Ranchi News

Jharkhand for CBI probe into activist's murder

The Jharkhand government Wednesday recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the killing of social activist Lalit Mehta who was engaged in an audit of a central rural job guarantee scheme.1:01 AM on June 19

Torrential rain disrupts life in Jharkhand, army on alert

Torrential rain for the last three days has badly affected life in many parts of Jharkhand. Two people died in house collapse incidents. The state government Wednesday asked the army to be on alert.7:33 PM on June 18

Jharkhand loses over Rs.1 bn to illegal mining: Report

The Jharkhand government and coal companies suffer a loss of Rs.106 crore (Rs.1.06 billion) every year due to illegal mining in the state, says a report.3:31 PM on June 18

Jharkhand recommends water allocation to 22 steel firms

Jharkhand has recommended water allocation to 22 steel companies, according to their requirements, to expedite the greenfield steel projects in the state.8:01 PM on June 17

Sacked Jharkhand doctors reinstated, resume duty

Hundreds of contractual doctors in Jharkhand, who were sacked for striking work since May 26 to urge the government to change their contracts to regular job appointments, were reinstated and resumed duties Tuesday.3:31 PM on June 17

Maoists blow up bridge in Jharkhand

Maoist rebels blew up a bridge in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district Monday morning even as a strike called by them affected life in seven districts, police said.6:33 PM on June 16

My son should quit chief minister's post, says Koda's father

'My son should quit chief minister's post,' said Rasik Koda, father of Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda.4:30 PM on June 15

Congress legislator booked for BSP leader's murder

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Jharkhand's Congress legislator Niel Tirkey in the murder of a state Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader, a police official said Sunday.1:00 PM on June 15

Former minister arrested after supporters clash with police

Former Jharkhand minister Samresh Singh was arrested with 11 others Saturday after his supporters clashed with the police and blocked a national highway here.10:31 PM on June 14

Court issues warrant against Raj Thackeray

A court Friday issued a bailable warrant against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in a case related to derogatory remarks made by him on people from Bihar.4:01 PM on June 13

34 convicted in Jharkhand for fodder scam

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here Thursday convicted 34 people in a case pertaining to the infamous multi-million rupee fodder scam in Bihar's animal husbandry department in which Railway Minister Lalu Prasad is one of the main accused.5:01 PM on June 12

Five trapped in Jharkhand mine, may be dead

Five people were trapped in an abandoned Jharkhand mine and may be dead after it collapsed Thursday when they were illegally extracting coal.3:03 PM on June 12

Talks can be initiated if Maoists desire: Patil

Talks can be initiated if Maoist rebels come forward for it, said Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil Wednesday.8:33 PM on June 11

Patil visits Jharkhand's Maoist affected districts

Central Home Minister Shivraj Patil arrived here Wednesday morning to visit two Maoist affected districts of the state.1:31 PM on June 11

Swami Agnivesh demands CBI probe into activist's murder

Social worker Swami Agnivesh Tuesday supported several social organizations' demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the killing of social worker Lalit Mehta who was working on an audit of the rural job guarantee scheme.5:32 PM on June 10