Deepu, a 2015 Asia Journalism Fellow, has been based in Ranchi since 2012 as the newspaper's Jharkhand correspondent. He tweets at @deepusebastian

March 18, 2015 15:20 IST
The protest was organised by a platform called the National Campaign on Adivasi Rights (NCAR).
Wed, Mar 18, 2015
March 17, 2015 00:09 IST
The last time someone from security forces died at the hands of the Naxals in the state was at Itkhori in Chatra on December 24 last year, days ahead of Raghubar Das being sworn in as the CM.
Tue, Mar 17, 2015
March 16, 2015 20:21 IST
Traditionally, the Maoists have considered opium poppy cultivation a major source of revenue and influence in the state.
Mon, Mar 16, 2015
March 15, 2015 00:18 IST
Ranchi police are set to file an FIR against former Congress minister Mannan Mallick based on a statement made by a 13-year-old girl.
Sun, Mar 15, 2015
March 14, 2015 01:38 IST
Maoist sources said that the dead man was part of the PLGA team commanded by Nakul Yadav.
Sat, Mar 14, 2015
March 05, 2015 00:20 IST
CM Raghubar Das said that the Jharkhand government would hire one lakh employees over the next fiscal.
Thu, Mar 05, 2015
March 01, 2015 01:33 IST
There are other reasons for this hope. Local MP Jayant Sinha has selected Jarba under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.
Sun, Mar 01, 2015
February 27, 2015 01:43 IST
Girls may have entered into pact after one was scolded for talking to boys
Fri, Feb 27, 2015
February 23, 2015 14:22 IST
The cabinet announced the maintenance of multiple roads and also a meeting in Dumka once every 3 months.
Mon, Feb 23, 2015
February 23, 2015 00:20 IST
Sunday’s meeting was only the third time that the state’s sub-capital has hosted the cabinet.
Mon, Feb 23, 2015
February 21, 2015 02:37 IST
Jharkhand police holds Arvindji responsible for almost all major operations by the Maoists in Palamu and Chhotanagpur.
Sat, Feb 21, 2015
February 21, 2015 00:48 IST
"Those who sinned, those who looted Jharkhand, they have no shame," said Narendra Modi.
Sat, Feb 21, 2015
February 20, 2015 21:09 IST
Maoist leader Arvindji, who carries a total bounty of Rs. 1.32 crore, was injured in the police encounter.
Fri, Feb 20, 2015
February 20, 2015 02:52 IST
Thursday's event takes the strength of the state cabinet to 11, one less than the maximum permissible number.
Fri, Feb 20, 2015
February 15, 2015 01:28 IST
The Jharkhand branch of Hindu Yuva Vahini (HYV) joined hands with Shiv Sena, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and other outfits to organise the camp.
Sun, Feb 15, 2015
February 14, 2015 19:12 IST
"If we had not protested, PK would have grossed Rs. 50 crore less," said Ankit Singh, deputy in-charge of the HYV in Jharkhand.
Sat, Feb 14, 2015
February 12, 2015 00:51 IST
The ruling BJP_AJSU alliance in Jharkhand earlier had a very thin majority.
Thu, Feb 12, 2015
February 09, 2015 21:25 IST
Marandi's party is suffering because it has failed to forge an ideology of its own to hold down a votebank.
Mon, Feb 09, 2015
January 23, 2015 01:55 IST
Das went on to suggest that accountability of IGs, DIGs and SPs had to be fixed unlike before
Fri, Jan 23, 2015
January 15, 2015 19:42 IST
He said, "There is no time to surrender now. That train has left the station. If you want to get in, run and try."
Thu, Jan 15, 2015January 12, 2015 02:37 IST
The TSPC, which allegedly works closely with the security forces, is a sworn enemy of the CPI-Maoist.
Mon, Jan 12, 2015
January 10, 2015 20:57 IST
The NGO has owned up to a mistake, said, " We should not have taken that extra risk."
Sat, Jan 10, 2015January 09, 2015 00:00 IST
This is the second time in under five months that a Ranchi resident has alleged that her husband tried to forcibly convert her.
Fri, Jan 09, 2015
December 29, 2014 02:45 IST
Dense fog on Sunday forced the Prime Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah to cancel their visit to Jharkhand.
Mon, Dec 29, 2014
December 27, 2014 01:06 IST
Raghubar Das to become first non-adivasi CM of Jharkhand. He is the new BJP legislature party leader .
Sat, Dec 27, 2014



