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

Koda surrenders after week-long bail, sent to judicial custody

May 24, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Ranchi, May 24 (IANS) Former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, allegedly at the centre of a Rs.2,500 crore money laundering scam, surrendered in a court here Friday after his bail period ended and was sent to 14 days in judicial custody.

Suspected Maoists kill two in Jharkhand

May 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Ranchi, May 23 (IANS) Suspected Maoist guerrillas killed two people in Jharkhand's Gumla district early Thursday, police said.

JMM rules out poll pact for 2014 polls

May 22, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Ranchi, May 22 (IANS) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Wednesday ruled out any pre-poll tie-up in the state assembly and Lok Sabha polls in 2014.

Elephants crush two to death in Jharkhand

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Ranchi, May 18 (IANS) Rampaging elephants trampled two people to death in a village on the outskirts of the Jharkhand capital Ranchi Friday, an official said Saturday.

Under-trial commits suicide in Jharkhand jail

May 16, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Ranchi, May 16 (IANS) An under-trial, charged with the murder of his wife, committed suicide in a Jharkhand jail early Thursday, police said.

Life sentence for Congress MLA in Jharkhand

May 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Ranchi, May 15 (IANS) A Jharkhand court here Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to a state Congress legislator Sawana Lakra and three others convicted in a murder case.

Fan celebrates Madhuri Dixit's birthday in Ranchi

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Ranchi, May 15 (ANI): A die-hard fan of Bollywood actress, Madhuri Dixit celebrated her 46th birthday with fervour in Ranchi on Wednesday.

Industrialist arrested in 2012 horse trading case

May 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Ranchi, May 14 (IANS) The CBI Tuesday arrested industrialist R.K. Agrawal, who contested the 2012 Rajya Sabha poll as an independent candidate. The poll was countermanded by the Election Commission after Rs.2.15 crore in cash was recovered allegedly from Agrawal's vehicle.

Yuvraj launches Cancer Detection Centre in Ranchi

May 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Yuvraj's YOUWECAN in collaboration with Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital launched the centre.

Shinde to review security situation in naxal-hit areas of Jharkhand

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Ranchi, May 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will review progress in the security situation and development initiatives in the Naxal-affected districts of the Jharkhand today.

Jharkhand Congress legislator found guilty of murder

May 13, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Ranchi, May 13 (IANS) A Ranchi court Monday convicted Jharkhand Congress legislator Sawana Lakra and three others of murder.

Jharkhand to get Rs.800 crore for forest livelihood project

May 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Jharkhand is all set to get Rs.800 crore for advancement of livelihood and forestry for ecological security, an official said Sunday.

Koda surrenders, sent to 14 days judicial custody

May 10, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Ranchi, May 10 (IANS) Former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda surrendered in a Ranchi court Friday and was sent to 14 days' judicial custody. He was on three weeks provisional bail that ended a day before.

Four policemen die in Jharkhand accident

May 8, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Ranchi, May 8 (IANS) Four Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) policemen were killed Wednesday in Jharkhand when their vehicle collided with a truck, police said.

73.15 percent students pass matric exams in Jharkhand

May 7, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Ranchi, May 7 (IANS) About 73.15 percent students passed the matric (secondary) examination in Jharkhand this year, an official said Tuesday.

Seven Maoists killed in Jharkhand

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Ranchi, April 29 (IANS) Seven alleged Maoists were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Jharkhand Monday, police said.

Lack of rain in Jharkhand results in drying up of waterfalls, rivers

April 18, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Ranchi, Apr 18 (ANI): Soaring temperatures and a lack of rain has resulted in the drying up of waterfalls and rivers in Jharkhand.

Commoners in Jharkhand face the brunt due to shutdown called by Maoists

April 7, 2013 at 3:17 PM

Ranchi, Apr 7 (ANI): Common man faces the brunt on Sunday as the 48 hour long shutdown called by the Maoists in Jharkhand directly hit the working class as they could not rope in any money.

Five policemen killed by Maoists in Jharkhand

April 4, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Ranchi, April 4 (IANS) Five policemen were killed Thursday in a gun battle with Maoist guerrillas in Jharkhand, police said.

11 Jharkhand legislators raided for cash-for-votes case

April 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Ranchi, April 4 (IANS) The CBI Thursday conducted searches at the houses of 11 Jharkhand legislators in connection with the cash-for-vote charges in the 2010 Rajaya Sabha polls.

