Jharkhand
State in eastern India
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Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. The state shares its border with the states of West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Bihar to the north and Odisha to the south. It is the 15th largest state by area, and the 14th largest by population. Hindi is the official language of the state. The city of Ranchi is its capital and Dumka its sub-capital. The state is known for its waterfalls, hills and holy places; Baidyanath Dham, Parasnath, Dewri and Rajrappa are major religious sites. Jharkhand is primarily rural, with about 24% of its population living in cities as of 2011.
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Karnataka caste census recommends raising Backward Class reservations to 51%Karnataka's caste census report suggests raising reservations for Backward Communities from 32% to 51%, as they constitute nearly 70% of the state's population. The proposal includes extending this..IndiaTimes - Published | |
World Health Day: Privatization of government hospitals through PPPs flaggedPublic health activists and doctors are raising concerns about the increasing privatization of public health services in India. They criticize the trend of handing over district hospitals and health..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Bike rallies on Ram Navami a security challenge, police shouldn't allow': Jharkhand CM Hemant SorenJharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren has banned bike rallies during Ram Navami to prevent security concerns. Police and security measures, including CCTV, drones, and social media monitoring, have..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ram Navami: Jharkhand cuts power on rally route, draws SC's displeasureThe Supreme Court disapproved Jharkhand's decision to cut power for 10 hours during Ram Navami processions and instructed minimizing the outage to the barest minimum while maintaining essential..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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PLFI acting chief among 3 Maoists held in JharkhandIndiaTimes - Published | |
Jharkhand eases test for aspiring cops 6 months after 15 deaths during long runJharkhand cabinet has approved new recruitment rules for police, excise, home guard, and prison departments, introducing a uniform physical endurance test for constable posts. Male candidates must..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Was NTPC DGM mistakenly killed? Cops quiz over a dozenJharkhand police's investigation into the killing of NTPC deputy general manager Kumar Gaurav has led to questioning over a dozen people. Officials are exploring the possibility that Gaurav was..IndiaTimes - Published | Sr NTPC official shot dead in Jharkhand, mafia hand suspectedA deputy GM at NTPC's Keredari coal mines was shot dead in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district, likely due to coal mining mafia involvement. Kumar Gaurav was ambushed while on his way to work. He is the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sita Soren's PA tries to pull a gun on her after campaign funds disputeSita Soren, sister-in-law of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, narrowly avoided harm when her long-time personal assistant attempted to aim a loaded pistol at her during a dispute over campaign funds. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Jharkhand BJP leader Sita Soren alleges assassination attempt by aide at Dhanbad hotelBJP leader Sita Soren accused her assistant, Devashish Manoranjan Ghosh, of attempting to shoot her at a hotel in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Soren's bodyguard intervened and saved her, leading to Ghosh's..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Man locks ill mother at home, takes wife, kids to Maha Kumbh for holy dipIn Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, a man locked his ill mother at home while he traveled with family for a religious pilgrimage, leaving her to survive on minimal food. Neighbors and police rescued the..IndiaTimes - Published | 2 killed as car carrying devotees from Maha Kumbh hits truck in JharkhandIndiaTimes - Published |
Maoists allege police 'links', kill 2 villagers in Jharkhand, MaharashtraIndiaTimes - Published | Opposition parties 'disappointed' with Budget, non-BJP ruled states feel 'neglected'Opposition parties criticized the Union Budget as a disappointment, especially for states not ruled by the NDA. Congress accused the government of lacking new ideas, while leaders from TMC, DMK, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Odisha ex-governor Raghubar Das back in Jharkhand BJPFormer Odisha governor Raghubar Das has rejoined BJP in Ranchi, pledging to revitalize the party and challenge the JMM-led INDIA bloc government. His return follows dissatisfaction within the state BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP protests outside Arvind Kejriwal’s residence over 'fake voters' claimsDelhi BJP workers staged a protest near former CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence over AAP’s allegations of voter registration fraud. BJP leaders accused Kejriwal of disrespecting citizens from UP,..IndiaTimes - Published |
IED blast by Maoists kills 7-year-old girl in JharkhandA seven-year-old girl was killed and her aunt injured in an IED blast planted by Maoists while collecting firewood in Saranda Forest, Jharkhand. Despite efforts to save her, the girl succumbed to..IndiaTimes - Published | 'You want publicity for everything?': SC raps Jharkhand minister over rape survivor name leakThe Supreme Court has declined Minister Irfan Ansari's appeal to dismiss charges for disclosing the identity of a minor rape survivor. The Court criticized the minister's actions as purely for..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Maharashtra, Jharkhand and now Delhi: Will Arvind Kejriwal's cash-in-account scheme help AAP score hat trick?IndiaTimes - Published | Pradeep Yadav named Congress legislature party leader in JharkhandIn Jharkhand, the Congress appointed Poreyahat MLA Pradeep Yadav as its legislature party leader and Khijri MLA Rajesh Kachhap as his deputy. Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato approved the appointments...IndiaTimes - Published |
Woman strangles 8-year-old nephew to avenge son's death 'due to black magic'In Jharkhand's Palamu district, an eight-year-old boy was tragically strangled by his aunt, Sunita Devi. Driven by superstitious beliefs and revenge, Devi suspected the boy's grandmother of witchcraft,..IndiaTimes - Published | Jharkhand's ruling INDIA bloc discusses strategies for assembly session from MondayJharkhand's ruling INDIA bloc legislators met Sunday to strategise for the upcoming assembly session, beginning Monday. The session will include MLA oath-taking, Speaker elections, the governor's..IndiaTimes - Published |
