. Pandey further said that the final decision, however, will be made after after discussions with the alliance partners within the INIDIA bloc. The claim, according to Pandey, is based on a survey suggesting that the party could make a difference on more than three dozen seats. According to part sources, serious discussions on the issue of contesting polls in Bihar will be held with other alliance partners. The party believes that JMM has a strong mass base in Bihar and hence, will stake claim accordingly. The party is also hopeful that the allies of the Mahagathbandhan will pay heed to our claims and act accordingly, said another party functionary. Notably, this is not the first time that JMM has expressed interest in contesting the polls.
Jharkhand Minister sparks controversy over alleged fake degree, Pakistani links
RANCHI: Minority Affairs Minister Hafizul Hasan, who had hit the headlines recently for his 'Sharia over Constitution' remark , has landed into controversy once again for obtaining a PhD degree from a fake university and his alleged links to Pakistan-based networks. BJP alleged that the institution -- Bharat Virtual Open Educational University, which has conferred PhD degree to Hasan, has no legal status to confer degrees. Sharing photographs on X on April 26, Hasan said, Today, at the convocation ceremony of Bharat Virtual Open Education University, I was awarded an honorary doctorate (PhD) for my work in the social sector. This is a proud moment for me, my family and the people of my area. According to state BJP spokesperson Ajay Shah, this institution is run by some people from the Muslim community and has no legal existence. Shah also claimed that this fake university shows its affiliation with Central Christian University, Africa. After a thorough investigation it was revealed that the Chancellor of this university, Dr. Usman, was awarded the title of Professor by an institution in Islamabad, Pakistan, he said. Based on this revelation, Shah made a serious allegation that the entire network of the degree of Minister Hafizul Ansari appears to be linked to Pakistan. Minister Hafizul Ansari obtained his PhD from a bogus institution called the Bharat Virtual Open Educational University, which has no legal status to confer degrees, said Shah. Citing Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956, Shah asserted that the university is not recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Government of India, or the Jharkhand government. (PhD) , pic.twitter.com/rdY0niFeT9 Hafizul Hassan (@hafizulhasan001) April 26, 2025 According to Shah, Ansari resorted to acquiring the degree after failing to qualify through recognised Indian universities. He described the alleged university as a paper institution run by individuals promoting Sharia law, with no official standing under Indian law. He demanded a high-level inquiry into the alleged Pakistan connection to uncover the full extent of any wrongdoing and ensure strict legal action if violations are found. Hafizul Ansari, a senior leader in Jharkhands ruling coalition from Santhal Pargana, currently holds a key ministerial portfolio. Known for his influence among minority communities, Ansari has often been in the spotlight for his outspoken views on socio-religious issues. Earlier, talking to a News Channel, Hafizul Hasan had said, For me, Sharia is more important. We keep the Quran in our chest and the Constitution in our hands... Muslims Walk with Quran in their chest, and the Constitution in their hands. Okay! so we will first hold the Sharia and then the Constitution. Later, he issued a warning that Muslims could take to the streets and resort to violence if provoked, making a veiled reference to the amended Waqf Act. In a video clip Hasan could be seen warning using the phrase maar kaat hoga to emphasise the potential unrest, saying, Muslims are showing patience, but if disturbed, we will take to the streets, and violence will erupt there will be chaos.
Parents travel from Jharkhand to claim Nidhi
Bandhan Bank opens 16 new branches in 5 states
Bandhan Bank has expanded its reach by inaugurating 16 new branches across five states, including Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. This strategic move aims to broaden the bank's presence nationwide, focusing on serving semi-urban and rural areas. With this expansion, the total number of branches now exceeds 1730, enhancing accessibility to innovative banking solutions for customers.
Jharkhand HC stays government order to sack RIMS director
RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court on Monday stayed the government order to sack Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Director, Dr Rajkumar, who was removed from the post of RIMS director with immediate effect on April 17. According to a press communique issued by the health department announcing his removal, his tenure was not satisfactory and marked by failure to comply with the directives. After being sacked by the state government, Dr Rajkumar challenged the order in the High Court, pleading that it is not appropriate to remove someone by making such allegations and not following the prescribed procedure for removal is a violation of natural justice. The court of Chief Justice Deepak Roshan, while hearing the petition of Dr. Rajkumar on Monday, stayed the order of his removal dated April 17, citing non-compliance with the rules. The case will be taken up next on May 6. Meanwhile, the court has issued notices to the state government and other concerned bodies asking them to file affidavits in this regard. Dr Rajkumar, who previously served as a professor in the department of neurosurgery at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, was appointed for a three-year term on January 31, 2024. Dr. Raj Kumar was appointed as the Director of RIMS for a three-year term, but was removed just 14 months into his tenure. Challenging his dismissal, Dr. Rajkumar moved the High Court against the Governing Councils decision. Sources revealed that an altercation between Dr. Rajkumar and Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari during a RIMS Governing Body meeting might have been the primary reason for his removal. A member present during the meeting revealed that Dr. Rajkumar had even offered to resign if the health minister was dissatisfied with his style of functioning. The Health Minister of Jharkhand also holds the position of Chairman of the RIMS Governing Council. Many in Jharkhands medical fraternity believe that the High Courts stay could serve as a check against arbitrary decisions by the states health Minister.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand allegedly abducted in Niger; CM Soren urges EAM to step in
RANCHI: Five migrant workers from Jharkhand have reportedly been kidnapped in the West African country Niger. They had migrated to Niger to work for Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited Company in January 2024 and had not returned home since then. This incident is said to have taken place on Friday afternoon. Those who have been kidnapped include, Sanjay Mahato, Faljit Mahato, Raju Mahato, Chandrika Mahato of Dondlo Panchayat under Bagodar police station area of Giridih district and Uttam Mahato of Mundro Panchayat. According to the other migrant workers have been working with these people, they informed that a group of locals raided the site camp and took away six people, including a local, along with them on gun point after killing twelve security personnel deputed there by the government. My husband Sanjay Mahto had gone to Niger to work. The last time I received a call from him was at 10 am on Friday, following which his phone is switched off. We have been told by others working with him that he has been kidnapped, said wife of Sanjay Mahto. I appeal to the government to make arrangements for his safe homecoming, she added. Damodar Kumar, brother of Faljit Kumar Mahto had gone to Nigeria in January 2024. Some bike borne criminals came on April 25 and took them away, since then their mobiles are switched off, said Damodar Mahto. We appeal the government to take initiatives to find them out and their safe return to India, he added. Local social activist, Sikandar Ali, working for the cause of migrant workers, informed that all of them were working in Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited Company. He has demanded the Central Government to intervene in the regard and so that they could be released immediately. We are writing to the central government, requesting them to intervene soon so that timely action could be taken in this regard so that they could be released as soon as possible, said Sikandar Ali. When the matter came into the notice of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, he sought help from External Affairs Minister S Jaishakar. Honorable Union External Affairs Minister, respected Shri @DrSJaishankar ji is requested to please provide help to our migrant brothers from Jharkhand who have been kidnapped in Niger as per the information, posted Soren on X.
5 Migrant Workers From Jharkhand, Working In Niger, Kidnapped
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday sought External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's intervention to bring back the kidnapped migrant workers.