Eight sacks of high-volatile ammonium nitrate seized in Jharkhand

March 25, 2013 at 7:38 PM

Koderma (Jharkhand), Mar 25 (ANI): Eight sacks of highly volatile ammonium nitrate was seized by cops from a car that was travelling through Jharkhand's Koderma District on Monday. The driver was arrested.

Indian bureaucracy dangerous animal: Ramesh

March 23, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Ranchi, March 23 (IANS) India's bureaucracy was "the most dangerous animal in the world", Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said here Saturday.

Boyfriend, three others arrested for girl's gang-rape

March 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Ranchi, March 22 (IANS) A youth who along with his three friends gang-raped his girl-friend, which led to her committing suicide by setting herself ablaze, has been arrested, police said Friday.

CID officer, student commit suicide in Jharkhand

March 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Ranchi, March 21 (IANS) A senior CID officer and an engineering student committed suicide in the Jharkhand capital Thursday in two separate incidents, police said.

Gang-raped Jharkhand girl dies of injuries

March 20, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Ranchi, March 20 (IANS) A girl who had set herself on fire after gang-rape by her boyfriend and his three friends March 17 near here died Wednesday, police said.

No trace of six killed by Maoists in Jharkhand

March 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Ranchi, March 14 (IANS) The police are yet to find the bodies of "six criminals" who were reportedly executed by Maoists in a Jharkhand forest, an official said Thursday. Three rebels were injured in a shootout with the search team.

Probe on into boy's 'sexual abuse', cops tell court

March 13, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Police Wednesday filed a status report in the Delhi High Court in the case of a seven-year-old HIV positive boy's allegation that he was sexually abused by older inmates and a guard at a government home.

Three women killed in coal mining mishap

March 12, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Ranchi, March 12 (IANS) Three women were crushed to death under a heap of coal while illegally extracting it from a mine in Jharkhand Tuesday, police said.

Constable kills wife, children in Jharkhand

March 8, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Ranchi, March 8 (IANS) A police constable hacked his wife, son and daughter to death in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district Friday, police said.

Four electrocuted while bathing in Jharkhand river

March 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Ranchi, March 6 (IANS) Four people were electrocuted while bathing in a river in Jharkhand Wednesday, police said.

Hyderabad blast accused arrested in Ranchi

March 4, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Ranchi, March 4 (IANS) Manzar Imam, an accused in the Feb 21 Hyderabad blast and a member of Indian Mujahideen (IM), was arrested in Ranchi early Monday, police said.

Jharkhand legislator holds kangaroo court

March 2, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Ranchi, March 2 (IANS) A Jharkhand legislator held a kangaroo court Saturday and punished a man after his wife's complaint over ill-treatment by her alcoholic husband.

Anti-malnutrition programme launched in Jharkhand

February 28, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Ranchi, Feb 28 (IANS) Jeevan Asha, an ambitious programme to free Jharkhand of malnutrition, was launched here Thursday.

Rail budget disappoints Jharkhand

February 26, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Ranchi, Feb 26 (IANS) People of Jharkhand are disappointed with the railway budget as no new trains were given to the state, former chief minister Arjun Munda said Tuesday.

13 Maoist guerrillas held in Jharkhand

February 22, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Ranchi, Feb 22 (IANS) Thirteen Maoist guerrillas were arrested in Jharkhand's Lohardagga district Friday, police said.

CBI raids houses of five Jharkhand legislators

February 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Ranchi, Feb 21 (IANS) The CBI Thursday raided houses of five Jharkhand legislators as part of its probe into the 'cash for vote' scandal in the 2010 Rajya Sabha elections.

In Jharkhand, banks, mines, trains affected by strike

February 20, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Ranchi, Feb 20 (IANS) A two-day countrywide shutdown called by 11 trade unions Wednesday affected mining, banks and railway services in Jharkhand.

Man commits suicide after killing wife, in-laws

February 18, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Ranchi, Feb 18 (IANS) A man in Jharkhand's Gumla district Monday hacked to death his pregnant wife and her parents before committing suicide, police said.

Nine Maoist guerrillas surrender in Jharkhand

February 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Ranchi, Feb 18 (IANS) Nine Maoist guerrillas surrendered before Inspector General of Police (Ranchi Zone) M.S. Bhatia in Jharkhand's Khuti district Monday, police said.

Why do police need Arjun Munda's crime records, asks BJP

February 16, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Ranchi, Feb 16 (IANS) The BJP Saturday demanded a high-level probe into the alleged police action seeking criminal records of former Jharkhand chief minister Arjun Munda.

