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Ranchi: A delegation from the Jharkhand Tribal Students’ Union met Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, on Sunday and submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting pressing issues faced by the tribal community in the state. The delegation brought the minister’s attention to critical concerns regarding scholarships, reservation, education, and development during a program held in Ranchi and urged immediate action. Tribal Population Underrepresented Despite Resource RichnessThe memorandum highlighted that while Jharkhand holds nearly 40% of India’s total mineral wealth, approximately 26.3% of the state’s tribal population remains deprived of their rightful share in education, employment, and budgetary allocations. The delegation pointed out that several reserved positions for S...

Koderma: A shocking case of medical negligence has come to light at Koderma Sadar Hospital, Jharkhand, turning a family’s joy into trauma. Khushboo Kumari, a resident of Rajdhanbar in Giridih district, reportedly had surgical gauze left inside her abdomen during a C-section performed by Dr. Abdul Rahman on July 11, 2025, putting her life at risk and rendering her unable to conceive in the future. Three Months Later, Pain Reveals the TruthKhushboo delivered a healthy baby and returned home in high spirits. However, after about three months, she began experiencing severe abdominal pain. Following medical advice in Gaya, an ultrasound revealed the horrifying truth: surgical gauze had been left inside her abdomen during the initial operation. Doctors warned that immediate surgery was necess...

Ranchi: Over the past 24 hours, Jharkhand experienced dry weather across the state, with no rainfall reported in any region. Maximum and minimum temperatures remained largely unchanged during this period. Gumla Records Coldest Night, Chaibasa Warmest DayChaibasa recorded the highest temperature at 29.8°C, which is 3.7°C above normal, while Gumla experienced the coldest minimum temperature at 8.3°C. Most parts of the state saw only minor fluctuations in maximum temperatures, ranging between -2°C and +2°C from normal levels. Bokaro reported a slight dip in minimum temperature, 2.7°C below normal. No rainfall was recorded anywhere in the state over the last 24 hours. Weather Outlook: Foggy Mornings, Clear AfternoonsAccording to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Jharkhand’s weat...

Ranchi: In a major health initiative, the Jharkhand government has launched a comprehensive plan to make the state free from serious blood disorders like Thalassemia and Sickle Cell disease. As part of this program, mandatory screening will be conducted for every resident, and the government will bear the entire cost of treatment for affected individuals. Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari emphasized the need for accurate data collection, noting that currently there is no precise record of patients suffering from Thalassemia or Sickle Cell disease in any district of the state. This lack of data has been a significant challenge for the state’s healthcare system, unlike most other states in India, which maintain extensive records of such conditions. State to Cover Full Treatment CostsTo ...