A team of Indian geologists has found our planet's earliest lifeforms that lived and died 3.5 billion years ago. Geologist Trisrota Chaudhuri of the Geological Survey of India and her team discovered the remnants of an ancient microbial community and directly dated the material for the first time. Chaudhuri said that, since well-preserved biological material and datable zircons were present in the same rock, an extremely rare occurrence, they were able to directly link the age of the rock and the evidence of life. Chaudhuri collaborated with scientists in Europe and the US for her analysis, and the study has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.&nbsp;Finding the earliest organisms that inhabited Earth has proved to be extremely difficult since any signs of them have changed over billions of years. But sometimes conditions lead the traces of dead microbes to be preserved inside silica. They sit there as thin layers of carbon and are not affected even when the rock is bearing the brunt of heat and pressure, causing changes in it.<h2>The discovery was made near Jamshedpur in Jharkhand</h2>&nbsp; Chaudhuri and her team made the discovery at the Singhbhum Craton, one of Earth's oldest surviving blocks of continental crust. Some rocks in Singhbhum are 3.5 billion years old. A set of black-and-white patterns was embedded in the ancient rock near Bhitardari, Jamshedpur, in the state of Jharkhand. The researchers said that these bands are remnants of microbial mats, fossilised remains in which single-celled organisms resided. "&nbsp;<h2>Studying the carbon in the rock</h2> She said that the chemical signatures preserved in this rock suggest that life forms were already using sophisticated ways of turning carbon dioxide into organic matter 3.5 billion years ago. This carbonaceous layer could have come from non-biological processes, such as volcanism, or could belong to something that lived all those years ago. To determine exactly which argument was true, they used Raman spectroscopy. They used a laser to light up the carbon, enabling them to study its structure to learn about when it formed and the alterations it went through over the years.&nbsp;For it to be from an organism that was once alive, they had to establish that the carbon was indigenous to the rock and did not come from another geological event. The maximum temperature endured by the carbon was between 324 and 369 degrees Celsius, while the later veins of quartz had been heated at much higher temperatures. The cooler layers showed that the carbon was part of the original rock.&nbsp;<h2>Why the discovery matters</h2> To find the age of the material, researchers analysed eight zircon crystals. To know when the zircon was formed, scientists looked at the ratio of uranium to lead in a zircon sample. While four crystals had undergone several changes, the other four revealed the true age, dating them back to around 3.5 billion years ago. "What we find most remarkable is that our study again confirms that primitive life thrived in a chemically extreme world 3.5 billion years ago. These microorganisms lived alongside active volcanism, in an ocean rich in iron and silica," Chaudhuri told ScienceAlert. &nbsp;

A team of Indian geologists have discovered the earliest life forms fossilised in the rocks of Jharkhand. They are dated to be 3.5 billion years old and were found in the Singhbhum Craton, one of Earth's oldest surviving blocks of continental crust.

A team of Indian geologists has found our planet's earliest lifeforms that lived and died 3.5 billion years ago. Geologist Trisrota Chaudhuri of the Geological Survey of India and her team discovered the remnants of an ancient microbial community and directly dated the material for the first time. Chaudhuri said that, since well-preserved biological material and datable zircons were present in the same rock, an extremely rare occurrence, they were able to directly link the age of the rock and the evidence of life. Chaudhuri collaborated with scientists in Europe and the US for her analysis, and the study has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Finding the earliest organisms that inhabited Earth has proved to be extremely difficult since any signs of them have changed over billions of years. But sometimes conditions lead the traces of dead microbes to be preserved inside silica. They sit there as thin layers of carbon and are not affected even when the rock is bearing the brunt of heat and pressure, causing changes in it. The discovery was made near Jamshedpur in Jharkhand Chaudhuri and her team made the discovery at the Singhbhum Craton, one of Earth's oldest surviving blocks of continental crust. Some rocks in Singhbhum are 3.5 billion years old. A set of black-and-white patterns was embedded in the ancient rock near Bhitardari, Jamshedpur, in the state of Jharkhand. The researchers said that these bands are remnants of microbial mats, fossilised remains in which single-celled organisms resided. " Studying the carbon in the rock She said that the chemical signatures preserved in this rock suggest that life forms were already using sophisticated ways of turning carbon dioxide into organic matter 3.5 billion years ago. This carbonaceous layer could have come from non-biological processes, such as volcanism, or could belong to something that lived all those years ago. To determine exactly which argument was true, they used Raman spectroscopy. They used a laser to light up the carbon, enabling them to study its structure to learn about when it formed and the alterations it went through over the years. For it to be from an organism that was once alive, they had to establish that the carbon was indigenous to the rock and did not come from another geological event. The maximum temperature endured by the carbon was between 324 and 369 degrees Celsius, while the later veins of quartz had been heated at much higher temperatures. The cooler layers showed that the carbon was part of the original rock. Why the discovery matters To find the age of the material, researchers analysed eight zircon crystals. To know when the zircon was formed, scientists looked at the ratio of uranium to lead in a zircon sample. While four crystals had undergone several changes, the other four revealed the true age, dating them back to around 3.5 billion years ago. "What we find most remarkable is that our study again confirms that primitive life thrived in a chemically extreme world 3.5 billion years ago. These microorganisms lived alongside active volcanism, in an ocean rich in iron and silica," Chaudhuri told ScienceAlert.

