The Jharkhand High Court has issued contempt notices to several top officials, including the chief secretary, for failing to comply with a previous court order regarding water supply to Sahibganj residents. A PIL filed in 2016, and subsequently in 2018, highlighted the government’s inaction despite assurances.
Jharkhand’s state government employees, united under JHAROTEF, are demanding service condition parity with central government staff. Their 11-point charter includes raising the retirement age to 62, extending MACP to teachers, and granting child education allowance. The federation opposes outsourcing and contractual hiring, threatening intensified agitation if their demands for fairness and due recognition are ignored.
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CDS Anil Chauhan inaugurated East Tech 2025 in Ranchi, emphasizing the critical need for increased investment in defence research and development to effectively meet the army’s future warfare requirements. He urged a review of existing DRDO projects, speedy development of defence products, and leveraging defence diplomacy for joint ventures and technology transfer.
Following the arrest of constable Deepak Kumar Rout for his wife’s murder, a new case has been filed concerning the 2022 death of his first wife, Aparna Priyadarshini. Aparna’s sister raised suspicions, citing inconsistencies in Rout’s initial accident report and a substantial life insurance policy.
Vigilance officials raided properties linked to Antaryami Sahu, a forest range officer in Rayagada district, uncovering significant assets disproportionate to his known income. The searches across multiple districts revealed five buildings and nine land parcels owned by Sahu and his family. Further investigation is underway, including verification of bank deposits and a locker.
SP Harvinder Singh inspected Durga Puja pandals in Bokaro, emphasizing security measures. He urged organizers to install CCTV cameras, improve lighting, and manage parking effectively. Singh also directed widening entry/exit points, setting up barricades for traffic, and banning motorcycles inside pandal premises to ensure a safe and smooth festive atmosphere for devotees.
Land registration and mutation services in Jharkhand will be disrupted until September 25 due to the migration of the Jharbhoomi application to a new infrastructure. The Jharkhand State Data Centre is upgrading the system, causing the Jharbhoomi server to be temporarily down. The land and revenue department assures that services will resume upon completion of…
Odisha’s higher education faces a crisis as 68% of teaching positions in state public universities are vacant, impacting education quality. The shortage extends to non-teaching staff, with a 72% vacancy rate. The government plans to resume faculty appointments after vice-chancellor recruitments, following amendments to the Odisha Universities Act.
A significant fire erupted at a plastic manufacturing plant located in Ormanjhi, near Ranchi, on Friday, resulting in substantial property damage estimated to be worth several lakhs. Authorities believe an electrical short circuit triggered the blaze, prompting a response from approximately ten fire engines.
