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ED raids TMC MP Nadimul Haque's residence among 7 places in West Bengal, Delhi, Jharkhand in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations across three states. These searches targeted TMC MP Nadimul Haque and an Urdu newspaper. The investigation concerns alleged money laundering and promoting communal disharmony. Officials are gathering evidence related to financial transactions and suspicious funding. The probe is proceeding under the Prevention…

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Tragic coincidence: Hemant Soren cabinet loses 3 education-linked ministers since 2023

Since 2023, Jharkhand's education sector has faced a devastating blow with the passing of three ministers. Sudivya Kumar, the minister for Higher and Technical Education, succumbed to cardiac arrest recently. Ramdas Soren, who managed School Education and Literacy, died after a fall in August 2025. Additionally, Jagarnath Mahto passed away…

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NMDC to start commercial coal production next quarter; eyes 1 MT dry fuel sale in FY27: Chairman

State-owned NMDC plans to begin commercial thermal coal production at its Tokisud North mine in Jharkhand during the October-December quarter and sell up to 1 MT in FY27. The iron ore major also plans to develop a coking coal mine, aiming to derive 20% of revenue from non-iron ore minerals…

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Why Bihari Women Fast for 24 Hours During Hartalika Teej?

If you have grown up in Bihar, you may have seen women preparing for Teej days in advance. New sarees are bought, mehendi is applied and puja items are kept ready. On the day of Hartalika Teej, many women take their fast very seriously. Some even stay without drinking water…

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INDIA bloc alleges BJP workers forcing BLOs to delete voters' names in Jharkhand

An INDIA bloc delegation in Jharkhand met Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar and alleged BJP workers were pressuring booth-level officials to delete voters’ names through Form-7. The CEO rejected concerns over secret deletions, saying the Special Intensive Revision process is transparent, eligible voters cannot be removed and claims can…

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SIR aimed at helping BJP win polls, SC must stop bulk deletions: Kapil Sibal

Kapil Sibal alleges the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision manipulates voter lists. He claims this exercise aims to help the BJP win upcoming elections. BJP agents reportedly target minority voters for bulk deletions in Jharkhand. Congress leaders also criticized the Election Commission, calling it the "Vote Chori Aayog".

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School holiday tomorrow, September 2? Check latest state-wise update

School holiday September 2, 2026: Schools have not been declared closed nationwide due to rain, but students in several states are watching for local orders as the IMD forecasts continued rainfall and thunderstorms. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha are among the regions where…

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5 Lessons From Birsa Munda's Leadership Under Pressure That Apply to Any Crisis Manager

Lesson 1: Map Your Real Resources, Not the Ones You Wish You HadWhen Birsa Munda launched the Ulgulan, the great tumult, in 1899, he had no rifles, no legal standing, and no external funding. What he had was intimate knowledge of the Chota Nagpur plateau's forests, a community that trusted…

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School holiday tomorrow, September 1, 2026: Check state-wise holiday status amid heavy rain

School holiday tomorrow, September 1: Students and parents are checking whether schools will remain closed as heavy rainfall continues to affect several parts of India. Satna has already announced a school closure, while Uttarakhand and other rain-affected regions are relying on district-level decisions. The IMD has warned of heavy to…

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What India Loses When the Pangolin Vanishes: Soil Health, Termite Surges, and Biodiversity at Risk

A Pangolin Digs About 200 Burrows in Its LifetimeThe Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is a burrowing insectivore that can excavate tunnels up to 3.5 metres deep. Each burrow aerates compacted earth, creates drainage channels, and deposits the animal's nitrogen-rich droppings at depth, a kind of involuntary composting that improves soil…

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7 Things Every Indian With Sickle Cell Trait Should Know About Their Health

You are a carrier, not a patient, but the distinction has limitsSickle cell trait means you inherited one copy of the HbS gene and one normal copy. Your body produces both haemoglobin A and haemoglobin S. Under ordinary conditions, you will not have a sickle cell crisis. The Indian Council…

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Weather update tomorrow: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in 8 states on August 31

On Monday, eight states in India are set to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, with other areas also bracing for substantial rainfall and thunderstorms. The west coast and southern parts of the country will witness widespread precipitation. This robust monsoon activity is projected to persist throughout the first week…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 31, 2026: Are schools closed due to rain? Check status in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and other states

