Jharkhand

On his 49th birthday, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren vows to fight injustice, sharing a photo of his prisoner's mark as a symbol of challenges to democracy in India.

Jharkhand celebrates its rich tribal heritage at Adivasi Mahotsav 2024, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren emphasizing the need to protect tribal rights, culture, and natural resources.

BJP is preparing for the Jharkhand Assembly elections, focusing on finalizing seat distribution and announcing candidates by the end of August. Key meetings with alliance partners are scheduled for Saturday in Delhi.

In a tragic incident, villagers in West Singhbhum had to carry the body of a 22-year-old woman, Silvanti Nag, on foot for 11 kilometers due to the absence of a road. The incident has sparked anger and calls for better infrastructure and healthcare in the region.

Palamu Police arrested most-wanted Naxalite Sita Ram Rajwar, a key figure in over 48 Naxal-related incidents, during an anti-Naxal operation in the Hussainabad area. Rajwar, with a ₹10 lakh bounty on his head, has been involved in multiple attacks, resulting in the deaths of over 25 security personnel.

Security forces in West Singhbhum's Saranda Forest successfully recovered and destroyed three IEDs planted by Naxals, thwarting their plans to harm the forces. The operation was conducted near Gamhariagada and Rogaburu during a search mission.

Jharkhand Tribal Festival 2024 was celebrated at Pillai Hall Auditorium on World Tribal Day, featuring cultural programs and the distribution of assets to beneficiaries of government welfare schemes. Singhbhum MP Joba Manjhi and other dignitaries inaugurated the event.

Engineering consultancy company Meinhardt has filed a defamation suit against Jamshedpur East MLA Saryu Roy in the Ranchi Civil Court, seeking damages of Rs 100 crore. The company alleges that Roy's repeated allegations have led to significant financial losses and damaged its reputation.

The Jharkhand High Court reviewed a PIL on Bangladeshi infiltration and land encroachment in Santhal Pargana, directing the state government to be vigilant following a coup in Bangladesh and the IB to submit a sealed report.

Jharkhand Jaguar DIG Indrajeet Mahatha visited Seraikela to review the activities of the Jaguar unit and Dial 112. He praised the efforts of the SP and the district police, aiming to enhance service and reduce response times.

Over 1.5 million residents of West Singhbhum will receive filaria prevention medication between August 10 and 25 as part of a widespread campaign. The drive aims to combat the disease through extensive public awareness and medication distribution.

Chief Election Officer K. Ravi Kumar assisted Governor Santosh Gangwar in transferring his voter registration to Jharkhand's Ranchi Assembly constituency during a Raj Bhavan visit.

Jharkhand's rainfall deficit has reduced to 16% after recent showers, with heavy rain forecast for western areas and a monsoon trough influencing weather patterns.

The Giridih BJP Mahila Morcha protested against the Hemant Soren government, criticizing the Maaiya Samman Yojana and calling it a nuisance for women. Led by Aarti Singh, the protesters demanded better treatment and safety for women.

SI Jitendra Dani of Cobra 209 Battalion was seriously injured in an IED blast by Maoist rebels in Baliba, West Singhbhum. Ongoing operations continue to counter the Maoist threat.