A team of Indian geologists have discovered the earliest life forms fossilised in the rocks of Jharkhand. They are dated to be 3.5 billion years old and were found in the Singhbhum Craton, one of Earth's oldest surviving blocks of continental crust.

Indian geologist finds 3.5bn-year-old evidence of life in the rocks of Jharkhand

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday reached out to JPSC and JSSC aspirants protesting in Ranchi, saying his government is ready for dialogue and committed to introducing reforms in the recruitment system.&nbsp;The statement came as students continued their agitation at Jaipal Singh Stadium over recruitment examinations in the state. Soren said the government wants to understand the concerns raised by the aspirants and has already established a communication channel.&nbsp;"We have already specified a channel of communication. We are ready to talk. The government is keen to understand the issues faced by every student. We are now trying to take the students' wishes beyond the confines of Jaipal Singh Stadium," CM Soren said.&nbsp;Soren also stressed the need for changes in the system to address the concerns of students."Our goal is to move forward with significant, robust reforms that address these student aspirations in a manner that aligns with their needs."&nbsp;<h2>Jairam Mahato raises questions over exam process</h2>Devendra Nath Mahto, a 35-year-old student activist affiliated with the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM), has been on a hunger strike as part of the ongoing movement. Party MLA Jairam Mahato also raised questions about the integrity of the selection process, citing a case involving the JPSC preliminary examination and its connection to the JSSC CGL results.&nbsp;"The demand is regarding the JPSC preliminary examination. The accused person in this matter had cleared the JSSC CGL examination with second rank, and several members of his family had also passed the exam," Mahato alleged.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-rains-imd-issues-red-alert-as-heavy-showers-trigger-waterlogging-traffic-chaos-and-flight-disruptions-1786105522212">Delhi rains: IMD issues Red alert as heavy showers trigger waterlogging, traffic chaos and flight disruptions</a>&nbsp; Mahato called for a detailed investigation into the candidate's examination history and the company involved in conducting the tests.&nbsp;"Therefore, all examinations in which he appeared, as well as those conducted by the concerned company, should be investigated," he asserted.&nbsp;The protests have focused on demands related to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission. The issue has also drawn political attention as aspirants continue to press the state government to address their grievances.&nbsp;Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to JPSC and JSSC aspirants over the phone on Thursday.According to JPSC JSSC Reform Manch, the protesting students have formed an 11-member delegation to hold talks with the Jharkhand government. The delegation includes eight student representatives, one lawyer and two technical experts.&nbsp;BJP Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey has also warned that he could go on a hunger strike if the state administration fails to resolve the recruitment and paper leak controversies.&nbsp;Dubey said he would first seek permission from the BJP before taking the step.&nbsp;"Parliament is in session until the 13th. If a decision is not taken by then, a hunger strike is something that requires permission from the party. I have asked the party president for permission. If I receive that permission, I will go on a hunger strike thereafter after the 13th."

Amid continuing protests over alleged JPSC and JSSC irregularities, CM Hemant Soren invited students for dialogue and assured of reforms to address their concerns.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday reached out to JPSC and JSSC aspirants protesting in Ranchi, saying his government is ready for dialogue and committed to introducing reforms in the recruitment system. The statement came as students continued their agitation at Jaipal Singh Stadium over recruitment examinations in the state. Soren said the government wants to understand the concerns raised by the aspirants and has already established a communication channel. "We have already specified a channel of communication. We are ready to talk. The government is keen to understand the issues faced by every student. We are now trying to take the students' wishes beyond the confines of Jaipal Singh Stadium," CM Soren said. Soren also stressed the need for changes in the system to address the concerns of students. "Our goal is to move forward with significant, robust reforms that address these student aspirations in a manner that aligns with their needs." Jairam Mahato raises questions over exam process Devendra Nath Mahto, a 35-year-old student activist affiliated with the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM), has been on a hunger strike as part of the ongoing movement. Party MLA Jairam Mahato also raised questions about the integrity of the selection process, citing a case involving the JPSC preliminary examination and its connection to the JSSC CGL results. "The demand is regarding the JPSC preliminary examination. The accused person in this matter had cleared the JSSC CGL examination with second rank, and several members of his family had also passed the exam," Mahato alleged. Also Read: Delhi rains: IMD issues Red alert as heavy showers trigger waterlogging, traffic chaos and flight disruptions Mahato called for a detailed investigation into the candidate's examination history and the company involved in conducting the tests. "Therefore, all examinations in which he appeared, as well as those conducted by the concerned company, should be investigated," he asserted. The protests have focused on demands related to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission. The issue has also drawn political attention as aspirants continue to press the state government to address their grievances. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to JPSC and JSSC aspirants over the phone on Thursday. According to JPSC JSSC Reform Manch, the protesting students have formed an 11-member delegation to hold talks with the Jharkhand government. The delegation includes eight student representatives, one lawyer and two technical experts. BJP Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey has also warned that he could go on a hunger strike if the state administration fails to resolve the recruitment and paper leak controversies. Dubey said he would first seek permission from the BJP before taking the step. "Parliament is in session until the 13th. If a decision is not taken by then, a hunger strike is something that requires permission from the party. I have asked the party president for permission. If I receive that permission, I will go on a hunger strike thereafter after the 13th."

Amid continuing protests over alleged JPSC and JSSC irregularities, CM Hemant Soren invited students for dialogue and assured of reforms to address their concerns.

