Potka MLA Sanjeev Sardar was accorded a grand welcome by hundreds of Bhumij community members at Turamdihi after Bhumij language was included in Jharkhand’s J-TET 2026 examination.
A runaway truck hit a car and scooter at Haldipokhar in Potka near Jamshedpur, injuring 6; angry locals blocked the Tata-Odisha highway demanding action.
Two gas cylinders exploded at a hotel in Potka’s Kalikpur Bazar in East Singhbhum, gutting the premises. No casualties; fire brigade contained the blaze.
Team PSF marked its Foundation Day by distributing Happiness Packs, dry ration and medical supplies to 34 families in Koradkocha village in Potka, bringing relief to the Sabar community.
A speeding Hyva kills a motorcyclist near Hata Dharmakanta in Potka, triggering a blockade on the Hata–Odisha route as villagers demand action on parking, overloading and speeding.
300 predominantly Bhumij villages near Jadugoda celebrate traditional Magh Buru puja, marking their New Year with cultural ceremonies and community prayers.
Ration cardholders in Potka protest against non-distribution of supplies for two months; administration ensures one month’s ration is distributed under supervision.
A young woman died after falling while boarding a moving train at Koderma station, leaving behind her two-month-old twins and disrupting rail services briefly.
Tata Steel Summer Camp 2026 will be held at JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur from May 11–31 with 19 sports, 3,500+ participants and new additions like pickleball.