JHARKHAND Jharkhand seeks infra, jobs push, tax cut in Budget Jharkhand is hoping for an increase in central shares to reboot rural and urban infrastructure projects in the state, enhance market liquidity to boost jobs, expand exemption limits in taxation for the salaried class and better connectivity of aerial and train routes to different destinations … Read more
JHARKHAND MGNREGA sustains rural population and economy during Covid-19 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has come to a great help to provide employment opportunities to the rural population of Jharkhand at a time when the economy of the country has been badly affected by Covid-19. The ground assessment has confirmed … Read more
JHARKHAND ECR ranked second best Zonal Railways, says GM on R-Day East Central Railway has been ranked second in the half-yearly review of the performance of the Zonal Railways by the Indian Railways. By the month of December of the current financial year, East Central Railway has received a total initial income of … Read more
JHARKHAND Govt planning to set up eco-retreats to boost pandemic-battered tourism sector Following in the footsteps of Odisha government which set up eco-retreats recently, the Jharkhand tourism department is now planning to do the same across multiple locations in an effort to boost the pandemic-battered sector. Eco-retreat is an experience for travellers that includes glamping and enjoying local cuisines, among other … Read more
JHARKHAND Guv inaugurates creativity centre in Ranchi University Governor Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a creativity centre in Ranchi University (RU) and a model degree college at Ghaghra block in Gumla district via video conferencing. Later in the day, she also inaugurated a women’s college at Senha block in Lohardaga district. The centre comprises a studio and a … Read more
JHARKHAND State to reserve 75% jobs for locals in private sector: CM Chief Minister Hemant Soren, unfurling the national flag at sub capital Dumka on Republic Day, said that his government will soon formulate a new domicile policy and reserve 75% jobs in the private sector for the people of the state. He … Read more
JHARKHAND CCL, NCL and WCL get Coal Minister’s Award Union Minister of Coal & Mines Pralhad Joshi on Thursday presented “Coal Minister’s Award” to three companies of Coal India Ltd. – Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL), Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) and Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL) in a function held in New Delhi. The award has … Read more
JHARKHAND Now, set up solar panels on land and get paid Farmers and property owners in Jharkhand can now set up solar panels on their land and get paid for supplying electricity to the Government, officials from the Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Limited (JBVNL) and Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) said on Tuesday, claiming … Read more
JHARKHAND Govt to promote community farming in backward villages The State agriculture department has begun an outreach programme to encourage farmers of the State to cultivate seasonal vegetables, herbs and organic farming to make farming more profitable. The State Government under an ambitious scheme of Birsa Gaon Yojana is going to promote community … Read more
JHARKHAND Every 8th girl in J’khand between 15-19 years is a teenage mother As per the 2016 NFHS-4 (National Family Health Survey) data every 8th adolescent girl in Jharkhand in the age bracket of 15-19 years is either pregnant or a teenage mother. The data further states that Jharkhand ranks at the fifth place across … Read more
JHARKHAND CM nod to include 12 services under SSDGA Chief Minister, Hemant Soren has approved the proposal to include nine public services of the Department of Excise and prohibition, two of the Department of Energy and one of the Industries departments under the Jharkhand State Service Delivery Guarantee Act 2011. The name of the … Read more
JHARKHAND State registers 2.18% growth in no. of voters There has been an increase of 2.18 per cent in the number of voters across the State since the publication of last electoral roll publication on October 10, 2019. The figure of the increased number of voters is over five lakh. Based on the … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand witnessing growth in domestic, foreign tourists Jharkhand, a state blessed with immense natural and cultural beauty, has witnessed a steady rise in foreign and domestic tourist visits since 2000. There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of foreign and domestic tourists in the state. Jharkhand, a state of natural wealth, … Read more
JHARKHAND In a first, Chaibasa forest div installs intelligent system to mitigate man-animal conflict The Chaibasa forest division in West Singhbhhum district has become the first in the state to install Animal Intrusion Detection and Repellent System (ANIDERS), an intelligent system, to mitigate the man-animal conflict. The division has installed the system at four villages of … Read more
JHARKHAND State readies for branding of tourism ecosystem On the initiative of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, an eco-retreat has been planned to be organized under Eco Tourism Festival. For this, places like Netarhat, Massanjor, Dimna Lake, Patratu Dam have been selected. The main objective of Eco Retreat is to brand the tourism ecosystem in … Read more
JHARKHAND J’khand mulls banning entry of poultry products The Jharkhand Government is mulling over banning the entry of poultry products from other States in the wake of avian influenza, which has affected birds in at least seven States across India. Cases of H5N1 flu, which infects birds and could be transmitted to humans, … Read more
JHARKHAND 101 new AI centres to come up at Bokaro to boost rural economy The district animal husbandry department is mulling to open new Artificial Insemination (AI) centers across Bokaro in a bid to boost milk production as well as the rural economy. acilities for injecting artificial insemination for cattle and semen storage facilities … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand decides to pull out of tripartite agreement on power with Centre, RBI The Jharkhand government on Wednesday decided to exit a tripartite agreement on power with the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The cabinet decided to pull out of the agreement as it is not in the best interest of the state, he said. … Read more
