Koderma district reported three deaths over the past 72 hours. An 18-year-old died in a motorcycle accident. A 45-year-old man was found dead on a road. A police officer died by suicide, accusing two colleagues of mental harassment. An investigation into the officer’s death is currently underway.
Heavy rainfall caused a bridge collapse in Dhanbad’s Bhelatand area, cutting off ten villages and impacting thousands. Residents face severe difficulties accessing work, schools, and medical care. Villagers allege no official visit, while authorities cite Durga Puja duties but promise swift repairs to restore connectivity.
Heavy rains in Hazaribag damaged a sluice gate at Charwa Dam, causing leakage and prompting officials to warn locals against entering submergence areas. The dam is flowing above its 31-foot capacity for the first time since 1954, with authorities claiming the situation is under control while repairs are prioritized.
Bokaro celebrated Vijaya Dashami with grandeur on Thursday, featuring Ravan Dahan at Railway Ground and vibrant idol immersion rituals. Despite rainfall, devotees rejoiced, with DC Ajay Nath Jha and SP Harvinder Singh attending the ceremonies. Police maintained strict vigilance at Surya Sarovar, ensuring peaceful proceedings and smooth crowd and traffic management during the immersion.
In Dumka, incessant rain tragically claimed the life of 55-year-old Savita Sharma, who fell into a swollen drain and was swept away. Her body was later recovered after a search operation. Family and locals accuse the civic body of negligence regarding drain maintenance and delayed response, while municipal officials deny fault, attributing the incident to…
Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu has been appointed the working president of Jharkhand BJP, replacing Ravindra Kumar Ray, with immediate effect. This organizational restructuring aims to leverage Sahu’s extensive political and parliamentary experience to strengthen the party. The appointment follows the BJP-led NDA’s defeat in the last state assembly election.
Despite official claims of a peaceful Durga Puja idol immersion in Jamshedpur, many devotees faced significant problems. Slippery ghats, particularly at Sonari Rivers’ Meet and Dumohini, led to volunteers falling. Organizers also reported a lack of essential facilities like bio-toilets for women and drinking water, highlighting administrative shortcomings during the large-scale event.
In Araria’s remote Bhima village, former software engineer Harsh Vardahn Thakur ignited a natural farming revolution five years ago. Quitting his job, he transformed 45 acres, inspiring villagers to join. His organization, ‘Bhima Kamat,’ now engages over 50 farmers and serves 800 customers, with 1,500 more ready to adopt the practice.
Taylor Swift hinted that Ed Sheeran would perform at her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, set for after their August 26, 2025 engagement. Discussing her big day and new album, Swift suggested it would be impossible to keep her close friend off the stage. Travis Kelce also teased live music for their ceremony.