‘We are ready to talk’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren reaches out to protesting students

Jharkhand student leader Devendranath Mahto, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike against alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, has agreed to drink water following an emotional appeal by activist Sonam Wangchuk.

Mahto, who had refused both food and water since July 3, said he would continue his hunger strike until the Jharkhand government accepts the students' demands. During a video call, Sonam Wangchuk expressed concern over Mahto's deteriorating health and urged him to at least stay hydrated while continuing the movement.

The protest, led by JPSC and JSSC aspirants, demands the cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination, sweeping reforms in recruitment exams, and a CBI or independent judicial probe into the alleged irregularities. Protesters are also planning a Tiranga March to gather public support.

Jharkhand Student Leader Ends Water Fast After Sonam Wangchuk's Emotional Appeal

A few days after a man in Jharkhand was reported missing, his family performed his last rites, only for him to unexpectedly return home in the Khunti district after travelling nearly 70 km away to Ramgarh. Officials stated on Wednesday that the funeral took place after the family mistakenly identified a body recovered by the police as his. Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Khunti, Varun Rajak, said the 45-year-old resident of Patratoli village, identified as Vishram Munda, had gone missing on May 10 after leaving home to attend a wedding. "His family searched extensively but could not trace him. A day later, police recovered an unidentified body from a drain. On getting the information, the relatives reached Khunti Sadar Hospital and identified the body as that of Munda's," news agency PTI quoted the police officer as saying.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-diplomat-found-dead-inside-mission-in-bangladesh-investigation-underway-1779338901812"> Indian diplomat found dead inside mission in Bangladesh, investigation underway</a><h3>Last rites and tribal rituals</h3>The police said that the body's height, build, and face were almost similar to Munda's and the family members, along with the villagers, took the body, considering it to be that of the missing person. After completing the legal process, the police gave the body to the family for the last rites, and it was buried based on tribal rituals. "A few days after the burial, Munda suddenly arrived at his daughter's rented house in Khunti, catching his relatives by surprise. He told his family members that he had gone to Ramgarh without informing anyone," the police officer said. Police have now initiated the process of exhuming the body for DNA testing to establish the true identity of the deceased, the officer said.

A Jharkhand man shocked his family by returning home days after they performed his last rites. He went missing on May 10, and his family mistakenly identified an unclaimed body as his due to physical similarities. Police are now exhuming the buried body for DNA testing.

A few days after a man in Jharkhand was reported missing, his family performed his last rites, only for him to unexpectedly return home in the Khunti district after travelling nearly 70 km away to Ramgarh. Officials stated on Wednesday that the funeral took place after the family mistakenly identified a body recovered by the police as his. Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Khunti, Varun Rajak, said the 45-year-old resident of Patratoli village, identified as Vishram Munda, had gone missing on May 10 after leaving home to attend a wedding. "His family searched extensively but could not trace him. A day later, police recovered an unidentified body from a drain. On getting the information, the relatives reached Khunti Sadar Hospital and identified the body as that of Munda's," news agency PTI quoted the police officer as saying. Also read: Indian diplomat found dead inside mission in Bangladesh, investigation underway Last rites and tribal rituals The police said that the body's height, build, and face were almost similar to Munda's and the family members, along with the villagers, took the body, considering it to be that of the missing person. After completing the legal process, the police gave the body to the family for the last rites, and it was buried based on tribal rituals. "A few days after the burial, Munda suddenly arrived at his daughter's rented house in Khunti, catching his relatives by surprise. He told his family members that he had gone to Ramgarh without informing anyone," the police officer said. Police have now initiated the process of exhuming the body for DNA testing to establish the true identity of the deceased, the officer said.

A Jharkhand man shocked his family by returning home days after they performed his last rites. He went missing on May 10, and his family mistakenly identified an unclaimed body as his due to physical similarities. Police are now exhuming the buried body for DNA testing.

Missing Jharkhand man returns home after family performs last rites for wrong body: Here’s what happened next

Around 100 migrant Adivasi workers from Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district have returned home in the past two days, alleging physical assault and being denied wages at a textile factory in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. A victim identified as Anil Samad, a resident of the Chakradharpur area, said tensions escalated after a dispute at the factory, leading to alleged physical attacks on employees.&nbsp;“Many youths have been working there for the last couple of years. My group and I went there three or four months ago. There were problems with food, rules and the behaviour of staff. When we raised our concerns and told them about leaving the factory, they started assaulting us and warned us not to leave,” The Indian Express quoted Anil Samad as saying.&nbsp;Workers alleged that the situation worsened following a dispute, as a result, some employees were allegedly beaten when they demanded to leave. Manki Hessa, another worker from a Khutpani village, also alleged that he was assaulted by factory staff after a disagreement over work. “They slapped me first and then beat me with sticks and machine parts. My hand swelled up,” he said, adding that medical expenditures after the incident had to be borne by fellow workers.&nbsp;Hessa said that when several workers demanded to leave, factory staff allegedly turned violent. Workers also claimed that women employees were subjected to harassment and physical assault. One such worker, Priska Horo, who hails from the same village as Hessa, was reportedly attacked when she tried to exit the premises.&nbsp;Priska told The Indian Express that there had been no issues over the past four months, but recently the situation had worsened. She alleged that a factory staff member mishandled and beat her, an incident Hessa recorded on video. “I was not allowed to leave the premises and was beaten. When workers were initially not allowed to leave the premises, a few managed to escape by climbing walls or sneaking out,” she said.&nbsp;After the escalations, workers had to arrange travel expenses for themselves. “We did not receive our pending wages. We had to arrange money for tickets on our own, sometimes borrowing from family members,” Samad said. They claimed that around 250–300 people from Jharkhand were employed at the unit, out of whom nearly half have returned, while others are likely to return in the coming days.<h3>Jharkhand CM took note of the incident</h3>After the issue came to light and videos went viral on social media, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren took note and instructed officials to investigate. While many workers returned over the weekend, others are expected to follow in the coming days.&nbsp;Labour Department officials said the workers had been recruited three to four months ago by an agent for a textile unit in Namakkal. Following complaints of poor conditions, the case was reported on April 22, after which authorities coordinated their return. The workers have since boarded a train from Salem back to Jharkhand.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-bakes-on-season-s-hottest-day-as-temperature-hits-42-8-c-imd-issue-yellow-alert-1777184083816">Delhi bakes on season’s hottest day as temperature hits 42.8°C, IMD issues yellow alert</a>

