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Everything you need to know about Birsa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Birsa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Mega projects should contribute to welfare of local people: Mukherjee

April 30, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Godda (Jharkhand), April 30 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that mega projects should contribute to the welfare of people in places where they were being set up.

Ex-Jharkhand CM Koda, aide acquitted in poluttion scam case

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Ranchi, Mar.7 (ANI): Former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda was acquitted on Thursday by the state high court in connection with the Rs 90 lakh scam pollution control board scam. His alleged associate Binod Sinha was also acquitted.

SC grants bail to former Jharkhand CM Koda in money laundering case

March 1, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda in a money laundering case, but he will remain in the jail in connection with bribery and other offences.

Delhi Waveriders looses Hockey India League Final to Ranchi Rhinos

February 11, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Delhi Waveriders didn't lose a single match throughout the Hockey India League but when it mattered the most they lost. Waveriders lost the final match of HIL to Ranchi Rhinos played at Birsa Munda AstroTurf Hockey Stadium, Ranchi on Sunday.

Raghunath seals third place for Uttar Pradesh Wizards

February 11, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Ranchi, Feb 11 (IANS) Four goals, including a golden goal from skipper Raghunath right in the last minute of extra time, earned Uttar Pradesh Wizards a 4-3 win over Jaypee Punjab Warriors in an absolute thriller of a third place play-off game of the Hero Hockey India League at Birsa Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Sunday.

Ranchi Rhinos stun Delhi Waveriders to clinch maiden HIL

February 10, 2013 at 11:47 PM

Ranchi, Feb 10 (IANS) Ranchi Rhinos defeated Delhi Waveriders 2-1 in a cracker of a game to win the first Hero Hockey India League at Birsa Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Sunday.

Rhinos first to book final berth in HIL

February 9, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Ranchi, Feb 9 (IANS) Ranchi Rhinos made sure that they play in the first ever Hero Hockey India League (HIL) final in front of a home crowd, as they beat Uttar Pradesh Wizards 4-2 in the semi-final at Birsa Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Saturday.

Rhinos face unpredictable Wizards in HIL semis

February 8, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Ranchi, Feb 8 (IANS) Ranchi Rhinos would look to ride on the wave of home support when they take on the unpredictable Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the semi-final of the inaugural Hockey India League at Birsa Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Saturday.

HIL releases tickets for semi-finals, final

February 4, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Hockey India League (HIL) has started the sale of tickets for the two semi-finals and the final to be held at the Birsa Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi Feb 9-10, respectively.

Ranchi ready to host its first international cricket match

January 18, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Ranchi, Jan 18 (IANS) Jharkhand's capital is set to host its first international cricket match when India take on England in a One-Day International (ODI) in the newly built 39,000-capacity JSCA International Stadium here Saturday.

Four years on, Koda to miss Diwali with family

November 12, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Ranchi, Nov 12 (IANS) Jailed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda will miss celebrating Diwali with his family for the fourth year in a row.

Rahul arrival in Ranchi marred by clashes

September 25, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Ranchi, Sep 25 (IANS) When Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi arrived on a two-day visit to the state Tuesday afternoon, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was injured in clashes between supporters of the two parties, police said.

Chopper mishap: Bedridden Munda sits up for first time

June 24, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Ranchi, June 24 (IANS) One-and-a-half months after he suffered grievous injuries in a helicopter accident, Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Sunday sat up for a few minutes, an official statement said here.

Upset over panel report, GJM threatens to renew agitation

June 9, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Kolkata/Darjeeling, June 9 (IANS) Upset over a high-power committee's report on additional areas to be included into the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) in northern West Bengal, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Saturday threatened to launch a protest agitation.

Looking for Birsa Munda - 112 years after his death

June 8, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Ranchi, June 8 (IANS) He is 'bhagwan' (god) to his people. But the jail cell in Ranchi where young tribal revolutionary Birsa Munda, who rose up against British rule, breathed his last on June 9, 1900 is no shrine.

BJP leader hails pilots effort to save lives of Jharkhand CM, other passengers

May 10, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Ranchi, May 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Barkuanr Gagrai has hailed the pilots efforts in saving the lives of Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda and other passengers accompanying him while crash-landing a helicopter at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport on Wednesday.

Munda's chopper mishap: Mulayam for improved safety measures

May 9, 2012 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi/Ranchi, May 9 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday called for improved safety measures in all forms of travel.

Two cops suspended for slapping legislator

March 30, 2012 at 1:13 AM

Ranchi, March 30 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda announced suspension of two policemen accused of slapping a BJP legislator Thursday.

