Jharkhand

Delhi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, along with his wife Kalpana Soren, arrived in Delhi on Monday to attend a grand reception hosted for the son of Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar. The reception is expected to see the presence of numerous senior political leaders and VVIPs from across the country. The reception celebrates the marriage of Apoorv Gangwar and Sanjana, which took place on 10 December in Bareilly. Following the wedding, a lavish reception was organized in Delhi on 16 December, where the Chief Minister and his wife were invited as special guests. Sources indicate that CM Soren is likely to return to Ranchi on 17 December, during which he may hold formal and political meetings. The Bareilly wedding itself had attracted several prominent political figures, in...

Godda, Jharkhand: A shocking discovery has rattled Godda district as the body of 40-year-old Vijay Kumar Singh from Munger, Bihar was found in a locked room of a marriage hall. Authorities recovered empty alcohol bottles and poison containers from the scene, indicating a possible suicide. Details of the Incident The deceased was found inside a closed room at Singh Marriage Hall in Govindpur, Godda. Local police reported that Singh’s body was discovered under circumstances suggesting intentional self-harm, although no suicide note has been recovered so far. Evidence Found at the Scene Police officials, led by Meharma Police Station In-Charge Saurabh Kumar Thakur, confirmed that several empty bottles of alcohol and poison were found at the scene. Preliminary investigation indicat...

Ranchi, Jharkhand: In a landmark decision, the Jharkhand government has officially recognized Aalim and Fazil degrees—equivalent to high school and intermediate levels—for eligibility in government jobs. This move comes as a major relief for thousands of students who were waiting for recognition of their qualifications, including candidates selected for the Assistant Acharya Recruitment 2023, whose appointments had been stalled due to legal hurdles. Background and Significance Aalim and Fazil degrees are awarded to students completing Islamic education along with studies in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, English, and Hindi. Several states, including Jharkhand, consider these degrees equivalent to high school and intermediate education. The issue recently gained attention when selected can...

Organised crime in Jharkhand has taken a dangerous new turn, with state agencies uncovering links between local gangs and Pakistan-based terror modules. Evidence gathered by the Jharkhand ATS shows that weapons were being smuggled in from abroad and large sums of money were being routed to Pakistan through hawala networks. Acting on the alarming revelations, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed the ATS to accelerate action, particularly on extradition of fugitives abroad and confiscation of gangsters’ assets. Pakistani Network Under Scanner According to ATS and police investigations, notorious gangsters such as Aman Sahu, Prince Khan and Sujit Sinha are no longer confined to extortion, armed intimidation or local-level rackets. Their operations have reportedly expanded beyond Ind...

Tourists visiting Jharkhand are set for a better travel experience as the state assembly on Wednesday passed the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration (Amendment) Bill 2025. The bill aims to significantly upgrade facilities at major tourist destinations that fall outside the jurisdiction of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). State Tourism Minister Sudivya Kumar tabled the amendment bill during the second half of the assembly session, and it was passed through voice vote. The proposal includes the creation of a Jharkhand Tourism Area Authority (JTAA) to oversee and improve amenities at key sites. Dedicated Authority for Tourism Sites Defending the bill, Minister Kumar said the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the respective district would serve as the chairperson of the new authority. ...

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Opposition leader Babulal Marandi on the fourth day of the Jharkhand Assembly winter session raised serious concerns regarding the Jharkhand Bhawan guest house in Delhi and the state’s police system. Marandi criticized a decision by the Cabinet Secretariat, which allows only legislators’ close relatives to stay at Jharkhand Bhawan. He demanded that this policy be immediately revoked. Guest House Register Controversy Marandi alleged that officials Dr. Rameshwar Uraon, Alok Dubey, and Lal Kishore Nath Shahdev were wrongly classified as relatives to gain permission to stay at the guest house. He urged the Assembly Speaker to produce guest house registers for the past five years to verify who actually stayed there. Marandi also questioned the Energy Department’s ...

Ranchi, Jharkhand: The third day of the Jharkhand Assembly session witnessed heated exchanges as the BJP raised serious allegations of irregularities in MBBS admissions and soaring sand prices. Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi demanded a CBI investigation into the alleged scams. Supplementary Budget Presented The state government presented a supplementary budget of ₹7,721.25 crore for FY 2025-26. Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore tabled the budget, allocating ₹2,082.25 crore to the Women, Child Development, and Social Security Department, ₹1,324.82 crore to the Rural Works Department, and ₹729.75 crore to Health, Medical Education, and Family Welfare. Discussions on the budget dominated the Assembly proceedings. MBBS Admissions Scam Alleged Bab...

Ranchi: The legal troubles of suspended IAS officer Vinay Chaubey are mounting as the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) continues its investigation into his alleged disproportionate assets (DA) case. On Sunday, the ACB questioned Chaubey’s wife, Swapna Sanchita, for the second time at their residence on Kanke Road, in the presence of senior ACB officials including the DIG and SP. The questioning focused on nearly ₹1.5 crore transactions between the accounts of Vinay Singh, owner of Nexgen Automobiles and accused in liquor and land scams, and Swapna Sanchita’s personal bank account between 2020 and 2023. Sources report that she provided evasive answers to most questions. She was previously interrogated by the ACB at her residence on December 3, 2025. Corruption and Illicit Wealth Allegatio...