Jharkhand

Quack chops off infant's genitals to prove it's a girl, manhunt launched

The quack performed an ultrasound on a woman and said she would give birth to a girl. However, when a boy was born, he allegedly severed the baby's genitals to prove that his 'sex determination test' was right.

Apr 26, 2018

Who is Sharbati Devi? PM Modi's 'rakhi sister' passes away at 103

Sharbati Devi passed away in the northern Indian state of Jharkhand. Her funeral will be held on Sunday.

Mar 11, 2018

Ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda convicted in coal scam case

Special Judge Bharat Parashar held Koda, former Coal Secretary H. C. Gupta, Jharkhand's then Chief Secretary A.K. Basu, among others, guilty of criminal conspiracy and cheating under various provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act.

Dec 13, 2017

Myanmar consul general Pyi Soe dies in car crash in Jharkhand

Pyi Soe died on the spot. His wife, personal assistant and the driver of the car sustained injuries in the accident.

Oct 27, 2017

Another Gorakhpur? 52 infants die in 30 days in Jharkhand's MGM government hospital [VIDEO]

The superintendent of MGM hospital has reportedly stated malnutrition as the cause of deaths of these kids, who belonged primarily from the tribal belt of the state.

Aug 27, 2017

Rogue elephant that trampled 15 persons in eastern India could be shot to death

The elephant has trampled to death at least 15 people in the past few months. Read on to know more.

Aug 9, 2017

Stray violence across India after loss to Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2017 final [PHOTOS]

Violence erupted across several places in India after the Boys in Blue lost to Pakistan in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Read to know what happened.

Jun 19, 2017

Communal clashes erupt in Ranchi after youths pass lewd comments at women

Section 144 has been imposed in the village.The security has been tightened in the village which is reeking of communal tension.

Jun 6, 2017

Jharkhand lynching: FIR lodged against 17 identified and 1,200 others

As many as 12 men have been lynched in Jamshedpur in a span of five days over child trafficking suspicions.

May 21, 2017

Two DRG personnel injured in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh; airlifted by IAF

The CRPF along with the Jharkhand police in a joint operation busted a Naxal ammunition dump in the forest area of Lohardanga in Jharkhand on May 13 and recovered 5100 detonators.

May 14, 2017

Chhattisgarh: 4 Naxalites arrested for Sukma attack where 25 CRPF men were martyred

The CRPF and the Chhattisgarh Police have arrested four Naxalites, including a juvenile, in connection with the Sukma attack. Read to know more.

May 4, 2017

By-elections 2017 round-up: Violence mars polling in Srinagar, 6 killed; brisk polling in Karnataka, Delhi

Clashes between protesters and security forces in Budgam resulted in six deaths, while voter turnout was only 6.5 percent.

Apr 9, 2017

Vidya Balan's Begum Jaan gets tax exemption in Jharkhand

Directed by Srijit Mukherji, Begum Jaan will see Vidya Balan playing a powerful character as a brothel owner.

Apr 9, 2017

SC issues notices to Centre and 6 other states on rising incidents of cow vigilantism

The apex court has also asked the Rajasthan government to respond on the recent lynching of a man in Alwar while transporting cattle.

Apr 7, 2017

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: MS Dhoni's fan breaches security for former India captain's autograph, touches his idol's feet [PHOTO]

Dhoni won the game for Jharkhand with his trademark six to steer his team into the semifinals of Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Mar 16, 2017

Man kills wife suspecting extra-marital affair, beheads and cuts body into pieces

It was after the neighbours suspected the stench coming out of the body parts and alerted the police that the husband, a plumber, was caught.

Feb 15, 2017

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$201.50 million World Bank loan to improve tech education raises hopes of Indian students

Here's how students of the Northeast and Andaman and Nicobar islands hope to benefit from Phase III of Technical Education Quality Improvement Project (TEQIP).

Feb 4, 2017

Terror on tracks? As NIA takes over Kanpur and Kuneru derailment probes, tragedies averted in Jharkhand and West Bengal

Fittings were noticed to be missing from tracks near Malda in West Bengal and Dhanbad in Jharkhand, and trains on both tracks were stopped.

Jan 27, 2017

Nine killed and dozens trapped in India mine collapse

At least nine miners have been killed after a mine collapsed at a coalfield in Jharkhand, India, on 29 December. A heap of mud caved in at the entry point of the mine, police said. Dozens of people are thought to be trapped, but the exact numbers are not known. The mine is run by state-owned Coal India Limitied.

Dec 30, 2016

Tackling crime against women: Kolhan University in Jharkhand makes martial arts training compulsory for female students

Students would not be permitted to sit for their degree examinations if they fall short of attendance in the martial arts class.

Dec 21, 2016

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