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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 laboratoriesโJackfruit Processing Laboratory and Honey Testing Laboratoryโwere 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.
In a rare but increasingly worrying incident, Kosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft launched in 1972, made an uncontrolled re-entry and splashed into the Bay of Bengal on May 11, 2025. This event highlights critical challenges surrounding ageing satellites, uncontrolled re-entry, and the broader concerns of space debris management.
The RPF DG Insignia Award 2025 is awarded to personnel who display remarkable performance, courage, and dedication in the line of duty. In 2025, a total of 201 RPF officers and constables across India were selected, with four awardees from the Ranchi railway division.
India’s timeless cultural and civilizational heritage continues to find new avenues of expression and celebration. To nurture awareness of this heritage, the Bharat Bodh Kendra was inaugurated at the India Habitat Centre (IHC) in New Delhi. The initiative reflects a growing national consciousness of India’s civilizational knowledge systems and cultural legacy.
The Vice President of India formally released the Bandaru Dattatreya autobiography titled “Janta Ki Kahani Meri Aatmkatha“. This significant event marks the addition of an essential political memoir to Indian literature, offering a deep reflection on the countryโs political landscape and administrative frameworks.
The Central Government recently invoked the Civil Defence Rules 1968 to authorise emergency powers for state governments in light of emerging national security concerns. This proactive step equips states with the tools they need to act quickly and decisively during:
Naxal Affected Districts List: After detailed consultation with Naxal-affected state governments, the central government removed Ranchi and Gumla from the list of Naxal-affected districts. This is part of a periodic review of security threats, based on progress in peace-building efforts and a decline in Naxal activity.
In a major development for teaching aspirants across Jharkhand, the state government has cancelled the earlier advertisement for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET). This decision, approved by Education Minister Ramdas Soren, has come amid concerns over discrepancies in the previously released syllabus. With over 3.5 lakh applicants in the last session alone, this update marks a critical turning point in Jharkhand’s teacher recruitment landscape.
The city of Ranchi has taken a significant legal step to control public unrest and manage civic order by banning all public protests at critical sites until early July. This action stems from India’s updated criminal procedure codeโBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023โushering in new governance mechanisms.
India’s global diplomatic engagement continues to strengthen, with a prominent representation at Moscow Victory Day 2025. Minister of State for Defence and Jharkhand MP, Sanjay Seth, stood for India at the grand parade in Russia. The move reflects deepening strategic ties with Russia and Indiaโs intent to assert its place on global defence and diplomatic platforms. Here’s a full breakdown of this high-profile event.
