In a bold step towards maintaining peace and security, Assam has enacted a ban on the publication, distribution, and possession of extremist materials associated with groups such as JMB and ABT. This decision, driven by insights from intelligence and police inquiries, targets content that fuels radical ideologies.
Jharkhand’s agriculture and tourism ministers inaugurated foundation stones for an executive development centre and hostel expansion at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) in Ranchi. The institute, vital for the state’s tourism sector, aims to foster skilled professionals and promote local food heritage. This development signifies a renewed commitment to enhancing educational standards and future…
In an ambitious move to safeguard Baghjan from relentless erosion, State Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika unveiled a strategy to install massive tubes designed to effectively block the twin channels of the Brahmaputra and Ananta Nallah.
Two deaths in Dhanbad’s Kenduadih area have sparked panic following a suspected toxic gas leak from a closed mine. Thousands of residents face potential evacuation as authorities investigate the incident. Officials are working to seal the leak and provide temporary shelter, while residents demand immediate rehabilitation and action against alleged negligence.
In a controversial move, GVK-EMRI Green Health Services has laid off 500 employees from Assam’s 108 ambulance service, targeting technicians and drivers under a strict ‘No Work – No Pay’ policy. The company has issued a warning that replacements will be sought for those who fail to report for duty by Friday.
European regulators have launched a probe into Meta’s move to block third-party AI services from its WhatsApp business tools, suspecting an abuse of dominance. This policy, effective early next year, favors Meta’s own AI while forcing rivals like ChatGPT and Copilot out. Authorities aim to protect competition in the burgeoning AI sector.
Ranchi traders are now meeting police at the station level to tackle local law and order issues like street vendor encroachment and drug addicts. The Federation of Jharkhand Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) initiated these meets to ensure commercial centres are safe and organized.
Two men, Om Prakash Kumar and Lalchand Kumar, were arrested for allegedly murdering an elderly couple in Bokaro on December 1. Police stated the accused, in an inebriated state, attacked Mahavir Sao and Kaushalya Devi following a dispute over customers at their adjacent tea stalls. The couple was bludgeoned and then fatally stabbed.
