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Get the latest from Ranchi on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 26, 2025. Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup.
Get the latest from Ranchi on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 26, 2025. Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup.
A new Wildlife Institute of India study reveals habitat loss has turned sporadic human-elephant conflicts into a major menace in Jharkhand. Learn the key findings and solutions.
Ranchi celebrated Christmas with morning masses, festive lights, and family gatherings. Popular waterfalls like Hundru saw heavy crowds as residents embraced the holiday spirit. Read how the city marked the occasion.
Ranchi's shopping malls and restaurants, adorned with dazzling Christmas lights and trees, became prime photo spots. Attractive discounts and special events led to a significant increase in festive footfall. Explore the city's vibrant holiday celebrations
East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan authorities intensify action against illegal sand and stone mining. 9 vehicles seized, 10 boats destroyed, and 15,000 CFT of sand confiscated. DC issues show-cause notices to officials.
Ranchi's Christmas markets are vibrant with shoppers seeking red & white festive wear. Retailers report high demand for stylish winter apparel ahead of celebrations. Explore the trends!
West Singhbhum police arrested two suspected CPI (Maoist) aides from Manoharpur. The duo, caught after a chase, were found with Maoist literature. Read the full details of the operation.
Schools and a university in Ranchi celebrated Christmas with carols, plays on Jesus's birth, and Santa visits, spreading messages of peace, love, and service. Read about the festive events.
Ranchi's Christmas Eve saw crowds flock to churches for midnight mass and markets for festive shopping. The city was lit up with stars, lights, and community celebrations.
Ranchi's flower markets are bustling with preparations for Christmas, stocking roses, lilies, and carnations. Traders reveal extended hours, cold storage, and key sourcing cities to meet festive demand. Read more.
Ranchi's Christmas cake markets buzz with innovation. Discover how home bakers and millet-based treats are reshaping festive traditions and boosting local incomes. Explore the flavours!
A Special Investigation Team in Ranchi raided multiple locations linked to Shaili Traders, seizing documents in an illegal cough syrup sales probe. Details on the seizures and the wider investigation inside.
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Two dead, one injured after a car collides with a speeding truck on Chaibasa-Seraikela road in dense fog. Truck driver flees scene. Read the full report.
East Singhbhum DC urges voters in three constituencies to verify names against 2003 SIR data. Submit details to BLOs by Dec 25 via website or toll-free numbers. Ensure your vote counts!
Ranchi Municipal Corporation plans a dedicated auto and e-rickshaw stand near Naga Baba Khatal market to decongest roads and improve civic amenities. Read more about the new traffic management plan.
A three-month-old boy was rescued from under an overbridge at Ranchi railway station. The RPF is investigating after CCTV footage revealed an unidentified person with the baby.
Ranchi plans to install high-speed cameras at 40 locations to tackle overspeeding and improve road safety. The Rs 5+ crore proposal aims for automated challans. Read more.
Ranchi faces a public health crisis as numerous meat shops flout hygiene laws, slaughtering animals in the open. The Jharkhand High Court has ordered immediate action. Read more.
A 48-year-old man was killed by a stray tusker in West Singhbhum's Genduga Regadiri village. The incident highlights human-elephant conflict in the Saranda forest corridor.
Jamshedpur police arrest a gang that used Google Maps to select houses for burglaries across three states. Read how technology was used for crime and detection.
Ranchi woke up to season's first dense fog, visibility dropped to 50m. 14 flights cancelled, trains delayed. Orange alert issued for Sunday. Read details on the severe disruption.
Unidentified criminals fired eight rounds at a drilling contractor's house in Ranchi, demanding Rs 5 crore. Police seized abandoned bike and pistols. Read the full details.
Ranchi railway station's yard re-modelling leads to cancellation of 17 trains until January 7. Details on affected routes and dates for passenger convenience.
Ranchi traffic police open a 400-metre pedestrian walkway on MG Road to reduce jaywalking and ease traffic. See how this pilot project enhances safety and order for city commuters.
Ranchi Catholic Archdiocese announces its Christmas 2024 schedule, focusing on spiritual reflection and community service. Archbishop Vincent Aind details key events including a special jubilee mass.
Ranchi traffic police open a 400-metre pedestrian walkway on MG Road to curb jaywalking and ease traffic. See how this pilot project enhances safety for shoppers and vendors.
A 15-year-old Maoist cadre from Jharkhand surrendered before Rourkela police, disillusioned with extremist ideology. A .9mm carbine was recovered. Read the full story.
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Severe fog in Ranchi disrupts IndiGo flight operations, leading to 6 cancellations and 15 delays. Passengers face long waits as visibility drops below 800m. Full details inside.