Heartbreak amid exodus: Separations on both sides
CHANDIGARH: The heart-wrenching stories of separation following the Pahalgam attack are not limited to the Indian side, similar narratives are emerging from across the border as well. The ordeal is not confined to Indian women married to Pakistani nationals, who find themselves stranded at the Attari-Wagah Integrated Check-Post (ICP) due to immigration authorities denying them permission to leave the country. Several Pakistani women married to Indian nationals are also stuck in Pakistan. Despite having valid documentation, they are not permitted to reunite with their husbands and families, as they hold Pakistani passports. Only children are being allowed to travel back as they possess Indian passports. Dr Vikram Udasi from Maharashtras Jalgaon is waiting at the Attari border for the past two days to receive his wife, Priya, a Pakistani national who went back to visit her family. Their four-year-old child has an Indian passport. She has been on a long-term visa (LTV) for the past eight years, which will expire in 2026. When the Indian authorities announced the suspension of visa services on April 23, they stated that holders of No-Objection Return to India (NORI) certificates with long-term visas could return. She had only gone to meet her parents about 20 to 25 days ago. Now, the Pakistani authorities are not allowing her to return to India because she holds a Pakistani passport, he explained. In a similar case, Rishi Kumar from Maharashtras Kolhapur has also been at Attari for the past few days to meet his wife, Savita, who is from a town in Baluchistan. They have 10-year-old twins, Saysha and Revansh. Savita travels back to her home every two to three years to visit her parents and family. She spent about 12 days there this time before he came to Attari to drop her off. She holds a long-term visa and will be eligible for Indian nationality once she completes the mandatory period, he noted. His wife informed him that about 50 Pakistani women married to Indian men were waiting at Wagah to cross into India but were not being allowed. As per sources, 75 Pakistan nationals crossed from Attari border on Saturday, while 335 Indians nationals returned home. Jharkhand minister sends salary to victims kin Jharkhand health minister Irfan Ansari has offered to donate his four-months salary as tribute to the families of the Pahalgam terror victims. Terming the attack a blight on humanity and the very soul of India, Ansari said This incident has shaken me deeply. I have decided that I will donate my four months salary as tribute to the martyr families. All Pak nationals deported: Bihar government Bihar government confirmed that all Pakistan nationals, who visited the state since January this year, have left for home before the deadline set by the Centre. The Chief Secretary said the 19 Pak nationals, in the state on tourist visas, left before April 27. Those on long term visas will have to exit before April 29, he added.
Five Jharkhand migrant workers kidnapped in Niger, family members seek government intervention
RANCHI: Five migrant workers from Jharkhand have reportedly been kidnapped in the West African country of Niger. They had migrated to Niger to work for Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited Company in January 2024 and had not returned home since then. This incident is said to have occurred on Friday afternoon. According to other migrant workers who had been working with the kidnapped individuals, a group of locals raided the camp and took away six people, including a local, at gunpoint after killing twelve security personnel deputed there by the government. My husband Sanjay Mahto had gone to Niger to work. The last time I received a call from him was at 10 am on Friday, after which his phone was switched off. We have been told by others working with him that he has been kidnapped, said the wife of Sanjay Mahto. I appeal to the government to make arrangements for his safe return, she added. Damodar Kumar, the brother of Faljit Kumar Mahto, who had gone to Niger in January 2024, said, Some bike-borne criminals came on April 25 and took them away. Since then, their phones have been switched off. He appealed to the government to take steps to find them and ensure their safe return to India. The individuals who have been kidnapped include Sanjay Mahto, Faljit Mahto, Raju Mahto, Chandrika Mahto of Dondlo Panchayat under the Bagodar police station area of Giridih district, and Uttam Mahto of Mundro Panchayat. Local social activist Sikandar Ali, who works for the cause of migrant workers, informed that all of them were employed by Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited. He has demanded that the Central Government intervene to ensure their immediate release. We are writing to the central government, requesting them to intervene soon so that timely action can be taken, and they can be released as soon as possible, said Sikandar Ali. When the matter came to the attention of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, he sought help from External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Honorable Union External Affairs Minister, respected Shri @DrSJaishankar ji, I request you to please provide help to our migrant brothers from Jharkhand who have been kidnapped in Niger, as per the information, posted Soren on X. @DrSJaishankar @IndiainNiger @SPYadavGodda @migrantcell_JH https://t.co/XP3Ahz6f24 Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) April 27, 2025
Jharkhand Minister donates four months salary to Pahalgam terror attack victims families
RANCHI: Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari has offered to donate his four months' salary to the families of the victims of Pahalgam terror attack. Ansari announced this through his post on X, saying Jammu and Kashmir is not only an attack on humanity, but they have attacked the soul of India and every Indian; this incident has shaken me deeply. The attack on tourists by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, is not only an attack on humanity but also on the soul of India and every Indian. This incident has shaken me deeply. I have decided that I will donate my four months' salary as tribute to the martyr families, posted Irfan Ansari on his X handle. It is my duty to stand with the bereaved families in their grief ... the sacrifice of the martyrs is priceless...my heart goes out to the families, he added. pic.twitter.com/XmpZc0BxuZ Dr. Irfan Ansari (@IrfanAnsariMLA) April 27, 2025 Terrorists opened fire in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. Ifran Ansari, who is largely known for his controversial statements, had recently challenged the central government, saying that he will never allow the Wakf Board Act to be implemented in Jharkhand under any circumstances. According to Ansari, the way the BJP's Modi government is unnecessarily harassing Muslims will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Ansari, during a public meeting on April 10, went on saying that, The BJP is behaving like a demon with us as it wants to swallow our rights and privileges. I pray to God to turn these fools into humans. Ansari further added that the Modi government is hell bent on harassing Muslims on different pretexts - sometimes in the name of NRC, sometimes triple talaq, and sometimes in the name of Wakf Board Act; our rights and land are being snatched away. Despite being a Muslim, he often terms himself a Hanuman of Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
Equipped with Wi-Fi, a projector, and other facilities, the centre was opened at the old Police Station (PS) building in Karmatand, approximately 220 km from the States capital Ranchi, a police official said
Four persons 'linked' to terrorist organisations held in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Jharkhand Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) apprehended four individuals from Dhanbad, suspected of having connections to terrorist organizations such as HuT, AQIS, and ISIS. The arrests followed a tip-off about the individuals' involvement in connecting youths to terrorist networks and promoting religious extremism.
Anti-Terrorist Squad detains suspects linked to banned organisation in Jharkhand
RANCHI: In a major crackdown on a terrorist network in Jharkhand, the Anti-Terrorist Squad(ATS) has detained about half a dozen suspects associated with a banned organisation, including a couple from Dhanbad, on Saturday. During the raids conducted at Wasseypur, Bhuli and other areas of Dhanbad, the ATS team is said to have seized weapons, laptops, religious books and other items. Officials, however, are tight-lipped over the issue. According to local sources in Dhanbad, the suspects are being interrogated by the ATS team. After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam , the central agencies are on alert, and raids are being conducted in different places to search for suspects, they said. The ATS team conducted raids in Shamsher Nagar in the Wasseypur area and detained Ayan and his wife, Shabnam. The team also detained other people, including Javed, Yusuf and Kaushar. As per the information, the ATS team reached Wasseypur near Noori Masjid at around 10 am on Saturday morning. Later, it went to the Aman Society at Gaffar Colony on Wasseypur Bypass Road, where it is currently engaged in investigation. Besides that, the ATS is also conducting raids at the locations under the Bank More and Bhuli police station areas of the city. Meanwhile, DSP Law and Order Naushad Alam is camping at Bhuli OP.
