Jharkhand

In a significant operation amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered a staggering amount of cash, estimated at around Rs 30 crore, from the premises of Sanjeev Lal and Jahangir, associates of Jharkhand minister and Congress legislature party leader Alamgir Alam.

Yashaswini Sahay, the Congress candidate for the Ranchi Lok Sabha seat, is set to submit her nomination papers on May 6, backed by a strong show of support from alliance partners Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

The electoral landscape in Jharkhand is heating up as the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 draws near, with a total of 57 candidates emerging after the scrutiny process for the Hazaribagh, Koderma, and Chatra constituencies.

The Singhbhum parliamentary seat is witnessing a fierce battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) across various assembly constituencies, with the final outcome remaining uncertain as the voting day draws near.

The recently established Reena Mukhi Foundation in Chakradharpur continues its dedication to social causes, with team members and social workers visiting the Chaibasa Blood Bank on Sunday to donate blood in memory of the late Bhagat Mukhi, father of Foundation President Krishna Mukhi.

A sudden fire broke out at the BSNL office located near Jumar Bridge in Ranchi on Sunday afternoon, rapidly spreading and filling the premises with thick, black smoke that darkened the sky.

As the voting date for the Dhanbad Lok Sabha seat approaches, candidates from major political parties are actively campaigning and reaching out to the public, with BJP's Dhullu Mahato and Congress' Anupama Singh intensifying their efforts.

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's successful two-day visit to Jharkhand, the BJP is gearing up to organize election rallies featuring prominent party leaders, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath set to campaign in the state.

Dharmendra Tiwari, the Central President of Bharatiya Janatantra Morcha (BJM) and Ranchi Lok Sabha candidate, submitted his nomination to the District Election Officer of Ranchi, accompanied by supporters and prominent figures.

The state of Jharkhand experienced a marginal respite from the scorching heat on Saturday, with slightly lower temperatures observed in most districts, including the Kolhan Region, offering a brief reprieve from the intense weather conditions.

In a resounding verdict, the Additional Sessions Judge-I of Chaibasa Civil Court has sentenced accused to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 for the heinous crime of raping a minor girl in the Manjhari police station area.

In a fervent bid to secure victory for Grand Alliance candidate Joba Manjhi, popular Mazgaon Assembly MLA Niral Purti embarked on an extensive public relations campaign across villages in the Hatgamharia block.

In a scathing attack on the Congress and its allied parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused them of failing to tackle the menace of Naxalism and terrorism effectively during their tenure. Speaking at a public meeting in Chianki, Palamu, the Prime Minister emphasized how his government's policies have brought about significant changes in the country.

Just before the Lok Sabha elections, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has suffered a significant blow as senior party leader and Kharsawan MLA industry cell representative Parikshit Mahato joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with 400 of his supporters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ranchi late in the evening and embarked on a roadshow after being welcomed at the Ranchi airport, accompanied by Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri and MP and candidate Sanjay Seth in an open chariot.