Jharkhand
Seven killed in Jharkhand air ambulance crash near Chatra
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An air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district, killing all seven on board. The aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways, took off from Ranchi airport on Monday evening. Bad weather is suspected as a cause, with an official investigation underway.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a fifth supplementary prosecution complaint on Tuesday before a special court in Ranchi in the Jharkhand money laundering case. It added 14 new accused from the rural development department, bringing the total to 36. The case involves former minister Alamgir Alam.
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The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to file a detailed affidavit clarifying whether mandatory judicial inquiries were conducted in nearly 450 custodial deaths reported between 2018 and 2025. This order came during a hearing on a public interest litigation filed in 2022. The court emphasized the need to ensure compliance with legal safeguards to rule out foul play.
Authorities in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district have launched an investigation into a government school headmaster after a viral video showed students engaged in manual labour during school hours. Parents and the School Management Committee accused him of exploitation and corruption in the midday meal scheme. The headmaster rejected the claims, stating the activity was voluntary assistance for a school event.
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October 28, 2025, marks the fourth and final day of Chhath Puja, known as Usha Arghya. Banks in Ranchi and Patna will remain closed for the festival, while those in other regions will operate as usual. The ritual concludes the 36-hour fast with offerings to the rising sun.