JHARKHAND Jharkhand Freedom Fighter : Birsa Munda (1875–1900) Birsa Munda was a tribal leader and a folk hero, belonging to the Munda tribe who was behind the Millenarian movement that rose in the tribal belt of modern day Bihar, and Jharkhand during the British Raj, in the late 19th century making him an important … Read more
JHARKHAND Sidho and Kanho: The Santhals revolt Sido Murmu and Kanhu Murmu, hailing from the village Bhognadih in Sahibganj district, had long been brooding over the injustices perpetrated by the oppressors like hundreds and hundreds of their tribe‘s men. The situation finally reached a flash point and, not surprisingly, a small episode that took … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Freedom Fighters Bhola Nath Sahay: Tamar Revolts (1789-1832) The tribals of Tamar revolted over 7 times between 1789-1832 against the British. They were joined in the revolt by the tribals of adjoining areas – Midnapur, Koelpur, Dhadha, Chatshila, Jalda and Silli. They revolted against the faulty align system of the government. … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Freedom Fighters Tilka Manjhi Tilka Manjhi Revolt was against British policy of acquisition of land of the native of Jharkhand, against the dive and rule policy by providing security to the local residents and against the suppression policy of Cleveland. Around 1770 in Santhal region was adversely affected by drought and … Read more
JHARKHAND Dhanbad best city for 4G availability in India In terms of 4G availability, Dhanbad in Jharkhand has topped the list of 50 cities in India, according to London-based wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal. Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand, came second after scoring 95 per cent in 4G availability. Srinagar came third with … Read more
JHARKHAND · Jharkhand set to get new Chief Secy The State of Jharkhand will get new Chief Secretary as soon as the Election Commission of India gives a green signal on one of the names prescribed by the State Government to it. Highly placed sources in the government confided that the government has sent the … Read more
JHARKHAND Soon, Ranchi police’s security app to prevent thefts, burglaries Ranchiites will be able to ensure security of their houses and belongings in their absence by simply downloading an App in their android smart devices The App will send a pop up message to the nearest police station that a particular family, staying in a … Read more
JHARKHAND Step Industries bags Rs 132 crore electrification project under Jharkhand Sampurna Bijli Achchhadan Yojna Delhi-based cable and wire manufacturing company Step Industries Pvt. Ltd has announced that it has bagged a rural electrification project for over Rs 132 crore from Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. This would be a composite contract rural electrification project comprising East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Saraikela-Kharsawan … Read more
JHARKHAND · Jharkhand takes big leap in its hunt for new TB patients ð Buoyed by a high rate of cure, the Jharkhand health department has taken a major leap in the detection of new patients of tuberculosis across the state. ð In the current financial year (2018-19), which will end on March 31, around … Read more
JHARKHAND Lake revival hope for Katras in Dhanbad The Mineral Area Development Authority (Mada) has started desilting Top-chanchi Lake to provide uninterrupted water supply to more than 5 lakh resident of Katras. Residents in Katras have been plagued by water crisis for years with the lake, the sole source of drinking water, often … Read more
JHARKHAND China upbeat about state’s industrial potential The consul general of China, Zhu Liyou, said Jharkhand has the potential to make its place in the business map of China as the mineral-rich state has requisite materials that could help it find a footprint there. Zhu was here to inaugurate the 10th Enterprise Jharkhand exposition. Zhu said manufacturing and infrastructure … Read more
JHARKHAND Bamboo plantation to ensure 5-fold gain in farmers’ income Following the Government’s resolve to increase farmers’ income, the Birsa Agriculture University has embarked on various new methods to train farmers for the production of new crops or increase their produce. Bamboo cultivation, is one of the streams that is said to have potential of … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand MPs fair well on MPLADS front Most of the MPs have scored well and passed with distinction in terms of utilisation of the fund coming under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme knows as MPLADS. The performance holds importance especially during the poll year since the voters of the … Read more
JHARKHAND Special teams to curb man-animal conflict In a bid to check man-animal conflict in Jharkhand, the state forest department is all set to constitute a rapid rescue team (RRT), which will have ultramodern equipment and trained staff. Government has planned to set up two RRTs during the financial year of 2019-20. The … Read more
JHARKHAND Jharkhand set to get Doppler radar for weather prediction Jharkhand is set to get a Doppler radar for accurate and effective early weather prediction. The radar is expected to help minimise human deaths from lightning, which has killed 1,800 people in the past 12 years in this state. At present, the … Read more
JHARKHAND Massive security deployment for LWE areas About 600 companies of paramilitary and state auxiliary forces would be deployed across polling booths in Jharkhand during the upcoming elections. 30% of the forces would be deployed in “very sensitive” booths, while 25% would be positioned across “sensitive” polling pockets. The rest of the additional … Read more
JHARKHAND Hospitality establishments must get NOC from state pollution board Commercial hospitality establishments such as hotels, lodges run by educational institutions, clubs, banquet halls, and conference halls will have to take a no-objection certificate from now on for Consent of Establishment (CE) and Consent of Operation (CO) from the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board … Read more
JHARKHAND Three Jharkhand districts top in Niti’s development ranking Three Jharkhand districts Chatra, Sahibganj and Hazaribagh have topped in the ranking of aspirational districtsby Niti Aayog for the December 2018-January 2019 period. Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant released the list of 112aspirational districts across six developmental areas. The development areas include health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water … Read more
JHARKHAND · JEPC plans more Samarth Vidyalayas for vulnerable kids The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) has planned to expand the reach of the special residential schools ‘Samarth Vidyalaya’ in different districts. The special schools meant for the children – in need of the care and protection is presently covering the 16 districts … Read more
JHARKHAND Three Jharkhand districts top in Niti’s development ranking Three Jharkhand districts Chatra, Sahibganj and Hazaribagh have topped in the ranking of aspirational districtsby Niti Aayog for the December 2018-January 2019 period. Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant released the list of 112aspirational districts across six developmental areas. The development areas include health and nutrition, education, agriculture and … Read more
JHARKHAND EC brings helpline, mobile app for voters The Voter helpline mobile application app launched by Election Commission of India will be introduced in State in upcoming general election. The mobile application app provides service and information delivery to voters. The enrolled electors in the electoral roll can check the details … Read more
JHARKHAND Govt approves Adani Powers Rs 14,000 crore Jharkhand SEZ project The government has approved a Rs 14,000-crorespecial economic zone (SEZ) project of Adani Power in Jharkhand, which will export the entire power generated in the Unit to It will be ready by the end of 2022. The company had sought approval for setting up the project over … Read more
JHARKHAND Centre gives Jharkhand 17% of its drought bill The Centre has approved ?272.42 crore as drought relief to Jharkhand against the state’s demand of ?1,535 crore. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved ?1,600 crore in assistance to four states — Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Manipur — as compensation for … Read more
