Heavy rain and strong winds caused extensive damage in Bandgaon block, uprooting trees and destroying roofs in several villages, with government assistance underway for affected families.
The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Jharkhand recorded a 63% voter turnout across Chatra, Hazaribagh, and Koderma, with Hazaribagh leading at 64.32%. Technical issues with EVMs were reported, and the final turnout will be confirmed after EVMs are collected.
Land businessman Lalu Pradhan was murdered with a sword in Govindpur village under Gamharia police station in Seraikela Kharsawan district. The police are searching for suspects, while interrogating their family members.
BJP state president Babulal Marandi addressed booth level workers at Littipara, highlighting the Modi government's achievements and urging them to secure maximum votes for the party candidate Tala Marandi in the upcoming assembly booth elections on June 1.
Supriyo Bhattacharya, JMM's Central General Secretary, targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning his promises and performance ahead of Modi's visit to Moubhandar (Ghatshila) on May 19 in support of the BJP candidate from Jamshedpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Chief Electoral Officer K. Ravi Kumar announced that polling personnel deployment for the fifth phase of voting in Chatra, Hazaribagh, and Koderma has begun. Efforts to boost voter turnout include measures to speed up voting and raise awareness, while Rs 1.195 billion in illegal materials and cash have been seized.
The Meteorological Department has forecasted light rain and thunderstorms for various districts in Jharkhand on May 21, with strong winds expected. Heat wave conditions are also predicted for some areas on May 19 and 20.
The three-day Chhau dance festival in Gopinathpur village, Chakradharpur block, concluded with a grand celebration attended by MLA Sukhram Oraon and special guest Peerun Hembram. The event highlighted the cultural heritage of the region and received strong support from local leaders.
DRM AJ Rathore of Chakradharpur Railway Division inspected Manoharpur Railway Station on Saturday, focusing on the progress of the model station project, cleanliness, and land clearance. He provided directives to ensure timely completion and adherence to the master plan.
Masked robbers targeted a dozen foreign trucks on Kandra-Chowka road in Seraikela district, vandalizing vehicles and robbing drivers amid a police absence. The incident highlights the need for increased security and better police coordination in the area.
A two-day Chhau dance and fair in Silphodi village, Chakradharpur, concluded with captivating performances and a commitment to cultural preservation. The event featured mythological stories and plans for a Chhau Art Center.
The body of Boulder Sardar, a resident of Linetola, was found on a railway track near Ichhapur Line Tola in Adityapur. Authorities believe he was hit by a train while intoxicated. An investigation is underway.
Tejashwi Yadav campaigned for Congress candidate Jaiprakash Bhai Patel in Hazaribagh, urging voters to support education, employment, and justice. He criticized PM Modi's vague promises and emphasized the importance of wise voting decisions.
A public relations campaign led by former East Singhbhum District Congress President Ramashray Prasad and INTUC leader Manoj Kumar Singh was conducted in Bokaro to support Anupama Singh, the joint candidate of the India Alliance from Dhanbad. The campaign focused on gaining support from the OBC community.
MLA Saryu Roy met DRM Tarun Huria over chronic train delays on the Chakradharpur division and announced a protest at Tatanagar station on April 7, demanding passenger train priority.
Mayor Sudha Gupta personally inspected the Dimna Chowk-MGM Hospital road, ordered emergency levelling within one hour, and directed a technical survey for a permanent fix.
A Scorpio carrying a wedding party overturned in Chatra, killing one and injuring three, after the driver lost control near Babhne village on the main road.
Police arrested four youths in the March 31 Chhaya Nagar shooting and chopper attack case in Jamshedpur, seizing a pistol and choppers. The accused were caught at Mango bus stand while fleeing to Patna.
XLRI Jamshedpur held its 70th Convocation with ICICI Bank CEO Sandeep Bakhshi as chief guest, celebrating 76 years of legacy in ethical management education at the Jamshedpur campus.