Three lynched for molestation in Jharkhand

February 15, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Ranchi, Feb 15 (IANS) Three young men were Friday beaten to death by a mob for trying to molest a woman in a Jharkhand village, police said.

Explosives recovered in Jharkhand

February 14, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Ranchi, Feb 14 (IANS) Explosives were Thursday recovered from a Maoist hideout in a Jharkhand jungle near here, said police which had launched a manhunt to nab a dreaded guerrilla.

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.

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.

FIH ropes in Hero for a four-year deal

February 9, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Ranchi, Feb 9 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp Ltd. Saturday announced a first-of-its-kind partnership which will be spread over the next four years.

High-level team reviews Jharkhand security

February 8, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Ranchi, Feb 8 (IANS) Union Cabinet Secretary A.K. Seth reviewed the security and development work of Jharkhand with officials of various ministries in Ranchi Friday.

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.

Road accidents kill 13 in Jharkhand

February 7, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Ranchi, Feb 7 (IANS) At least 13 people, including eight labourers, were killed and more than 30 injured Thursday in two road accidents in Jharkhand, police said.

Seven killed in Jharkhand road accident

February 7, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Ranchi, Feb 7 (IANS) At least seven labourers were killed and more than 20 injured Thursday when the driver of the vehicle they were travelling in lost control over it and hit a tree in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, police said.

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.

Jharkhand JAC primary teacher training results declared: Check results

February 4, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Jharkhand JAC primary teacher training results has been declared. The announcement of the results has ended the wait of the students who had appeared for the exam previously.

HIL: Ranchi Rhinos aim to put pressure on Delhi Waveriders

January 31, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Ranchi, Jan 31 (IANS) Ranchi Rhinos would look to catch up with Delhi Waveriders by handing them their first league defeat in the inaugural edition of the Hero Hockey India League when the two teams face off for the third and final time in the league stage at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Friday.

Delhi Waveriders held 2-2 by Ranchi Rhinos

January 30, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Delhi Waveriders drew 2-2 with second placed Ranchi Rhinos to maintain their unbeaten record in the Hero Hockey India League at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Wednesday.

Koda aide Bastawade sent to 14 days' judicial custody

January 30, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Ranchi, Jan 30 (IANS) A Jharkhand court Wednesday sent Anil Bastawade, an aide of former chief minister Madhu Koda, to 14 days judicial custody after he was brought here following his arrest in Indonesia.

SC gives 45 days to complete Madhu Koda money laundering probe

January 29, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday granted the Enforcement Directorate custody of former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, accused of money laundering, and allowed it 45 days to complete its probe.

Upbeat Rhinos hoping to conquer Delhi Waveriders

January 29, 2013 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Ranchi Rhinos would look to avenging their home loss against Delhi Waveriders when the two face-off Wednesday for the top-of-the-table clash in the inaugural edition of the Hero Hockey India League at the National Stadium here.

Mumbai Magicians searching for elusive victory

January 29, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Bottom placed Dabur Mumbai Magicians would be hoping to register their maiden victory in the inaugural edition of the Hero Hockey India League Wednesday when they take on Uttar Pradesh Wizards in their eighth league encounter at the Mahindra Hockey stadium here.

HEC to invest Rs.750 crore in modernising plants

January 29, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) Public sector Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) has chalked out a plan to invest around Rs.750 crore in the next four years to modernise its plants, a top company official said Tuesday.

HIL: Ranchi Rhinos host struggling Mumbai Magicians

January 27, 2013 at 4:40 PM

Ranchi, Jan 27 (IANS) Fresh from a convincing 3-1 win over Uttar Pradesh Wizards, Ranchi Rhinos would be high on confidence as they take on struggling Mumbai Magicians in the Hockey India League here Monday.

Rural Development Minister Ramesh approves bridges in Maoist-hit Jharkhand

January 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan.27 (ANI): After being affected by decades of Maoist violence, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has approved the construction of bridges by the Railway Ministry's construction wing, IRCON in Jharkhand.

Jairam hoists Indian flag in Maoist den

January 26, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Ranchi, Jan 26 (IANS) Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh hoisted the tricolour in a Maoist den in Jharkhand on the occasion of India's Republic Day.

Maoists torch three vehicles in Jharkhand

January 25, 2013 at 6:56 PM

Ranchi, Jan 25 (IANS) Maoist guerrillas Friday set on fire three vehicles of a private construction company in Jharkhand's Lohardagga district, police said.