After the issue came to light and videos went viral on social media, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren took note and instructed officials to investigate. While many workers returned over the weekend, others are expected to follow in the coming days.

Around 100 migrant Adivasi workers from Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district have returned home in the past two days, alleging physical assault and being denied wages at a textile factory in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. A victim identified as Anil Samad, a resident of the Chakradharpur area, said tensions escalated after a dispute at the factory, leading to alleged physical attacks on employees. “Many youths have been working there for the last couple of years. My group and I went there three or four months ago. There were problems with food, rules and the behaviour of staff. When we raised our concerns and told them about leaving the factory, they started assaulting us and warned us not to leave,” The Indian Express quoted Anil Samad as saying. Workers alleged that the situation worsened following a dispute, as a result, some employees were allegedly beaten when they demanded to leave. Manki Hessa, another worker from a Khutpani village, also alleged that he was assaulted by factory staff after a disagreement over work. “They slapped me first and then beat me with sticks and machine parts. My hand swelled up,” he said, adding that medical expenditures after the incident had to be borne by fellow workers. Hessa said that when several workers demanded to leave, factory staff allegedly turned violent. Workers also claimed that women employees were subjected to harassment and physical assault. One such worker, Priska Horo, who hails from the same village as Hessa, was reportedly attacked when she tried to exit the premises. Priska told The Indian Express that there had been no issues over the past four months, but recently the situation had worsened. She alleged that a factory staff member mishandled and beat her, an incident Hessa recorded on video. “I was not allowed to leave the premises and was beaten. When workers were initially not allowed to leave the premises, a few managed to escape by climbing walls or sneaking out,” she said. After the escalations, workers had to arrange travel expenses for themselves. “We did not receive our pending wages. We had to arrange money for tickets on our own, sometimes borrowing from family members,” Samad said. They claimed that around 250–300 people from Jharkhand were employed at the unit, out of whom nearly half have returned, while others are likely to return in the coming days. Jharkhand CM took note of the incident After the issue came to light and videos went viral on social media, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren took note and instructed officials to investigate. While many workers returned over the weekend, others are expected to follow in the coming days. Labour Department officials said the workers had been recruited three to four months ago by an agent for a textile unit in Namakkal. Following complaints of poor conditions, the case was reported on April 22, after which authorities coordinated their return. The workers have since boarded a train from Salem back to Jharkhand. Also read: Delhi bakes on season’s hottest day as temperature hits 42.8°C, IMD issues yellow alert

After the issue came to light and videos went viral on social media, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren took note and instructed officials to investigate. While many workers returned over the weekend, others are expected to follow in the coming days.

'Slapped, then beaten and warned not to leave': 100 Jharkhand tribal workers allege abuse in TN textile unit

