On the final day of Bharat Tex 2026, Industry Secretary, Jharkhand government Arava Rajkamal visited the state pavilion at the Bharat Mandapam here to review the showcase of GI-tagged products, Tasar silk, handloom textiles and tribal handicrafts.
A political debate over Jharkhand's mining policy intensified on Thursday after Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi accused the Hemant Soren government of delaying mine auctions and failing to utilise the state's mineral resources.
Officials said that the feast, which was funded with the ₹20,000 given by the accused, was underway when the police team arrived at the spot.
The Centre's decision to expand wildlife rescue infrastructure across India's tiger landscapes could strengthen conservation efforts in Jharkhand, where forest authorities are expected to assess the implications of the National Rescue-Rehab-Release Conservation Authority's (NTCA) proposal to establish additional Rescue-Rehab-Release (RRR) facilities.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday outlined his government's vision for inclusive, sustainable and investment-led development while addressing the valedictory session of the two-day National Stakeholder Consultation in New Delhi.
Marandi said illegal coal extraction in Nirsa, Baghmara and Jharia has expanded into a coordinated network that covers nearly 20 to 25 police stations and outposts.
CUJ received an A grade in February after the NAAC peer team visit. The university then sought a review under NAAC procedure, after which its CGPA increased slightly. Dissatisfied with the outcome in some parameters, it requested a second review.
Trivedi alleged that Jharkhand minister Irfan Ansari had openly stated that if any booth-level officer from the Election Commission came merely to collect information, “he should be taken hostage.” He questioned whether such statements did not put the Constitution at risk, adding that “wherever the INDIA alliance comes to power, the spirit of the Constitution is sidelined.”
The chief minister said the institute will open doors for young people who have had little access to aviation training.
Officials said the freeze is essential to ensure that all census operations are carried out on stable and clearly defined administrative units, avoiding discrepancies in data collection.
