Everything about Jharkhand – From Headlines to Heritage.
📮 On 11th October—the birth anniversary of Sitaram Maroo—India Post is set to release a commemorative postal stamp in his honor. This gesture is more than just a national acknowledgement; it’s a celebration of a life that shaped Ranchi, Jharkhand, and its cultural ethos in lasting ways.
🙏 Jharkhand mourns the loss of its first Principal Accountant General, Benjamin Lakra, a man whose name became synonymous with honesty and progressive change in state administration. Lakra’s life story is a blend of discipline, social responsibility, and relentless advocacy for tribal communities and youth. As heartfelt tributes pour in from across Ranchi, Simdega, Gumla, and Khunti, the state pauses to reflect on the legacy of a true pioneer. 🕊️
Professor Sanjit Kumar Pal of IIT ISM Dhanbad has been awarded the prestigious National Geoscience Award 2024 for his pioneering research in applied geophysics, recognized formally by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan. His innovative work in UAV-based and satellite remote sensing, advanced geophysical techniques, and AI/ML integration has made a significant impact on mining, groundwater exploration, environmental studies, and engineering geophysics.
The proposal of Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary has become a flashpoint in Jharkhand’s tribal heartland, with local voices at a recent public meeting in Chhota Nagra, West Singhbhum, voicing sharp concerns over land rights and the future of mining—two pillars of the region’s identity and economy.
On Monday, the Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved historic amendments to the Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956. These reforms boost Ease of Doing Business, attract fresh investment, empower women, and energize Odisha’s economy.
September 30 marks International Translation Day, celebrated worldwide by translators, interpreters, and terminologists. The day honors St. Jerome, the patron saint of translators, and recognizes the profession’s fundamental role in connecting cultures, fostering peace, and enabling development.
The inauguration of the Indian Bureau of Mines Regional Office in Ranchi marks an important milestone for Jharkhand’s mining sector, promising enhanced oversight, local development, and new opportunities for innovation and sustainability.
Indian handicrafts are shining bright on the global stage—and today, Jharkhand’s tribal weaving story got a special spotlight. In his latest Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi singled out Ashish Satyavrat Sahu, a passionate entrepreneur from Jharkhand, for his pivotal work in bringing local weaves and garments, under the Johargram brand, to international attention .
The revolutionary Swasth Naari Shashakt Pariwar campaign is creating waves across Ranchi! 🌊 Thousands of women are flocking to CGHS health camps for life-changing screenings and wellness checks. Running until October 2nd, this groundbreaking initiative is reshaping family health by placing women’s wellbeing at the very heart of community empowerment. 💪
Sheetal Devi, the remarkable 18-year-old archer from Jammu and Kashmir, made history at the Para Archery Championship in Gwangju, South Korea, clinching gold in the women’s compound individual category. Her win over Turkiye’s world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi (146-143) capped a stunning triple-medal performance, with silver in the women’s open team event and bronze in the mixed team category.
