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Elephant Birth on Railway Tracks in Jharkhand: In an extraordinary instance of wildlife sensitivity, a train in Jharkhandβs elephant corridor halted operations for nearly two hours to allow a pregnant elephant to give birth safely on the tracks. The railway staff, in collaboration with forest officials, made the humane decision to pause, drawing national praise β including from Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. This moment signifies a shift towards cooperative wildlife governance, rather than reactive conflict management.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Govindpur Road, Rajmahal, and Shankarpur railway stations in Jharkhand that were redeveloped at a cost of over βΉ21 crore, officials said. The three stations were among the 103 Amrit Bharat stations across the country inaugurated by PM Modi.
Water β the essence of life, the lifeline of agriculture, and a sacred element in Indian tradition β is scarce. In a state like Jharkhand, blessed with rivers, forests, and rains, the irony is that many villages still suffer from dry taps, parched lands, and vanishing streams.
In a welcome move, the Jharkhand government has decided to set up a Water Conservation Commission, a dedicated body that will conserve and manage water resources across the state. Itβs not just policyβitβs a promise.
Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Jharkhand government in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by senior advocate Prashant Bhushan. The PIL challenges the designation of Jamshedpur as an βindustrial cityβ, governed independently from the standard municipal framework, under Section 481 of the Jharkhand Municipal Act, 2011.
Ranchi, May 18 β In a moment of pride for Jharkhand, two of its Members of Parliament β Dr Nishikant Dubey (Godda) and Bidyut Varan Mahto (Jamshedpur) β have been selected for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025, which honour outstanding performance in the Indian Parliament.
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 β your one-stop summary of the stateβs most important headlines from May 3, 2025. Whether you’re a civil services aspirant, a resident of the state, or just someone interested in Jharkhandβs 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 PMβs 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.
IPS Madhukar Pandey, hailing from Dhurwa, Ranchi, has been recognised as Maharashtraβs Best Police Commissioner for 2024-25. The award was conferred under Chief Minister Eknath Shindeβs 100-Day Action Plan to reform and evaluate police performance across the state.
Dr. Poonam Gupta has been appointed the new RBI Deputy Governor, officially assuming office on May 2, 2025, for a three-year term. This high-profile appointment comes when the Reserve Bank of India faces multiple economic challenges, including global financial instability and domestic inflationary pressures.
