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SC Criticises Jharkhand HC for Delayed Verdicts: TheΒ Supreme Court of India has expressed grave concern over a massive backlog in the Jharkhand High Court, where 67 criminal appeals were argued and judgements were reserved but never delivered. These include 56 division bench cases and 11 by single benches. In some cases, judgements have remained pending for over two years, leading to what the apex court has deemed a clear denial of justice.
Jharkhand, a mineral-rich yet under-tapped state in India, is now stepping into the global spotlight. Chief Minister Hemant Sorenβs recent diplomatic mission to Spain and Sweden has yielded an impressive set of foreign investment in Jharkhand worth over βΉ2,800 crore. These developments aim to transform the stateβs economic landscape by attracting high-profile players like Tesla Group and FC Barcelona across sectors like clean energy, infrastructure, tourism, and sports development.
Every year, the Shri Shri Radha Rani Temple in Bundu, Jharkhand, becomes the centre of spiritual devotion and community celebration during the nine-day Navratri Fair, one of the most vibrant and deeply rooted religious events in the Panch Pargana region.
In a rare and ecologically significant development, the Jharkhand Forest Department has reported possible tiger presence in Khunti district after discovering footprints and signs of cattle attacks in the Taarup forest area. This has led to a wave of concern among locals and wildlife officials alike, with potential implications for human-wildlife conflict and biodiversity conservation.
In a monumental tribute to Jharkhandβs tribal heritage and freedom struggle, the state government has announced the construction of the βStatue of Strengthβ in honour of Birsa Munda, the legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter. Positioned near the Ranchi-Tata highway at Hahap Panchayat, this initiative is set to be a cultural landmark and a major tourism hub.
Panchayat Mediation Mechanism: In a landmark statement advocating grassroots legal empowerment, President Droupadi Murmu voiced strong support for enabling Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to act as formal mediators for local dispute resolution. Referring to the Mediation Act, 2023, she stressed its compatibility with the constitutional mandate under Articles 243-B to 243-ZA β provisions that give legitimacy and structure to panchayats as decentralised governance institutions.
In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed multiple civilian lives, the Government of India invoked provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) Act to ban all import activities originating from Pakistan. Unlike previous partial restrictions, this ban is comprehensive, covering:
As part of a larger agenda focused on sustainable agriculture and nutrition security, the Jharkhand government has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to promote millet cultivation and value addition. A unique aspect of the initiative is the establishment of Millet Cafeterias in Jharkhand, which is aimed at driving both nutritional awareness and market demand. This scheme also aims to empower women’s self-help groups (SHGs) and bolster the rural economy through minor millet commercialisation.
