To combat the growing number of road accidents, the Balod district administration has introduced a strict rule: petrol will not be dispensed to motorcyclists who are not wearing helmets. This directive applies to all petrol pumps across the district. Law enforcement is focused on educating residents about safety, using a mix of advice and, where necessary, financial penalties to ensure public safety. Approximately 35 petrol pumps operate in the urban and rural areas of Balod district.
Chirag Paswan, the Union Minister, has condemned the assault in Thane, Maharashtra, where a shop owner was allegedly attacked for not speaking Marathi. Paswan, speaking from Vaishali, Bihar, questioned the increasing divisions within the country, often seen in the name of language, region, and other factors. While supporting the pride associated with one’s mother tongue, he urged for sensitivity and respect for those who may not understand it. He also accused certain leaders of promoting divisive agendas. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also addressed the issue, warning of legal repercussions for those engaging in violence based on language.
Former President Donald Trump officially enacted the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ into law on US Independence Day. The bill encompasses various measures, including tax cuts and increased financial allocations for the Pentagon and border security initiatives. The signing took place during a military family picnic at the White House. Trump highlighted the fulfillment of campaign promises during the ceremony, which was attended by key figures such as Melania Trump, cabinet members, and Republican leaders. The bill’s passage through both the House and Senate was noted, with the Vice-President providing the deciding vote in the Senate. A flypast of B-2 bombers…
The monsoon season continues to bring significant rainfall across India, with the weather department issuing warnings for heavy downpours, strong winds, and lightning strikes in the coming days. Delhi experienced varying levels of rainfall on Friday. The forecast for Delhi includes cloudy skies throughout Saturday, with chances of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. Similar conditions are expected on Sunday. The maximum temperature for today is predicted to be 36 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 27 degrees Celsius. In Uttar Pradesh, the weather forecast predicts thunderstorms and heavy rain for several districts today, with a warning issued for…
Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) Vice-Chancellor, Dr. S.C. Dubey, has been given the additional charge of the Vice-Chancellor of Jharkhand State Open University. This decision was made by Governor and Chancellor Santosh Kumar Gangwar. Dr. Dubey will manage the regular administrative duties until further orders. He will need to seek the Chancellor’s approval for any policy decisions. An official notification regarding this matter has been released by Dr. Nitin Madan Kulkarni, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor. The previous Vice-Chancellor of Jharkhand State Open University, Dr. Triveninath Sahu, completed his three-year tenure on July 4th. The Raj Bhavan had also issued…
The Public Works Department has announced a large-scale transfer of sub-engineers. Details of the transfers are available.
The weather department has issued a 72-hour heavy rainfall warning for Jharkhand. Ranchi is specifically highlighted, with heavy rain expected on July 6th. Other districts, including Lohardaga, Saraikela-Kharsawan, and East Singhbhum, are also under a heavy rainfall alert. Furthermore, Gumla, Simdega, Khunti, and West Singhbhum are at risk of very heavy rainfall, prompting an orange alert. The forecast suggests that rainfall will continue in different parts of the state until July 10th. A yellow alert has been issued for Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, and Bokaro for July 5th, due to the likelihood of heavy rainfall. Cloudy conditions are…
A bomb threat caused significant disruption to the Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti as it traveled from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Durg. The alert prompted a massive security response at Jhansi railway station. The Delhi control room received a call reporting a bomb on the train. Police, including GRP and RPF, along with bomb disposal teams, were immediately dispatched. The train was evacuated upon reaching Jhansi station. During the search of the train, three unclaimed compartments were discovered in coach B-1. After questioning the coach assistant and a thorough search, authorities found no evidence of a bomb. SP City Gyanendra Singh confirmed that…
After the distressing situation of migrant workers trapped in Niger, another group of Jharkhand workers is now stranded in Dubai. Fifteen workers from various districts, including Giridih, Hazaribagh, and Dhanbad, are seeking help to return home. Two workers are from the Bagodar block. The workers were employed by Masai Contracting LLC in January 2024. The stranded workers and their families are facing severe hardship due to non-payment of wages. One worker’s wife, Kaushila Devi, detailed that her husband went to Dubai in January 2024, but has not received wages for three months. This has created difficulties in meeting basic needs…
A severe road accident in the Palamu district of Jharkhand resulted in the tragic deaths of three laborers and injuries to dozens more. The accident occurred on the NH-98 highway near Ramgarh, under the Chhatarpur police station. The vehicle involved was a pickup truck carrying more than 30 passengers, including men, women, and children. The laborers, who were headed to Karhagar village in Rohtas, Bihar, from the Ranka and Ramkanda police station areas of Garhwa district, were involved in the accident when the driver, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, lost control of the vehicle. The injured were initially taken…
