About 7000 prisoners likely to get bail or parole in Jharkhand amid COVID-19 scare
An order has been issued to jail superintendents by the High- Powered Committee to shortlist prisoners on the basis of a directive by the Supreme Court to release on parole or interim bail, prisoners
May 23, 2021, 14:50 PM IST
COVID-19: Jharkhand Police launches drive to enforce stricter lockdown provisions, collect Rs 35 lakh fine from violators
"Enforcing provisions for the safety of masses during the ongoing restrictions, the state police has collected Rs 35.68 lakh as fine from masses violating norms of wearing masks till May 11,"
May 16, 2021, 15:21 PM IST
Jharkhand extends lockdown restrictions till May 27, to impose stricter measures
Jharkhand government extended the near lockdown-like restrictions till May 27 amid a surge in COVID- 19 cases.
May 12, 2021, 22:10 PM IST
Should have talked some business: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren takes 'Mann ki Baat' swipe at PM Narendra Modi
The Jharkhand CM said the PM should have talked business. It may be noted that PM Modi spoke to him and the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana about the COVID-19 situation on
May 07, 2021, 10:47 AM IST
Jharkhand to provide free COVID-19 vaccine to all above 18 years of age
All residents of Jharkhand above 18 years of age will be given free vaccination for COVID-19, the state’s Chief Minister, Hemant Soren has announced.
Apr 23, 2021, 07:04 AM IST
Week-long lockdown in Jharkhand from today till April 29 to check COVID-19 spread
A week-long lockdown will come into force in Jharkhand starting from Thursday till April 29 to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19 infections in the state.
Apr 22, 2021, 08:13 AM IST
Jharkhand government announces lockdown from April 22-29, only essential services permitted
Jharkhand government on Tuesday announces lockdown which will start on April 22 and will continue till April 29 with few exemptions, due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Apr 20, 2021, 16:14 PM IST
COVID-19: Jharkhand seeks Centre's permission to import Remdesivir from Bangladesh
The Jharkhand government sought permission from the Centre to import 50,000 vials of the COVID-19 drug from a Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals company.
Apr 19, 2021, 06:52 AM IST
No lockdown in Jharkhand, CM Hemant Soren imposes fresh restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren imposed lockdown-like restrictions as coronavirus infections soared. The CM took a major decision to postpone all examinations in the state till further orders.
Apr 18, 2021, 18:09 PM IST
This state tightens restrictions amid COVID-19 surge; bans physical classes in schools
In an official order, the Jharkhand government said all shops, restaurants, clubs shall not remain open after 8 pm. However, take-home/ home delivery shall be permitted. Not more than 5 persons shall
Apr 07, 2021, 08:40 AM IST
Jharkhand: 2 jawans killed, 3 injured in IED blast by Naxals in West Singhbhum
Two jawans of the Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) unit lost their lives and three others were left injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on Thursday morning in the forest planted by Naxals
Mar 04, 2021, 16:07 PM IST
Coal block case: ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.2 crore of Jharkhand Ispat Private Limited
The Enforcement Directorate initiated an investigation on the basis of FIR registered by CBI and the charge sheet has also been filed by CBI against Jharkhand Ispat Private Limited and its Directors
Feb 23, 2021, 21:58 PM IST
Fodder Scam: Jharkhand High Court defers RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's bail plea to February 19
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav was earlier shifted to the AIIMS, Delhi from the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi on the advice of the State Medical Board. Dr Umesh Prasad, Lalu`s
Feb 12, 2021, 17:31 PM IST
Fodder scam: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's plea hearing in Jharkhand High Court today
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was shifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi from the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi on the advice of the State Medical Board. He
Feb 12, 2021, 13:30 PM IST
JAC Board Exams 2021: Jharkhand Board releases date sheet for class 10, 12
The Jharkhand Academic Council has announced the 10th and 12th examination dates. The JAC 10th and 12th Board Exams will begin in the month of March. JAC Chairman Arvind Singh has announced the exam
Jan 05, 2021, 20:46 PM IST
Item dance, ads and porn lead to rape: RJD leader Shivanand Tiwari on Dumka gang-rape
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by 17 men in the Mufassil area of Dumka in Jharkhand on Tuesday evening.
Dec 10, 2020, 19:56 PM IST
35-year-old woman allegedly gang-raped by 17 men in Jharkhand’s Dumka; NCW seeks detailed report
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by 17 men in Mufassil area of Dumka in Jharkhand on Tuesday evening.
Dec 10, 2020, 12:50 PM IST
This Indian state mandates jobs for 'non-smokers' only, requires declaration from applicants
The Jharkhand government has made it mandatory for its employees to file affidavits stating that they will not consume tobacco in any form.
Dec 04, 2020, 09:33 AM IST
Meet Sangeeta Devi from Jharkhand's Pratappur who took loan to build toilet in her home
Villagers of Pratappur in Jharkhand decided to put an end to open defecation by building toilets while credit also goes to the awareness programe 'Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon'.
Nov 23, 2020, 14:52 PM IST
Jharkhand bans Chhath Puja 2020 in water bodies, restricts firecrackers, special lightings
Due to the fixed timings of performing the aforementioned rituals, it is not possible to stagger these huge congregations to ensure social distancing, a govt statement read.
Nov 16, 2020, 10:06 AM IST