A recent survey in Jharkhand's Bokaro and Ramgarh districts has uncovered a surprising trend: even high-income families are still heavily reliant on coal for cooking. The study found that in these coal-rich areas, a significant number of households, ...
Police and villagers in Seraikela, India, worked together on Wednesday to get rid of illegal opium crops. The operation covered 39.5 acres of land across different areas of the district. This joint effort shows a strong commitment to stopping the ill...
A herd of elephants has once again caused trouble in Lohardaga, leaving villagers worried and their crops damaged. The incident took place in Tilisiri village, located in the Bhandra block, creating a sense of fear and uncertainty among residents. #...
A young man lost his life in a tragic accident in Lalmatia, Godda, on Wednesday afternoon. He was struck by a speeding truck carrying coal, leading to immediate protests from local villagers. ## Tragic Accident Halts Coal Transportation The acciden...
A serious accident took place near Chakulia when a pickup van and a motorcycle collided, leaving three young men badly injured. The crash happened on the main road connecting Chakulia and Kerukocha, close to the bridge over the Chandil Left Main Cana...
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is focusing on growing its influence in Jharkhand, starting with strengthening its base at the local level. After gaining power in the state, the party is now working to build a stronger presence in each block, beginn...
Jharkhand is poised to significantly expand its renewable energy capacity as 54 companies have proposed establishing solar power plants across the state. These projects represent a combined investment of ₹3,200 crore (around $385 million USD) and aim...
A group of community leaders met with a government official to discuss the challenges faced by local shopkeepers. These shopkeepers were affected by a recent effort to remove encroachments, which are structures or objects that are illegally occupying...
Deputy Commissioner Manish Kumar recently held a public meeting at the Collectorate Auditorium to tackle the everyday problems faced by citizens. The goal of this meeting was to come up with solutions for issues affecting both city and rural resident...
Jharkhand's Land Revenue Minister, Deepak Biruwa, is taking a strong stand against corruption and inefficiency in local government offices. He has issued a strict warning to officers, demanding they stop unnecessarily delaying land-related applicatio...
Shopkeepers in Phusro market, Bokaro, are worried about a recent encroachment removal drive that could take away their businesses. Many of these small business owners set up shop on the footpaths around the market. Now, they fear they will lose their...
The Jharkhand government, under Chief Minister Hemant Soren, is facing criticism for its handling of important programs funded by the central government. A spokesperson for the BJP, Pratul Shah Deo, claims that while state officials publicly request ...
The renovation of a pond in Mouja Bhashpur, Giridih, has been put on hold due to a land dispute. The project, approved by the Minor Irrigation Department, aimed to restore the pond for the benefit of local villagers. ## Pond Renovation Halted The p...
Land Revenue Minister Deepak Birua has announced new measures to protect farmers' rights in Jharkhand. These measures aim to stop unjustified rejections of land applications and ensure transparency in land-related processes. ## Accountability for Ci...
Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Chakradharpur have been removed from the party for six years due to not following party rules. This announcement was made on Tuesday by district minister Pratap Katiyar Mahto during a press conference. ...
Property tax collection is facing hurdles in Jharkhand's cities and towns. The state's 47 urban local bodies, including municipal corporations, Nagar Panchayats, and Nagar Parishads, are finding it difficult to reach their property tax collection goa...
The state of Jharkhand has generated ₹907 crore in revenue from **mineral** cess between October 2024 and February 10, 2025. This income is crucial for funding various development projects within the state. ## Ambitious Revenue Goals The Mines Depa...
Political activity is heating up in Jharkhand as parties prepare for the upcoming municipal elections. Following the recent state assembly elections, parties are now focusing on gaining control of local governance through these important Jharkhand Ni...
Jharkhand is getting ready to discuss its budget for 2025, and a big topic will be increasing taxes on mineral land. The government hopes to make an extra ₹35,000 crore through royalties, which are payments for using the minerals, and cesses, which a...
The Jharkhand government, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, is taking steps to reclaim 245.43 acres of forest land from Bokaro Steel Limited (BSL). BSL has been formally notified of this decision and cautioned about potential legal action if the la...
