Everything about Jharkhand – From Headlines to Heritage.
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.
India is powering ahead in the race for resource independence, and leading that charge is IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, which has officially been recognised as a Critical Minerals Centre under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). This landmark development not only enhances India’s scientific and industrial prowess but also places Jharkhand on the global innovation map for critical mineral exploration.
HC Orders PESA Implementation in Jharkhand by Sept 6. In a decisive legal intervention, the Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to implement PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas) rules by September 6, 2025. This ruling is not just a legal order—it is a long-overdue call to action aimed at safeguarding the rights of tribal communities in Jharkhand’s Scheduled Areas.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 81. He had been undergoing treatment for kidney-related ailments at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, since June 19. He was on life support after suffering a stroke and passed away at 8:56 AM with his family by his side.
In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, researchers have discovered the first confirmed Harappan settlement in Rajasthan’s desert zone. This site, known as Ratadiya Ri Dheri, lies deep in the Jaisalmer district and has now placed Rajasthan prominently on the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) map.
