Dhanbad Mayoral Race Sees Party Defiance

Political parties in Dhanbad struggle to enforce discipline as numerous workers defy directives to contest independently for the mayoral post, creating a crowded electoral battle ahead of municipal elections.

SP MP Slams Govt Over Groundwater Pollution Crisis

Samajwadi Party MP Ramjilal Suman accuses government of insensitivity toward groundwater pollution, citing alarming statistics on water quality and health impacts during Rajya Sabha session.

Ranchi RMC Elections: Nomination Rush Intensifies

The nomination process for Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections gained momentum with 94 candidates filing papers across 53 wards. Traffic congestion and political activities marked the day as candidates highlighted civic issues.

SC Stays Demolition of 24 Illegal Buildings in Jamshedpur

The Supreme Court has issued an interim order staying the demolition of 24 illegal buildings in Jamshedpur. The case involves commercial structures in upscale areas, with the next hearing scheduled for March 9, 2026.

Congress Supports Rama Khalko for Ranchi Mayor Post

Congress extends support to former mayor Rama Khalko for Ranchi mayoral post while ally JMM remains silent. Civic elections across 48 urban bodies in Jharkhand are not contested on party lines.

Mamata Storms Out of EC Meeting Over SIR Dispute

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee walked out of an Election Commission meeting in Delhi, protesting the Special Intensive Revision process. She wore a black shawl as a symbol of dissent.

Koraput's Jana Sunani for Kotia Border Villages

Koraput district administration initiates special Jana Sunani programme in Kotia panchayat to address public grievances and improve service delivery in border villages amid Odisha-Andhra Pradesh dispute.

Bomb Attack at MLA's Home in Dhanbad Before Elections

Unidentified attackers hurled two crude bombs at Singh Mansion, home of Jharia MLA Ragini Singh, in Dhanbad. The incident occurred ahead of the February 23 civic body polls, raising security concerns.

Tejashwi Criticizes Bihar Govt, Budget in Wheelchair Address

RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, seated in a wheelchair due to a toe injury, criticized the Nitish Kumar government for Bihar's poor human development indices and rising crime. He also mocked the Union Budget as an election stunt.

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