Jharkhand

Jharkhand Cabinet approves PESA rules to empower Gram Sabhas

December 24, 2025 10:39 am

Gram Sabhas in Jharkhand’s rural areas will have authority over the use of minor forest produce, preparation of local area development plans, and management of water resources.

Jharkhand’s victory in domestic T20 cricket shouldn’t surprise us

December 22, 2025 12:57 pm

Yet, even at this historic high, a sociological discomfort remains. Of the SMAT-winning XI, only Robin Minz is an Adivasi player

Mortuary van unavailable, Adivasi family made to carry baby’s body home in vegetable bag

December 21, 2025 7:22 pm

The incident sparked outrage, prompting the Jharkhand government to announce “corrective measures”

Army personnel held for 'raping woman inside train' in Jharkhand

December 20, 2025 7:00 pm

The nearby people approached the railway staff after hearing her cries and barged into the coach along with police.

A gruesome rape-murder in UP unravels a racket where young girls were trafficked as domestic helps from Jharkhand

December 16, 2025 12:25 pm

Two weeks ago, a suitcase dumped in a sugarcane field in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur sent the police on a wild goose chase. Investigations revealed a tale of human trafficking, sexual assault and murder.

AI or not? Audio clip shakes Jharkhand assembly session

December 12, 2025 7:31 am

Babulal Marandi claimed he had an alleged recording of a conversation between two Congress MLAs over “Rs 5 lakh commission” for getting a work done. He handed over a pen drive, containing the purported recording, to the Speaker.

Jharkhand witch-hunting killing: What the rise in attacks on Adivasi women reveals

December 05, 2025 7:49 pm

Despite state laws, the practice continuues, rooted in medical scarcity, 'ojha-dayan' beliefs and patriarchal control of land

‘How many deaths will it take?’: Residents seek rehabilitation after ‘toxic gas’ kills 2 women in Dhanbad basti

December 05, 2025 1:48 pm

Dhanbad toxic gas leak, Dhanbad gas leakage deaths: Residents of Kenduadih Rajput Basti are camping in temporary shelters outside their homes, saying they won’t move without assurances on rehabilitation

Salary stopped, struggled for food: Cameroon ordeal ends for 5 Jharkhand workers

December 03, 2025 3:55 pm

The men, from Hazaribagh and Giridih districts, are expected to return to the state tomorrow

In cold blood: How transfusion of HIV-tainted blood in remote Jharkhand district upended lives already derailed by thalassemia

December 05, 2025 11:05 pm

As five children with thalassemia now battle HIV that was traced to transfusions at the blood bank of the Chaibasa district hospital in Jharkhand, The Indian Express travels to each of their homes, where the families battle fear and stigma, with little resources or support from the government

In Pictures | Assembly election results out, BJP smiling all the way

November 23, 2024 5:48 pm

A Red-Letter day for Bharatiya Janata Party as they sweep off a historic victory at Maharashtra assembly elections 2024, whereas, I.N.D.I.A bagging the majority at Jharkhand elections. At the bypolls count at several states of India, it was the smiles of respective party workers that conveyed the victory.

Trip out of Ranchi, boat ride: CM Soren's day out amid disqualification suspense

August 27, 2022 8:04 pm

Jharkhand's Deoghar gets a new airport: Here's how it looks like

July 12, 2022 2:22 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rs 400–crore Deoghar airport in Jharkhand on Tuesday.

JAC Board 9th Result 2020: List of websites to check results

June 02, 2020 3:11 pm

JAC Jharkhand Board 9th Result 2020: Result available at www.jharresults.com, jac.nic.in, and jac.jharkhand.gov.in

Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand Chief Minister

December 31, 2019 8:41 am

JMM leader Hemant Soren took oath as the chief minister of Jharkhand for a second time at a grand ceremony attended by opposition leaders, in a show of unity. The 44-year-old tribal leader was sworn in as the 11th chief minister of the state by Governor Droupadi Murmu.

PDP workers celebrate victory in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections

December 23, 2014 6:10 pm

Counting for the recently held Assembly elections is underway in the states of Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand.

Fifth phase of polling underway

April 17, 2014 4:01 pm

Moderate to brisk voting was on Thursday recorded in the first five hours of polling.

Modi says Congress' made a mess of Andhra bifurcation, just the way it did during Partition

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Looking back into history, Modi said, "three states were created even under former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee but they are functioning smoothly. Congress' handling of Andhra Pradesh bifurcation is a mess, just like the Partition of India and Pakistan".

In Jharkhand, Man Beaten Up, His House Set On Fire After Dead Cow Found Outside

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

Police arrest Maoist woman commander in Jharkhand

March 01, 2016 7:12 am

Giridih, Jharkhand, Mar 01 (ANI): Police arrested a Maoist woman commander in Jharkhand giving a major blow to the extremist group in the region. Acting on a tip-off, police arrested Chandamuni Hansda from a bus station in Giridih district, who is wanted in murder of a senior police officer and other heinous crimes. The woman is believed to be member of core team of Maoist leader Hitesh in the Santhal-Pargana zone, which consists of six districts. Superintendent of Police, Akhilesh B Verier, called it was a big achievement for the police. Police said she was the founding member of the Maoist women’s wing in Santhal-Pargana.

Pooja Bhatt to recreate small sequence of 'Aashiqui' in 'Cabaret'

February 11, 2016 11:42 am

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Bollywood actress and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt said she regrets her decision to not romance Rahul Roy in 90's musical hit 'Aashiqui' because she wanted to get married.With an intention to relive her missed opportunity, the actress is now reviving an epic sequence of 'Aashiqui' in the upcoming film 'Cabaret' with Rahul Roy and Richa Chaddha. Pooja also told media that she is all set to start the shoot of 'Jism 3' and it is going to be the boldest film of the industry so far.For now, Pooja is busy in the production of her upcoming film 'Cabaret' which stars Richa Chaddha in a lead role.'Cabaret', directed by Kaustav Narayan Niyog, traces the journey of a dancer who travels from Jharkhand before making to Mumbai.The film is schedule to hit the screens on May 6.

Looking sensuous in 'Cabaret' not a challenge for Richa Chaddha

February 11, 2016 11:41 am

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Bollywood actress Richa Chadda, who has won appreciation for her consistent portrayal of unconventional characters, is set to grab attention again with her sensuous avatar in an upcoming film 'Cabaret'.But the actress, who says that this role is more of an experiment, said she felt extremely comfortable in portrayal of her role in the film.Richa is playing the character of a dancer in 'Cabaret,' which is a story about a small town girl who gets success in Mumbai.'Cabaret', directed by Kaustav Narayan Niyog, will release on May 6.

Police seize 5,000 tortoise

January 13, 2016 9:31 am

Dumka, Jan 13 (ANI): The police seized thousands of tortoise from a lorry in Dumka district of Jharkhand. The police seized 75 sacks full of tortoise from the smugglers after they inspected the lorry at a check post on grounds of suspicion. However, the driver and his assistant managed to escape. Police official, Ajit Kumar, said there were at least 5,000 tortoise. I am still counting the number of tortoise but there are at least 5,000 to 7,000 of them. Around 107 tortoises were counted dead. The animals were given to the forest department and were released into a dam in Dumka district.

Jharkhand police bust Naxals' hideout in Khunti village

January 09, 2016 12:22 pm

Jharkhand, Jan 09 (ANI): The Jharkhand police on Saturday busted a Naxal hideout in Khunti village.The police have seized three rifles, cylinder bombs and more than 600 bullets.