Rs 25,000 Reward for Road Accident Rescuers in Palamu
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.
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PTR Bans Liquor at Tourist Spots to Prevent Nuisance
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.
JAP-1 Cook Killed in Palamu Road Accident
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.
Two arrested in Daltonganj for extortion plot
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 Forms Census Cell with Nodal Officer
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.
Pigeon Droppings Health Hazard at Nilamber Pitamber University
Students & faculty at NPU's Professional Studies Institute face health risks from pervasive pigeon droppings. University VC outlines plans to deter birds. Read more.
Daltonganj Student Protests Irregular Classes with Self-Harm
A 21-year-old MA History student at Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College in Daltonganj attempted self-harm to protest irregular classes. NPU VC orders probe into the incident. Read the full story.
NPU Plans Exam Reforms to Clear Session Backlog
Nilamber Pitamber University in Daltonganj considers major exam reforms as backlog disrupts academic sessions. VC Dinesh Kumar Singh reveals plan for Exam Board resolution. Read more.
Jeweller in Daltonganj gets Rs 1 crore extortion call
A Daltonganj jeweller received a WhatsApp voicemail demanding Rs 1 crore from gangster Prince Khan. Police have registered a case under organised crime and BNS sections. Read the full details.
26-Year-Old Killed in Hussainabad Road Accident Due to Fog
A young man died in a head-on collision with a school bus in Hussainabad, Daltonganj. Police cite dense fog as the cause. Read the full report on the tragic incident and its aftermath.
Wanted PLFI Militant Alok Yadav Surrenders in Latehar
Alok Yadav, a PLFI militant with a ₹1 lakh reward, surrendered in Latehar. He had 35 cases & brought a pistol & uniform. Read the full story of his surrender here.
Jharkhand: 2 die, 1 critical in room warmer accident
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.
16 Acres of Poppy Destroyed by Police in Latehar Forest
Herhunj police in Latehar district eradicated poppy vegetation on 16 acres of forest land using drones and five tractors. Officer Krishnapal Singh Pavaiya details the operation. Read more.
Daltonganj Station Toilets Defunct for Over 1.5 Years
Two crucial toilets at Daltonganj railway station have been unusable for 18 months due to lack of water and electricity. Officials promise action by month-end. Read more.
3 Arrested, 29.24g Brown Sugar Seized in Palamu Raid
Palamu police arrested three youths and seized 29.24 grams of brown sugar in 69 sachets from Chainpur's Samar Tarn. The accused, in their 20s, have been sent to judicial custody. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.
Three Held with 29.24g Brown Sugar in Palamu's Daltonganj
Chainpur police in Palamu district arrested three youths and seized 29.24 grams of brown sugar packed in 69 sachets. The accused have been sent to judicial custody. Read the full details of the drug bust.
Two Held with 100 Kg Poppy Husk in Daltonganj
Palamu police arrested two men from UP with one quintal of poppy husk on NH-39. The contraband, valued at Rs 8 lakh, was seized during a vehicle check. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.
Sand shortage cripples Rs multi-crore hospital project in Palamu
A severe sand shortage in Jharkhand has halted construction of Daltonganj's 500-bed Medinirai Medical College. The project, delayed since 2019, now misses its 2025 deadline, impacting healthcare services.
7 Arrested in Jharkhand Online Betting Network Bust
Hussainabad police dismantle Khelooyaar.com betting network, arrest seven. Kingpin from Chhattisgarh, others from Bihar & Jharkhand. Police warn against sharing bank details.
Rs 48 Crore Unclaimed in Palamu Bank Accounts for 10 Years
Over 98,000 bank accounts with Rs 48.83 crore remain unclaimed in Palamu district for 10 years. RBI holds funds as government launches campaign to reunite money with rightful owners.
Khair Timber Seized in Palamu, 3 Arrested
Rehla police station personnel seized a massive khair timber consignment and arrested three individuals in Palamu district. The timber's value ranges between Rs 65-75 per kg. Read more about this major crackdown.
Russell's Viper Rescued in Palamu, Released in Forest
A 4-foot Russell's viper was rescued from a Palamu village house. The forest team released it in Nawa forests. Learn about the snake-bite risks in the region.
Daltonganj Medical College Adds Paramedical Diploma Courses
Medinirai Medical College in Daltonganj plans to introduce diploma courses for dialysis and ICU technicians, expanding paramedical education in Jharkhand. Learn about the admission process.
Drug peddler arrested with 6kg opium in Daltonganj
Police arrested Abhishek Kumar with 6kg opium worth ₹32 lakh at Daltonganj railway station. The consignment was destined for Punjab or Rajasthan. Read the full details.
Palamu ACB nabs official for taking bribe in mutation case
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests Chainpur circle office assistant Binod Ram for accepting ₹5,500 bribe for mutation document. Official caught red-handed in trap operation.
Youth Dies by Suicide on Tracks in Daltonganj
A 25-year-old man, Ranjit Vishwakarma, died by suicide after jumping before a train near Daltonganj. Police cite marital strife and depression as possible causes.
Daltonganj: Robbers hold 3-year-old at gunpoint, flee with jewellery
Three armed men robbed a woman in Daltonganj by threatening her 3-year-old daughter. Jewellery worth lakhs stolen. Police investigation underway with multiple detentions.
Maoist Squad Spotted in Palamu Tiger Reserve, Police Hunt On
Latehar police launch a major operation in Palamu Tiger Reserve forests after a Maoist squad was sighted. Joint teams are scouring the area to nab five identified extremists. Read more.
Missing 8-year-old boy found dead in Daltonganj well
The body of 8-year-old Vivek Verma, missing since Monday, was discovered in a well in Daltonganj. Police suspect accidental drowning. Read the full heartbreaking story.
Palamu's Poppy Farmers Turn to Legal Crops
Palamu district witnesses historic shift as illegal poppy growers embrace mustard, potatoes & pulses. Police outreach and court sentences drive agricultural transformation in Kekargarh.
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