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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Govindpur Road, Rajmahal, and Shankarpur railway stations in Jharkhand that were redeveloped at a cost of over ₹21 crore, officials said. The three stations were among the 103 Amrit Bharat stations across the country inaugurated by PM Modi.
Water — the essence of life, the lifeline of agriculture, and a sacred element in Indian tradition — is scarce. In a state like Jharkhand, blessed with rivers, forests, and rains, the irony is that many villages still suffer from dry taps, parched lands, and vanishing streams.
In a welcome move, the Jharkhand government has decided to set up a Water Conservation Commission, a dedicated body that will conserve and manage water resources across the state. It’s not just policy—it’s a promise.
Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Jharkhand government in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by senior advocate Prashant Bhushan. The PIL challenges the designation of Jamshedpur as an “industrial city”, governed independently from the standard municipal framework, under Section 481 of the Jharkhand Municipal Act, 2011.
Ranchi, May 18 – In a moment of pride for Jharkhand, two of its Members of Parliament – Dr Nishikant Dubey (Godda) and Bidyut Varan Mahto (Jamshedpur) – have been selected for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025, which honour outstanding performance in the Indian Parliament.
The Jharkhand government has approved a new scheme aimed at empowering its lower-level administrative workforce. This scheme, known as the Jharkhand Mobile Allowance Scheme, grants financial support to officials for mobile purchases and monthly recharges, reinforcing the push for efficient e-governance.
Two state-of-the-art laboratories—Jackfruit Processing Laboratory and Honey Testing Laboratory—were inaugurated at the ICAR Palandu Research Center. Supported by both the Jharkhand State Government and the Government of India, these initiatives aim to empower farmers with better post-harvest infrastructure and scientific support.