Adivasi not caste: Jharkhand HC quashes FIR against man accused of calling woman insane Adivasi
RANCHI: In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court observed that the term Adivasi is not a caste and quashed an FIR lodged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against a government officer accused of calling a woman an insane Adivasi. Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary, while delivering the order, clarified that a person cannot be considered a member of the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes unless their caste or tribe is specifically mentioned in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order or in relevant Presidential notifications. The court was hearing a criminal writ petition filed by Sunil Kumar, a Settlement Officer with the State Government, seeking the quashing of an FIR lodged in Dumka. According to the complaint, Kumar became enraged and refused to accept an RTI application from Sunita Marandi, allegedly saying, They are insane Adivasis and they are coming to annoy, before using obscene language, behaving indecently, and pushing her out of his office. The court noted that the only direct allegation was that the petitioner pushed the complainant out of his chamber, annoyed by her insistence on submitting the RTI application. There was no allegation against the petitioner that he assaulted or used criminal force on the lady intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that it would outrage her modesty, the order stated. In the absence of essential ingredients regarding the intent of the petitioner to outrage the modesty of the informant or the petitioner knowing that his act would outrage the modesty of the informant, the Court held that even if the entire allegations against the petitioner were considered to be true in its entirety, still, the offence punishable under Section 354 IPC were not made out, the court observed. Addressing the core of the FIR, the court said, Now coming to the facts of the case, the only allegation against the petitioner is that he has used the word that the informant is an insane Adivasi. Now coming to Annexure-9 of this writ petition which is a document of unimpeachable character, being the copy of the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 in part XXII goes to show that the caste Adivasi does not find place in the said public notification. It further stated, There is no allegation in the FIR that the informant belongs to any of the castes mentioned in part XXII which is applicable to the State of Jharkhand in the said Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950. It is not the case of the informant that she is a member of Scheduled Castes. Under such circumstances, this Court finds force in the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner that, even if the entire allegation made against the petitioner are considered to be true in its entirety, still, neither the offence punishable under Section 3 (1) (r) nor the offence punishable under Section 3 (1) (s) of Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is made out, the court ruled. The bench also noted that there was absolutely no allegation against the petitioner of obstructing the informant or preventing the informant from proceeding in the direction she has a right to proceed. Regarding the offences under Sections 323, 504 and 506 of the IPC, the court said these were non-cognisable offences and, therefore, it would not delve into them at length. In view of the discussions made above, as no cognisable offences punishable in law is made out against the petitioner even if the entire allegation made against him are considered to be true in its entirety, hence, this Court has no hesitation in holding that continuation of this criminal proceeding against the petitioner, who is undisputedly a public servant and the occurrence took place when he was discharging his duty as such public servant, will amount to abuse of process of law, the court said. Therefore, the court ordered that the FIR in Dumka Sadar SC/ST P.S. Case No. 07 of 2023 be quashed and set aside.
Blunder or satire? Jharkhand Minister trolled for blaming Himachal CM for Pahalgam attack
RANCHI: Jharkhand Urban Development Minister Sudivya Kumar has landed in controversy after a recent statement he made about the Pahalgam terror attack went viral on social media, drawing widespread ridicule and criticism. Reacting to the deadly terrorist strike in Pahalgam, Kumar bizarrely demanded the resignation of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhudespite the attack having no connection to the hill state. The incident, which occurred in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, claimed the lives of 27 tourists. The remark prompted a flood of memes and brutal trolling online. As backlash grew, the minister attempted to clarify on Friday, stating that his comments were intended as sarcasm. When no one is being held accountable for such a serious incident, I said our Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who is a Congress chief minister should take moral responsibility and resign. It was a taunt, Kumar explained. However, his troubles deepened inbetween when he mistakenly referred to Mehbooba Mufti as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir a position she no longer holds. Veteran BJP leader and former minister CP Singh slammed Kumar, saying, He is a serious politician, but he seems to be losing his mental balance by associating with crazy and anti-Hindu leaders like MLA Irfan Ansari. First, he asked the Himachal CM to resign over an attack in Pahalgam, and now hes calling Mehbooba Mufti the CM of J&K. Will there be another press conference to clear up this mess? Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi also slammed the minister in a post on X, saying it was expected that Sudivya Kumar would have acknowledged his mistake after facing widespread criticism for making light of a sensitive terror attack. But instead, he held a press conference and further exposed his insensitivity and lack of seriousness, Marandi wrote. He added that the entire country knows the tourists in Pahalgam were targeted because they were Hindus. If Sudivya Kumar doesnt have the courage to speak this truth, he should at least stop embarrassing the people of Jharkhand with such irresponsible statements, he posted. On social media, users mocked the ministers geography and political awareness, with one post joking, Even Google Maps is confused after Sudivya Kumars comments.
Wrong facts or 'pure sarcasm'? Jharkhand mantri stirs a row
Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu faced criticism for demanding Himachal Pradesh CM's resignation following the Pahalgam terror attack. Sonu claimed his remark was sarcastic, intended to highlight the Centre's silence on security issues. BJP leaders condemned his statement as irresponsible, with Babulal Marandi accusing him of bringing shame to the state.
NEET UG 2024 paper leak mastermind arrested in Bihar
PATNA: Sanjeev Kumar Singh alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind in the NEET undergraduate 2024 question paper leak case, was arrested in Patna on April 25. The Bihar government had recently announced a reward of Rs 3 lakh for information on Mukhiya. Acting on a tip-off, the Special Operation Group (SOG) of the Special Task Force (STF) in collaboration with the district police conducted a raid at an apartment near Saguna Mor under Danapur police station limits. He was arrested from a flat and was immediately taken to an undisclosed location for interrogation. He was also wanted in connection with the leak of question papers of the State constable recruitment examination on October 1, 2023, the teachers recruitment examination on March 15, 2024, and the NEET UG examination on May 5, 2024. While the NEET UG 2024 question paper leak case is being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the two other cases are being investigated by the Economic Offence Unit (EOU) of the state police. The EOU had earlier sent a recommendation to the state government to announce a cash reward for Mukhiyas arrest. A native of Nagarnausa in Nalanda district, Sanjeev was on the run ever since a case was registered against him in the state capital in May last year. We will take him on remand for further interrogation, said a senior officer of EOU. Nayyar Hasnain Khan, ADG, EOU, confirmed the arrest of Mukhiya from the Danapur area on the outskirts of the state capital. He said that the accused was evading arrest for a long. Sanjeev Mukhiya, also known as Lutan Mukhiya, is active in other states, including Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, luring job aspirants. He was serving as a technical assistant at Horticulture College, Noorsarai (Nalanda) when his name figured in the NEET UG 2024 question paper leak case. Sanjeev was arrested for the first time on a similar charge in 2010. The Mukhiya gang would provide question papers in advance to the candidates and ask for a huge amount of money. His wife, Mamta Kumari, had unsuccessfully contested the assembly election from Harnaut on the ticket of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). His son Shiv Kumar is an MBBS doctor. Shiv, along with 35 others, is languishing in the Beur central jail on the charges of leaking question papers of various competitive examinations.
Three miscreants involved in loot held after brief encounter in Odisha's Rourkela
ROURKELA: Three armed miscreants were arrested following a brief encounter along the Odisha-Jharkhand border near Rourkela after they opened fire on a hotel owner and looted cash from him in the wee-hours of Friday. Sources said two of the three miscreants sustained gunshot injuries in counter police while they were trying to escape. Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani said seven to eight miscreants armed with firearms and knives raided Dugru Dhaba at Sarubahal under Bisra police limits at about 11 pm on Thursday. They fired at the hotel owner and looted about Rs 20,000 and three mobile phones. He was injured as one bullet hit his leg, Wadhwani said. Following the incident, the SP said, Bisra police led by inspector M Kumbhar swung into action and tracked four of the miscreants escaping on a motorbike. When the police intercepted them, they opened fire on the officers. Acting swiftly, the police returned fire, during which two miscreants were shot in the legs and subsequently apprehended, according to the Superintendent of Police. While one managed to escape with the motorbike, another was nabbed after a brief chase. A firearm was seized from the spot and some empty cases along with live bullets were recovered. The SP said three more have been detained and other miscreants involved in the crime are being tracked. He said these criminal elements residing in bordering pockets of Jharkhand operate in both sides of Odisha and Jharkhand. Police said the injured miscreants, Baneswar Singh (20) and Sibanath Singh (26) have been admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) for treatment. The third criminal has been identified as Bishambhar Singh (25). Dhaba owner Dugru Xalxo has also been admitted to the hospital for a bullet injury in his leg. IG of Police Himanshu Lal said efforts are underway to nab others involved in the incident. The IGP warned the criminals and antisocial elements of Sundargarh and those coming from Jharkhand of stringent police action if they indulge in anti-social activities in Odisha side of the border. A case under sections 310(2) and 311 of BNS besides sections 25 and 27 Arms Act, has been registered. Earlier, a hardcore criminal of Anandpur in adjacent Jharkhand and his crime partner were arrested by the Rourkela police following a brief encounter near Akshayshila waterfall under Bisra block police limits. A SUV with Jharkhand registration number a 9MM pistol, a magazine and two mobile phones were seized.
