Elephant raid in Chatra village damages houses, crops
An elephant damaged two houses and crops in Chatra's Danaging village. No casualties reported. Forest officials detail solar fence measures and elephant corridor challenges in Hazaribag & Chatra.
An elephant damaged two houses and crops in Chatra's Danaging village. No casualties reported. Forest officials detail solar fence measures and elephant corridor challenges in Hazaribag & Chatra.
A young woman died and her husband fell critically ill after lighting a fire in a closed room to beat the cold in Chatra. Police confirm the tragic incident. Read more about the dangers of indoor heating.
Md Ayan Khan, a 12-year-old social media star from Chatra, died after being run over by a sand-laden tractor. The driver, arrested for dumping the body, is in police custody. Read the full investigation details.
Police in Chatra recovered a newborn girl's body near a drain. SDPO Sandeep Suman calls it a grave crime. Read the latest on the investigation and societal concerns.
Dhiraj Kumar Yadav, 26, was killed when a speeding vehicle hit him amid dense fog in Chatra's Simaria block. The driver fled. Police investigation is ongoing.
Chatra district launches Jharkhand's first Mother Special Newborn Care Unit (MSNCU) at Sadar Hospital. The 11-bed facility promotes zero-separation care for mothers and preterm babies to reduce neonatal mortality. Read more.
Police arrest an associate of a former TSPC rebel in a deadly clash between two factions over land and money disputes in Chatra's Gendra village. Two killed, two injured. Details inside.
Chatra police arrested five men with 31.19 grams of brown sugar worth Rs 15 lakh from Tudhag forest. A car and smartphones were seized. Read about the major drug bust.
Police in Chatra arrest two men from Bihar for the December 21 jewellery store robbery in Hunterganj. The SIT recovered 5.1 gm of gold ornaments. Read the full investigation details.
Intense gunbattle in Chatra's Gendra village leaves two former TSPC members dead and an RJD leader injured. Police probe internal rivalry, gang war, or old enmity as motive. Details inside.
Renowned mountaineer Sameera Khan visited a Chatra school during her all-India cycling expedition, urging girls to pursue dreams fearlessly and highlighting women empowerment.
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
A 45-year-old man in Chatra died allegedly after being treated by a quack. The accused ran a clinic from a rented house. Authorities have promised a probe. Read the full story.
Chatra district administration prohibits soaps and detergents at Balbal hot spring to prevent environmental damage. The sacred site, known for its therapeutic sulphur waters, sees a surge during the annual cattle fair.
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.
Premchand Singh, a social worker and LJP leader in Jharkhand's Chatra, received a Rs 2 crore extortion call via WhatsApp from a person claiming to be gangster Prince Khan. Police are investigating possible international and local links.
A six-month-old boy, missing for a week from Kadhe village in Chatra, was safely recovered. Police arrested his aunt, who allegedly abducted him. Read the full story.
Police in Chatra recover body of Sanju Bharti after arresting his wife Rita Kumari for plotting his murder with her lover. The duo strangled him in an SUV. Details inside.
Uman Singh Bhogta, 85, struggles against local musclemen who seized his 4-acre land in Chatra. Despite valid documents, he awaits justice as authorities delay action. Read his fight.
Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University in Ranchi faces continued student protests over a commerce course fee hike, leading to a sixth day of class disruptions and potential police intervention.
Chatra police arrest 23-year-old man for allegedly raping 17-year-old girl during Chhath puja celebrations on October 28. The accused was a relative of the survivor's friend.
Eight Birhor PVTG families in Chatra's Sheetalpur Tola received new houses under Abua Awas Yojana. A dream fulfilled and a tribute to Jharkhand's martyrs.
Vikas Bharti, 32, found dead in Sidki forest following domestic tensions. Police investigation underway as family reveals three-day dispute preceded tragedy.
Neha Devi, 27, died after consuming poison following a financial argument with her husband in Chatra's Majhgawa village. Police await postmortem report before taking action.
A man was killed by his brother over crop harvesting dispute in Chatra's Chani village. Police arrested the accused within 12 hours. Read the full details.
Chatra police arrested three inter-state drug peddlers with 460 grams of opium near Kali Mandir. The accused were en route to Bihar. Read the full story for details.
Jharkhand Police makes significant breakthrough in Chatra district, arresting suspected Maoist sympathizer and recovering propaganda materials including pamphlets and laptop during raid operation.
Chatra police dismantle opium trader Rajesh Dangi's illegal empire, seizing multiple properties under NDPS Act in major anti-narcotics operation
In a significant crackdown, Chatra police arrested five suspects involved in interstate opium smuggling and confiscated narcotics worth lakhs in international market.
A heartbreaking incident in Chatra district as fisherman Pintu Ram drowns while fishing. Local authorities recover body after intensive search operation. Safety concerns raised.