Jharkhand

Ranchi: A high-rise residential building in the Jharkhand capital was engulfed in flames on Friday morning, triggering panic among residents. The fire broke out on the 11th floor of Pearl Orchid Apartments, exposing lapses in safety measures. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Fire Response and Containment According to Jitendra Tiwari, head of the State Fire Services and Fire Officer at Doranda Station, seven fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. After nearly an hour of intense firefighting, the blaze was brought under control. The fire reportedly originated in a flat on the 11th floor, with the first alert reaching the fire department around 7:30 AM. Suspected Cause: Kitchen Gas Leak While the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, initial reports sug...

DHANBAD: In a major relief for families displaced by the ongoing fire in Jharia coal mines, the central government will provide flats on lease in Belgarhia Township. Announcing the move, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy emphasized that while the flats will be available for multiple generations, they cannot be sold. Flats for Jharia Displaced FamiliesThe flats in Belgarhia Township have been developed by the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA) as part of a rehabilitation program for families affected by mine fires and landslide-prone areas. Speaking at an event in the township, Minister Reddy clarified that these flats are intended for long-term residence and ownership will remain with the government, preventing any resale. Minister Announces Rehabilita...

In a major policy move aimed at strengthening Jharkhand’s public healthcare system, the state government has announced a new mandatory service rule for MBBS graduates. Doctors who complete their MBBS from government medical colleges in Jharkhand will now be required to serve for at least five years in government hospitals. The announcement was made by Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari during his visit to Dhanbad Sadar Hospital and Dhanbad Medical College on Wednesday. The government will soon issue a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to formally implement the new rule. Addressing the Shortage of Doctors Health Minister Dr. Ansari said the decision was taken to tackle the acute shortage of doctors in government hospitals, especially in rural and underserved areas of the state. “...

The newly approved PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas) Rules by the Jharkhand government have triggered strong opposition from tribal intellectuals, who have termed the rules unconstitutional and contrary to the spirit of the central PESA Act of 1996. The Adivasi Buddhijivi Manch has announced that it will challenge the rules in the Jharkhand High Court once they are officially notified in the gazette. Addressing the media, Victor Malto, National Convener of the Adivasi Buddhijivi Manch, stated that the state government has once again attempted to impose the conventional three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Scheduled Areas—an approach that Parliament had explicitly rejected while enacting the PESA Act in 1996. He asserted that the newly framed rules violate both the letter and ...

Ranchi: In a decisive move against the illegal trade of narcotic cough syrup, Ranchi Police have launched a major operation in the city. Under the directives of SSP Rakesh Ranjan, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed and conducted simultaneous raids at three different locations across Ranchi. The operation is being led by the Rural SP. Three Locations RaidedThe SIT, under the leadership of the Rural SP, carried out coordinated raids at three key sites in the city. In Tupudana area’s Industrial Zone, a raid at Shaili Traders is being conducted under the supervision of City DSP V. Raman. Several crucial documents have been seized during the operation. Weapons and Financial Records SeizedCity DSP V. Raman confirmed that, apart from important documents, police also recovere...

Ranchi, Jharkhand: A shocking incident rocked Guyu village in the Karra police jurisdiction of Khunti district on Sunday evening, as unknown assailants shot dead 25-year-old Sumit Tigga, the Tribal Congress Block General Secretary. The brutal killing has left the local community in deep shock and anger. Well-Known Social ActivistSumit Tigga, son of Temba Tigga and a resident of Guyu village, was unmarried and actively involved in the Tribal Congress organization. Known as a vibrant and socially committed young leader, he had earned a good reputation in his village and surrounding areas for his organizational work and participation in social initiatives. Details of the ShootingAccording to reports, Tigga was at home on Sunday evening when two of his acquaintances called him to a villa...

In a shocking incident that has shaken public conscience, a newborn baby who was sold just hours after birth in Bihar’s Bhojpur district has been safely reunited with his mother after 13 days, following intense police action. The case exposes a well-organized child trafficking racket operating across Bihar and Jharkhand. The infant was sold soon after birth on December 7 outside Agiaon Primary Health Centre. The deal was allegedly struck for ₹4.50 lakh, out of which ₹3.50 lakh had already been paid to a rural doctor acting as a middleman. However, under mounting police pressure, the woman who bought the baby—Poonam Sharma, a resident of Ramgarh district in Jharkhand—arrived at Garhani police station and handed over the newborn voluntarily. As the baby was brought to the police statio...

The year 2025 has emerged as a milestone in Jharkhand’s wildlife conservation history, with the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) recording a significant rise in its tiger population. According to the latest official data, the number of tigers in PTR has increased to six, reflecting the success of sustained conservation and protection efforts. PTR Deputy Director Prajeshkant Jena stated that the growing tiger population is a major achievement for wildlife management in the region. He also highlighted that for the first time, a comprehensive census of carnivorous animals and vultures was conducted this year, marking a new chapter in ecological monitoring. Successful Rescue of Tiger ‘Samrat’ One of the most remarkable achievements of the year was the successful rescue of a tiger named ‘Sam...

Chaibasa, West Singhbhum: A heart-wrenching incident from Chaibasa has exposed serious gaps in the state’s healthcare system. On Friday, a father, unable to secure an ambulance, was forced to carry the body of his four-year-old son in a bag and return home by bus. Witnesses were left shocked and tearful at the helplessness of the grieving parent. According to family members, Dimba Chatomba, a resident of Baljodi village in Novamundi, had rushed his ailing son to Chaibasa Sadar Hospital—a 70-kilometer journey—after the child’s condition worsened. Tragically, the boy passed away around 4 PM during treatment. Desperate to take his son back to the village, the father repeatedly requested an ambulance, but no assistance arrived despite hours of pleading. Local residents revealed that Dimb...