Jharkhand

Chief Election Officer K. Ravi Kumar announced that vote counting for Jharkhand's 14 parliamentary constituencies will take place at 14 centers, with postal ballots counted first and strict rules enforced at the centers.

As the nation eagerly awaits the Lok Sabha election results 2024 on June 4, political parties in Jharkhand are gearing up for celebrations at their state offices.

Jharkhand experienced a sweltering Monday, with relentless heat sweeping across the state following a stormy Sunday, causing discomfort among residents.

In a significant development, the Ranchi court has provided much-needed relief to Jairam Mahto, an independent candidate from Giridih, by staying coercive action against him until June 10.

In a tragic turn of events, Dinesh Ravidas, a 48-year-old assistant teacher at Utkramit Prathmik Vidyalaya Dholbazza, who was serving as a polling worker in the Rajmahal Lok Sabha elections in Jharkhand, passed away while being transported to Ranchi for medical treatment.

In a devastating incident, three individuals lost their lives, and a young girl sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred in the Sadar police station area of Gumla district, Jharkhand.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has dismissed the exit poll projections predicting an NDA victory in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, asserting that his party's analysis suggests securing 295 seats, while the BJP's state leadership remains confident of a clean sweep in the state.

The Champai Soren government of Jharkhand has initiated efforts to provide 21,000 jobs to unemployed youth in the private sector, with the Department of Labor Planning, Training, and Skill Development in advanced discussions with major companies and a Mega Skill Conclave planned in Ranchi to facilitate job placements.

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for nine districts in Jharkhand, warning of impending heat wave conditions following a spell of rain and lightning, with temperatures expected to soar between 40 to 41 degrees Celsius in the coming days.

Jharkhand recorded a 70.88% voter turnout in the final phase of the Lok Sabha polls, with an overall polling percentage of 66.19% across all four phases, as announced by Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar, who also highlighted the higher participation of women voters compared to men in most constituencies.

A prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa center in Ranchi's posh Lalpur area was busted by the police, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals, including foreign nationals, and exposing an international nexus involved in human trafficking.

BJP leader Sanjay Mishra, also known as Buddhu Pandit, has been acquitted with honor by the Chaibasa court in a case of alleged sexual exploitation of a female player, with Mishra claiming that he was implicated in the case as part of a political conspiracy.

A devastating collision between a truck and a tempo on the Ramgarh-Patratu main road claimed the life of Sandeep Kumar Bedia and left two others seriously injured. Villagers blocked the road demanding compensation, prompting police to assure action and defuse the tense situation.

The semi-naked body of an unidentified young man was found in the Soparang forest of Lohardaga district, sending shockwaves through the community. Police are investigating the mysterious death and have sent the body for post-mortem examination.

The death of Chandan Mallah, an e-rickshaw driver injured in a road accident in Dumka, has triggered protests by his family and villagers. The administration has assured assistance in obtaining compensation and connecting the family to welfare schemes after a four-hour road blockade.