dec 2021

JHARKHAND Azim Premji Foundation to set up university in Jharkhand CEO of Azim Premji Foundation, Anurag Behar, met Chief Minister Hemant Soren today and reiterated his resolve to ensure his participation in the development of Jharkhand. He told the Chief Minister that the Foundation would play an active role in the development of education, quality … Read more

  JHARKHAND Cyber crime still a major challenge for Jharkhand police Jharkhand recorded 95 extremist-related incidents and 919 cases of cyber crime till November 2021, the police have said. Besides, 1,601 cases of murder, including 240 dowry deaths and 1,352 cases of rape were also registered at various police stations till October 2021, the police added. The state … Read more

JHARKHAND Agricultural progress to open ways of overall development in State’ Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), Government of India Charanjit Singh and Livelihood Mission Directors of Gujarat, Assam and Tamil Nadu, inspected the Integrated Livelihood Agriculture System under Karra Block in Khunti District on Friday. During the visit the Joint Secretary said that … Read more

JHARKHAND New schemes, development projects rain in On the completion of two years of JMM-Congress-RJD coalition Government in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren gifted the people of the State with schemes and development projects in the tune of Rs 17,222.02 crore in a glittering anniversary celebration function at the historic Morhabadi Ground of the State … Read more

JHARKHAND CM Hemant Soren announces new Tourism policy The JMM/Congress coalition Government headed by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on the Government’s second anniversary bash gifted a slew of soaps and schemes to people of State. Projects and schemes worth Rs 12,558.50 crore were announced, while at the same time projects and schemes worth Rs 3,195.30 … Read more

    JHARKHAND Underground ‘palace’ of Naga kingdom excavated in Jharkhand, could yield many secrets A multi-storeyed underground palace, of immense historical importance, has been found during excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at Navratangarh in Gumla district in Jharkhand. The structure is believed to be around five and a half centuries old … Read more

    JHARKHAND Decks cleared for first tribal varsity in Jharkhand   The Jharkhand assembly, the final day of its winter session, gave its nod to Pundit Raghunath Murmu Tribal University Bill 2021 paving the way for study and research on tribal culture, art and tradition. The university with its headquarters in Jamshedpur will have its jurisdiction all over … Read more

  JHARKHAND Jharkhand, 3rd state to pass anti-lynching bill in country After West Bengal and Rajasthan, Jharkhand became the third state in the country to pass a bill for preventing mob lynching incidents.   On Tuesday, the state assembly passed the Jharkhand (Prevention of Violence and Mob Lynching) Bill of 2021. The bill was introduced on the … Read more

  JHARKHAND CMPDI inks MOAs with CIPET, RK Mission TB Sanitorium An MoA was signed between Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) and Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and technology (CIPET): Center for skilling and Technical support (CSTS), Ranchi on Tuesday for “Providing Skill Development Training in the field of machine operation to 80 … Read more

    JHARKHAND Bokaro to be develop as industrial, investment hub Bokaro is set to emerge as an industrial as well as an investment hub. Under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), an Industrial Production Node (IMN) would be established in Bokaro. The exercise for setting up new industries on around one thousand acres of land … Read more

    JHARKHAND CM launches Safe and Responsible Migration Initiative in State Chief Minister Hemant Soren today unveiled the Safe and Responsible Migration Initiative (SRMI) at Project Building Secretariat. At present, the policy has been made keeping in mind the migration of workers from Dumka, West Singhbhum and Gumla under the SRMI pilot project. From … Read more

    JHARKHAND Rs 2926.12cr Supplementary Budget passed in House The Supplementary Budget of Rs 2926.12 crore was passed in the House with Opposition BJP staging walkout from the House protesting against the bungling in Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) PT results. Despite BJP staging a walkout the Supplementary Budget was passed by voice vote. … Read more

JHARKHAND Free Wi-Fi facility available at all ECR  stations For the convenience of the passengers, a free Wi-Fi Internet Connection facility has been made available at the stations of East Central Railway (ECR). At present free high-speed Wi-Fi available at 405 stations out of 409 stations targeted under passenger facility on ECR. Due to the … Read more

JHARKHAND CM Hemant launches SAHAY scheme to nurture rural sports Chief Minister Hemant Soren today launched ‘SAHAY (Sports Action towards Harnessing Aspiration of Youths) from Kolhan Division to polish and nurture sports talents of rural areas of State. Through scheme, in first phase, 72,000 youths of 14 to 19 years of Naxal-affected districts including Chaibasa, … Read more

