Jharkhand

Ranchi: Panic broke out at Khadgarha Bus Stand in Ranchi on Sunday afternoon after six buses caught fire. The incident caused substantial financial losses for the bus operators. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control, and police have launched an investigation into the matter. Incident Details Eyewitnesses reported that the fire started in one bus and quickly spread to five others parked nearby, engulfing a total of six buses. Fortunately, no one was present inside the vehicles at the time, and there were no casualties. The fire created chaos in the surrounding area. Suspicion of Deliberate Arson Bus operators have raised concerns that the incident may have been a deliberate act. They pointed out that none of the buses involved were air-conditioned, which is unusu...

Ranchi: Jharkhand is set to receive ₹51,236 crore as its share of central taxes for the financial year 2026–27. Bihar, on the other hand, will get ₹1,51,831 crore, which is ₹13,316 crore more than its allocation in the previous fiscal year. Breakdown of Jharkhand’s Share According to the budget documents, Jharkhand’s share of central taxes includes: Corporation Tax: ₹15,040 crore Income Tax: ₹18,233 crore Central GST: ₹14,013 crore Customs Duty: ₹2,733 crore Central Excise: ₹1,164 crore Other Taxes: ₹51 crore Following the announcement, Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore expressed dissatisfaction, alleging that the state has been overlooked in the budget. Bihar Receives Higher Allocation Bihar’s allocation for 2026–27 shows a year-on-year inc...

Ranchi: Jharkhand is set to experience cloudy weather over the next two to three days, with temperatures gradually rising. According to the Meteorological Department, while warm conditions will begin around February 15, rainfall may occur at some places after February 20. Pleasant Weather Expected in February Abhishek Anand, Director of the Indian Meteorological Department in Ranchi, said that February will witness generally pleasant weather. Light rainfall is also possible during the month. Residents can expect comfortable temperatures without severe cold or heat. Minimum Temperatures on the Rise In recent days, most parts of the state, including Ranchi, have seen relief from the intense cold. The minimum temperature has risen, with Ranchi recording a maximum of 24°C and a min...

Dhanbad: Panic gripped the Jharia area of Dhanbad late Sunday night after a bomb was thrown at the residence of BJP MLA Ragini Singh. Fortunately, both explosive devices were not powerful, resulting in no casualties, but the incident created widespread fear in the neighborhood. Police are investigating the case. The incident took place at Singh Mansion, located near the steel gate on Sarai Dhela–Govindpur Road. One bomb landed inside the mansion while the other exploded near the gate. Authorities later confirmed that the devices were crude firecrackers (sutli bombs), not lethal explosives. Attack Carried Out by Two Youths on a Bike According to reports, the attack occurred around 11:40 PM. CCTV footage from Singh Mansion shows two young men on a motorcycle throwing the bombs. The ...

Ranchi, Jan 31: In a major crackdown on traffic violations, Ranchi Traffic Police have seized and destroyed over 700 modified silencers and pressure horns installed in motorcycles and cars, officials said on Saturday. The action was part of a special campaign against vehicles creating excessive noise and violating traffic regulations. During the operation, approximately 500 modified silencers and over 250 pressure horns were confiscated and completely destroyed using a bulldozer at the Ranchi Police Lines. The campaign also resulted in fines and challans issued to more than 700 vehicle owners for violating traffic rules. Traffic rules violation and public nuisance According to Ranchi Traffic SP Rakesh Singh, installing modified silencers or pressure horns on vehicles is a clear vi...

Ranchi, Jharkhand: The capital city Ranchi and much of Jharkhand are experiencing a sudden drop in temperatures as cold winds sweep in from the north. According to the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, the skies over the state are expected to remain mostly clear over the next three days, though light clouds and morning fog may persist in some areas. On Friday morning, Ranchi saw light cloud cover and patches of fog across several areas. Cold northerly winds continued throughout the day, intensifying the chill. Over the past 24 hours, temperatures in the capital have fallen noticeably, making the cold more pronounced for residents. Impact of Snowfall in Northern and Hilly RegionsMeteorologist Abhishek Anand of the Ranchi Weather Department noted that recent snowfall in northern India and ...

A violent police encounter with armed criminals linked to the Kairav Gandhi kidnapping case unfolded late Thursday night near Sai Mandir in the Bistupur area of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. During the operation, three suspects were injured by police gunfire and are currently undergoing treatment under strict police supervision. Identities of Injured Suspects The injured have been identified as Guddu Singh, Mohammad Imran Alam, and Rameez Raja, all residents of Bihar. The trio are known to law enforcement for multiple serious criminal cases, including kidnapping and extortion, and had been under continuous police surveillance. Gunfight During Weapon Recovery According to police, the suspects had disclosed during interrogation that they had hidden weapons near Sai Mandir after abductin...