Jharkhand

‘Holding Indian flag abroad gives you happiness, but it hasn’t gotten me a job’: Jharkhand Adivasi athlete who won Wushu bronze in China

October 27, 2025 11:53 am

Earlier this month, 30-year-old Purnima Linda won two bronze medals at the World Kungfu Championships – her third. But back home, her accomplishment has created no flutter.

Man, accused of raping mentally challenged woman, paraded, beaten to death in Jharkhand

October 26, 2025 10:20 pm

Chakradhapur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Shivam Prakash told PTI that the police have detained two women involved in the assault of the man and are interrogating them.

2 minors drown while taking bath in river after Chhath Puja ritual preparations in J'khand

October 25, 2025 1:01 pm

Police resumed the search and rescue operation on Saturday morning with the help of local divers, as it had to be called off on Friday due to darkness, he said.

5 from UAE-based Prince Khan's gang arrested in Jharkhand, police say they sent weapons through drones via Pakistan

October 23, 2025 3:56 pm

Police allegedly recovered three weapons and several rounds of ammunition from the accused in Ranchi.

INDIA tremors in Bihar felt in neighbouring Jharkhand; RJD, ‘snubbed’ JMM trade charges

October 23, 2025 2:56 am

RJD says JMM asked for its sitting seats and has no base in Bihar; JMM cites its “large-heartedness” in accommodating RJD in Jharkhand, and warns INDIA allies of “consequences”

Bihar polls: RJD's Sasaram candidate Satendra Sah arrested after filing nomination

October 21, 2025 11:32 am

The Jharkhand Police said he was an accused in a 2004 bank robbery case at Chirounjiya More in Garhwa district.

From grazing cattle to training AI: How a Ho scholar is digitally reviving his mother tongue

October 21, 2025 7:04 am

Bikram Biruly, who completed his PhD from Odisha’s Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, says his interest in linguistics came naturally as part of his indigenous upbringing. According to the 2011 Census, the Ho language is spoken by approximately 1.4 million people, most of them in Jharkhand

Ranchi restaurant owner shot for serving chicken biryani, Cong Kanke MLA S K Baitha hints at property angle

October 19, 2025 7:17 pm

The accused customer had reportedly ordered vegetarian biryani and taken it home, but later discovered that it was chicken biryani.

Ranji Trophy: A calamitous spell of batting puts Tamil Nadu in 'precarious situation' as Jharkhand seize control

October 16, 2025 8:20 pm

Having let Jharkhand off the hook – they were 157/6 at one stage but went on to score 419 – the day went from bad to worse for Tamil Nadu in Comibatore.

Jharkhand student dies month after 'assault' by school principal

October 15, 2025 2:02 pm

Family alleges torture, demands murder case; principal suspended, inquiry ordered. Student had slipped into a coma after the alleged assault.

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.