Jharkhand

Ranchi, 29 Nov 2025: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren faces fresh legal complications as a special court of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has rejected his plea seeking exemption from personal appearances in the ongoing case concerning alleged illegal land transactions. The case pertains to 8.86 acres of land in the Bargarh area of Ranchi, which the ED claims was acquired using fraudulent documents and is of non-murabaha (Bhu-iheri) nature, meaning it cannot legally be bought or sold. The agency has alleged that Soren had illegal possession of the land. Implications of Court RulingWith the rejection of his exemption plea, Soren, who is also the JMM president, will now be required to appear in person for every hearing. Legal experts say this could impact both his judicial custo...

Ranchi, 29 Nov 2025: Residents of Jharkhand, including the state capital Ranchi, are getting relief from the intense cold that gripped the region in recent days. The minimum temperature has risen by 3–4°C over the past 24 hours. Areas where the mercury hovered around 7–8°C are now expected to experience temperatures between 13–14°C. Just a few days ago, the cold was so severe that locals compared it to the harsh winters of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. District-wise Forecast: Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Deoghar, Godda, Hazaribagh: Minimum temperatures likely to remain between 14–15°C. Koderma, Chatra, Lohardaga, Gumla, Garhwa: Minimum temperatures around 10°C, indicating relatively colder conditions in these districts. Next Four Days:According to the Ranchi Meteorological Center, ...

Ranchi, 29 Nov 2025: Ahead of the India vs South Africa One-Day International (ODI) match at JSCA Stadium on 30th November, the police have taken strict action against illegal ticket sales. A raid at Samagrah Restaurant, near the stadium, led to the arrest of three individuals involved in ticket scalping. The arrested include Arvind Singh (Vidhansabha police station area), Priyanshu Raj (Dhurva Bus Stand), and Sudhir Kumar (JP Market, Vidyanagar). Dhurwa Police Station in-charge Vimal Kindo confirmed that in addition to these three, seven others – Vishala Chikki, Jitendra Jaiswal, Amit Tobo, Santosh Kumar, Rhtik Kumar, Manish Kumar, and Sumit Kumar – are also under investigation. The police have seized tickets, a scooter, and other materials from the accused, while searches continue for...

Ranchi, Jharkhand: In view of the One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and South Africa at the JSCA Stadium on 30 November, Ranchi traffic police have issued detailed traffic guidelines to manage crowds and ensure smooth vehicular movement. No-Entry and Vehicle RestrictionsFrom 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on match day, heavy vehicles will be completely restricted from entering the city and should instead use the Ring Road. Normal vehicle movement from Shalimar Chowk to the North Gate of the stadium will be prohibited, except for ambulances and other emergency medical services. Temporary diversions will be enforced at key intersections, including Sujata Chowk, Rajendra Chowk, Birsa Chowk, Dhurwa Gol Chakkar, Shaheed Chowk, Kadru Pul, and Argoda Chowk. Both small and large v...

Ranchi:** A major accident was narrowly avoided on Thursday on Ratu Road in Ranchi when a school bus driver suddenly lost consciousness while driving. The uncontrolled bus collided with an electric pole, damaging several two-wheelers parked along the road. Fortunately, all school children on board, as well as pedestrians nearby, escaped unharmed. Uncontrolled Bus Causes Chaos According to local residents, the bus swerved sharply, hitting multiple two-wheelers before coming to a halt after striking the pole. The incident occurred while the bus was carrying several schoolchildren. Passersby and locals immediately assisted the unconscious driver, removing him from the bus and sending him to the hospital for treatment. Police Contain the Situation The Sukhdev Nagar police team, alo...

Ranchi: A severe cold wave gripped Jharkhand on Thursday, with temperatures plunging across several regions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Simdega recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 5.7°C, while the state’s average minimum temperature remained below 10°C. Temperature Across Districts The IMD reported that northern and north-eastern winds at lower atmospheric levels caused the temperature drop. Gumla and Khunti recorded minimum temperatures of 5°C and 6°C, respectively. Lohardaga and Hazaribagh registered 7.3°C and 7.5°C, while the state capital Ranchi recorded 8.5°C. Latehar and West Singhbhum recorded 8.2°C and 9°C, respectively. Forecast: Gradual Rise Expected Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, s...

Dhanbad, Jharkhand: In a horrifying incident near the East Bastacola area, located at the border of Dhansar and Jharia police jurisdictions, 15-year-old Nitish Kumar was brutally murdered. His body was discovered beneath an electric pole with deep head injuries, suggesting he was struck with a heavy object. Locals found the boy’s body on Friday morning and alerted the Jharia police, who immediately dispatched a large contingent to the scene to investigate. Iron Theft Dispute Suspected DSP Naushad Alam of Dhanbad is leading a thorough investigation into the case. Preliminary inquiries indicate that Nitish may have been killed late Thursday night in connection with a dispute over stolen iron. While some speculated that he may have fallen while attempting to cut electric wires, the s...