The family of a 41-year-old man, identified as Sanjay Kumar, who died in the air ambulance crash in the Chatra district of Jharkhand, had reportedly taken a loan of Rs 8 lakh to hire the charter plane that was involved in the tragic accident. Sanjay, a hotel owner in Latehar district, had suffered severe burn injuries after a short circuit erupted at his hotel last Monday.&nbsp;The hospital authorities confirmed that after the burn, he had sustained 65 per cent burns and was undergoing treatment in Ranchi before the family decided to shift him to a hospital in Delhi for better treatment. During the crash, Sanjay's wife, a relative, two pilots, one doctor, and one paramedic also lost their lives.&nbsp;The charter plane, a Beechcraft C90, was operated by Delhi-based charter service Redbird Airways. The founder and CEO of Devkamal Hospital &amp; Research Centre, Dr Anant Sinha, told news agency ANI, "The patient's name was Sanjay Kumar. He was forty-one years old. He was admitted to our hospital on the 16th...He had suffered around sixty per cent burns. We kept him in the ICU...Some relatives suggested they might want him to be taken abroad for better treatment...They negotiated and arranged for an air ambulance...Unfortunately, we got the news that a plane had crashed... Dr Vikas Gupta was close to us, unfortuntely he also died."&nbsp;Deputy Medical Superintendent at Sadar Hospital, Ranchi, Jharkhand, Dr Bimlesh Kumar Singh, told ANI, "Dr Vikash Kumar Gupta was a very good human being. He was always very committed to his work. The entire staff of the Sadar hospital is very saddened by the incident..." &nbsp;"My elder son was posted in the Sadar Hospital, Ranchi...If there had been proper health facilities here, why would they have gone to Delhi for treatment?" Father of the deceased, Dr Vikash Kumar Gupta, told ANI.<h3>Family are economically disadvantaged background</h3>The air ambulance was arranged after the family borrowed money from relatives. Sanjay’s brother Ajay, who is employed with the Haryana government, said the family came from an economically disadvantaged background. The aircraft had been chartered to transfer Sanjay to Gangaram Hospital for advanced treatment.&nbsp;Sanjay’s wife, Archana, and another relative, Dhruv, were also on board the flight, along with two crew members and medical staff. All seven people lost their lives in the crash. The Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd–operated Beechcraft C90 aircraft departed from Ranchi at 7:11 pm IST on Monday.&nbsp;The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said, "The aircraft took off from Ranchi at 19:11 IST. After establishing contact with Kolkata, it requested a deviation due to the weather. At 19:34 IST, the aircraft lost communication and radar contact with Kolkata at approximately 100 nautical miles southeast of Varanasi."&nbsp;Officials said the aircraft requested a route change shortly before contact was lost due to bad weather. One official indicated that the crash likely occurred amid a thunderstorm. Simariya Block Superintendent Sumit Kumar Agarwal told news agency ANI, “We got information around 10 that an accident had happened. Getting here was difficult considering the terrain,” describing the challenges faced by rescue teams in reaching the forested crash site near Simaria.&nbsp;The medical evacuation flight from Ranchi to Delhi went down soon after takeoff in the Bariatu Panchayat area of Simaria in Chatra district. Rescue teams later confirmed that all seven occupants, including the patient and his family members, had died in the accident.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-the-only-way-forward-ncert-revises-class-8-textbook-says-gandhi-opposed-but-congress-accepted-1947-partition-all-about-new-changes-here-1771908643180"> NCERT revises Class 8 textbook, says Congress accepted 1947 Partition as 'the only way forward' - All about new changes here</a>&nbsp;

The hospital authorities confirmed that after the burn, he had sustained 65 per cent burns and was undergoing treatment in Ranchi before the family decided to shift him to a hospital in Delhi for better treatment. 

The family of a 41-year-old man, identified as Sanjay Kumar, who died in the air ambulance crash in the Chatra district of Jharkhand, had reportedly taken a loan of Rs 8 lakh to hire the charter plane that was involved in the tragic accident. Sanjay, a hotel owner in Latehar district, had suffered severe burn injuries after a short circuit erupted at his hotel last Monday. The hospital authorities confirmed that after the burn, he had sustained 65 per cent burns and was undergoing treatment in Ranchi before the family decided to shift him to a hospital in Delhi for better treatment. During the crash, Sanjay's wife, a relative, two pilots, one doctor, and one paramedic also lost their lives. The charter plane, a Beechcraft C90, was operated by Delhi-based charter service Redbird Airways. The founder and CEO of Devkamal Hospital & Research Centre, Dr Anant Sinha, told news agency ANI, "The patient's name was Sanjay Kumar. He was forty-one years old. He was admitted to our hospital on the 16th...He had suffered around sixty per cent burns. We kept him in the ICU...Some relatives suggested they might want him to be taken abroad for better treatment...They negotiated and arranged for an air ambulance...Unfortunately, we got the news that a plane had crashed... Dr Vikas Gupta was close to us, unfortuntely he also died." Deputy Medical Superintendent at Sadar Hospital, Ranchi, Jharkhand, Dr Bimlesh Kumar Singh, told ANI, "Dr Vikash Kumar Gupta was a very good human being. He was always very committed to his work. The entire staff of the Sadar hospital is very saddened by the incident..." "My elder son was posted in the Sadar Hospital, Ranchi...If there had been proper health facilities here, why would they have gone to Delhi for treatment?" Father of the deceased, Dr Vikash Kumar Gupta, told ANI. Family are economically disadvantaged background The air ambulance was arranged after the family borrowed money from relatives. Sanjay’s brother Ajay, who is employed with the Haryana government, said the family came from an economically disadvantaged background. The aircraft had been chartered to transfer Sanjay to Gangaram Hospital for advanced treatment. Sanjay’s wife, Archana, and another relative, Dhruv, were also on board the flight, along with two crew members and medical staff. All seven people lost their lives in the crash. The Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd–operated Beechcraft C90 aircraft departed from Ranchi at 7:11 pm IST on Monday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said, "The aircraft took off from Ranchi at 19:11 IST. After establishing contact with Kolkata, it requested a deviation due to the weather. At 19:34 IST, the aircraft lost communication and radar contact with Kolkata at approximately 100 nautical miles southeast of Varanasi." Officials said the aircraft requested a route change shortly before contact was lost due to bad weather. One official indicated that the crash likely occurred amid a thunderstorm. Simariya Block Superintendent Sumit Kumar Agarwal told news agency ANI, “We got information around 10 that an accident had happened. Getting here was difficult considering the terrain,” describing the challenges faced by rescue teams in reaching the forested crash site near Simaria. The medical evacuation flight from Ranchi to Delhi went down soon after takeoff in the Bariatu Panchayat area of Simaria in Chatra district. Rescue teams later confirmed that all seven occupants, including the patient and his family members, had died in the accident. Also read: NCERT revises Class 8 textbook, says Congress accepted 1947 Partition as 'the only way forward' - All about new changes here