Jharkhand revises school timings amid severe heatwave; classes to begin at 7 am from April 26
In response to the intense heatwave sweeping across Jharkhand, the state government has revised school timings. Effective April 26th, students up to Class 8 will attend from 7 am to 11:30 am, while senior students will continue until noon. Daltonganj recorded a scorching 43 degrees Celsius, prompting a 'yellow' alert for several districts.
Jharkhand school timings changed due to heat wave; Met issues alerts
RANCHI: As a heat wave grips Jharkhand, the state government has issued a notification making changes in the timetable of all categories of government, non-government aided/non-aided (including minority) and private schools. Now, the timetable for nursery to class VIII will be from 7 am to 11:30 am and for classes 9 to 12 will be from 7 am to 12 noon. Keeping in view the increasing impact of heat wave in the state, classes from KG to Class 8 will be conducted from 7:00 am to 11:30 am and classes from Class 9 to Class 12 will be conducted from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon in all categories of government, non-government aided / non-aided (including minority) and all private schools operating in the state, till further orders, stated notification issued by School Education and Literacy Department. Meanwhile, a heatwave has swept parts of Jharkhand with Daltonganj sizzling at 43 degrees Celsius. A 'yellow' alert of heatwave was issued for Simdega, Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum districts till April 26, he said. According to Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Deputy Director Abhishek Anand, the maximum temperature is hovering around 40 degrees Celsius across the state. A heat wave alert has been issued for the southern region, he said. Anand further added that Daltonganj registered the highest temperature at a maximum of 43 degrees Celsius, which was 2.2 notches above the normal. It was followed by Jamshedpur and Chaibasa, recording 42.6 and 42.4 degrees Celsius, respectively. State capital, Ranchi, recorded 38.8 degrees Celsius. Anand informed that no major change in the maximum temperature is expected for at least three days. Thereafter, it may decline by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, with the likelihood of rain and hailstorm from April 27, he said. Ranchi Deputy Commissioner has also issued instructions regarding the timetable of schools. In a press communique issued by the District Public Relations Office, it has been said that keeping in view the increasing effect of heat, changes in the timetable of schools have been made as per the directions issued by the School Education and Literacy Dpartement. This order will be effective from April 26, 2025.
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Mortal remains of victims of Pahalgam terror attack return to their homes
The aftermath of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, has brought immense sorrow to families and communities across India. As the mortal remains of the victims were flown back to their hometowns, the grief of the loss was felt across the nation. The journey of these fallen individuals, from the places of death to their final resting places, serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the tragedy that struck innocent lives. The mortal remains of Manish Ranjan, a section officer with the Intelligence Bureau (IB), reached Ranchi on Thursday morning. Ranjan, who had travelled to Kashmir with his family for a vacation, was tragically killed in the terror attack. He had been posted in Hyderabad and was on a much-needed break. Upon arrival at Ranchi Airport, the body was solemnly received by local leaders and officials, including Babulal Marandi, the BJP president of Jharkhand. From there, his remains were taken to Jhalda in West Bengals Purulia district, his native place, where his family awaited him for his final rites. Corporal Tage Hailyang, a member of the Indian Air Force from Arunachal Pradesh, also lost his life in the attack. Hailyang had been on vacation in Kashmir with his wife when he was killed. His mortal remains were flown back to Guwahati on a special flight in the early hours of Thursday. Assams Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah was present at the Air Force base to receive the body and pay tribute to the brave soldier. Hailyangs wife, who survived the attack,accompanied his remains. From Guwahati, his body was to be transported to his native village in Lower Subansiri district for the final rites, surrounded by loved ones and the local community. The father-son duo from Gujarat, Yatish Parmar and his son Smit, had travelled to Kashmir to attend the spiritual discourse of Morari Bapu. Their journey, meant to bring peace and insight, ended in a devastating tragedy. Their mortal remains were brought back to Ahmedabad from Mumbai, where they had been flown after the attack. Gujarats Health Minister Rushikesh Patel and Minister of State for Health Harsh Sanghavi were among those who paid floral tributes at the airport. From there, the bodies were transported to Bhavnagar for the last rites, where Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is expected to attend the funeral. Suresh Kalathiya, a victim from Surat, also suffered an immense loss. Kalathiya had gone to Pahalgam with his wife and two children for a holiday, but the terror attack turned their lives upside down. Kalathiya, who had recently moved to Mumbai for work, was among those killed while his family survived the brutal assault. His mortal remains were brought back to Surat from Mumbai on Wednesday night, where they were received by Union Minister CR Paatil and other local dignitaries. Kalathiyas family, including his wife and children, also returned to Surat with the body. His final rites are set to be held in Surat, where his community and loved ones will gather to pay their respects. From Pune, the remains of victims Santosh Jagdale and Kaustubh Ganbote, two tourists who had been holidaying in Kashmir with their families, were returned to their hometowns. The bodies of both men were flown back to Pune early on Thursday morning, where Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol was present to receive them at the airport. Jagdale, who ran an interior design business, and Ganbote, a farsan entrepreneur, had travelled to Kashmir to enjoy a rare vacation away from their busy lives. The families of both men were left reeling from the loss, their last rites were held at the Vaikunth Crematorium later that morning. Ganbote and Jagdale were close friends, and Jagdale often helped with the marketing of Ganbote's products. Prashant Satapathy, a victim from Odisha, also received a tribute from the states Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who met the mortal remains at Bhubaneshwar Airport. The body was sent to Satapathys native village, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is expected to attend the funeral rites. The state leaders condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the grieving families, emphasizing the need for strong action against the perpetrators. The government, political leaders, and citizens alike have come together to mourn the victims. The terror attack has left a deep scar, but the nations collective response serves as a reminder of the shared grief and determination to stand against terrorism.
