In a decisive move to enhance consumer experience, Energy Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh has mandated immediate action against agencies that are lagging in the installation of smart meters. He has also called on officials to accelerate the provision of new connections, strengthen feeder infrastructure to eliminate power outages, and tackle billing discrepancies within a week.
In an interesting twist, the regional dynamics of parent-teacher meetings reveal a vibrant engagement in rural schools contrasted by the stark attendance issues faced in urban areas like Patna. Authorities point to the limited options available to rural families, for whom government schools provide the only pathway to education, hence a higher turnout.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone’s first season launches December 4 with massive content drops. Expect new multiplayer maps like Fate and Utopia, returning modes like Prop Hunt, and the Zombies map Astra Malorum. Warzone introduces Haven’s Hollow, alongside Verdansk updates. A holiday event and extensive Battle Pass await players.
Pioneering disability initiative: Noamundi becomes first block in West Singhbhum to identify and certify all persons with disabilities; 292 individuals linked to livelihood opportunities
The USFDA has issued a warning against several imported cookware products, including those from four Indian companies, due to the potential for dangerous lead leaching into food. Consumers are urged to discard these items, as lead exposure poses serious health risks, especially to children and pregnant women.
Enforcement Directorate raids across India, including five locations linked to Ranchi chartered accountant Mahesh Kumar Kejriwal, in connection with alleged Foreign Exchange Management Act violations. Authorities seized Rs 65 lakh cash and Rs 55 lakh in jewellery. Kejriwal reportedly managed shell companies abroad, accumulating significant reserves and routing substantial funds to India through dubious transfers.
Authorities apprehended two Uttar Pradesh men, Mohammad Chand and Zeishan, on NH-39 with a quintal of poppy husk. The duo, from Bareilly, were transporting the contraband, purchased in Ranchi, in their SUV. They attempted to evade a vehicle check at Singra overbridge but were apprehended and subsequently placed in judicial custody under the NDPS Act.
Ranchi traffic police have issued over 27,000 challans in two months, driven by a High Court directive for smoother city flow. No-parking violations led the crackdown, with thousands fined. Other offenses included black films, pressure horns, and wrong-side driving. Traffic SP Rakesh Singh confirmed strict enforcement across all posts, aiming to curb violations and improve…
There’s a disagreement at the Patna High Court about a new plan letting judges pick Group-C staff. Some judges are worried this sidesteps Supreme Court rules for openness and could lead to ‘backdoor hires,’ possibly ignoring previous orders.
A severe sand shortage is crippling the construction of Daltonganj’s new 500-bed hospital and associated facilities. Expensive sand from Bihar is being used, delaying the project significantly. Despite assurances, completion timelines have been repeatedly missed, with exterior tiles already becoming a hazard. Authorities are now pushing for accelerated work.