The hospital authorities confirmed that after the burn, he had sustained 65 per cent burns and was undergoing treatment in Ranchi before the family decided to shift him to a hospital in Delhi for better treatment.&nbsp;

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Family took Rs 8 lakh loan for plane to save burn victim

A 32-year-old man was reportedly trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand on Tuesday when attempting to click selfies with the animals, an official confirmed. The mishap unfolded in Ara South in the Mandu block of the Ramgarh district.&nbsp;Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Nitish Kumar stated that the deceased individual, identified as Amit Kumar Rajwar, a resident of Kedla village, was trampled to death when he approached a herd of eight wild elephants to capture a video and take selfies.&nbsp;"These kinds of incidents are happening even though the Forest Department is repeatedly making announcements using loudspeakers, urging people not to come close to wild elephants," he said, Indian news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Kumar also indicated that around 42 jumbos, divided into multiple groups, were roaming the forests along the border of Bokaro and Ramgarh districts.

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<h3>A man was trampled to death by an elephant in Odisha</h3>In a similar incident a days ago, a young man was trampled to death by an elephant while trying to experience a glimpse of the wild animal in the Mayurbhanj district of Karanjia forest area. The incident occurred in the tribal-dominated Narasandh Joba village.&nbsp;As per the report by Odisha TV, the youth had joined a group of local residents who gathered to catch a glimpse of a herd of elephants that had strayed from Jharkhand into the Ghagarbeda area.&nbsp;Late on Monday night, around 30 elephants were seen passing through the region, drawing crowds of onlookers keen to see the animals. While most people kept their distance, the young man allegedly moved too close to one of the elephants, triggering a fatal attack. Despite attempts to rescue him, he died after being trampled by the animal.

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Nitish Kumar stated that the deceased individual, identified as Amit Kumar Rajwar, a resident of Kedla village, was trampled to death when he approached a herd of eight wild elephants to capture a video and take selfies.

A 32-year-old man was reportedly trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand on Tuesday when attempting to click selfies with the animals, an official confirmed. The mishap unfolded in Ara South in the Mandu block of the Ramgarh district. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Nitish Kumar stated that the deceased individual, identified as Amit Kumar Rajwar, a resident of Kedla village, was trampled to death when he approached a herd of eight wild elephants to capture a video and take selfies. "These kinds of incidents are happening even though the Forest Department is repeatedly making announcements using loudspeakers, urging people not to come close to wild elephants," he said, Indian news agency PTI reported. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Kumar also indicated that around 42 jumbos, divided into multiple groups, were roaming the forests along the border of Bokaro and Ramgarh districts.

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Nitish Kumar stated that the deceased individual, identified as Amit Kumar Rajwar, a resident of Kedla village, was trampled to death when he approached a herd of eight wild elephants to capture a video and take selfies.

Horrifying video: Jharkhand man trampled to death while taking selfies with a herd of wild elephants

At least two women lost their lives, and over a dozen people were hospitalised after a suspected “toxic gas leak” in the Kenduadih area of Dhanbad district in Jharkhand, reports confirmed on Thursday (December 4, 2025). Following the incident, protests erupted, triggering a significant administrative response.&nbsp;According to a report by news agency ANI, the deceased individuals were identified as Priyanka Devi and Lalita Devi, whose deaths deepened fear among residents. Despite locals' response that “gas exposure” caused the deaths, officials maintain that the exact cause of the deaths is unknown and it will be confirmed only after post-mortem reports are released.

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The affected region from the 'toxic gas leak' is the coal-mining area of the government-owned Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). The gas-affected areas have a population of around 10,000, including Rajput Basti, Masjid Mohalla, and Officer Colony. Meanwhile, reports indicated that hundreds of residents of Kenduadih Basti were to be evacuated.<h3>Tension erupts among villagers</h3>Tensions rose on Thursday morning when villagers blocked the Dhanbad-Ranchi highway, burning tyres and demanding urgent relocation. The protest lasted nearly four hours before talks with officials eased the situation.&nbsp;Local resident Pradeep Kumar Thakur stated that the woman who died on Thursday had begun foaming at the mouth. “Upon being taken to the hospital, doctors determined that the death was likely due to the gas exposure and suffocation,” he said, adding that around 15-20 people have fallen sick so far.&nbsp;In response, Former Dhanbad mayor Chandrashekhar Agarwal questioned the authorities, saying BCCL had marked several zones as unsafe but failed to offer suitable housing options. He urged an expert committee meeting for an immediate solution. Meanwhile, BCCL teams are using loudspeakers to repeatedly appeal to residents to move to safer locations.&nbsp;BCCL PB Area GM G Saha said two tents have been set up to prevent people from being exposed to the toxic gas. He confirmed that, yet people have not moved despite the area being fire-prone and having been declared unsafe for years. He further noted that to resolve the issue, the entire area is required to be evacuated.

The gas-affected areas have a population of around 10,000, including Rajput Basti, Masjid Mohalla, and Officer Colony. Meanwhile, reports indicated that hundreds of residents of Kenduadih Basti were to be evacuated.

At least two women lost their lives, and over a dozen people were hospitalised after a suspected “toxic gas leak” in the Kenduadih area of Dhanbad district in Jharkhand, reports confirmed on Thursday (December 4, 2025). Following the incident, protests erupted, triggering a significant administrative response. According to a report by news agency ANI, the deceased individuals were identified as Priyanka Devi and Lalita Devi, whose deaths deepened fear among residents. Despite locals' response that “gas exposure” caused the deaths, officials maintain that the exact cause of the deaths is unknown and it will be confirmed only after post-mortem reports are released.

