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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 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.
The JSSC Assistant Teacher Exam 2025 faced a major overhaul after the release of Notice No. 61 dated 05.05.2025. In an unprecedented move, the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has officially nullified 110 problematic questions across various papers and shifts. To ensure fairness, grace marks will be awarded to all candidates, reflecting a strong step toward exam transparency and integrity.
SC Criticises Jharkhand HC for Delayed Verdicts: The Supreme Court of India has expressed grave concern over a massive backlog in the Jharkhand High Court, where 67 criminal appeals were argued and judgements were reserved but never delivered. These include 56 division bench cases and 11 by single benches. In some cases, judgements have remained pending for over two years, leading to what the apex court has deemed a clear denial of justice.
Jharkhand, a mineral-rich yet under-tapped state in India, is now stepping into the global spotlight. Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s recent diplomatic mission to Spain and Sweden has yielded an impressive set of foreign investment in Jharkhand worth over ₹2,800 crore. These developments aim to transform the state’s economic landscape by attracting high-profile players like Tesla Group and FC Barcelona across sectors like clean energy, infrastructure, tourism, and sports development.
Every year, the Shri Shri Radha Rani Temple in Bundu, Jharkhand, becomes the centre of spiritual devotion and community celebration during the nine-day Navratri Fair, one of the most vibrant and deeply rooted religious events in the Panch Pargana region.
In a rare and ecologically significant development, the Jharkhand Forest Department has reported possible tiger presence in Khunti district after discovering footprints and signs of cattle attacks in the Taarup forest area. This has led to a wave of concern among locals and wildlife officials alike, with potential implications for human-wildlife conflict and biodiversity conservation.