Husband commits suicide after killing wife

January 24, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Ranchi, Jan 24 (IANS) A man allegedly killed his wife and then committed suicide in Jharkhand's Bokaro district, police said Thursday.

Rhinos, Wizards fight for a win

January 23, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Ranchi, Jan 23 (IANS) The battle for the top spot in the Hockey India League (HIL) is a hot chase at this point and the last match between Ranchi Rhinos and Uttar Pradesh Wizards before the second break in the tournament at the Astroturf Stadium to be played here Thursday could set the tempo for the remainder of this tournament.

Jharkhand tribals practice Hodopathy, remain healthy

January 23, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Ranchi, Jan 23 (ANI): Today, when dependence on modern science has cut all our ties from the natural roots for which India is famous, the tribes of Jharkhand continue to use their traditional wisdom to fight diseases in the most natural and inexpensive way.

Lean run was inevitable, says Virat Kohli

January 22, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Mohali, Jan 22 (IANS) Virat Kohli, back amongst the runs with a fine 50 in Ranchi, feels the No.3 position in the batting order is best suited to him and he would like to carry on playing in the top-order.

Rhinos banking on home support to stall Waveriders

January 22, 2013 at 6:16 PM

Ranchi, Jan 22 (IANS) Ranchi Rhinos will be banking on home support as they aim to halt the march of league leaders Delhi Waveriders in their second home game of the Hockey India League (HIL) at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Wednesday.

Match referee warns KP over dissent during Ranchi ODI in 'airport toilet'

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

London, Jan 21(ANI): England batsman Kevin Pietersen was informed about his punishment by match referee Andy Pycroft, for showing dissent during the third one-day against India in Ranchi in the men toilet of city airport.

Giles chary of giving battered England batsmen 'hair dryer' treatment

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

London, Jan 21(ANI): England one-day coach Ashley Giles has admitted his team was battered during their seven-wicket defeat to India in Ranchi on Saturday in the third ODI, but he decided now was not the time to give his battered players the hair-dryer treatment.

Seven CRPF men injured in Jharkhand blast

January 20, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Ranchi, Jan 20 (IANS) Seven CRPF personnel were injured in a landmine blast triggered by Maoist guerrillas in Jharkhand's Bokaro district Sunday, police said.

UP Wizards blank Ranchi Rhinos in hockey league

January 20, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Wizards outplayed Ranchi Rhinos 2-0 at the Dhyan Chand Stadium here Sunday to move to top of the Hockey India League standings.

Cook reads riot act to batsmen in 'do or die' appeal following Ranchi rout

January 20, 2013 at 11:13 AM

London, Jan. 20 (ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has said his team will have to improve quickly after losing heavily again to India to slip 2-1 behind in the one-day series.

Chhattisgarh Naxal Attack: All seven security men on board IAF chopper safe

January 20, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jan.20 (ANI): Chhattisgarh's Director General of Police (DGP) Ram Niwas has said that all seven people who were on board the Air Force Mi 17 chopper, that made a forced landing in a Naxal-dominant forest area in the state's Sukma District, have been evacuated safely following an attack by the Maoists.

India beats England by 7 wickets in Ranchi ODI

January 19, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Ranchi, Jan. 19 (ANI): India thrashed England by 7 wickets in third one-day international of the five-match series at JSCA Stadium here on Saturday, bowling out the visiting team for 155 runs before Virat Kohli returned to the form with 77 runs unbeaten.

Manjrekar lauds new Ranchi stadium

January 19, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Ranchi, Jan 19 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has lauded the newly constructed JSCA International Cricket Stadium here.

Crowds throng to Ranchi stadium to see Dhoni

January 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Ranchi, Jan 19 (IANS) It was a full house here at the newly-constructed JSCA International Stadium as thousands thronged in to see their local hero and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the third One-Day International (ODI) against England.

England skittled out for 155

January 19, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Ranchi, Jan 19 (IANS) A brilliant bowling performance saw India bowl out England for a measly 155 in the third One-day International (ODI) at the JSCA International Stadium here Saturday.

India elect to field first

January 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Ranchi, Jan 19 (IANS) India elected to field first in the third One-Day International (ODI) against England here at the newly built JSCA International Stadium Saturday.

Morgan admits 'tricky' IPL-Ashes conundrum

January 19, 2013 at 11:05 AM

London, Jan 19(ANI): England batsman Eoin Morgan has admitted he could be wedged between playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and fulfilling his Ashes dream.

