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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.
In a monumental tribute to Jharkhandโs tribal heritage and freedom struggle, the state government has announced the construction of the โStatue of Strengthโ in honour of Birsa Munda, the legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter. Positioned near the Ranchi-Tata highway at Hahap Panchayat, this initiative is set to be a cultural landmark and a major tourism hub.
Panchayat Mediation Mechanism: In a landmark statement advocating grassroots legal empowerment, President Droupadi Murmu voiced strong support for enabling Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to act as formal mediators for local dispute resolution. Referring to the Mediation Act, 2023, she stressed its compatibility with the constitutional mandate under Articles 243-B to 243-ZA โ provisions that give legitimacy and structure to panchayats as decentralised governance institutions.
In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed multiple civilian lives, the Government of India invoked provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) Act to ban all import activities originating from Pakistan. Unlike previous partial restrictions, this ban is comprehensive, covering:
As part of a larger agenda focused on sustainable agriculture and nutrition security, the Jharkhand government has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to promote millet cultivation and value addition. A unique aspect of the initiative is the establishment of Millet Cafeterias in Jharkhand, which is aimed at driving both nutritional awareness and market demand. This scheme also aims to empower women’s self-help groups (SHGs) and bolster the rural economy through minor millet commercialisation.
The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, following a January 2025 Cabinet decision, has written to JPSC Chairman L. Khiangte, urging immediate publication of the JPSC Examination Calendar 2025.
On May 3, 2025, Chief Minister Hemant Soren officially launched a landmark health insurance initiative for the state’s legal fraternity. Operating under the State Employees Health Insurance Scheme (SEHIS), the Advocate Health Insurance Scheme Jharkhand will provide:
Welcome to your go-to daily roundup of Jharkhand News Today โ your one-stop summary of the stateโs most important headlines from May 3, 2025. Whether you’re a civil services aspirant, a resident of the state, or just someone interested in Jharkhandโs current affairs, this digest is designed to keep you informed and ahead.
CM Hemant Soren congratulated the DCs of Seraikela-Kharsawan and Gumla districts for winning the PMโs Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2025. The Gamharia Block (Seraikela) topped the Aspirational Block Program nationwide. The CM stressed continued innovation and effective service delivery to the grassroots.
On May 2, 2025, the Jharkhand High Court delivered a landmark verdict declaring the mandatory annual affiliation fee for private schools unconstitutional. Introduced under the 2019 Jharkhand Education Rules, the court found the provision arbitrary, emphasising that it infringes on the Right to Education (RTE) and restricts private institutions’ operational autonomy.