Jharkhand youth arrested for backing Pahalgam terrorists in social media post
The accused wrote on X in Urdu Thank you Pakistan, thank you Lashkar-e-Taiba; an FIR has been lodged against the accused under various sections ofthe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
BHOPAL: Two Muslim men have been arrested by police in Damoh district of BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly sharing offensive social media posts related to the Pahalgam terror attack . Damoh district police superintendent Shrutkirti Somvanshi told TNIE on Wednesday that two men were arrested from different places: Wasim Khan from Bhopal on Tuesday night, and Tanveer Qureshi from Damoh on Wednesday morning. Both men are aged between 35 and 40 years. While Tanveer is unemployed, police are probing the possibility of Wasim working for a Bhopal-headquartered regional news channel. The two men have been accused of sharing offensive social media posts which drew parallels between the killing of Indian tourists in Pahalgam and the past lynching of Muslims for not raising Hindu religious slogans. The posts came on the Damoh district police radar following specific inputs and continued social media monitoring by the cyber cell cops. Subsequently a FIR was registered against the two men by police on behalf of the state government at the Damoh Kotwali police station on Tuesday late night, under BNS Sections 353(2), 196, 299 and 3(5) which deal with statements/false information which could incite enmity between religious groups, promoting enmity between different groups, outraging religious feelings and crime with a common intent, the SP-Damoh added. The Damoh district police are now probing the prime origin of the somewhat similar social media post made by the two men on Tuesday after the Pahalgam attack, which killed 28 tourists, including an LIC branch manager from MPs Indore. Jharkhand man arrested for thanking Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Taiba for Pahalgam attack
Jharkhand man arrested for thanking Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Taiba for Pahalgam attack
RANCHI: Jharkhand police have arrested one person allegedly for thanking Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba for the Pahalgam terrorist attack . The man, identified as Naushad, also appealed to Pakistan to target Hindu organisations like RSS and Bajrang Dal. The man was arrested on Wednesday from Mallah Nagar under Balidih police station area in Bokaro. On Tuesday afternoon, terrorists opened fire on a popular meadow near Pahalgam in Kashmir, killing 28 and injuring over a dozen. Most people affected were civilian tourists. Many consider this attack as one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama strike. The accused, who claims to be an Islamic Lawyer and a bold orator, posted the controversial statement on social media platform X under the name 'Quasmi'. Thank you Pakistan, thank you Lashkar-e-Taiba, may Allah bless you always, Amen, Amen. We will be happier if RSS, BJP, Bajrang Dal, and the media are targeted, he wrote. #Pahalgam #Kashmir #EarthDay #KKvPZ #Zalmi #____ (@MNQUASMIMD) April 22, 2025 Soon the post was made viral on social media following which demands were being made to take strict action against this man. According to police sources, taking a swift action a hunt for this man was started in Jharkhand and Naushad was arrested by the police on Wednesday.
Jharkhand Man Held For Praising Pahalgam Terror Attack OnSocialMedia
Accused allegedly lauded Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba in post on X, say police
Kin of IB officer slain in Pahalgam terror attack demand justice from Centre
PATNA: A pall of gloom enveloped Aruhi village in Bihars Rohtas district after Manish Ranjan, a native and Intelligence Bureau officer posted in Hyderabad, was killed in Tuesdays terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Manish was attacked when he, along with wife and two children, had gone to Jammu and Kashmir on a personal tour. Alok Priyadarshi, uncle of the slain IB officer, said that he had also planned to go with Manish Ranjan to have a glimpse of Maa Vaisno Devi but could not accompany him due to ill health. We want justice from the union government, he told this reporter over the phone. Priyadarshi said that Manishs wife Asha alias Jaya and their two kidsa 12-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter are stated to be safe. The terrorists shot Manish with sophisticated weapons in front of his wife and children, who escaped towards the opposite direction after the firing. Manishs father, Manglesh Mishra, lives with his family in Malda district of West Bengal, where he was posted as a teacher in a college. He is living with his family in Malada after he retired from service. Manish was the eldest among three siblings of Manglesh, Priyadarshi said. Manishs second brother Rahul Ranjan is employed in Food Corporation of India (FCI) while the youngest brother, Vineet Ranjan, is posted in Excise department in West Bengal. Family sources said that Manish was transferred to Hyderabad from Ranchi in Jharkhand about three years ago. His grandfather Parasnath Mishra, a retired headmaster from a government school, died about a decade ago. The family has an ancestral house in Gorakshni locality of Sasaram, the district headquarters of Rohtas. Manishs uncle Alok Ranjan, who lives at Sasaram, said that Manish had called him over the phone while going on a personal tour in Jammu and Kashmir. The family was delighted over the tour programme. But destiny had willed it otherwise, Alok Ranjan said with a heavy heart. Another relative of the slain IB officer said that Manish had gone to Jammu and Kashmir three days ago. The family was elated over the trip to Jammu and Kashmir, recalled Dr. Surendra Mishra. Meanwhile, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and chief minister Nitish Kumar strongly condemned the terrorist attack and killing of innocent tourists in Pahalgam. The Governor expressed deep anguish over the incident and termed the terror attack a cowardice act. CM Nitish said he is deeply saddened by the loss of the lives of innocent citizens.
5 Mizoram girls among 15 selected for NCOEs from ASMITA sub-junior hockey league
New Delhi, Apr 23: Five under-16 girls from Mizoram are among the 15 hockey players selected by the Sports Authority of India to be inducted into the various National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs). Seen as the building block for womens hockey in India, the girls have been chosen after the conclusion of the 2024-25 season of the ASMITA leagues matches. The 15 selected for training at the NCOEs include three players from Haryana and two each from Jharkhand and Odisha, [] The post 5 Mizoram girls among 15 selected for NCOEs from ASMITA sub-junior hockey league appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Injured Maoist arrested while receiving treatment after Jharkhand's Bokaro encounter
RANCHI: In a significant breakthrough following Mondays deadly encounter in the Lugu Pahar region of Bokaro , security forces have arrested two Maoists, including an injured cadre who was found receiving treatment in a nearby village. The arrested include a woman Maoist, Anita, and another cadre, Dayanand, who sustained two bullet injuries during the encounter and was later traced based on a tip-off. The Monday encounter had resulted in the death of eight Maoists, including Central Committee Member Vivek, who carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head. According to police, several Maoists managed to escape, likely with bullet injuries, prompting an intensive search operation in the surrounding forest area. Anita, a resident of Dumka district in Jharkhand and the wife of hardcore Maoist Raju Manjhi, was among the group during the exchange of fire. As per police sources, Anita, who was hiding in the forests, surrendered herself out of fear of the police operation. She was later taken into custody during the ongoing search. Meanwhile, Dayanand a close associate of Arvind Yadav, one of the Maoists killed in the encounter was arrested while undergoing treatment in a nearby village. Acting on precise intelligence, security forces cordoned off the premises and found him in an injured state. On a tip-off that Dayanand was getting treatment in a nearby village, the security forces surrounded the premises where the injured person was getting treatment, said a police official. Two weapons were recovered from his possession, and he is currently being treated under police protection. During the encounter, Dayanand was hit by two bullets but managed to flee using the dense forests to reach a local settlement for medical attention. He is a resident of Jamui in Bihar. Police sources revealed that at least five to six female Maoists were present with Vivek during the encounter. Two of them, Talo Di and Ranju Manjhi, were killed instantly when the firing began. So far this year, 15 Maoists have been killed in operations across Jharkhand, five of whom were wanted. Most of these encounters have taken place in Chaibasa and Bokaro districts. According to official records, 18 Maoists were killed in 2020, followed by eight in 2021, 12 in 2022, 14 in 2023, and 11 in 2024. However, the Maoist insurgency has also claimed the lives of 20 security personnel during these years. At present, Maoist activity is limited to five districts in Jharkhand, Giridih, Gumla, Latehar, Lohardaga, and West Singhbhum. Notably, West Singhbhum remains the only district in the state that features among the 12 most Naxal-affected districts across five states in the country.
Maoist Tension Peaks on Telangana-Chhattisgarh Border
Seven other senior Maoist cadres were also neutralised in the operation, with several weapons, including INSAS rifles, seized from the site. Even before the dust settled in Jharkhand, another encounter unfolded in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two Maoists.
Riot-Hit Tea Stall Owner to Leave West Bengal
Mr Saha added, I was born and brought up at Dhulian but had to change my mind to shift with my family somewhere else despite being a son of the soil. My income has stopped. I will try to open a shop in Jharkhand to survive at least in peace.
