Fog Disrupts Rail Services, Delays Trains in Chandigarh
Dense fog across northern India caused significant delays to several long-distance and premium trains at Chandigarh railway station on Thursday, affecting hundreds of passengers.
Dense fog across northern India caused significant delays to several long-distance and premium trains at Chandigarh railway station on Thursday, affecting hundreds of passengers.
A customer and tea stall owner sustained bullet injuries in a brazen daytime shooting in Daltonganj. Police identified the shooter but motive remains unclear, with possible links to upcoming civic polls.
A joint police team in Palamu district arrested five gang members, including a woman, for 14 burglary and theft cases. They recovered jewellery worth Rs 4 lakh and antique coins from the 1800s.
A herd of elephants raided four villages in Palamu district, destroying standing mustard crops. Officials reported no human casualties or property damage.
A tourist couple from Ranchi spotted a tiger basking near a water body in Betla National Park during a daytime safari, according to forest officials.
251 dismissed office attendants from Palamu district continue their protest in Ranchi, demanding reinstatement after sudden termination without notice.
A Palamu police officer faces suspension after his service revolver went missing while he was allegedly drunk. The weapon was later recovered. Read the full details of the incident.
Indian Railways launches the weekly Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express (Train 11032/11031). Offering affordable travel, it connects West Bengal to Maharashtra with 35 stops. Check the full schedule here.
Jharkhand's budget session set for Feb 18-Mar 19. Cabinet approves Davos trip, Rs 101cr ROB, Rs 134cr for police CCTVs, and key schemes. Details here.
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Palamu police arrest a 25-year-old from Odisha for allegedly raping and blackmailing a woman migrant worker. The accused was booked under BNS and IT Act.
The Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Satbarwa, Palamu, has no anti-rabies vaccines for 12 days. Dog bite victims are forced to travel 15-27 km for treatment. Authorities promise swift action.
A 58-year-old man from a PVTG was killed by an elephant in Palamu's Chhipadohar forest. The victim was returning from a market. Forest officials have initiated relief measures. Read the full report.
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Garhwa police arrest three, including a woman, for murdering a Palamu man based on suspicion of using spirits. Weapons seized. Details on the shocking crime inside.
A man who failed UPSC exams posed as a senior IAS officer for nearly seven years using fake IDs and a government car plate. His deception unraveled at a Jharkhand police station. Read the full story.
A 35-year-old man, after failing UPSC four times, impersonated an IAS and IPTAFS officer for seven years to fool his family. Palamu police finally exposed his elaborate deception. Read the full story.
A Palamu man, with his girlfriend's help, murdered his wife and buried her body. To hide the crime, he killed a dog and buried it at the same spot. Police have exhumed the body and are hunting for the accused.
Daltonganj police arrested Shahrukh Ali, linked to a Kuwait-based extortion racket, for planning to shoot a jeweller. A pistol and ammunition were seized. Read the full story.
Palamu police arrested Mumtaz Khan, 26, with 64 grams of brown sugar from Madhuri Forest. The accused revealed a drug network linking Garhwa, Parwa, Daltonganj, and Bihar's Sasaram. Details inside.
Palamu administration launches Rah Veer Yojana, offering Rs 25,000 cash incentive and legal protection to Good Samaritans who rush accident victims to hospital within the golden hour.
An Air India Express pilot was arrested and later released on bail for allegedly assaulting a colleague at Delhi's IGI Airport. The incident occurred on December 29, 2025.
Palamu Tiger Reserve bans alcohol consumption at all tourist spots to prevent nuisance on New Year's Eve. Police and forest teams are on strict vigil. Read more about the crackdown.
A Jharkhand Armed Police cook, Sonu Kumar, died in a hit-and-run accident near Daltonganj. Police cite dense fog, lack of CCTV as challenges. Read the full report.
Palamu police arrest two men linked to gangster Prince Khan for conspiring to extort Rs 1 crore from a jeweller. Read the full investigation details.
Palamu district establishes a dedicated census cell with nodal officer and master trainers for the upcoming digital census operations in Jharkhand. Learn about the key appointments and two-stage process.
Dense fog blankets North India, severely disrupting rail services. Premium trains like Vande Bharat and Rajdhani Express face delays exceeding 8 hours. Get the latest updates on affected services.
Delhi Police registers FIR after an Air India Express pilot allegedly assaulted a flyer. Investigation underway using CCTV footage and evidence. Read the latest details.
Jharkhand police deploy drones and awareness campaigns in Ranchi, Khunti, Chatra, and Palamu to identify and destroy illegal poppy plantations. Farmers are shifting to legal crops.
Two women died and another fights for life after suffocating on toxic smoke from a traditional earthen room warmer in Palamu's Phuldiha village. The family of a BSF jawan is devastated. Read the full report.