Jharkhand Desk

Ahmedabad —  South Africa delivered a commanding performance to defeat India by 76 runs in their Super Eights encounter of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The match was headlined by a fiery spell from pacer Marco Jansen , who returned figures of 4 for 22 to dismantle the Indian batting line-up. 🏟 South Africa Post Competitive Total Batting first after winning the toss, South Africa put up a strong total on the board, with contributions fro

Jamshedpur —  In a significant boost to Jharkhand’s biodiversity records, a recent scientific survey has confirmed the presence of five butterfly species previously unrecorded in the region. The species were documented across the Jamshedpur Forest Division , Porahat Forest Division , and the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary. The findings have been welcomed by forest officials and conservationists, who say the discovery highlights the ecological richness of Jharkhand’s forests. 📌 Fiv

The mortal remains of a Jharkhand native who was killed in a shootout in Saudi Arabia arrived in Ranchi on Thursday, but grieving family members initially refused to accept the body, demanding clarity on compensation and accountability from his employer. The deceased, who had been working in Saudi Arabia for the past few years, was reportedly shot on October 15 while on a delivery assignment. According to his family, he was caught in the crossfire when a gunfight broke out be

In a chilling case from Jharkhand, a man from Hazaribagh was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to pass it off as a road accident to claim an insurance amount of ₹15 lakh. According to police officials, the accused allegedly strangled his wife at their residence following a domestic dispute. After killing her, he is said to have transported the body to a secluded roadside area and staged a fake accident scene to make it appear as though she had died in a

Ranchi:  Former Congress MLA Amba Prasad  has alleged that outdated legal provisions under the Code of Criminal Procedure  (CrPC) are still being cited in official government documents in Jharkhand, despite the implementation of the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita  (BNSS). Addressing the media, Prasad said it was “deeply concerning” that what she described as a “dead law” continues to be used in administrative paperwork across the state. She pointed out that references

Piparwar, Jharkhand:  In yet another shocking incident of mob violence, a man died after being brutally assaulted by a group of villagers over suspicion of child theft in the Piparwar area of Jharkhand. Police have termed the incident a “clear case of mob lynching” and launched a detailed investigation into the matter. According to officials from the Piparwar police station, the victim was allegedly accused by locals of attempting to kidnap a child. Rumours quickly spread in

Jamshedpur, Jharkhand — January 27, 2026:  In a major breakthrough, the son of a prominent Jharkhand industrialist was rescued safely from Hazaribag district  nearly two weeks after he was allegedly abducted. The successful operation was carried out by the Jamshedpur Police , officials confirmed on Monday. According to SP (City) Kumar Sivashish , the victim was safely recovered in the early hours of January 27. “He was safely rescued by the Jamshedpur Police on January 27, an

Palamu, Jharkhand — January 27, 2026:  In a horrifying incident rooted in superstition and social fear , a 60‑year‑old man identified as Faguni Bhuiyan  was allegedly beaten to death by a group of villagers on suspicion that he practised witchcraft , police said on Tuesday. The incident took place at Chhanka village  in the Manatu police station area  of Palamu district on January 26 . According to Sub‑Divisional Police Officer Manoj Kumar Jha , preliminary investigation sugg

Jamshedpur:  In a shocking act of arson, unidentified miscreants set ablaze a Hyva vehicle engaged in a key road construction project in the Anandpur area of West Singhbhum district, causing heavy financial losses and disrupting ongoing infrastructure work. According to sources, the incident occurred late at night when a group of assailants reportedly reached the construction site and set the heavy vehicle on fire before fleeing the scene. The Hyva, which was being used to tr

Jamshedpur: A suspected case of vehicle cloning has come to light in the Mango area of Jamshedpur after two Maruti Suzuki Dzire cars — one blue and one white — were found using the same registration number, JH05CM 0742. The shocking discovery has raised concerns among residents and prompted police to launch an investigation into possible number plate duplication and misuse. Discovery Raises Alarm The matter surfaced when local residents noticed that two different vehicles of

Godda: In a shocking case that has sent ripples across judicial and administrative circles, Godda police in Jharkhand have solved the firing incident involving the wife of a Bihar judge within 72 hours , arresting three accused  in connection with the attack. The victim, Vandana Kumari , was shot at while returning home after appearing in court, allegedly as part of a murder plot linked to an ongoing divorce dispute. The incident occurred on January 17  in Gandhi Gram area un

Deoghar : Preparations for Mahashivratri  have gathered momentum at Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar , one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva , as the temple town has been enveloped in deep devotion and spiritual fervour. Even weeks ahead of Mahashivratri, the shrine is witnessing a steady influx of devotees, especially from the Mithilanchal region , who have begun arriving to take part in the age-old Tilak ceremony . The traditional Tilak of Baba Baidyanath  will

Ranchi/Patna : In a major crackdown on alleged tax evasion and illegal financial dealings, the Income Tax Department on Monday continued its large-scale operation against the Baba Rice Mill Group and associated commission agents for the second consecutive day. The coordinated action saw simultaneous raids conducted at 42 locations across five cities in Jharkhand and Bihar —Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Patna, Gaya, and Aurangabad. According to official sources, the raids have so far re

Jamshedpur: The 24-year-old son of prominent Jamshedpur industrialist Devang Gandhi , who was kidnapped earlier this month, has been rescued safely , bringing relief to his family and the local business community. The victim, Kairav Gandhi , was abducted on January 13  and remained missing for 14 days  before being recovered, police officials confirmed on Tuesday. Kairav Gandhi reached his residence in Jamshedpur at around 4.30 am on Tuesday , officials said, following his sa

Giridih (Jharkhand): In a disturbing incident from Jharkhand’s Giridih district , the partially burnt body of a young woman found in a forest area has been identified as 21-year-old Sahina Tahul Ansari , a resident of Chino village , police confirmed on Saturday. The victim’s family has alleged that she was murdered for dowry  and her body was later set on fire to destroy evidence. According to police officials, the body was recovered near the Beko-Karipahari forest area  und

Jharkhand: The Union Budget 2026–27 has announced a significant boost to India’s mental healthcare infrastructure, with Ranchi’s Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP) set to be upgraded as a regional apex institution. The move is expected to substantially strengthen mental health services, research and training facilities in Jharkhand and the wider eastern region of the country. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined key initia

Dubai / Jharkhand :Fourteen migrant workers  from Giridih, Hazaribagh, and Bokaro  districts of Jharkhand have appealed to the State Government  to ensure their safe return from Dubai, where they are reportedly facing difficulties due to unpaid wages . The workers released a video on February 2 , detailing their plight and urging the government to intervene. They said they have been stranded abroad , struggling to meet basic necessities while their employers have delayed or w