ED raids 15 locations across Jharkhand, Bihar in connection with Bokaro forest land scam
RANCHI: In a major crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches in multiple locations across Jharkhand and Bihar on April 22 in connection with the Bokaro forest land scam. ED conducted raids at locations, including the Bokaro Forest Department office, CO office and Hariom Tower located in Lalpur, Kanke and Hatia in Ranchi. Searches were also carried out at the residential and official locations of businessmen Vimal Agarwal and Puneet Agarwal, including their construction firm, Rajveer Construction in Ranchi. Both individuals are associated with Baba Baidyanath Medical Trust and were previously targeted in a GST raid on September 26, 2023. As per the information, the ED launched an early morning raid across 15 locations in Jharkhand and Bihar as part of its ongoing probe into a major money laundering case linked to illegal acquisition of forest land in Bokaro district of Jharkhand. Simultaneously, ED officials also conducted raids at the offices of Manmohan Construction, the Forest Department, the Deputy Commissioner, and the Zonal Registration Office in Bokaro. Residences of several landowners, including Izhar Hussain, Rehmat Hussain, Akhtar Hussain, and others, were also searched. These searches are part of the agencys broader investigation into the purchase and sale of a disputed 74.38-acre plot of land. It is alleged that the land mafia handed over the land to a private company in connivance with the administrative officials. Individuals associated with Umayush Multicom Private Limited, which bought the land, are also being investigated. The land in question is currently embroiled in a legal dispute. The Forest Department claims it is classified as protected forest land, while the buyers argue that their ancestors legally purchased the plot during a government auction in 1933 under British rule. Due to contradictory claims made by the state government and the Forest Department in the High Court and Supreme Court, two Indian Forest Service officers have been held guilty of contempt of court Investigation revealed that in the year 2013, the forest department plot of Chas police station area was registered as old fallow land. Followingly, a case was filed and the investigation began. At the same time, considering the seriousness of the forest land scam, the CID has also started an investigation on the instructions of Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta.
Heatwave conditions likely over Central, Northern and Eastern India for next five days
NEW DELHI: Heatwave conditions are likely to return to Central and Northern India over the next five days after a brief break due to the arrival of the western disturbance. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted heatwave conditions from April 21 to 25 in Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. Heatwave conditions are expected from April 22 to 26 in southern Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, southern Haryana, and Punjab. During this period, Gangetic West Bengal, western Rajasthan, Bihar, and Jharkhand will also experience heatwave-like conditions. Additionally, Bihar is likely to experience warm nights, and hot and humid conditions are expected to persist in the southern regions of India. As a result, Northwest India will see a gradual increase in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next six days, while Central India and Gujarat are expected to experience a rise of about 2 degrees Celsius over the next three days. Moreover, East India is anticipated to undergo a gradual increase in maximum temperatures of 4-6 degrees Celsius over the next four days. Contrary to this, IMD predicted that a heavy to very heavy rainfall spell would likely continue over Northeast India until 26 April. The IMD observed maximum temperatures in the range of 40 to 44 degrees Celsius at most places in Central, Northern and Eastern India. The regions also experienced a maximum temperature rise by 1-3 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the highest maximum temperature of 44.6 degrees Celsius was reported at Chandrapur (Vidarbha) on April 20. In its agromet advisories, the IMD advised Kerala and Northeastern states to make provisions to drain out excess water from standing crop and vegetable fields in view of the prediction of heavy rains. Due to the higher possibility of hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh, IMD has advised the use of hail nets and hail caps to prevent mechanical damage in vegetables fields and orchards. However, in view of the heatwaves and higher temperatures in Central and Northern India, IMD advised light and frequent irrigation to standing crops, vegetables, and orchards in the evenings to protect them from the adverse effects.
Anurag Thakur Bats For One Nation, One Election, Calls It Win-Win Situation For Country
Srinagar, Apr 22: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said the implementation of the one nation, one election formula would be a win-win situation for the country as it would not just cut the expenses incurred in conducting various polls but also save a lot of time. Elections were held in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir within a few months of the Lok Sabha polls (last year). Then elections were held in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi. So, there are at [] The post Anurag Thakur Bats For One Nation, One Election, Calls It Win-Win Situation For Country appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Munger SPs Killer, A Naxalite With 85 Cases, Shot Dead In Jharkhand Encounter
Security forces killed eight Naxalites, including Arvind Yadav, in Bokaro, Jharkhand. Yadav, a CPI Maoist with 85 cases and a Rs 3 lakh bounty
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ED raids 16 locations in Bihar, Jharkhand in connection with 117 acre land scam
Ranchi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at 16 locations across Jharkhand and Bihar in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to a massive land scam involving 117 acres of forest land in Bokaro. The raids began early in the morning and were spread across Ranchi, Bokaro, and Ramgarh in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
100 more Kalika Kendras to come up in Karnataka to teach Kannada
BENGALURU: After teaching basic Kannada to 2,000 non-Kannadigas in 30 Kalika Kendras (learning centres) in places like the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) and Reserve Bank of India in Bengaluru, the Kannada Development Authority (KDA) is all set to open 100 such centres across Karnataka. In Bengaluru alone, 40 more centres will come up by the end of December. Kannada Development Authority Chairman Purushotham Bilimale said that one centre will come up in an Urdu-dominated locality in Kalaburagi in coordination with Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner. The focus is on conversational Kannada. Thirty-eight hours of classes will be held in three months to teach basic Kannada, Bilimale said, adding that the idea is not to take up literary Kannada works but just basic Kannada with a local touch. KDA has a budget of Rs 2 crore for the promotion of Kannada and has 75 trained teachers who taught in 30 centres in Bengaluru last year. Earlier, some Kannada outfits had an issue with Kannada Development Authority spending money to teach Kannada to non-Kannadigas under the programme. So, KDA is also open to associations coming forward to fund the teaching of the state language. Recently, an association approached KDA to teach Kannada to 500 people from Jharkhand. They will only pay for three months of teaching, Bilimale said. The focus of Kannada Development Authority is mainly Bengaluru City owing to the heavy influx of migrants from other states. In KGF taluk in Kolar district, there is a demand to set up a Kalika Kendra for the Tamil-speaking population. We will set it up soon, he added.
ED raids in Jharkhand, Bihar Bokaro forest land case
About 16 locations in the two neighbouring States are being searched
Karnataka will join the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu and eastern states of Jharkhand and Bihar in crossing the limit set on the extent of reservation by the apex court in the Indira Sawhney case
In a major victory against Naxalism, security forces in Jharkhand's Bokaro district neutralized eight Naxals, including a top leader carrying a 1 crore bounty. This operation marks the first time a Central Committee Member-ranked Naxal leader has been eliminated in Jharkhand.
Jharkhand Job Fair Update 2025: Opportunities for Job Seekers
The Jharkhand Job Fair 2025 is set to take place on April 22, 2025, in Gumla, providing a platform for job seekers from 10th to 12th grades. With 75 positions available, this event aims to connect unemployed youth with private sector employers. Candidates are encouraged to register online and prepare necessary documents for interviews. This fair represents a significant opportunity for local youth to secure employment in various sectors. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career!
