Everything about Jharkhand – From Headlines to Heritage.
Tragic Death of Giraffe “Misti” at Ranchi’s Birsa Zoo: occurred on September 3, 2025, just 27 days after being brought from Alipore Zoo in Kolkata under an animal exchange programme. Misti was the first giraffe brought to Ranchi’s zoo in nine years, aiming to enhance the zoo’s diversity and attract visitors.
The Ranchi Institute of Neuropsychiatry and Allied Sciences (RINPAS) is celebrating its centenary, marking 100 years of dedicated service in mental healthcare in Jharkhand and India. This milestone is not only a matter of pride for the institute but also an opportunity to launch new initiatives and reinforce the focus on mental health services for the region. Here, discover the highlights of the RINPAS centenary celebrations, insightful perspectives on mental health’s growing importance, and the ambitious roadmap for the future.
The GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council has just announced the most significant tax reform in India since the introduction of GST in 2017. The 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, approved a sweeping rationalization of GST rates, abolishing the contentious 12% and 28% slabs and introducing a new, simplified two-tier tax structure. This move is set to directly benefit consumers, small businesses, and key economic sectors, while boosting demand and simplifying India’s indirect taxation system.
Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of natural healing centered around harmony between body, mind, and environment, is entering a new chapter of recognition and celebration. Since 2016, Ayurveda Day has been celebrated annually to promote this traditional wisdom. In a landmark decision, the Government of India has now declared that Ayurveda Day will be observed on a fixed date—23 September—starting from 2025. This change, formalized through a Gazette Notification issued in March 2025, gives Ayurveda a universal calendar identity, enabling more consistent and widespread participation across India and globally.
Gaganyatris Felicitated: Rajnath Singh Honors India’s Space Heroes in Historic Ceremony: India’s space ambitions have reached stellar new heights, and the recent felicitation ceremony in New Delhi captured this triumph vividly. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh honored four distinguished Group Captains—Shubhanshu Shukla, PB Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap—who are integral to Gaganyaan, ISRO’s maiden crewed space mission. This event marks a defining milestone not only in India’s scientific journey but also in the pride and aspirations felt across the country, including in Jharkhand, a state that cherishes technological progress and national pride.
The Partition of India in 1947 was one of the most tragic events in modern history. While independence brought freedom, it also created a deep wound — the birth of India and Pakistan. This division claimed the lives of at least 6 lakh people, displaced 1.5 crore refugees, and unleashed a wave of communal violence, sexual atrocities, and psychological trauma.
India has achieved 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original 2030 target and well before the revised 2025 goal. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri called this a historic moment for the country’s energy, environmental, and agricultural sectors.
Ranchi’s Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park has a brand-new resident who is set to steal hearts — ‘Misty’, a 6-year-old female northern giraffe. Arriving from Kolkata’s Alipore Zoological Park under an animal exchange programme, Misty’s arrival marks a significant addition to the zoo’s biodiversity and visitor attractions.
