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Researchers at Central University of Jharkhand have developed an eco-friendly solar cell using natural dye extracted from the petals of the 'four o'clock flower'. This low-cost Dye-Sensitised Solar Cell achieved a power conversion efficiency of 0.61% with promising stability, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes.

A rights activist survey in Jharkhand reveals digital compliance pressures and administrative negligence are hindering nutrition scheme implementation at anganwadi centers. Health workers face job fears due to digital targets, while issues like e-KYC failures and poor network connectivity deprive beneficiaries of essential services, impacting women and children's nutrition.

The JMM party plans protests against rising prices of essential goods and fuel. They claim prices have significantly increased since 2014. The party alleges further fuel price hikes are expected after election results. The BJP counters these claims, stating fuel prices have remained stable under the current government. They highlight past price increases during the UPA era.

Bihar's street vendors, numbering over 2 lakh, face significant challenges despite some progress. While many hold vending certificates and access loans, institutional gaps and legal protection remain critical issues. Evictions are often arbitrary, with vendors receiving no prior notice. Patna alone has around 40,000 vendors, highlighting the need for designated vending zones across the state.

Intensified food safety inspections are underway across Jharkhand following a child's death from contaminated street food. Authorities are cracking down on unhygienic practices, unsafe street food, and artificial fruit ripening, with strict legal action promised against violators. Checks are targeting various food establishments and vendors, emphasizing hygiene and proper licensing.

In a heartbreaking incident on the Dabri flyover, the life of food delivery worker Rajkumar was tragically cut short when a car reportedly collided with his scooter. The driver of the car quickly fled the scene, leaving Rajkumar with severe injuries that proved fatal. Authorities are currently pursuing the unidentified driver and are delving into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

A food delivery agent tragically died after falling from the Dabri flyover in Delhi. His scooter was reportedly struck by a car, whose driver fled the scene. The victim, identified as Rajkumar, sustained severe injuries and was declared dead at a hospital. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the absconding driver.

Tragedy struck Giridih as a seven-year-old child succumbed to suspected food poisoning after consuming street food. Eighteen others, including children and women, were hospitalized following the incident in Leda Bajto village. Authorities are investigating the vendor responsible for the contaminated golgappa and chaat, with patients currently stable.

Jharkhand's food safety department is launching a statewide crackdown on artificial fruit ripening, targeting mandis and storage units. Officials will intensify inspections, with strict action against the use of banned carcinogenic chemicals like calcium carbide. Laboratory tests will verify natural versus artificial ripening, ensuring public health ahead of summer fruit arrivals.

A decade of prohibition in the state has pushed drinking underground, creating coded doorstep liquor deliveries, a booming black market, rising drug abuse, and repeated hooch tragedies

A decade of prohibition in the state has pushed drinking underground, creating coded doorstep liquordeliveries, a booming black market, rising drug abuse, and repeated hooch tragedies.

Despite a decade of prohibition, Bihar's illicit liquor market is thriving with sophisticated home-delivery networks and inventive smuggling techniques. While the ban aimed to curb social ills, it has led to a significant black market, revenue loss, and a rise in substance abuse, presenting a complex challenge for the state.

Jharkhand faces a significant backlog of over 4 lakh LPG refill deliveries, leaving consumers struggling with persistent supply issues. While oil companies assure the backlog will be cleared within five days, many residents in Ranchi are still queuing for hours. Despite assurances of normal supply, consumers report difficulties, prompting calls for complaints to authorities.

Unconditional cash transfers just before elections may help fight anti-incumbency, but it bleeds the economy and has limited long-term gains in real welfare of the people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently enjoyed Jhalmuri, a popular West Bengal street food, pausing between rallies to interact with a local vendor. The Prime Minister's appreciation for local Indian cuisine was evident as he inquired about the snack and its price. Jhalmuri, a flavorful and affordable puffed rice dish, is celebrated for its unique taste and health benefits.

Bihar and Jharkhand’s Income Tax department is rolling out an innovative outreach initiative to demystify the new Income Tax Act, 2025, while rejuvenating tax collections that saw a decline last year. Aiming to foster understanding and streamline compliance, the program will target the region's expansive pool of seven crore PAN holders, which includes a large workforce and burgeoning entrepreneurial sectors.

Bihar's long-standing liquor ban brings a complex mix of outcomes. On one hand, it has contributed to better public health and a notable decline in domestic abuse rates. On the flip side, the state grapples with economic setbacks and a booming black market for alcohol. Enforcement remains a daunting challenge, with overcrowded courts and incidents of harmful counterfeit drinks.

Bengalis across India and Bangladesh are celebrating Pohela Boisakh, the Bengali New Year, on April 15, 2026. This auspicious day, also known as Nobo Borsho, marks the beginning of the Bengali calendar and is a time for new beginnings, prosperity, and cultural festivities. Celebrations include traditional attire, feasts, fairs, and prayers.

Satuani, a harvest festival celebrated on April 14th in Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, marks the solar new year and the onset of summer. This tradition involves donating sattu and other essentials to the needy, symbolizing gratitude and community support. The festival highlights the importance of simple, nutritious food and strengthens family and local heritage.

Jharkhand's Food and Civil Supplies Minister Irfan Ansari has pledged to clear all pending LPG cylinder backlogs within a week, addressing a crisis exacerbated by panic booking. He assured that gas supply would be normalized across the state, with strict action threatened against negligent agencies and those involved in black marketing or hoarding.

Jharkhand has made significant strides in eliminating kala-azar, with all four affected districts now meeting the national target of less than one patient per 10,000 people. Intensive insecticide spraying has proven highly effective in controlling the disease's spread. While progress is substantial, challenges like poverty and malnutrition remain in the state's quest for complete eradication by 2030.

Jamshedpur's power demand surged by an average of 17-20 MW last month, largely due to increased reliance on electric cooking appliances amid LPG disruptions. Officials noted a significant spike, particularly in the Mango area, as residents turned to electric cookware, fans, and ACs. This trend is expected to continue as summer intensifies.

A well-organized gang from Jharkhand executed a mobile phone heist at the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL inaugural, stealing over 25 handsets. Police swiftly apprehended four members, including the mastermind, and recovered 21 phones worth Rs 18 lakh. Investigations revealed most gang members were minors, and the syndicate is suspected of operating across states.

A solo woman biker from Arunachal Pradesh, Tenzin Metoh, experienced a heartwarming act of kindness in Bhagalpur when two strangers abandoned their errands to ensure she reached her hotel safely. This moment of genuine human connection offered a powerful counter-narrative to the alienation often faced by people from Northeast India in other parts of the country.

In his address at NUSRL, Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna proclaimed that environmental justice is not simply a policy preference but a constitutional obligation. She implored the judiciary to take an active role in tackling ecological issues, underscoring the importance of sustainable practices and the principle that the polluters should bear the cost of damage.