In a landmark move for human rights, the Jharkhand High Court has ordered fresh judicial inquiries into 262 cases of custodial deaths.
A Division Bench led by Chief Justice MS Sonak criticized the state for previously allowing "Executive Magistrates" to handle these probes, violating the mandate that only "Judicial Magistrates" have such authority.
The court has set a six-month deadline for...
The Jharkhand Health Department is taking a giant leap toward modernization. Additional Chief Secretary Ajoy Kumar Singh announced that semi-automatic pathology machines in all state hospitals—from Ranchi to remote Community Health Centers—will be replaced with fully automatic machines.
Beyond faster and more accurate testing, the new system will send digital reports directly to...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has officially registered a money laundering case (ECIR) regarding a massive treasury withdrawal scam in Jharkhand.
Following a high-level probe initiated by CM Hemant Soren, investigators found evidence of fraudulent salary withdrawals from 12 different treasuries, including Ranchi, Hazaribagh, and Bokaro.
With 12 arrests already made by the SIT, the ED...
In a significant turn of events today, May 15, 2026, Manipur police confirmed the release of 28 hostages from the Kuki and Naga communities. The captives, including two Salesian brothers of Don Bosco, were freed following intense negotiations between civil society organizations and armed groups. While this brings immense relief to families in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts, the atmosphere...
The Union Home Ministry has extended the tenure of the Manipur Commission of Inquiry by another six months.
Originally tasked with probing the ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023, the panel, led by former Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan, now has until November 20, 2026, to submit its final report.
This fifth extension underscores the complexity of the investigation into the 260+ lives...
Amidst a fresh wave of violence, Catholic lay organizations in the Archdiocese of Imphal issued a stirring joint statement today.
Describing the state as being in a "time of deep emotional wounds," the All Manipur Catholic Union and associated wings urged all communities to reject violence and embrace dialogue.
The appeal follows recent targeted attacks on religious leaders and...
Security has been intensified in the troubled border village of Lapangap today. Following reports of "night-time crop uprooting" and interference from across the Assam border, the Meghalaya government has dispatched an additional platoon of SF-10 personnel.
This move follows a dramatic march by villagers to the Shillong Secretariat, where they demanded protection for their livelihoods....
డెమోక్రటిక్ స్టూడెంట్ ఫెడరేషన్ (DSF) విద్యార్థి సంఘం, పోరాట ఫలితంగా కూటమి ప్రభుత్వం స్పందించి ధనాపురం నుండి నాగనాతనహళ్లి హెబ్బటం హోళగుంద రహదారికి 7 కోట్ల రూపాయలు తో రోడ్డు పనులు ప్రారంభం చేసిన ఆదోని శాసనసభ్యులు డాక్టర్ పార్థసారథి గారు.అలాగే కూటమి ప్రభుత్వానికి ఆదోని ఎమ్మెల్యే పార్థసారథి గారికి DSF విద్యార్థి సంఘంగా ఉద్యమ అభినందనలు తెలుపుతున్నాను.
The education sector in Meghalaya is witnessing significant friction today as representatives from the Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association (KJDSTA) staged a walkout from a high-level meeting.
The protest targeted the Education Department’s "unethical" handling of the Centralised Provident Fund Scheme 2026.
Teachers have accused the government of inviting...
