Jharkhand

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore presented Jharkhand’s budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the state assembly, unveiling a ₹1,58,560 crore plan aimed at comprehensive development and social welfare. Dubbed the ‘Abua Dishom Budget’, the financial blueprint emphasizes rural development, women’s empowerment, agricultural reforms, and inclusive growth, while introducing outcome-based, gender, and child budgets for greater transparency and accountability. Here are the 20 major highlights of the Jharkhand Budget 2026-27: Budget named ‘Abua Dishom Budget’ to reflect people-centric planning. Total budget size: ₹1,58,560 crore for FY 2026-27. Finance Minister accused the central government of not releasing Jharkhand’s due share of funds. Emphasis on Jhar...

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore on Tuesday presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2026-27, totaling ₹1,58,560 crore. Dubbed the “Abua Dishom Budget”, the minister described it as a people-centric plan aimed at uplifting the poor and bringing smiles to citizens’ faces, while marking a significant step toward the state’s holistic development. Key Highlights of the Budget Housing for the Underprivileged: Emphasis on the “Abua Awas Yojana” for homeless families and those living in makeshift homes. Women’s Empowerment: Allocation for the “Mukhyamantri Manaiya Samman Yojana” to strengthen women economically. Agricultural Support: Focus on effective implementation of the “Jharkhand Krishi Rin Mafi Yojana” to provide relief to farmers. ...

Latehar/Chatra, Jharkhand: A pall of grief hangs over the villages of Chatra district after a devastating air ambulance crash claimed multiple lives, including that of Sanjay Kumar Saw, his wife Archana Devi, and 17-year-old Dhruv Kumar. What was meant to be a flight toward hope and recovery turned into a tragedy that has shattered entire families. The crash occurred in the Simaria block’s Kasariya panchayat area, leaving once-bustling lanes in Chandwa eerily silent. Neighbors who once shared laughter and daily exchanges now stand united in mourning. A Life Marked by Struggle Sanjay Kumar Saw, originally from Rakhat village under Chandwa police station limits, had endured hardship from an early age. In 2004, his father was killed by Naxalites, forcing the family to flee their ance...

Ranchi, February 23, 2026: In a remarkable act of courage and humanity, a grieving father in Ranchi transformed personal loss into a beacon of hope for others. Sujit Munda, father of a six-year-old boy who passed away due to a brain tumor, consented to donate his son’s eyes. Through this selfless decision, the young child became the youngest eye donor in the history of Ranchi’s RIMS hospital, giving the gift of sight to two visually impaired individuals. Fighting a Brave Battle The child had been undergoing treatment at RIMS’ Neurosurgery Department for a serious brain tumor. Despite the doctors’ best efforts, the boy succumbed to his illness. In the emotional aftermath, Sujit Munda made a life-affirming decision: to honor his son’s desire to witness the world by allowing his eyes to...

Ranchi, February 23, 2026: As voting for the municipal elections commenced across Jharkhand, reports of inadequate facilities for polling personnel surfaced from several centres in the state capital, Ranchi. While the administration claimed comprehensive arrangements, ground realities at some locations told a different story. Polling teams had reached their designated booths the previous night to ensure timely conduct of voting. However, many personnel alleged that basic amenities such as bedding, clean drinking water, and food arrangements were either insufficient or entirely absent. Night Spent on School Benches At the Government Hindi Middle School in Tharpakhna (Ward No. 18), polling staff and security personnel reportedly faced severe inconvenience. According to officials dep...

Ranchi: Jharkhand’s economy is showing strong momentum, with the Economic Survey 2025-26 highlighting a remarkable growth trajectory. According to the survey, the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has doubled between 2011-12 and 2024-25, while per capita income has crossed the ₹1 lakh mark for the first time. The survey also projects significant growth in both the services and agriculture sectors in the coming years. Real GSDP Growth Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore presented the Economic Survey in the Jharkhand Assembly during the budget session. He stated that the real GSDP at constant (2011-12) prices rose from ₹1,50,918 crore in 2011-12 to ₹3,03,178 crore in 2024-25. Jharkhand outperformed the national growth rate in four of the last seven years, and during the pan...

Ranchi, February 19, 2026: Rumors of child theft have triggered a wave of mob violence across Jharkhand, with innocent people being attacked by mobs based on mere suspicion. In a recent incident in Ranchi, police rescued three individuals from a hostile crowd. Meanwhile, in Chatra district, one person was brutally beaten to death over similar allegations. Mob Attacks on Innocents On Thursday, in the Edalhatu area of Ranchi, two women and a man were attacked by a mob while allegedly transporting a child in an auto-rickshaw. Eyewitnesses said the child was crying when someone raised an alarm claiming a kidnapping was in progress. Within minutes, locals gathered, forced the trio out of the vehicle, and began assaulting them. Swift action by the police prevented serious injuries, and the...