Army on buying spree, inks Rs 85K cr deals for arms procurement in 24-25
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army has worked out major procurement deals with an expenditure of Rs 85,000 crore for 2024-2025, with a thrust on self-reliance. 26 capital procurement contracts totalling Rs 85,000 crore have been finalised in the capital budget, with only three sourced from foreign vendors, an Army source said. On the utilisation of the budget under the capital head, Army utilised Rs 35,000 crore. 95% of this expenditure was allocated to domestic sources, reinforcing the Make-in-India initiative, source said. According to planners in the Army, money spent on procurements from the indigenous sources adds to the growth of the economy and employment generation. Indian Armys historic Rs 85,000 crore procurement spree marks a decisive push for self-reliance, dramatically transforming Indias military capabilities into a future-ready force, a defence official said. Armys domestic procurement and indigenous defence production are not only strengthening operational preparedness but also acting as a powerful economic stimulus, driving job creation, investment, and industrial growth, the official said. The move, as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat, is expanding Indias indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem. It is expected to stimulate economic growth, boost GDP, and create thousands of skilled jobs, the official said. The total allocation towards the defence was Rs 6,21,541 crore for 2024-25. The Union Budget made a provision of Rs 6, 81,210.27 crore for 2025-26 for the defence ministry. The allocation for defence capital expenditure for 2024-25 is Rs 1.72 lakh crore. The capital budget is spent on adding new weapons, systems and equipment. In the current geopolitical scenario where the world is witnessing a changing paradigm of modern warfare, Indian armed forces need to be equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and have to be transformed into a technologically advanced combat-ready force. Keeping this in view, Rs 1,80,000 crore has been allocated on capital outlay of the defence forces. This allocation is 4.65% higher than the budgetary estimate (BE) of 2024-25, the MoD said. Plans to hold Defence Expo in Ranchi Indias next edition of the DefExpo is to be held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, if things go as planned. The international 5-day DefExpo is likely to be held in Ranchi, which happens to be the Lok Sabha constituency of Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, said a source.
Naxal with Rs 1 cr reward among eight killed in Jharkhand
Security forces in Jharkhand's Bokaro district achieved a significant victory against the banned CPI (Maoist), neutralizing eight Naxals in a fierce encounter, including key leader Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek. The joint operation by CRPF and Jharkhand Police in Lugu Hills resulted in the recovery of a substantial weapons cache.
Jharkhand: Seven villagers booked for socially boycotting murder accused
RANCHI: An FIR has been lodged against seven people in Tarvan village in Jharkhand's Koderma for allegedly socially boycotting a murder accused in order to convey a strong message to the society, despite the fact that they were granted bail by the court. The village Panchayat in Tarvan village on March 23, had decided to punish the three accused persons and issued an order to boycott them socially. The story, Murder Accused out on bail face social boycott , was carried prominently by The New Indian Express in its March 26 edition. In her FIR, Yashoda Devi, one of the accused persons in the dual-murder case, alleged that the village leadership denied their family the access to public places, including temples and schools in the village. The village Panchayat has also boycotted them socially for a period of 25 years, she alleged. Our children are prevented from attending school, and we're unable to live with dignity. The situation is affecting our mental health severely, prompting us to commit suicide, stated the complaint filed by Yashoda Devi. Not only that, the villagers on April 13, have also issued a dictat to drive them away from the village, she added. The seven accused persons named in the FIR lodged on April 16 at Jainagar Police Staton include, Jainagar Pramukh Anju Devi, Kakarcholi Mukhiya Raj Kumar Yadav, besides Indradev Yadav, Ramashish Yadav, Ramashankar Yadav, Brahmdev Yadav, and Jagannath Yadav. Mukhiya, Rajkumar Yadav, however, said that the decision was taken unanimously by the village Panchayat to boycott them so that a strong message could be conveyed to the society and such incidents does not get repeated again in future. The FIR has been filed to divert their attention from the case, he said. Since the fourth accused is still at large, the accused persons have lodged the FIR only to implicate us in the case in order to divert our attention from actual issue. Since the fourth accused person is still absconding, they want the police and the villagers to divert their attention from the case, said Rajkumar Yadav. He was present there merely as a spectator, not as a decision-maker; the allegations against him are baseless, he added. Notably, Dilip Yadav, his wife Yashoda Devi and their son Rajesh Yadav from Tarva village are accused of killing Suman Devi and her eight-year-old son Prem Kumar in a property-related dispute in August last year. Suman's father Tipan Mahto had lodged an FIR against the family last August. According to villagers, Dilip Yadav had three sons and his first son died of illness. His second son Upendra Yadav married Suman Devi in 2015 and had 2 sons and a daughter from her. In 2021, Upendra died in a suspicious fire. After the death of the middle son, Dilip Yadav, his younger son and his wife, all three started harassing Upendra Yadav's wife Suman Devi every day. According to the villagers, the entire dispute is related to property. After Upendra's death, Dilip Yadav and his wife did not want Suman Devi and her child to get a share in their ancestral property. According to Mukhiya, Rajesh threw his nephew (Upendra Yadav and Suman Devi's younger son) on the road outside the house in a family dispute on August 27, 2024, due to which he died. After this, Rajesh himself told the people around that the bodies of his sister-in-law Suman Devi and his younger son were lying in a well far from the house. He wanted to cremate both of them secretly and appealed to the people around for cooperation, but people opposed it and informed the police, which led to their arrests. Meanwhile, officer in-charge of Jainagar police station Bablu Kumar Singh informed that they have launched an investigation to determine the extent of involvement of the accused persons named in the FIR in the alleged social boycott and will proceed with appropriate legal action based on their findings.
Assam CM Targets Congress For Undermining Judiciary Says It Targeted Judges
Controversy reignited after Mr Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP from Jharkhand, made inflammatory remarks accusing the Supreme Court of inciting religious wars and questioned its legislative authority
Our march to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated: Shah
NEW DELHI: In the wake of killing of eight Naxals by security forces in Jharkhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that his governments commitment to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated. Eight Naxals, including a top rung central committee member of the extremists carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were []
Govts commitment to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Apr 21: In the wake of killing of eight Naxals by security forces in Jharkhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that his governments commitment to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated. Eight Naxals, including a top rung central committee member of the extremists carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his [] The post Govts commitment to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Eight Naxals including one with bounty of Rs 1 cr killed in Jharkhand encounter
Ranchi, Apr 21: Eight Naxals, including a top rung central committee member of the extremists carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the CRPF and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Monday, officials said. The exchange of fire started around 5.30 am in Lugu Hills of Lalpania area of the district, they said. The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) along with state police [] The post Eight Naxals including one with bounty of Rs 1 cr killed in Jharkhand encounter appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Our march to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated: Amit Shah
In a significant victory against Naxalism, security forces in Jharkhand neutralized eight Naxals, including a top central committee member carrying a 1 crore bounty. Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the operation in Lugu Hills, Bokaro, emphasizing the government's unwavering commitment to eradicating Naxalism.