  JHARKHAND Health scheme for all having income less than Rs 8L/annum’ Chief Minister Hemant Soren  said that the ApkiAdhikar, Apke Sarkar, ApkeDwar scheme has been a success so far helping Government reach to the last mile. Addressing a North Chotanagpur divisional level program of the outreach campaign at Hazaribagh on Saturday, Chief Minister said … Read more

  JHARKHAND Health scheme for all having income less than Rs 8L/annum’ Chief Minister Hemant Soren  said that the ApkiAdhikar, Apke Sarkar, ApkeDwar scheme has been a success so far helping Government reach to the last mile. Addressing a North Chotanagpur divisional level program of the outreach campaign at Hazaribagh on Saturday, Chief Minister said … Read more

  JHARKHAND Prepare strategy document for increasing cultivated area: Secy Secretary Agricultural, Abu baqr Siddique, on Saturday, urged Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) administration to constitute a team of best scientists for preparing a strategy document for increasing area under cultivation and crop diversification in Jharkhand. Siddique said all the documents of the State Government and … Read more

JHARKHAND Govt efforts to promote sports in rural areas: Thakur   Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation  Mithilesh Kumar Thakur, inaugurated the Chief Minister’s invitational football tournament at Girls High school field Garhwa. The tournament is organized by the Department of Tourism, Art Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs for promotion of sports among the youths. … Read more

JHARKHAND Vegetable farming most efficient tool to boost farmers’ income: BAU VC Birsa Agriculture University (BAU) Vice Chancellor, ON Singh on Thursday said that vegetable production is the most efficient medium in increasing the income of farmers and latest vegetable production technology has an important contribution in doubling the income of farmers in the Country. … Read more

  JHARKHAND Solar-based lift irrigation will be implemented across State: Secy   Since the day it took charge, the incumbent government has been envisioning the development of a thriving agriculture-based rural economy. This vision of Chief Minister Hemant Soren was reflected in the budget announced for the financial year 2021-22, wherein the government rolled out … Read more

JHARKHAND Centre, State at loggerheads over TAC formation Centre and the State Government are once again loggerheads over formation of Tribal Advisory Council in State. The Opposition BJP has been opposing the formation of TAC in the State, with the plea that Constitutional provisions have not been followed in formation of TAC. The issue of … Read more

    JHARKHAND Rural women becoming self-reliant in State: Patnaik   Launching ‘Apke Adhikar- Apki Sarkar Apke Dwar’ programme at Hanhat Panchayat of Kiaro Block in Lohardaga, Secretary, Commercial Tax, Government of Jharkhand, Aradhana Patnaik said that women of rural areas have become self-reliant by joining Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS) and other voluntary … Read more

JHARKHAND State unit of Cardiological Society of India best in Country   Jharkhand chapter of Cardiological Society of India (CSI) was adjudged best branch in annual convention of CSI held at Hyderabad from December 2 to December 5. CSI Jharkhand Chapter, president Dr Satish and Secretary Prattay Guha Sarkar received award on Saturday in Hyderabad. … Read more

JHARKHAND Govt to waive agri loans upto Rs 1 lakh soon: Oraon Finance Minister Dr Rameshwar Oraon on Saturday said that the State Government will waive loans of farmers up to Rs one Lakh and discussions are being held in this direction. Under the Chief Minister’s Agriculture Loan Waiver Scheme, loans of up to Rs … Read more

  JHARKHAND   Cervical cancer screening in J’khand better than Bengal   The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) for the first time has included certain new parameters in its survey, including screening for cancer, among women in the age group 30 to 49 years. In Jharkhand, only 0.5% of the surveyed women have confirmed to have undergone … Read more

  JHARKHAND IITF: J’khand Pavillion bags Gold medal in Focus State category The country’s largest trade fair, the India International Trade Fair, concluded on Saturday. At the conclusion of the fair, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi presented the Jharkhand Pavilion with a Gold Medal and a Citation in the Focus State Category. The … Read more

  JHARKHAND Torpa becomes first block in State to achieve 100 % vaccination Torpa in Khunti has become the first block in Jharkhand to achieve 100 per cent Covid-19 vaccination coverage. This tribal-dominated block has achieved this feat despite resistance against vaccination from villagers during the initial phase of the immunisation campaign. However, the sincere … Read more