Zoo authorities in Jharkhand prohibit visitors from going near enclosures

December 17, 2011 at 7:05 PM

Ranchi, Dec 17 (ANI): Authorities in Ranchi zoo prohibited the visitors from going near the enclosures after bird flu alert was sounded in the state.

Jharkhand Vigilance Bureau files fresh chargesheet against Koda

April 2, 2011 at 11:05 AM

Ranchi, Apr 2 (ANI): Jharkhand Vigilance Bureau has filed a chargesheet against former Chief Minister Madhu Koda, alleging that he took Rs. 90 lakh from two of his associates to contest the 2009 Lok Sabha polls.

Enforcement Directorate files chargesheet against Koda

March 4, 2011 at 5:58 PM

Ranchi, Mar 4 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda on Friday in connection with the hawala transactions and the illegal investments case registered against him.

Award-winning flower-grower gives new dimension to floriculture in Jharkhand

February 12, 2011 at 8:20 PM

Garhwa (Jharkhand), Feb 12(ANI): A flower cultivator in Jharkhand's Garhwa district has come up with many flower varieties in his garden, giving new dimensions to floriculture in the state.

Bhagwan Birsa Zoo in Jharkhand launches animal adoption programme

November 20, 2010 at 5:21 PM

Ormanjhi (Jharkhand), Nov.20 (ANI): The Bhagwan Birsa Zoo in Jharkhand's Ormanjhi town launched 'Adopt an Animal' programme to involve participation of animal-lovers in the upkeep of the zoo inmates.

Four Maoists arrested in Orissa

September 1, 2010 at 4:36 PM

Keonjhar (Orissa), Sep 1 (ANI): Security forces have arrested four Maoists in a joint combing operation in Orissa's Keonjhar district.

Tribal outfit undecided on supporting creation of separate Gorkha state

July 12, 2010 at 4:43 PM

Jalpaiguri (West Bengal), July 12 (ANI): The Akhil Bharatiya Adivasi Vikas Parishad, a tribal outfit, met in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri District, and is still indecisive about supporting the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state.

FIFA WC: Slovenia warns England about shock loss

June 21, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Johannesburg, June 21 (ANI): Slovenia's Valter Birsa believes England are the best side in Group C, but warned Fabio Capello's men that a shock could be on the cards.

Jharkhand legislators take on each other in sports field

March 27, 2010 at 9:07 PM

Ranchi, Mar 26 (ANI): After having confronted with a political tussle during recent elections, Jharkhand ruling and opposition legislators faced each other again, but this time in a sports field.

Jharkhand has instrument to detect lightning

June 2, 2009 at 10:32 AM

Ranchi, June 2 (ANI): In order to reduce number of increasing accidents caused by lightning, the weather department of the Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) has installed a lightning detecting instrument at several places in Ranchi.

Birsa zoo in Ranchi has "air-conditioning" for animals

May 1, 2009 at 5:05 PM

Ranchi, May 1 (ANI): Officials of Birsa Zoo in Ranchi have made special arrangements to protect the animals from the ever-rising mercury and torrid times ahead.

Four prisoners escape from Jharkhand hospital

March 20, 2009 at 4:44 PM

Ranchi, March 20 (IANS) Four prisoners undergoing treatment at a hospital here escaped Friday by breaking the window panes of the room where they were kept, the police said.

Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibte Razi recommends President rule

January 16, 2009 at 9:48 PM

Ranchi, Jan 16 (ANI): Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibte Razi on Friday recommended President's rule in the state following a deepening political crisis in the state in the wake of the Assembly by-elections in which the chief minister Shibu Soren lost to a relative newcomer.

Ceasefire-bound militant outfits in Assam call for peace

December 16, 2008 at 2:35 PM

Guwahati, Dec.16 (ANI): Ceasefire-bound militant groups, academics and social activists recently called a convention 'In Search of Peace' at the Guwahati University, which called for an end to violence in the State.

Maoists paste posters in Ranchi to support shutdown

October 21, 2008 at 8:30 PM

Ranchi, Oct 21 (IANS) Maoist guerrillas Tuesday pasted posters in this Jharkhand city to support the shutdown call given by them, the police said.

Orissa state BJP, BJD unit wake up to poll preparation

June 28, 2008 at 1:01 AM

As the Centre is facing a political uncertainty signalling early general elections and the Bharatiya Janta Party?s recent announcement