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Jharkhand is all set to welcome athletes from across South Asia as Ranchi prepares to host the 4th South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships 2025. This prestigious three-day sporting event will take place from October 24 to 26, 2025, at the iconic Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in the heart of the state capital.
π 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. ποΈ
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.
September 30Β marksΒ International Translation Day, celebrated worldwide by translators, interpreters, and terminologists. The day honorsΒ St. Jerome, the patron saint of translators, and recognizes the professionβs 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.
Ranchi, the vibrant capital of Jharkhand, is poised for a significant milestone:Β Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has received official approval to issue a municipal bond under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme.Β This landmark move represents much more than a financial techniqueβit signals Ranchiβs entry into an elite group of Indian cities leveraging innovative urban finance for self-reliant growth.
Tragic Death of Giraffe “Misti” at Ranchi’s Birsa Zoo: occurred on September 3, 2025, just 27 days after being brought from Alipore Zoo in Kolkata under an animal exchange programme. Misti was the first giraffe brought to Ranchi’s zoo in nine years, aiming to enhance the zoo’s diversity and attract visitors.
