Jharkhand
Chhath Puja 2023: Ancient Sun Worship Festival Concludes With PM Modi's Blessings to Devotees Across India
Oct 28, 2025 11:54 am CST
The four-day Chhath Puja festival concluded with devotees offering prayers to the rising sun as Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings. This ancient Hindu tradition, primarily celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, involves rigorous fasting and devotional offerings to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya to seek blessings for health, prosperity and wellbeing.
Five Children Test HIV-Positive After Thalassemia Blood Transfusions in Jharkhand: Medical Investigation Reveals Blood Bank Irregularities
Oct 26, 2025 10:08 am CST
A medical investigation in Jharkhand's Chaibasa town has confirmed five thalassemia-affected children tested positive for HIV following blood transfusions. The state-appointed team, led by Dr. Dinesh Kumar, discovered irregularities at the Sadar Hospital blood bank and has ordered immediate corrective action. West Singhbhum district currently reports 515 HIV-positive cases and 56 thalassemia patients under care.
CRPF Head Constable Succumbs to Injuries After IED Blast During Anti-Maoist Operation in Jharkhand
Oct 11, 2025 04:21 pm CST
A 45-year-old CRPF Head Constable from Assam has died after being critically injured by a pressure IED during counter-insurgency operations against Maoists in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. The incident occurred during a security operation in the Babudera-Samta axis, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by paramilitary forces in Maoist-affected regions.
November 11 Bypolls: 8 Assembly Seats Across 7 States Set for Elections with November 14 Vote Count
Oct 06, 2025 09:28 pm CST
The Election Commission has announced bypolls for eight assembly constituencies across seven Indian states on November 11, 2024. The elections will fill vacancies in Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Telangana, and Rajasthan, with vote counting scheduled for November 14. These vacancies arose due to various reasons including deaths of sitting legislators and disqualifications.
CoBRA Jawan Sandeep Kumar Dies From Snakebite During Anti-Naxal Operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum
Oct 01, 2025 01:09 pm CST
A tragic incident occurred in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district where Sandeep Kumar, a jawan from the 209 CoBRA battalion, lost his life due to a snakebite while conducting an operation against Left Wing Extremists in Nurdha jungle. Despite being rushed to a hospital, Kumar succumbed during treatment, as confirmed by state police headquarters.
Female Elephant Worth Rs 40 Lakh Stolen in Jharkhand and Recovered in Bihar After Illegal Sale
Sep 30, 2025 10:53 pm CST
A female elephant named 'Jayamati' valued at Rs 40 lakh was stolen from Jharkhand's Palamu district and later recovered in Bihar's Chapra district after being illegally sold for Rs 27 lakh. Authorities are still searching for the culprits behind this unusual wildlife theft case that crossed state lines.
Minor Couple In Live-In Relationship Has Baby In Jharkhand
Sep 25, 2025 01:28 am CST
A 14-year-old girl who is in a live-in relationship with a boy two years older than her gave birth to a baby in Khunti district of Jharkhand, prompting the administration to decide on intensifying its campaign to prevent early marriage and pregnancy
3 Maoists Killed In Gunfight With Security Forces In Jharkhand
Sep 24, 2025 10:48 pm CST
At least three members of a banned Maoist splinter group were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Wednesday morning, police said.
Jharkhand Woman Stabs Husband To Death Over Money, Phone
Sep 22, 2025 10:40 pm CST
A woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death at their home following a dispute in Jharkhand's Jamtara district.
4 Arrested For Raping Girl in Jharkhand's Godda: Cops
Sep 21, 2025 01:24 am CST
Four persons were arrested in Jharkhand's Godda district for allegedly raping a teenage girl in Boarijore area, police said on Saturday.