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.
IPS Madhukar Pandey, hailing from Dhurwa, Ranchi, has been recognised as Maharashtra’s Best Police Commissioner for 2024-25. The award was conferred under Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s 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.
After years of strategic planning and community engagement, forest officials in Jharkhand have successfully relocated Jaigir village from within the core zone of the Palamu Tiger Reserve. This marks the first complete village relocation within the reserve, setting a model for sustainable conservation. The move is expected to reduce human-wildlife conflict and increase habitat availability for wild species, particularly tigers and their prey base.
The news landscape for May 2, 2025, offers a compelling snapshot of India’s growing strategic relevance on the global stage. From strengthened diplomatic and defense ties with the United States following a terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, to economic triumphs like record-breaking GST collections and a renewed focus on cultural industries through the WAVES Summit, the day’s updates span a wide range of national interests.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has uncovered a significant set of 11 ancient Satavahana-era inscriptions in the Peddapalli forest region of Telangana, dating from the 1st century BCE to the 6th century CE. These inscriptions are critical to understanding the socio-political and religious dynamics of the Deccan during the rule of the Satavahanas and their contemporaries, like the Chutu dynasty.
A recent indication by the Union Government regarding the Census in 2026 has revived a long-pending and politically charged issue — delimitation of parliamentary constituencies. This move could redraw India’s electoral map, realigning seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies based on updated population figures.
In a powerful global statement from the WAVES Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed India’s creative sector — termed the Orange Economy — at the heart of its future economic vision. With India’s rich cultural fabric and booming media landscape, the move signals a pivotal shift toward intellectual property-led economic growth.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Europe tour, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren highlighted successful dialogues with global business and institutional leaders in Spain and Sweden. The mission: to draw foreign direct investment (FDI) and establish long-term partnerships in sectors pivotal to the state’s future—renewable energy, sustainable mining, and clean technology.
The Education Minister of Jharkhand, Ramdas Soren, has announced a strategic initiative to implement the Kerala Model for Education Reform within the state. Recognised nationwide for its impressive literacy rate and community-driven school management, Kerala’s education framework emphasises equal access, strong infrastructure, and the active participation of School Management Committees (SMCs).
In a spiritually resonant ceremony held in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, Satya Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi received Sanyasa Deeksha, ascending as the 71st pontiff of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. The ordination occurred on Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most sacred dates in the Hindu calendar, enhancing the cultural significance of the moment.
