Jharkhand

Ranchi, Jharkhand: In a historic move, Tadasha Mishra, a 1994-batch IPS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, has been appointed as the acting Director General of Police (DGP) of Jharkhand. She assumes charge following the resignation of former DGP Anurag Gupta, whose resignation was accepted by the state government two days ago. The race for this top post included senior officers like 1992-batch IPS officers Anil Palta and Prashant Singh, as well as 1993-batch officer M.S. Bhatia, but ultimately, the government entrusted the state’s police leadership to Tadasha Mishra. Her appointment is seen as a step toward bringing renewed energy and direction to Jharkhand Police. Career and Tough Image in Bokaro Tadasha Mishra made a name for herself as a strict and decisive officer during her tenu...

Ranchi, Jharkhand: A violent clash broke out between two groups during a Kartik Purnima procession in Giridih district on Wednesday, leaving at least 20 people injured. In a separate incident in Palamu district, a 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 43-year-old woman. Violence Erupts During Religious Procession in GiridihThe incident occurred in the Tarathand police station area of Giridih when a minor dispute during the procession quickly escalated into a full-scale clash. According to eyewitnesses, the tension originated on Tuesday evening during the Tulsi Vivah celebrations while the wedding procession was passing through the village. On Wednesday morning, when the Kartik Purnima procession approached Kali Mandir, members of the opposing group attempted to stop the pr...

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, thousands of Biharis residing across cities in Jharkhand are returning to their native villages to exercise their voting rights. Carrying hopes, dreams, and aspirations for a better future, they are eager to see the new government address issues such as education, employment, and migration. Many voters had already returned home during festivals, and now they are staying back to cast their ballots in the elections. Traveling by buses and trains, these migrants expressed optimism about the change that voting might bring. Hopes of Freedom from Forced MigrationSujit Kumar, a businessman who moved to Kantatoli two years ago, said he would return to his hometown, Navinagar, to vote in the second phase of polling. “I am voting in the...

Deoghar, Jharkhand: The bodies of a newlywed couple were discovered under mysterious circumstances in their rented home in the Belabagan Kalibari area of Deoghar on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased have been identified as Ravi Sharma (30) and Lovely Sharma (24), who had been married for nearly a year. According to police, the door of the couple’s room was locked from the inside. When neighbors received no response despite knocking, they alerted the landlord, who then informed the police. Upon breaking the door, authorities found both bodies inside the room. The shocking incident quickly drew a large crowd outside the house. A forensic team was called to the scene to collect evidence and investigate. Preliminary inquiries suggest the possibility of a murder followed by suicide, thoug...