Jharkhand led the nation in witch-hunting and honour killing murders in 2023, as per the latest NCRB report. The state registered a 100% surge in witch-hunting fatalities, reaching 22 cases, up from 11 in 2022. Officials are addressing the social causes through multi-departmental awareness and rehabilitation efforts.
Students’ bodies are demanding an extension for the Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) application deadline as many candidates struggle to obtain necessary educational certificates. Universities have delayed providing original degrees, hindering applications for assistant professor and Ph.D. courses. The JPSC acknowledges these issues but awaits a higher-level decision on extending the Monday deadline.
Leh violence: SC to hear plea against Sonam Wangchuk’s detention on Oct 6; activist jailed in Rajasthan, booked under NSA
Five individuals sustained injuries in West Singhbhum. Two Durga Puja committees clashed during an idol immersion ceremony. The incident occurred under Chakradharpur police station limits on Friday evening. One person, Rickey, suffered a sharp weapon injury and is receiving treatment. Police are investigating the cause of the clash. A complaint has been filed against several…
Ranchi’s state Panchayati Raj is rolling out a five-day Management Development Program (MDP) at IIM Bodh Gaya for its department stakeholders. This initiative, under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, aims to enhance leadership, resource management, and administrative excellence among state and district officials. The program seeks to empower local governance and improve grassroots service…
Miscreants looted a jewellery shop in Hazaribag, decamping with ornaments exceeding Rs 1 crore and Rs 1.70 lakh cash while the owner was away for Durga Puja. Separately, a retired BSF jawan’s home in Chatra was robbed of valuables worth Rs 18 lakh, including cash and gold, as his family attended a function.
Battlefield 6’s Season 1 launches October 28, 2025, detailing an ambitious post-launch plan. Players will receive free maps, weapons, modes, and vehicles across three distinct phases: Rogue Ops, California Resistance, and Winter Offensive. This content, extending through December, supports both traditional multiplayer and the Portal Builder Tool, ensuring consistent engagement.
Tragedy struck Koderma on Saturday afternoon as two men, Arvind Prasad Yadav (60) and Praveen Kumar (35), died in a head-on collision between their motorcycle and a truck on the Ranchi-Patna Road. The incident occurred near Holy Family Hospital while they were travelling to Koderma town.
BJP’s election committee convened in Patna to prepare its manifesto, prioritizing public aspirations and suggestions. A campaign will launch from October 5-20, aiming to gather input from 10 million people across Bihar using 3,000 suggestion boxes and LED chariots. The party also assessed feedback on sitting MLAs for candidate selection.
