Ranchi police apprehended three individuals near Pahari Mandir, seizing 28.59 grams of brown sugar. The drugs, sourced from Bihar, were intended for sale across the city. Investigations revealed the peddlers procured the contraband from Sasaram. One of the arrested men faces additional charges, including murder and POCSO offenses.
Ramgarh police apprehended six individuals involved in stealing electric copper wires from the Gola block. Authorities seized 20kg of stolen wire, a school van used by the gang, and cutting tools. The arrests followed multiple complaints regarding the thefts.
Jharkhand’s Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey has requested a detailed report on crop damage caused by Cyclone Montha, with task forces assessing the impact. She visited Deoghar to review damage to paddy and other crops, assuring farmers of compensation.
Bokaro district administration has urged Bokaro Steel Limited (BSL) to enhance safety measures across its units following a recent surge in industrial accidents. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that safety is paramount and will be integrated into the company’s work culture, with action to be taken against negligent officials.
Civil surgeons across 24 districts submitted blood bank audit reports following a directive prompted by a botched transfusion incident. Initial findings reveal shortcomings in some facilities, including expired licenses and equipment/staffing gaps. The health minister assured an impartial investigation into the Chaibasa fiasco, hinting at a potential conspiracy.
Gold prices tumbled for a second week, impacted by a stronger dollar, easing global tensions, and the US Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rate cuts. This dented demand for safe-haven assets, leading to significant profit-booking and a sharp correction in both domestic and international markets. Silver, however, showed resilience.
Health Minister Irfan Ansari announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh for families of four killed in a Bundu road accident. He visited injured at Rims, assuring support and proper treatment. The accident occurred on NH-33 when a vehicle overturned due to a tyre explosion while en route to a political rally.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation is mandating 370 bulk waste generators to segregate wet and dry waste at source, with self-declaration forms to be collected. Non-compliance will result in strict action under waste management rules. The civic body aims to improve processing efficiency and encourages residents to adopt household segregation.
Seven men have been arrested in Hazaribag for allegedly looting valuables worth Rs 1.5 crore from a Keredari home on October 2. Police recovered stolen gold and silver ornaments, a motorcycle, and mobile phones. The accused confessed to surveilling the victim’s movements before breaking into the house.
Ilya Samsonov, a former NHL goalie, has signed a two-year contract with HC Sochi in the KHL. After six seasons in North America with teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals, Samsonov returns to the league where he began his career. He aims to regain his form and help Sochi improve its standing.
