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Illegal Arms Factory Busted In Jharkhand; 6 Arrested, Weapons Seized
Kolkata police and Jharkhand police in a joint operation, raided an illegal arms factory in Sarua village, situated at Jharkhand's Dumka district. Six including a woman were arrested in the raid, on April 2. Also, a large number of 'unfinished guns' were seized in the raid, reported PTI. Reportedly, the guns are then sent to Munger in Bihar, for assembly. Further details are awaited.
Tags: illegal arms factory, guns, Weapons, Jharkhand, Bihar
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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National Commission For Minorities Urges Due Clearance For Madrasa Teachers
In order to clear Madrasa Teacher's dues, the National Minorities Commission (NMC) urged the Central Government to pay the pending funds. Syed Shahzadi, the Officiating Chairperson of NCM said, "In these states (Chhatisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar), it came to light that the Madrasa teachers were deprived of their salaries for four years". Notably, in 2018 the NCM sent a letter to the Union Ministry of Education, regarding the release.
… read-moreTags: madrasa teachers, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, NCM
Courtesy: ANI
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Pregnant Women Travels For Delivery Due To Lack Of Roads
As per reports, a pregnant woman from Jharkhand had to go all the way to Chhattisgarh because she couldn't access healthcare facilities in her village. "We called up Jharkhand's helpline number for a pregnant woman but we were told that they won't be able to help us in the absence of the road,'' stated a local resident. Notably, the Deputy Commissioner of Gumla district is looking into the matter.
Tags: National, Jharkhand, Pregnant women, Travel, Chhattisgarh
Courtesy: ANI News
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Non-Tribal Calls For Bandh On March 6 Amid Language Row: Jharkhand
Non-tribal organizations led by Bhojpuri Magahi Maithili Angika Manch (BMMAM) announced Jharkhand Bandh, on March 6. The bandh was in demand to the inclusion of Bhojpuri and Magahi in the list of regional languages of the Dhanbad and Bokaro districts, in the State. Notably, the Jharkhand government has withdrawn Bhojpuri and Magahi from the list of regional languages on February 18 amid state-wide protests, stating these languages… read-more
Tags: politics, language, Jharkhand, non tribals, Jharkhand bandh
Courtesy: First Post
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Telangana CM KCR To Extend Financial Aid To Kin Of Galwan Martyrs: Jharkhand
Telangana CM KCR will visit Jharkhand to pay tributes andprovide financial support to the jawans, who were killed in a clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley, on March 4 . Rao will provide a cheque of Rs 10 lakh to family members. Meanwhile, Rao will also meet Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. Earlier, the Telangana government extended the support to Colonel Santosh and other 19 Army personnel.
Tags: CM KCR, Telangana, Jharkhand, CM Hemant Soren, Galwan Valley
Courtesy: ANI
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Jharkhand Govt Unveils Rs 1.01 Lakh Crore Budget For Fiscal Year 2022-23
Jharkhand government on March 3, unveiled a budget of Rs 1.01 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2022-23. The new budget focuses on enhances health and infrastructure. The new proposal projected a massive jump of 59% in the captial expenditure, to Rs 24,827.70 crore. Finance minister Rameshwar Oraon said, "Captial expenditure is essential for the development of the state". Also, the revenue expenditure has been projected at Rs 76,273.30 crore. … read-more
Tags: Budget, Jharkhand, Rameshwar Oraon, business, capital expenditure
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Schools To Reopen From March 7, Except for 7 Districts: Jharkhand
The Jharkhand Government announced to reopen schools from March 7 as the COVID-19 cases declined in the state. In addition, schools will remain shut in districts with higher number of COVID-19 cases like Ranchi, East Singhbhum, Chatra, Deoghar, Saraikela, Simdega, and Bokaro. Moreover, offline exams are suspended for classes 1 to 8 in these seven districts till March 31, 2022. Notably, Jharkhand registered only 62 COVID-19 cases on February… read-more
Tags: Jharkhand, schools reopening, covid 19, decline, CM Hemant Soren
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100% Utilisation Of Its Solid Waste, Claims Bokaro Steel Officials
Bokaro Steel (BSL) plant has saved Rs 700 crore by achieving 100% utilisation of its solid wastes in the ongoing financial year. In addition, BSL has achieved a 30.95% reduction in particulate matter emissions and a 19.85% reduction in waste discharge during the last three financial years. Moreover, BSL had won the Greentech Environmental Excellence Award 2020. Notably, BSL was the only subsidiary of SAIL to achieve this milestone.
… read-moreTags: business, environment, Jharkhand, SAIL, Bokaro Steel Plant
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Man Brutally Killed By Son Over Property Dispute: Jamshedpur
In Jharkhand's Jamshedpur, a 65-year-old man was brutally murdered by his 40-year-old son over a property dispute. Reportedly, the father refused to give a share of his paddy field to his son. The incident happened in East Singhbhum's Duaridih village, after a heated argument between the duo. Patamda Police filed a case against the accused and nabbed him from his relative's house. An investigation regarding the same is underway.
Tags: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, Property issue, Police, murder
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Bhojpuri, Maghi Dropped From List Of Regional Languages In Bokaro & Dhanbad Districts
Jharkhand government removed Bhojpuri and Magahi from the list of regional languages of Dhanbad and Bokaro districts amid ongoing protests. In addition, the state department of administrative reforms and Rajbhasha nullified its previous notification of December 24, 2021, that permitted these two languages for appearing in recruitment examinations held by the state staff selection commission.
Tags: Jharkhand, art & culture, Protests, bhojpuri, withdrawal
Courtesy: The Economic Times