The gas-affected areas have a population of around 10,000, including Rajput Basti, Masjid Mohalla, and Officer Colony. Meanwhile, reports indicated that hundreds of residents of Kenduadih Basti were to be evacuated.

'Toxic gas leak': Protest erupt as 2 dead, dozens fall sick in Jharkhand's Dhanbad

A Maoist commander carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty was killed along with two other senior rebels in an encounter on Monday by security forces in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, police said. The killed top Maoist leader has been identified as Sahdeo Soren, a Central Committee member of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and also one of the most wanted Maoist leaders in eastern India.&nbsp;According to the India Today report, Jharkhand Police confirmed that the operation was made successful in a joint operation with the CoBRA battalion, Giridih Police and Hazaribagh Police based on specific intelligence inputs. The gunfire between rebels and security forces erupted around 6 am in Karandi village under Tatijharia police station limits, near the Giridih–Bokaro border.&nbsp;Two other Maoist leaders identified as Raghunath Hembram alias Chanchal, a Bihar–Jharkhand Special Area Committee member carrying a Rs 25 lakh bounty, and Birsen Ganjhu alias Ramkhelawan, a zonal committee member carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh, were shot down in the encounter.&nbsp;Following the operation, security forces recovered the bodies of all those killed insurgents after the encounter. Meanwhile, a search operation is still underway in the forested region, officials revealed.<h3>A Maoist killed in Jharkhand&nbsp;</h3>Similarly, on Sunday and Saturday, two Maoists were killed or apprehended in encounters in Jharkhand and Maharashtra. A 38-year-old commander of the TPSC, a CPI (Maoist) splinter group, carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh, was shot down in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Palamu on Sunday. The Maoist, identified as Mukhdev Yadav alias Toofan, was gunned down for killing two policemen in the Keydaal jungle on September 3.&nbsp;Meanwhile, on Saturday, another notorious 32-year-old Maoist identified as Shankar Mahaka, carrying a Rs 2 lakh bounty, was arrested in the Tekameta jungle of Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district. He was wanted by the NIA for the murder of a civilian in 2023&nbsp;Mahaka, who was on the NIA’s wanted list for the 2023 killing of a civilian, was captured by a joint team of C-60 commandos and local police while surveying security outposts for possible attacks.

The killed top Maoist leader has been identified as Sahdeo Soren, a Central Committee member of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and also one of the most wanted Maoist leaders in eastern India.


A Maoist commander carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty was killed along with two other senior rebels in an encounter on Monday by security forces in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, police said. The killed top Maoist leader has been identified as Sahdeo Soren, a Central Committee member of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and also one of the most wanted Maoist leaders in eastern India. According to the India Today report, Jharkhand Police confirmed that the operation was made successful in a joint operation with the CoBRA battalion, Giridih Police and Hazaribagh Police based on specific intelligence inputs. The gunfire between rebels and security forces erupted around 6 am in Karandi village under Tatijharia police station limits, near the Giridih–Bokaro border. Two other Maoist leaders identified as Raghunath Hembram alias Chanchal, a Bihar–Jharkhand Special Area Committee member carrying a Rs 25 lakh bounty, and Birsen Ganjhu alias Ramkhelawan, a zonal committee member carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh, were shot down in the encounter. Following the operation, security forces recovered the bodies of all those killed insurgents after the encounter. Meanwhile, a search operation is still underway in the forested region, officials revealed. A Maoist killed in Jharkhand Similarly, on Sunday and Saturday, two Maoists were killed or apprehended in encounters in Jharkhand and Maharashtra. A 38-year-old commander of the TPSC, a CPI (Maoist) splinter group, carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh, was shot down in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Palamu on Sunday. The Maoist, identified as Mukhdev Yadav alias Toofan, was gunned down for killing two policemen in the Keydaal jungle on September 3. Meanwhile, on Saturday, another notorious 32-year-old Maoist identified as Shankar Mahaka, carrying a Rs 2 lakh bounty, was arrested in the Tekameta jungle of Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district. He was wanted by the NIA for the murder of a civilian in 2023 Mahaka, who was on the NIA’s wanted list for the 2023 killing of a civilian, was captured by a joint team of C-60 commandos and local police while surveying security outposts for possible attacks.

The killed top Maoist leader has been identified as Sahdeo Soren, a Central Committee member of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and also one of the most wanted Maoist leaders in eastern India.

Top Maoist commander with Rs 1 crore bounty, 2 others killed in Jharkhand encounter

Jharkhand election results 2024:&nbsp;India’s opposition INDIA bloc expectedly defeated PM Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the eastern state of Jharkhand in results announced on Saturday (Nov 23).

The bloc comfortably crossed the majority mark of 41. PM Modi congratulated JMM chief Hemant Soren in a post on X.

“I thank the people of Jharkhand for their support towards us. We will always be at the forefront of raising people’s issues and working for the state,” PM Modi wrote on X, “I also congratulate the JMM-led alliance for their performance in the state.”

Assembly elections in the state were held in two phases: On November 13 and 20.

