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Jharkhand HC Pushes Encroachment Crackdown, Bulldozers Roll in Ranchi
Following Jharkhand High Court orders, district authorities have intensified anti-encroachment drives across Ranchi city and district, deploying bulldozers in multiple localities. Action is focused on clearing illegal constructions, especially around water bodies. Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri inspected the Hatia Dam area, directing officials to take swift, coordinated action against unlawful encroachments and ensure compliance.
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Jharkhand Congress Slams Babulal Marandi’s Remarks as Anti-Tribal
Jharkhand Congress on Friday termed opposition leader Babulal Marandi’s remarks linking tribal faith, traditions and identity with Sanatan as anti-tribal. Party spokesperson Sonal Shanti said the statement undermines decades-old demands for a Sarna religion code. He asserted that only the ruling Mahagathbandhan government can protect tribal beliefs, traditions and existence, a message voters have delivered to the BJP in elections.
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New Year Gift: DBT Released Under Maiya Samman Yojana in Ranchi
The Jharkhand government transferred December’s honorarium to 391,578 women in Ranchi via Aadhaar-based DBT, crediting ₹2,500 each, totaling ₹97.89 crore. The payout boosts financial security and transparency, eliminating intermediaries. Benefits spanned rural and urban areas, led by Kanke block, followed by Sadar Urban, Mandar, Silli, Bero, and Chanho today
SIT Formed to Probe Hazaribagh Central Jail Break
An investigation has begun into the Hazaribagh Central Jail break, with police forming a Special Investigation Team to trace three escaped inmates. The prisoners fled on December 30 after cutting a toilet window and scaling the prison wall. SP Anjani Anjan said habitual offender Deva Bhuiyan allegedly led the escape. An FIR has been registered.
Dhanbad Nirsa Fire Destroys Shops, Causes Massive Loss
In Dhanbad’s Nirsa, a fire broke out on the footpath along GT Road from Hatiya Mor to Nirsa Chowk late Friday night, destroying around 15 shops and goods worth lakhs of rupees. Shopkeepers estimated losses between ₹20–25 lakh. The cause of the fire is unclear, though a short circuit or mischief is suspected. The CO and local political leaders assured support to the affected.
Tata Steel Unveils New Plans for Jamshedpur
Tata Steel Vice President D.B. Sundara Ramam revealed the company’s plans for Jamshedpur. The initiatives include discussions with the Jharkhand government to renew the lease of 177 acres of Inkab land, renovation of Keenan Stadium, a women’s hostel at Naval Tata Hockey Academy, expansion of Sonari Airport, and community development projects. The company is spending ₹600 crore under its CSR initiatives.
Ranchi Faces Health Risk Due to Dilapidated Water Treatment Plant
After Indore’s contaminated water tragedy, a similar danger is looming in Ranchi due to the deteriorating Rukka Water Treatment Plant. Built in the 1960s, the plant has outlived its lifespan, with 11 of its 20 filter beds defunct. As a result, over three lakh residents are receiving unfiltered, muddy water, raising fears of a major health outbreak.
