Investigators probing the murder of Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath have uncovered a key Jharkhand link. The SIT reportedly arrived in Dhanbad on Friday night and conducted detailed enquiries at the Pathardih police station. Police say the attackers allegedly used a fake motorcycle number plate copied from a vehicle, tightening the trail beyond West Bengal.
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the JAC Class 12 board results for 2026 on May 6. Students can download their scorecards online via jacresults com and also through DigiLocker. A minimum of 33% is required to pass. JAC also outlines its grading system and allows students to apply for improvement exams for theory papers.
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren called the Chandil–Tata railway section’s “unacceptable” condition, saying passenger trains have routinely faced hours-long delays for the past two years. He urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to prioritize passenger services and speed up infrastructure work, questioning whether freight timelines are being put ahead of commuters’ time.
Identical twins Srishti and Drishti Kumari from Hazaribag, Jharkhand, have jointly topped ICSE Class 10 exams with the exact same score of 97.6%. Even their subject marks align: both secured 97 in Hindi and English. The striking part, sources say, is that their career goals also reportedly remain the same.
The Jharkhand State Cricket Association has signed a seven-year partnership with SJ Uplift to build and run the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League. SJ Uplift will handle operational and commercial responsibilities, including franchise development, sponsorship partnerships, and player frameworks. The deal aims to create a sustainable, well-organized local cricket ecosystem across the state.
In Jharkhand’s Bajto village, a 7-year-old died and nearly 20 others were hospitalized after eating roadside golgappas. Health officials are investigating the vendor, suspecting stale or improperly stored ingredients worsened by the current heatwave. Samples of food taken from the stall are being tested to confirm the cause, leaving the community anxious.
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A festive treat turned deadly in Bajto village, Giridih, Jharkhand, after suspected mass food poisoning from a roadside golgappa vendor. One child died and nearly 20 others, along with two adults, were hospitalised. Authorities have opened an immediate probe and are conducting food and water tests to identify what caused the outbreak.
Jharkhand plans to recruit over 1,200 doctors to strengthen healthcare delivery. The state will also rope in an external agency to manage blood supply. CT scan and MRI facilities are set to be installed in all medical colleges and district hospitals, alongside efforts to ramp up testing for sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia, with tuberculosis targeted for elimination by 2029.
AgriTech startup Cropcoin Technologies, also known as Pehle Jaisa, has raised Rs 12 crore in a pre-Series A round. The fresh capital will fund expansion across Bihar and Jharkhand, accelerate development of bio-category soil health products, and support new infrastructure. The company’s goal is ambitious: reach Rs 100 crore annual recurring revenue within 24 months.
The Jharkhand High Court has directed withholding a district officer’s salary until a retired clerk receives his pension and retirement benefits, which were delayed for 13 years because his service book was missing. The court said earlier orders were not followed by the transport department, and it imposed the action to force compliance and ensure the employee’s dues are paid.
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