Everything about Jharkhand – From Headlines to Heritage.
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.
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.
1st Urdu Thesis Book: Dr. Arzoo Aar has released a pioneering book that compiles various Urdu theses written across the state. This is the first such scholarly effort undertaken in Jharkhand and has been received with widespread appreciation in academic circles.
Rohit Sharma Test retirement has officially been confirmed, bringing to a close a golden chapter in India’s red-ball cricket history. Known for his sublime timing, calm leadership, and tactical acumen, Rohit leaves behind an inspiring legacy in the longest format. The announcement, made just before the India vs England Test series squad selection, signals a strategic shift in team planning ahead of upcoming ICC events and Test tours.
With over 70,000 trade licenses issued in Jamshedpur alone, the city has cemented its role as Jharkhand’s commercial epicentre. This development suggests a fast-growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs, traders, and small businesses embracing formal channels. Jamshedpur’s rise can be attributed to improved urban infrastructure, ease of doing business initiatives, and digital platforms simplifying the registration process.
Civil service aspirants carried out a peaceful yet poignant protest outside the JPSC headquarters in Ranchi against JPSC Result Delay. Protesters, many wearing symbolic face masks, demonstrated against the prolonged delay in releasing examination results. The face masks represent not just a gesture of silence but a deeper fear of retaliation, of systemic neglect, and their futures hanging in uncertainty.
In a significant development, the Jharkhand High Court has prolonged the stay on the publication of the JSSC CGL 2024 results. The decision arrived after grave allegations that the question paper was leaked before the examination. Although the CID has launched a thorough investigation, no conclusive evidence has been found yet. The matter remains legally contentious, with the next hearing scheduled for June 18, 2025.
In response to a tragic terror attack that killed 26 innocent tourists in Pahalgam, the Indian Armed Forces executed a swift and calculated military response under the codename Operation Sindoor. The operation targeted nine terror camps operating within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), marking one of India’s most assertive counter-terror actions in recent years.
The India vs BRICS HDI 2025 comparison sheds light on how emerging economies are progressing in terms of health, education, and income. While economic size and military power often grab headlines, Human Development Index (HDI) rankings provide a deeper look at citizens’ quality of life.
In a case that blends administrative sensitivity with judicial oversight, the Jharkhand government officially informed the High Court of its decision to withdraw the April 17 order that removed Dr. Raj Kumar, Director of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi. As a result, the Jharkhand High Court disposed of Dr. Kumar’s petition, indicating that no further legal action was necessary.
