Two Express Trains via Dhanbad Cancelled on Multiple Dates in November and December
Railways has cancelled several trips of the Darbhanga–Charlapalli Express and Malda Town–Surat Express due to yard remodelling work at Jharsuguda. The cancellations will affect selected dates in November and December, potentially inconveniencing passengers travelling between Jharkhand, southern India, Gujarat and West Bengal.
Bokaro Displaced Workers End 12-Day Hunger Strike After Talks with BSL Management
Displaced apprentices and their families ended their 12-day indefinite hunger strike demanding jobs at the steel plant following talks facilitated by Deputy Commissioner Ajay Nath Jha. The meeting at Bokaro Niwas involved BSL officials and Congress MLA Shweta Singh. Officials assured that the recruitment process would be taken forward within seven days.
Dumka MLA Basant Soren Extends Dussehra and Dasain Greetings from Singapore Hospital
Dumka MLA Basant Soren shared festive greetings for the people of his constituency and Jharkhand on Facebook at around 3 pm on Wednesday. He extended his wishes on the occasion of Dussehra and Dasain from a hospital in Singapore, where he is undergoing treatment, according to media reports.
BJP Launches Mission 2029 as Nitin Nabin Visits Jharkhand
RANCHI: BJP national president Nitin Nabin will visit Ranchi on October 23 for a two-day tour, attending the party’s Jharkhand state executive committee meeting on October 24 and 25. After consecutive assembly election defeats, the BJP aims to regain power in 2029. Leaders are holding organisational meetings and mobilising workers to rebuild public support across Jharkhand.
Jharkhand: Man Stabbed to Death, Three Injured in Dispute Over Delayed Veg Roll
A man was allegedly stabbed to death and three others injured following a dispute over a delayed veg roll order near a Durga Puja pandal in Adityapur, Jharkhand, police said. The incident occurred around 12:30 am on Wednesday near AIADA Bhawan. The deceased was identified as Sekhar, a resident of Mango in Jamshedpur.
Dussehra Celebrated with Grandeur in Ranchi and Ramgarh, Thousands Witness Ravana Dahan
Dussehra was celebrated with enthusiasm in Ranchi and Ramgarh, Jharkhand. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar inaugurated the Ravana Dahan ceremony at Argora Ground in Ranchi. In Ramgarh, giant effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad were set ablaze at Sidhu-Kanhu and Cantonment grounds amid fireworks and cheers celebrating the victory of good over evil.
Palamu: Theft Reported at Seven Grasim Industries Staff Quarters, Police Launch Investigation
Thieves targeted seven staff quarters inside the Grasim Industries Limited premises in Rehla, Palamu district. The quarters were vacant as their occupants had gone home during the Durga Puja festival. The intruders allegedly broke or cut open the doors to enter the quarters and commit the theft. Police have launched an investigation with the assistance of sniffer dogs. CCTV footage is also being examined to identify the suspects.
Khunti Police Gets 18 New Patrol Bikes to Strengthen Security
Khunti police in Jharkhand have received 18 new patrol bikes from the state government to improve law enforcement and crime prevention. Superintendent of Police Rishabh Garg said the vehicles would strengthen patrolling, particularly in remote villages and crowded festival areas. Additional bike quick response teams will support Durga Puja security, enabling faster emergency response and more effective beat policing.
Rumours About Basant Soren’s Death Are False, Says Saryu Roy
Jharkhand MLA Saryu Roy has dismissed reports of Basant Soren’s death as rumours. In a social media post, Roy clarified that the news was incorrect and prayed for Basant Soren’s good health and long life during Navratri. Readers are advised to verify such claims through reliable and official sources.