Jharkhand

Ranchi: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a fresh case against suspended IAS officer Vinay Kumar Chaubey, who is currently in jail, along with seven of his family members, for possession of assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. The new FIR names Chaubey, his wife Swapna Sanchita, father-in-law Satyendranath Trivedi, brother-in-law Shipij Trivedi, sister-in-law Priyanka Trivedi, close associate and NexGen director Vinay Kumar Singh, and Singh’s wife Snigdha Singh as accused. Background of InvestigationFollowing Chaubey’s arrest earlier, the ACB had initiated a preliminary inquiry in May. After six months of investigation, the accused have been charged under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). D...

Passengers in the Chakradharpur railway division will face major inconvenience for three days as 32 MEMU and passenger trains have been temporarily cancelled from November 25 to 27. The disruption comes due to a shortage of loco pilots, many of whom will be participating in a key examination. Full Story: Jamshedpur: The Chakradharpur railway division has announced the temporary cancellation of 32 local trains, including MEMU and passenger services, from November 25 to 27. Daily commuters traveling between Tata Nagar and surrounding areas will be most affected by this disruption. Reason Behind Cancellations The railway authorities explained that on November 26, the Chief Loco Inspector (CSI) examination will be conducted in Chakradharpur, involving a large number of loco pilots....

In a shocking incident in Dumka district, Jharkhand, four members of a single family were found dead under mysterious circumstances, sending waves of fear through the village of Bardehi in Hansdiha police station area. Police are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide. Full Story: Dumka, Jharkhand: The bodies of Birendra Manjhi (32), his wife Aarti Kumari (28), and their two young children, Rohi (5) and Viraj (3), were discovered under suspicious conditions, raising questions about whether it was a collective homicide or a case of murder-suicide. Early Sunday morning, villagers found Birendra’s body in a nearby field and immediately informed the police. Upon searching the family home, authorities discovered the bodies of Aarti and the two children, all showing visible...

Since the launch of the new jungle safari service on October 5, Betla National Park in Jharkhand has witnessed a significant surge in wildlife tourism. Over 5,192 domestic and international visitors have explored the park, giving a boost to tourism and creating livelihood opportunities for the local community. Full Story: Latehar, Jharkhand: The recently inaugurated jungle safari service at Betla National Park, which began on October 5, has brought a remarkable increase in wildlife tourism. According to P.K. Jena, Deputy Director of Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR), 3,640 tourists visited the park in October, including 3,637 Indians and 3 foreign visitors. By November 17, an additional 1,552 visitors—comprising 1,547 Indians and 5 foreigners—had toured the park, bringing the total to 5,192...

Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has launched a major initiative to create 53 designated dog feeding zones across the city’s wards. The move aims to manage the growing stray dog population while ensuring that they are fed regularly without obstructing public spaces. Full Story: Following recent Supreme Court directives instructing the relocation of stray animals from public spaces, the RMC has taken proactive steps to control the increasing number of stray dogs in the city. Under the plan, every ward will have a designated feeding zone to maintain regular feeding schedules and prevent public inconvenience. Dr. Kiran Kumari, Assistant Public Health Officer at RMC, said that out of the 53 planned zones, around 20 locations have already been finalized, with the selection process fo...

Jamtara, Jharkhand: The wild and hilly regions of Jamtara are currently resonating with the colorful calls of foreign migratory birds. Nestled along the Ganga River, these areas are emerging as significant tourist attractions in the state. Full Story: With winter setting in, the arrival of migratory birds along the reservoirs and wetlands of Jharkhand has begun. These seasonal visitors stay until March before returning to their native habitats. Every year, birds from Siberia, Europe, and other distant regions flock to the evergreen forests of Sahibganj and the Udwa Bird Sanctuary. The Ganga riverine environment provides an ideal habitat, making these sanctuaries an important ecological and tourist hotspot. In Jamtara, Ladna Dam and the Narayanpur valley forests offer particular...

Dhanbad/Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out a large-scale, coordinated raid across Jharkhand and West Bengal targeting irregularities in BCCL tenders, illegal coal trade, and money laundering. The operation, conducted early Friday morning, spanned 42 locations—18 in Jharkhand (Dhanbad and Dumka) and 24 in West Bengal. Major Seizures in JharkhandIn Jharkhand, ED teams raided the residences and offices of several prominent coal traders and businessmen, including LB Singh, Kumbhnath Singh, Sanjay Khemka, Anil Goyal, and Deepak Poddar. The raids led to the seizure of ₹2.2 crore in cash and 120 land deeds, along with digital devices and documents relevant to ongoing investigations. Dumka-based businessman Amar Mandal, involved in coal, stone, and sand operations, was also t...

Dhanbad: In a significant crackdown on coal theft and illegal mining, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out a massive operation in Dhanbad for the first time targeting this illegal trade. Multiple prominent businessmen have come under scrutiny as part of the investigation. Raid Disrupted by Unusual TacticsThe ED began their search at 6 AM at the residences and offices of several coal traders, including contractor LB Singh. At Singh’s property, ‘Dev Villa,’ officials faced an unexpected challenge: Singh unleashed his pet dogs to obstruct the team. Meanwhile, he deleted crucial data and evidence from his digital devices. The raid could proceed only after 8 AM, when Singh finally opened the premises, allowing the ED to begin searches and count cash seized during the operation. Br...