Jharkhand Police have arrested the prime accused in a fraudulent withdrawal case from the West Singhbhum treasury, along with three others. The accused manipulated departmental computer data for nearly nine years to divert government funds into their own accounts and those of associates.
Jharkhand police have arrested 10 cyber criminals in Deoghar district for defrauding people through fake online platforms and fraudulent cashback offers.
The body of a 25-year-old woman was found in a plastic sack floating in the Jamuniya river in Jharkhand's Bokaro district. Police are investigating the case as a murder.
Three people have been arrested and a juvenile detained in Ranchi, Jharkhand, following the public humiliation of a woman and her daughter. The victims were smeared with black paint and paraded by neighbours after a dispute over a stolen motorcycle.
The Sports Ministry has directed Hockey India to investigate allegations of intimidation and sexual harassment made by former India captain Asunta Lakra. Lakra accused HI general secretary Bhola Nath Singh and highlighted institutional protection for alleged misconduct, urging an independent inquiry and stronger safeguards for women athletes.
A suspected operative of Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was arrested in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district, and investigators believe he could be part of an ISI-backed network tasked with collecting intelligence on VIPs including BJP leaders, recruiting operatives and laying the groundwork for possible terror activities in the state.
Jharkhand police have seized a significant quantity of opium and poppy husk in separate incidents across Ranchi and Palamu districts, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in drug trafficking.
A man wanted in several criminal cases has been arrested for allegedly demanding Rs 1.2 crore as extortion from a land dealer in Jharkhand's Palamu district.
A suspected World War II-era bomb has been discovered in the Baharagora area of Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, prompting discussions with the Indian Army for inspection and necessary action.
A man in Jharkhand, India, has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute, hitting her with a brick.
Three treasury employees in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, have been arrested for allegedly embezzling Rs 15.41 crore from government bank accounts over eight years, prompting criticism from the opposition BJP.
Five youths have been arrested in Jharkhand's Latehar district for allegedly raping a 16-year-old tribal girl after abducting her from a wedding ceremony.
The BJP has called for a bandh (shutdown) in Jharkhand on April 3 to protest the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag. The party is also protesting the overall law and order situation in the state.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag, prompting protests and a special investigation team.
The Jharkhand High Court has reserved its order in the criminal appeal filed by Rahul Verma and Lakhan Verma, who were convicted for the murder of Dhanbad Judge Uttam Anand. The incident occurred on July 28, 2021, when an autorickshaw hit Anand during his morning walk.
Jharkhand successfully defended their Hockey India Sub Junior Women National title, defeating Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in the final. Odisha secured the bronze medal.
Two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Hazaribag and Garhwa districts resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to five others.
A man allegedly involved in an international network trafficking job seekers from Jharkhand to cyber scam operations in Myanmar has been arrested in Mumbai.
Jharkhand's Finance Minister has ordered a statewide investigation into alleged fraudulent salary withdrawals from government treasuries, following reports of irregularities in multiple districts.
Police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly beheading her husband. The victim's headless torso was found on June 19, and his head was recovered 17 days later based on information from the accused. The wife confessed to conspiring the murder due to an extramarital affair.
Jharkhand defeated Tamil Nadu 8-1 in a Division A match of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026. Other victories were claimed by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in Division 'A', while Delhi, Telangana, Karnataka, and Arunachal Pradesh registered victories in Division 'B'.
The Jharkhand High Court has summoned top police officials and forensic experts to address concerns about the investigation into a missing girl case, particularly regarding the identification of a recovered skeleton.
The Supreme Court highlighted the critical need to protect forests across India, specifically mentioning states like Jharkhand for their natural ecosystems. The court declined to interfere with a Jharkhand High Court order concerning regulations for stone mining and crushers near forest boundaries, asserting the High Court's constitutional authority in the matter.
The BJP in Jharkhand has postponed its planned bandh (shutdown) to April 9, citing Good Friday and the JEE (Main) examination. The bandh was initially called to protest the state's law and order situation and demand justice in a rape and murder case.
A CRPF jawan was injured in an IED blast during an anti-Maoist operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district. The IED was planted by CPI (Maoists) in the Saranda forest.
A 70-year-old man in Jharkhand's Palamu district died by suicide at his home after an argument with his wife, according to police reports.
A CoBra commando died after being struck by a falling tree during a storm in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred at a CRPF camp in the Saranda forest.
A police constable in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district died after his service rifle discharged accidentally while he was cleaning it.
Amid cross-voting, National Democratic Alliance-supported Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani on Thursday won one of the two Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand, defeating the Congress's Pranav Jha, an official said.
The Jharkhand High Court has given the state government two weeks to provide information on a missing minor girl from Gumla, warning that the case could be transferred to the CBI if no progress is made.
Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Karni Sena leader Himanshu Singh in Jamshedpur, who was stabbed after protesting alleged eve-teasing. Prohibitory orders have been imposed across parts of the city, and a Jamshedpur bandh has been called by opposition parties for July 3.
Union minister J P Nadda on Wednesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of playing politics over the NEET paper leak and urged the Opposition to allow an "intensive" discussion on the issue in Parliament to find a "permanent solution" to the problem, instead of indulging in a blame game.
Three people have been killed in separate incidents involving wild elephants in the West Singhbhum and Garwah districts of Jharkhand, India, within a 24-hour period.
Three people, including an elderly man, were killed by wild elephants in two separate incidents in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. The incidents occurred in Banda and Murpa villages within the Gola police station limits. Immediate relief has been provided to the victims' families.
A 22-year-old man in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been arrested for allegedly killing a man who repeatedly harassed his sister.
Selected students will receive a grant of up to Rs 12,000 to cover their academic expenses.
A 58-year-old veterinarian was found dead in a forest in Jharkhand's Chatra district. Police suspect murder due to injury marks on the victim's face.
Two individuals were apprehended in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district after police discovered 50 kg of ganja, valued at Rs 25 lakh, in their possession.
Jharkhand sprinters Shiv Kumar Soren and Prithvi Oraon emerged as the fastest athletes at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, while hosts Chhattisgarh secured medals in shot put and discus throw.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag district, demanding responses from state officials and police regarding the ongoing investigation and lack of arrests.