Jharkhand cricket president unfazed despite effigies being burnt

January 18, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Ranchi, Jan 18 (IANS) Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) president Amitabh Choudhary remains unfazed despite his effigies being burnt in response to his invitation to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for the third One-Day International (ODI) between India and England to be held here Saturday.

Expecting 350 from the team batting first: Ranchi curator

January 18, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Ranchi, Jan 18 (IANS) Basu Dev, curator of the newly built JSCA International Stadium, expects the team batting first to score approximately 350 runs. India will take on England in the third One-Day International (ODI) here Saturday on what he calls a sporty wicket.

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.

HIL: Punjab Warriors host Ranchi Rhinos

January 15, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 15 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors, having suffered the disappointment of being beaten in the Hockey India League (HIL) opener, would look for a better result at home where they take on Ranchi Rhinos here Wednesday.

HIL: Pak players to return home amid growing tension at LoC

January 15, 2013 at 6:12 PM

The Hockey India, the governing body of national and international Hockey in India has decided to send back to nine Pakistani players amid growing tension at India-Pakistan border..................

Pak players in HIL to return home

January 15, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Hockey India has decided to send nine Pakistani players home amid growing sub-continental border tensions.

Navjot Singh Sidhu named HIL brand ambassador

January 14, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu was named the brand ambassador of the Hockey India League (HIL) here Monday.

High expectations from Hockey India League

January 13, 2013 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Can Hockey India League (HIL) change the lifestyle of hockey players similar to cricketers who found an El Dorado in the Indian Premier League?

JMM leaders meet Jharkhand Governor, stake claim for next government

January 12, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Ranchi, Ja.12 (ANI): Leaders of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) met Jharkhand Governor Syed Ahmad on Saturday and staked a claim to form the next government in the state.

'Maoists are taking advantage of technical advancements': Jharkhand DGP

January 11, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Ranchi, Jan. 11 (ANI): Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Gauri Shankar Rath, who has condemned the barbaric and cowardly act of the Naxals to surgically implant a bomb inside the stomach of a CRPF jawan killed in an encounter, on Friday said the ultras have grown stronger technically with external support.

Jharkhand DGP raps Naxals' despicable act, warns of future consequences

January 10, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Ranchi, Jan. 10 (ANI): Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Gauri Shankar Rath on Thursday condemned the untoward incident of a surgically implanted bomb that was recovered from the body of security personnel who was brought in for post mortem at a Ranchi hospital after a Naxal attack, saying the ultras have crossed all limits of cruelty.

Human rights not 'exclusive' to Maoists: BJP

January 10, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Condemning the Maoists for planting a bomb inside the body of a dead trooper in Jharkhand, the BJP Thursday called on human rights activists to condemn the act, and added that human rights were not exclusive to Maoists.

Maoists implant bomb inside dead CRPF trooper's stomach

January 10, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Ranchi, Jan 10 (IANS) Maoists cut open the stomach of a dead trooper to implant a bomb inside which was defused after doctors conducting an autopsy raised an alarm, police said here Thursday.

Maoists bomb inside stomach of dead CRPF trooper

January 10, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Ranchi, Jan 10 (IANS) Maoists cut open the stomach of a dead trooper to plant a bomb inside which was defused after doctors conducting an autopsy raised an alarm, police said Thursday.

Jharkhand heads for President Rule?

January 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Ranchi, Jan 9 (IANS) A day after Chief Minister Arjun Munda quit, Jharkhand seems to be heading towards President Rule -- for the third time in 12 years.

JMM formally withdraws support from Munda Government(Update:JMM)

January 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (ANI): The legislators of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha led by senior leader Shibu Soren today met Governor Syed Ahmad to formally withdraw support to the BJP-led government in the state.

JMM meets to review support to Munda

January 6, 2013 at 6:55 PM

Ranchi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) met here Sunday to decide whether or not to keep supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the state.

Hero title sponsor for Hockey India League

January 1, 2013 at 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Tuesday roped in Hero MotoCorp as the title-sponsor for the Hockey India League (HIL) starting Jan 14.

Five eve teasers lynched in Jharkhand

December 22, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Ranchi, Dec 22 (IANS) Five men were beaten to death by villagers after they allegedly teased women and girls in Jharkhand's Khuti district Saturday, police said.

Knight Riders-Daredevils clash in 2013 IPL opener

December 21, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will start their 2013 campaign against Delhi Daredevils in the inaugural match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, April 3.