As of now, there are no confirmed nationwide school holidays for August 31, 2026. Heavy monsoon rains are predicted to affect eastern India and the Himalayan regions, potentially leading to localized school closures. Parents are advised to monitor official school and district announcements for real-time updates. Regular school schedules are…

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Jail inmates will leave prison to work outside in the morning and return by evening to support their families; Jharkhand starts open jail reform

Jharkhand will allow selected jail inmates to leave prison in the morning, work outside and return by evening under a new open and semi-open barrack system. Eligible prisoners can earn a livelihood and support their families while continuing their sentences, with good conduct among the key conditions for participation.

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Jharkhand’s exam trap: A generation lost waiting for jobs in the land of minerals

Jharkhand is rich in natural resources, but thousands of its young people are spending years preparing for government jobs. In Ranchi, many cram into small rooms to study, sometimes five to a room. Some have been waiting a decade for an exam, while others remain unemployed despite earning gold medals.

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Schools closed tomorrow, August 28? Check state-wise Raksha Bandhan, rain holiday list

Schools holiday tomorrow, August 28: Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, August 28, with schools in several states set to observe a holiday. Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand are expected to remain closed, while Jharkhand has restored its holiday. Schools in several southern and northeastern…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 27: State-wise update on closures amid heavy rainfall

School holiday tomorrow, August 27: While the monsoon shows no signs of slowing down, whether schools stay open on August 27 depends on where you live, and the answer isn't as simple as a single announcement. From Uttarakhand's landslide-prone hills to Gurugram's new school bus safety rules, several states are…

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Tata Steel gets interim relief in Rs 1,755 crore Jharkhand coal mining demand case

Tata Steel received interim relief from a Rs 1,755 crore demand by Jharkhand. The Ministry of Coal's Revisional Authority will consider the company's challenge. Authorities are barred from taking coercive action against Tata Steel for now. This order protects the company while its dispute is pending. The underlying demand remains…

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School holiday today, August 25: Which states have announced closures amid heavy rain?

School holiday tomorrow, August 25: Schools in some parts of India will remain closed on August 25, 2026, amid heavy monsoon rainfall, while no nationwide rain-related holiday has been announced. Odisha has ordered closures in Nabarangpur and 89 vulnerable schools in Bhadrak. Several other states remain under rainfall alerts. August…

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Jharkhand protests: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, state govt over JPSC prelims probe plea

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, Jharkhand government and other authorities on a PIL seeking a CBI or independent investigation into alleged irregularities in the JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025.

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Jharkhand protests: 3 FIRs filed against 28 named, 900 unnamed over clashes

Multiple FIRs have been filed against hundreds of individuals following recent clashes. Protesting job aspirants clashed with police in Giridih and Hazaribag districts. These incidents occurred after similar cases were registered in Ranchi on Saturday. Students are demanding action on alleged recruitment irregularities and examination reforms. The Jharkhand High Court…

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Supreme Court to hear plea on August 24 for CBI probe into alleged Jharkhand civil services exam irregularities

The Supreme Court will hear a plea for a CBI probe into alleged exam malpractices. This petition seeks an independent and time-bound investigation into the civil services examination. It also requests the transfer of the investigation from state CID to the CBI. The plea emphasizes the need for an impartial…

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Jharkhand protests: FIRs filed against 200 unnamed persons over police-students clash; leaders Kunal Pratap Singh, Piyush Kumar named

Three FIRs were filed against fourteen named and over two hundred unnamed persons. These FIRs relate to a clash between police and job aspirants in Ranchi. Students protested alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations on Friday. The High Court stayed notifications cancelling appointments for several examinations. This action followed student…

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Jharkhand recruitment exam row: BJP leaders demand CBI probe, slam government

BJP leaders in Jharkhand have voiced strong accusations against the state government, claiming undue force was used against aspiring job candidates. They are calling for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Reports indicate that JMM workers and police clashed with protesters across multiple districts. Senior BJP officials…

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Jharkhand protests: HC stays cancellation of 11th, 13th JPSC appointments; gives relief to 450 candidates

The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed government notifications cancelling appointments made through the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations, as well as the recruitment of food safety officers. The order provides relief to around 450 candidates, allowing them to continue in service pending the state’s response and investigation.

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