Silli: Silli MLA Amit Kumar Mahato visited the Kachhipara locality of Muri, where he met with residents and learned about their ongoing problems. Locals informed the MLA about several key issues, including the need for road construction connecting the settlement to the main road and the shortage of clean drinking water in the area. After listening to their concerns, MLA Amit Mahato assured residents that necessary steps would be taken to address their problems. He also discussed the matter with senior officials of Hindalco Company, urging them to take initiative in resolving the issues faced by the Kachhipara community. Local…
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Manoharpur (West Singhbhum): In a significant step toward rural housing development, Manoharpur MLA Jagat Majhi on Wednesday handed over newly constructed houses to beneficiaries under the Abua Awas Yojana. The event took place at Jilinggutu village in Nandpur Panchayat, where the MLA personally facilitated the Griha Pravesh (housewarming) of the families. The beneficiaries expressed immense happiness upon receiving their new permanent homes. Addressing the gathering, MLA Jagat Majhi said that the Jharkhand government is committed to fulfilling the dream of providing pucca (permanent) houses to the poor and underprivileged. He urged the beneficiaries to maintain cleanliness and take proper care…
Jamshedpur: On the occasion of Dharti Aba Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary and Tribal Pride Day, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will organize a series of programs across the country. In this connection, a press conference was held on Wednesday at the BJP Jamshedpur Metropolitan District Office in Sakchi. The event was attended by former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and senior BJP leader Raghubar Das, Metropolitan President Sudhanshu Ojha, National Working Committee Member of ST Morcha Ramesh Hansda, and District Media In-Charge Prem Jha. Speaking at the conference, Raghubar Das said that India’s tribal community laid the foundation of…
Jamshedpur: Two separate incidents of student violence in Jamshedpur on Wednesday have sparked serious concern among parents and teachers. Fights and stabbing incidents at Motilal Nehru Public School (Bistupur) and Dimna Middle School (Mango-Dimna) have raised alarming questions about student safety and the effectiveness of school security systems. The first incident occurred outside Motilal Nehru Public School in the Bistupur police station area, where a minor collision between students after school hours escalated into a violent attack. According to sources, a student named Tausif Khan accidentally bumped into another student on the staircase. Following an argument, the accused student called…
Kapali (Seraikela-Kharsawan): A major theft was averted in Kapali OP area on Wednesday due to the alertness of local residents. Two thieves broke into the house of Maksud Alam, located near Sarfuddin Mosque, and attempted to steal gold jewelry worth around ₹5 lakh. According to reports, the thieves have been identified as Faizan Akhtar and Pinta. They entered the house by opening the garage door and threw the stolen ornaments into a nearby vacant plot to retrieve them later. However, as they tried to flee, the women of the house spotted them. One of the thieves attempted to threaten…
Chakradharpur (West Singhbhum): In a swift action, Chakradharpur police successfully recovered two stolen motorcycles and arrested two youths involved in the theft from the Khuntpani fair. The breakthrough came on Wednesday when police received a tip-off that some youths were heading toward Sonuwa with stolen bikes. Acting on the information, the police launched a vehicle checking drive near Ramchandrapur village on the Sonuwa route. During the inspection, two youths on motorcycles were spotted speeding. When stopped, they failed to produce valid documents for the vehicles. Upon interrogation, both confessed to stealing the motorcycles from the Khuntpani fair. The arrested individuals…
Gamharia, Seraikela-Kharsawan: Acting on the directives of the Deputy Commissioner of Seraikela-Kharsawan, the Excise Department conducted a major raid on Tuesday in Ukam village under the Gamharia police station area. Based on a tip-off, officials busted an illegal country liquor distillery, destroying around 400 kilograms of Jawa (fermented raw material) and seizing 35 litres of prepared Mahua liquor from the site. During the operation, the illegal distillery operator, Sonaram Murmu, was arrested on the spot. Officials have initiated proceedings to file a case against him under relevant sections of the Excise Act. According to the Excise Superintendent, Seraikela, continuous raids…
Seraikela, Jharkhand: A major burglary was reported late Tuesday night in Pitki village under the Nimdih police station area, where unidentified thieves targeted the house of Bhadreshwar Gop. Around 1:30 a.m., the burglars drilled a hole in the main door to gain entry and broke open the locks of an almirah and trunk, escaping with cash, gold and silver jewellery, and other valuables. According to Bhadreshwar Gop, he woke up around 3 a.m. to find the main door open and household items scattered in the courtyard. On checking, he discovered that approximately ₹4 lakh in cash and jewellery were…
Seraikela, Jharkhand: In a shocking case of superstition-driven violence, an elderly woman was brutally murdered after being branded a witch in the remote Naxal-affected Raijama village under Kharsawan police station limits of Seraikela-Kharsawan district. The victim, identified as 62-year-old Guruwari Sardar, wife of late Mota Sardar, was allegedly killed and buried in a pit on a nearby hill. According to police reports, Guruwari Sardar had been missing since October 31. Acting on a secret tip-off from villagers, Kharsawan Police Station Officer-in-Charge Gaurav Kumar launched an investigation. The probe revealed that on the same day, two villagers—Gurua Sardar and Soma…
Jamshedpur: A major breakthrough has been achieved in addressing public concerns regarding the Sonari Airport expansion project. On Tuesday, Jamshedpur West MLA Saryu Rai held detailed discussions with officials from Tata Steel Land Department and TUISL, addressing issues raised by local residents. Rai mentioned that he personally visited the Sonari and Kadma areas on Monday to assess the potential impact of the expansion work. Locals had expressed apprehensions that the project might affect the church, playground, and the main road connecting Sonari to Circuit House–Bistupur. Tata Steel management clarified that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had warned that…