JHARKHAND J’khand Govt gifts recurve bows to int’l archers The Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Government recently announced financial aid to State archers in an attempt to help them participate in the international competitions. The step is in direction of fulfilling the dreams of three economically poor archers offering them recurve archery bow. The archers … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand withdraws from ‘Tripartite Agreement’ The Jharkhand Government on Wednesday decided to make an exit from ‘Tripartite Agreements’ between Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Central Government (through Union Power Ministry) and State Governments/UTs. The decision to make an exit from Tripartite Agreements’ was taken at the Cabinet meeting. As per the Tripartite Agreement, … Read more
JHARKHAND State to become self-dependent in 5 years: CM Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday said that the Government has resolved that the goals with which it is moving forward, in the next five years, Jharkhand will stand on its feet. There will be no need to take loans or assistance from the … Read more
JHARKHAND Enabling rural populace to fight for Right to Food In a State like Jharkhand which is infamous for hunger deaths and rampant poverty and unemployment, access to social security schemes, especially those ensuring the rural masses proper food and nutrition, still remains a distant dream. A large chunk of people belonging to socially … Read more
JHARKHAND CM for increasing Centre’s share in Light House project Chief Minister Hemant Soren has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to increase Central Government’s share in the Light House Project, which was inaugurated in six cities of country including Ranchi on January 01. The CM said that 1008 houses are to be built … Read more
JHARKHAND Tribal students of Jharkhand to study in Oxford and Cambridge The Hemant Soren Government with an aim to revive the legacy of Jaipal Singh Munda — a distinguished parliamentarian, a sportsman of international repute and an educationist — has introduced Morang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda overseas scholarship scheme for post-graduate studies for tribal … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand ranks third in country in reducing malaria cases: WHO With a nearly 35% decline in malaria cases in 2019, Jharkhand has finished third in the malaria elimination program in the country. The ranking was awarded on the basis of the ‘World Malaria Report 2020’ prepared by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The survey was conducted based on mathematical … Read more
JHARKHAND State readies for branding of tourism ecosystem On the initiative of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, an eco-retreat has been planned to be organized under Eco Tourism Festival. For this, places like Netarhat, Massanjor, Dimna Lake, Patratu Dam have been selected. The main objective of Eco Retreat is to brand the tourism ecosystem in … Read more
JHARKHAND J’khand mulls banning entry of poultry products The Jharkhand Government is mulling over banning the entry of poultry products from other States in the wake of avian influenza, which has affected birds in at least seven States across India. Cases of H5N1 flu, which infects birds and could be transmitted to humans, … Read more
JHARKHAND 101 new AI centres to come up at Bokaro to boost rural economy The district animal husbandry department is mulling to open new Artificial Insemination (AI) centers across Bokaro in a bid to boost milk production as well as the rural economy. acilities for injecting artificial insemination for cattle and semen storage facilities … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand decides to pull out of tripartite agreement on power with Centre, RBI The Jharkhand government on Wednesday decided to exit a tripartite agreement on power with the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The cabinet decided to pull out of the agreement as it is not in the best interest of the state, he said. … Read more
JHARKHAND J’khand Govt gifts recurve bows to int’l archers The Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Government recently announced financial aid to State archers in an attempt to help them participate in the international competitions. The step is in direction of fulfilling the dreams of three economically poor archers offering them recurve archery bow. The archers … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand withdraws from ‘Tripartite Agreement’ The Jharkhand Government on Wednesday decided to make an exit from ‘Tripartite Agreements’ between Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Central Government (through Union Power Ministry) and State Governments/UTs. The decision to make an exit from Tripartite Agreements’ was taken at the Cabinet meeting. As per the … Read more
JHARKHAND State to become self-dependent in 5 years: CM Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday said that the Government has resolved that the goals with which it is moving forward, in the next five years, Jharkhand will stand on its feet. There will be no need to take loans or assistance from … Read more
JHARKHAND Enabling rural populace to fight for Right to Food In a State like Jharkhand which is infamous for hunger deaths and rampant poverty and unemployment, access to social security schemes, especially those ensuring the rural masses proper food and nutrition, still remains a distant dream. A large chunk of people belonging to socially … Read more
JHARKHAND CM for increasing Centre’s share in Light House project Chief Minister Hemant Soren has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to increase Central Government’s share in the Light House Project, which was inaugurated in six cities of country including Ranchi on January 01. The CM said that 1008 houses are to be built … Read more
JHARKHAND Tribal students of Jharkhand to study in Oxford and Cambridge The Hemant Soren Government with an aim to revive the legacy of Jaipal Singh Munda — a distinguished parliamentarian, a sportsman of international repute and an educationist — has introduced Morang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda overseas scholarship scheme for post-graduate studies for tribal … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand ranks third in country in reducing malaria cases: WHO With a nearly 35% decline in malaria cases in 2019, Jharkhand has finished third in the malaria elimination program in the country. The ranking was awarded on the basis of the ‘World Malaria Report 2020’ prepared by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The survey was conducted based on mathematical … Read more
