Ranchi News

BJP burns effigy of Manmohan Singh in Jharkhand

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday burnt an effigy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and observed 'black day' in Jharkhand to protest against the hike in prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas.7:31 PM on June 05

Over 300 doctors sacked by Jharkhand government

Over 300 doctors who have been on strike for 11 days as they wanted their contracts with the state government to be changed to regular job appointments have been sacked. The doctors are likely to challenge their dismissals in court.5:12 PM on June 05

Now Maoists seek resumes to recruit youths

Youths wanting to become Maoist guerrillas in Jharkhand will now need presentation skills. Maoist groups are seeking resumes to shortlist candidates who will then face an interview - to explain why they want to take up arms.5:10 PM on June 05

Doctors who struck work for regular jobs sacked by government

The Jharkhand government has sacked 129 doctors who have been on strike for 11 days as they wanted their contracts to be changed to regular job appointments.2:30 PM on June 05

129 Jharkhand doctors on strike sacked

The Jharkhand government has dismissed from service 129 striking doctors here.1:01 PM on June 05

Three Maoists killed in Jharkhand

Three Maoist rebels were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Chatra district of Jharkhand Wednesday, police said.12:32 AM on June 05

Six Maoist guerrillas arrested in Jharkhand

Six members of the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger (JLT), a Maoist group, were arrested Wednesday in the state's Gumla district, the police said.9:33 PM on June 04

Jharkhand plans to put rogue jumbo's tusks in museum

Jharkhand's forest department is planning to put on display in a museum the tusks of a rogue elephant, named Laden by the villagers.5:33 PM on June 03

Two SAP battalions to guard Jharkhand banks, industries

Two battalions of the Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) comprising former armymen will be raised in Jharkhand to protect industries and banks in the state, an official said Tuesday.5:32 PM on June 03

Jharkhand chief minister gives ultimatum to striking doctors

Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda Monday served a 48-hour ultimatum to striking contractual doctors in the state and asked them to return to their work.8:53 PM on June 02

Maoists kill three villagers in Jharkhand

Rebels killed three villagers near Ranchi for allegedly collecting money in the name of the Maoist party, police said Monday.3:33 PM on June 02

Two elephants electrocuted

Two elephants were electrocuted Monday at a wildlife sanctuary in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur district.1:33 PM on June 02

Jharkhand doctors go on one-day strike

Doctors in Jharkhand went on a one-day strike Saturday in support of government-contract doctors, who are demanding regularisation of their services.5:36 PM on May 31

Rogue tusker killed in Jharkhand

A rogue tusker, which had killed 11 people and was called Osama bin Laden by villagers, was shot by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in Jharkhand Friday night, officials said here.3:01 PM on May 31

Guard tipped off Maoists about bank van movement: Police

The security guard of ICICI bank had tipped off Maoists about the movement of the vehicle that led to Rs.50 million and one kg gold being looted, a police official said Friday.2:30 PM on May 30