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In a monumental tribute to Jharkhandโs tribal heritage and freedom struggle, the state government has announced the construction of the โStatue of Strengthโ 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.
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:
The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, following a January 2025 Cabinet decision, has written to JPSC Chairman L. Khiangte, urging immediate publication of the JPSC Examination Calendar 2025.
On May 3, 2025, Chief Minister Hemant Soren officially launched a landmark health insurance initiative for the state’s legal fraternity. Operating under the State Employees Health Insurance Scheme (SEHIS), the Advocate Health Insurance Scheme Jharkhand will provide:
Welcome to your go-to daily roundup of Jharkhand News Today โ your one-stop summary of the stateโs most important headlines from May 3, 2025. Whether you’re a civil services aspirant, a resident of the state, or just someone interested in Jharkhandโs current affairs, this digest is designed to keep you informed and ahead.
CM Hemant Soren congratulated the DCs of Seraikela-Kharsawan and Gumla districts for winning the PMโs Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2025. The Gamharia Block (Seraikela) topped the Aspirational Block Program nationwide. The CM stressed continued innovation and effective service delivery to the grassroots.
On May 2, 2025, the Jharkhand High Court delivered a landmark verdict declaring the mandatory annual affiliation fee for private schools unconstitutional. Introduced under the 2019 Jharkhand Education Rules, the court found the provision arbitrary, emphasising that it infringes on the Right to Education (RTE) and restricts private institutions’ operational autonomy.
IPS Madhukar Pandey, hailing from Dhurwa, Ranchi, has been recognised as Maharashtraโs Best Police Commissioner for 2024-25. The award was conferred under Chief Minister Eknath Shindeโs 100-Day Action Plan to reform and evaluate police performance across the state.
