A tragic train accident occurred in Jharkhand on Tuesday morning, claiming the lives of two individuals and injuring 20 others. The Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed near Barabamboo, resulting in widespread disruption to rail services. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP-led central government, questioning their governance in light of the frequent accidents.
A Mumbai-Howrah Mail train derailed in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharsawan district early on Tuesday, injuring six passengers. The incident occurred near Badabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur. Rescue operations are underway, and Indian Railways has issued helpline numbers for assistance.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey urged the formation of a Union Territory encompassing parts of Jharkhand and West Bengal to address the alleged influx of illegal immigrants. He raised concerns about the declining tribal population in Jharkhand’s Santhal Pargana region, citing inter-community marriages and displacement of Hindus. Dubey also called for implementing the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and enforcing stricter conversion regulations.
Pride Hotels Group has announced a partnership with Rameshwaram Hotels, adding two new Biznotel by Pride properties in Jharkhand: Deoghar and Dumka. These mark the first Biznotel by Pride hotels in the state, signifying the group’s growth strategy. The properties, located near spiritual and cultural landmarks, offer modern amenities and traditional Indian hospitality for both spiritual and leisure travelers.
A portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Giridih, Jharkhand, adding to a recent string of infrastructure failures in India. This incident comes just days after a similar collapse in Bihar, raising concerns about construction standards and safety protocols.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, released on bail after being arrested in a money laundering case, has vowed to defeat the BJP in the upcoming assembly elections. He accused the BJP of plotting a conspiracy against him and said that the people of Jharkhand would not spare the party.
The Supreme Court dismissed the plea of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday, denying his request for interim release in connection with a money laundering case. The court also criticized Soren for withholding information about a bail plea filed before a lower court.
In a disturbing incident, a 60-year-old man was allegedly stripped, tied to a motorcycle, and dragged by three individuals on suspicion of cow smuggling in Garhwa district, Jharkhand. The victim, Surswati Ram, was intercepted on his way to Banshidhar Nagar Untari with his cattle when he was accused of involvement in cow smuggling. According to the Banshidhar Nagar Untari sub-divisional police officer, an FIR has been lodged and one of the accused, Kashinath Bhuiyan, has been arrested while the search for the remaining two continues.
The Supreme Court has decided to hear a plea by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for interim bail to campaign in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The court has listed the case for hearing before a Vacation Bench on Tuesday. Soren, who was arrested in January by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case, is seeking interim bail to participate in the election campaign. The ED opposed the plea, arguing that Soren was not entitled to any relief as he had been arrested months before the elections.
Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Alam has been remanded to ED custody for six days in connection with a money laundering case related to the recovery of a substantial amount of cash from his personal secretary’s household help. The minister, who represents the Pakur seat in the assembly, has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that people know him well and he is not seen as corrupt.