Our March To Eliminate Naxalism Continues Unabated: HM Amit Shah
New Delhi, Apr 21: In the wake of killing of eight Naxals by security forces in Jharkhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that his governments commitment to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated. Eight Naxals, including a top rung central committee member of the extremists carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the CRPF and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand. Our march to eliminate Naxalism continues [] The post Our March To Eliminate Naxalism Continues Unabated: HM Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI : Hitting out at BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his Muslim commissioner barb, former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi on Monday said he believes in an idea of India where an individual is defined by his contributions, and asserted that for some, religious identities are a staple to forward their hateful politics. Quraishi asserted that India has, is and will always stand up and fight for its constitutional institutions and principles. I served on the constitutional post of Election Commissioner to the best of my ability and had a long and fulfilling career in the IAS. I believe in an idea of India where an individual is defined by his or her talents and contributions and not by their religious identities, Quraishi told PTI. But I guess, for some, religious identities are a staple to forward their hateful politics. India has, is and will always stand up and fight for its constitutional institutions and principles, he said. We are alleged of encroaching upon parliamentary and executive functions: SC Meanwhile, IAS K Mahesh, who is the honourary president of Delhi Administration Officers Academic Forum, backed Quraishi and said he was a phenomenon as both the election commissioner and the chief election commissioner. He held these great assignments with aplomb and distinction and greatly enriched the institution of the Election Commission by introducing a series of reforms. For example, he established a voters' education division, expenditure control division and he also founded the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management, Mahesh said. Quraishi has held other assignments as a member of the Haryana cadre with great distinction and India is proud to have an IAS officer like him, he said. This has been acknowledged by Dr Gopalkrishna Gandhi, who has the best pedigree in India being the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and C Rajagopalachari (first Indian governor general) from his father's and mother's side respectively. Mr.Gopalkrishna Gandhi said of Dr. Quraishi that he was 'one of the most remarkable CECs that we have ever had or are likely to have', Mahesh recalled. After causing an uproar with his remarks against the Chief Justice of India, BJP MP Dubey on Sunday had fired a salvo at Quraishi, saying he was not an election commissioner but a Muslim commissioner, after the latter criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Act as a sinister and evil plan of the government to grab Muslim lands. Quraishi was the Chief Election Commissioner of India from July 2010 to June 2012. Dubey's religion barb at the former CEC came a day after his vitriolic attack on the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, blaming him for eligious wars in India, forced the BJP to reject his criticism and distance itself from the controversial remarks. Quraishi had said on X on April 17, Wakf Act is undoubtedly a blatantly sinister evil plan of the govt to grab Muslim lands. I'm sure SC will call it out. Misinformation by the mischievous propaganda machine has done its job well. Reacting to it, Dubey said, You were not an election commissioner, you were a Muslim commissioner. The maximum number of Bangladeshi infiltrators were made voters in Santhal Pargana in Jharkhand during your tenure. Prophet Muhammad's Islam came to India in 712. This land (Waqf) before that belonged to Hindus or tribals, Jains or Buddhists associated with that faith, he said. Dubey said his village Vikramshila was burnt down by Bakhtiyar Khilji in 1189 and that the Vikramshila University gave the world its first vice chancellor in Atish Dipankar. He added, Unite this country, read history. Pakistan was created by dividing it. There will be no partition now. Dubey is a fourth-term Lok Sabha MP from Godda in Jharkhand.
6 Maoists killed in Jharkhand encounter
The exchange of fire, which started around 5.30 am in Lugu Hills of the Lalpania area of the district, is still going on, officials said.
6 Naxals killed in Jharkhand encounter
The exchange of fire, which started around 5.30 am in Lugu Hills of the Lalpania area of the district, is still going on, officials said.
Eight Naxals were killed in Bokaro district of Jharkhand
The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) conducted the operation in which eight Naxals were killed and an AK series rifle, three INSAS rifles, a self-loading rifle (SLR), eight country-made guns and a pistol were seized, the officials said
6 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Jharkhand
Six maoists were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Monday morning, officials said.
Eight Naxals killed in Jharkhand encounter
RANCHI: Eight Naxals were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Monday morning, officials said. The exchange of fire, which started around 5.30 am in Lugu Hills of the Lalpania area of the district, is still going on, they said. The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) conducted the operation in which eight Naxals were killed and an AK series rifle, three INSAS rifles, a self-loading rifle (SLR), eight country-made guns and a pistol were seized, the officials said. No injuries have been reported among the security personnel, they said. The CoBRA is the special jungle warfare unit of the CRPF.
BJP MPs barb on former CEC sparks fresh row
NEW DELHI: After making a defamatory statement against the Supreme Court, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey launched a fresh attack on Sunday, this time against former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) SY Quraishi, referring to him as a Muslim Commissioner. While the BJP distanced itself from Dubeys objectionable remark on the top court, the party remained silent on his subsequent comments about the former CEC. The BJP leader referred to him not as an election commissioner but as a Muslim commissioner. His remarks followed Quraishis criticism of the Waqf Act, in which he described it as governments sinister and evil plan to grab Muslim lands in a post on his X handle. Quraishi, who previously served as the CEC of India, frequently comments on contemporary issues. In his post dated April 17, Quraishi wrote: Waqf Act is undoubtedly a blatantly sinister evil plan of the govt to grab Muslim lands. Im sure SC will call it out. Misinformation by the mischievous propaganda machine has done its job well. However, Dubey chose to respond only on Sunday. Tagging Quraishis post, he wrote: You were not an election commissioner, you were a Muslim commissioner. The maximum numbers of Bangladeshi infiltrators were made voters in Santhal Pargana in Jharkhand during your tenure.
Lost baby jumbo falls into well in Jharkhand, rescued
RANCHI: A baby elephant that fell into a well in Jharkhands Latehar district was rescued by forest officials after over five hours of hard work, forest officials said. Ranger Nandkumar Mahato said, The elephant fell into the nearly dry well while roaming around in Hebna village in search of food. It was rescued by the forest department late on Saturday night by digging a way of about 50 feet long from the base of the well through a JCB machine. The elephant was not hurt and it went safely towards the forests, he said. Locals said the elephant was separated from its herd and roaming around in the forests of Balumath and Chandwa. After the elephant, trapped in the well, started shouting for help, villagers gathered near the well and informed forest officials, said a villager. Latehar DFO Pravesh Aggarwal said that after getting the information, a team of forest officials was immediately sent to the spot. The team made a path through JCB and took the baby elephant out of the well safely, said the DFO. Separated from herd Locals said the elephant was separated from its herd and roaming around in the forests of Balumath and Chandwa.
Jharkhand natives held in Lucknow for cyber fraud through stolen phones
Jharkhand Chief Minister Visits Sagrada Familia In Barcelona
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited the iconic Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, accompanied by a delegation.
Empty gun game leaves student critical in Dehradun, friend held after police bust fake suicide story
DEHRADUN: A perilous game of death played by two second-year BSc (Agriculture) students from a Dehradun professional college has left one student critically injured after he was shot in the head while handling a pistol believed to be empty. The student remains in serious condition in the hospital. The injured student has been identified as Shashishekhar, originally from Jharkhand, while the friend who fired the shot is Shashiranjan, from Bihar. Both are roommates and students at the same institution. According to police, the incident occurred in the Kotra Santaur area of Premnagar. Following the shooting, a group including Shashiranjan initially attempted to mislead the police, fabricating a story that the shooting was a case of attempted suicide stemming from a failed love affair. They also allegedly tried to hide the weapon. SSP Ajay Singh told by TNIE , However, inconsistencies in the students' statements raised red flags for the police. A thorough probe, including scrutiny of call detail records and CCTV footage, further cast doubt on the initial narrative, prompting a deeper investigation. Initial reports attempted to portray this as a suicide attempt, but discrepancies in statements and technical evidence led us to believe otherwise, stated a police official involved in the investigation. Our sustained questioning eventually broke through the fabricated story. Under intense interrogation, Shashiranjan reportedly confessed to the truth. He revealed that he and Shashishekhar were playing a dangerous game, pointing the pistol at each other and pulling the trigger, convinced the weapon was empty. Shashiranjan admitted during interrogation that during the game, he had cocked the pistol and removed the magazine, not realizing a round was still chambered. When he pulled the trigger, the fatal shot was fired, striking Shashishekhar in the head. Panicked, he hid the pistol and the shell casing before concocting the suicide story with others. However, police investigators checking call records and CCTV found Shashiranjan hadn't left the room. The victim's breakup was also months earlier. The pistol's removed magazine further contradicted the narrative. There were significant discrepancies, a police source stated. Confronted with evidence Friday, Shashiranjan confessed, revealing the true events of Wednesday, abandoning the fabricated suicide plot. Based on a complaint filed by Shashishekhar's family, police have registered a case against Shashiranjan under charges including attempt to murder. He was arrested on Saturday. The condition of Shashishekhar remains critical.
