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Jharkhand assembly pays tribute to Shibu Soren, adjourned indefinitely amid slogans & tears

Ranchi, Aug 4 (UNI) The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly plunged into mourning today following
the demise of former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren.
As the second day of the Monsoon Session commenced, the House echoed with slogans of “Shibu Soren Amar Rahein”, before being adjourned indefinitely in a rare and emotional session.
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108 Ambulance service to run on Ola-like model in Jharkhand for free

07 Feb 2026 | 12:57 AM

Ranchi, Feb 6 (UNI) The Jharkhand health department has decided to operate the 108 ambulance service on an Ola-like model, ensuring faster response, real-time monitoring and completely free service for patients. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Ajoy Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Health on Friday.

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Governor urges students to strive for excellence at CM School of Excellence in Chas

07 Feb 2026 | 12:46 AM

Ranchi, Feb 6 (UNI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Friday interacted with students at the District Ramrudra CM School of Excellence in Bokaro district and said that the CM Schools of Excellence have been established to provide quality and excellent education to students of the state.

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Illegal coal mining happening “right under nose administration” in Meghalaya, says Justice Katakey

07 Feb 2026 | 12:11 AM

Shillong, Feb 6 (UNI) The one-man committee of Justice (retired) Brojendra Prasad Katakey today said that illegal coal mining was happening “right under the nose of the administration” in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district.

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Meghalaya CM inaugurates state’s first mechanised multi-level car parking facility

06 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM

Shillong, Feb 6 (UNI) In a major push to ease the growing traffic congestion in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday inaugurated the state’s first Mechanised Multi‑Level Car Parking (MLCP) facility at Vivekananda Road, near the Additional Secretariat.

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ZPM backtracks on CBI as Lengpui land deal turns into political flashpoint

06 Feb 2026 | 11:00 PM

Aizawl, Feb 6 (UNI) The ruling Zoram People’s Movement’s (ZPM) decision to first announce and then reverse its plan to approach the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has added a fresh twist to the intensifying political storm over the controversial Lengpui land acquisition.

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