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Here is the full list of winners and their constituencies<o:p></o:p>


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			<td>S. No.</td>
			<td>Constituency Name</td>
			<td>2024 Winners</td>
			<td>Party Name</td>
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			<td>1</td>
			<td>Baghmara</td>
			<td>Shatrughan Mahto</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2</td>
			<td>Bagodar</td>
			<td>Nagendra Mahto</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
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		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>Baharagora</td>
			<td>Samir Kumar Mohanty</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>Barhait</td>
			<td>Hemant Soren</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>5</td>
			<td>Barhi</td>
			<td>Manoj Kumar Yadav</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>6</td>
			<td>Barkagaon</td>
			<td>Roshan Lal Choudhary</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>7</td>
			<td>Barkatha</td>
			<td>Amit Kumar Yadav</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td>Bermo</td>
			<td>Kumar Jaimangal (Anup Singh)</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9</td>
			<td>Bhawanathpur</td>
			<td>Anant Pratap Deo</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10</td>
			<td>Bishrampur</td>
			<td>Naresh Prasad Singh</td>
			<td>RJD</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>11</td>
			<td>Bishunpur</td>
			<td>Chamra Linda</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>12</td>
			<td>Bokaro</td>
			<td>Shwettaa Singh</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>13</td>
			<td>Borio</td>
			<td>Dhananjay Soren</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>14</td>
			<td>Chaibasa</td>
			<td>Deepak Birua</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>15</td>
			<td>Chakradharpur</td>
			<td>Sukhram Oraon</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>16</td>
			<td>Chandankyari</td>
			<td>Uma Kant Rajak</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>17</td>
			<td>Chatra</td>
			<td>Janardhan Paswan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>18</td>
			<td>Chhattarpur</td>
			<td>Radha Krishana Kishore</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>19</td>
			<td>Daltonganj</td>
			<td>Alok Kumar Chaurasiya</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>20</td>
			<td>Deoghar</td>
			<td>Suresh Paswan</td>
			<td>RJD</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>21</td>
			<td>Dhanbad</td>
			<td>Raj Sinha</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>22</td>
			<td>Dhanwar</td>
			<td>Babu Lal Marandi</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>23</td>
			<td>Dumka</td>
			<td>Basant Soren</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>24</td>
			<td>Dumri</td>
			<td>Jairam Kumar Mahato</td>
			<td>JLKM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>25</td>
			<td>Gandey</td>
			<td>Kalpana Murmu Soren</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>26</td>
			<td>Garhwa</td>
			<td>Satyendra Nath Tiwari</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>27</td>
			<td>Ghatsila</td>
			<td>Ram Das Soren</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>28</td>
			<td>Giridih</td>
			<td>Sudivya Kumar</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>29</td>
			<td>Godda</td>
			<td>Sanjay Prasad Yadav</td>
			<td>RJD</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>30</td>
			<td>Gomia</td>
			<td>Yogendra Prasad</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>31</td>
			<td>Gumla</td>
			<td>Bhushan Tirkey</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>32</td>
			<td>Hatia</td>
			<td>Navin Jaiswal</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>33</td>
			<td>Hazaribagh</td>
			<td>Pradip Prasad</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>34</td>
			<td>Hussainabad</td>
			<td>Sanjay Kumar Singh Yadav</td>
			<td>RJD</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>35</td>
			<td>Ichagarh</td>
			<td>Sabita Mahato</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>36</td>
			<td>Jagannathpur</td>
			<td>Sona Ram Sinku</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>37</td>
			<td>Jama</td>
			<td>Lois Marandi</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>38</td>
			<td>Jamshedpur East</td>
			<td>Purnima Sahu</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>39</td>
			<td>Jamshedpur West</td>
			<td>Saryu Roy</td>
			<td>
			Janata Dal (United)
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>40</td>
			<td>Jamtara</td>
			<td>Irfan Ansari</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>41</td>
			<td>Jamua</td>
			<td>Manju Kumari</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>42</td>
			<td>Jarmundi</td>
			<td>Devendra Kunwar</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>43</td>
			<td>Jharia</td>
			<td>Ragini Singh</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>44</td>
			<td>Jugsalai</td>
			<td>Mangal Kalindi</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>45</td>
			<td>Kanke</td>
			<td>Suresh Kumar Baitha</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>46</td>
			<td>Kharasawan</td>
			<td>Dashrath Gagrai</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>47</td>
			<td>Khijri</td>
			<td>Rajesh Kachhap</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>48</td>
			<td>Khunti</td>
			<td>Ram Surya Munda</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>49</td>
			<td>Kodarma</td>
			<td>Dr Neera Yadav</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>50</td>
			<td>Kolebira</td>
			<td>Naman Bixal Kongari</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>51</td>
			<td>Latehar</td>
			<td>Prakash Ram</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>52</td>
			<td>Litipara</td>
			<td>Hemlal Murmu</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>53</td>
			<td>Lohardaga</td>
			<td>Rameshwar Oraon</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>54</td>
			<td>Madhupur</td>
			<td>Hafizul Hassan</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>55</td>
			<td>Mahagama</td>
			<td>Deepika Pandey Singh</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>56</td>
			<td>Maheshpur</td>
			<td>Stephen Marandi</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>57</td>
			<td>Majhgaon</td>
			<td>Niral Purty</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>58</td>
			<td>Mandar</td>
			<td>Shilpi Neha Tirkey</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>59</td>
			<td>Mandu</td>
			<td>Nirmal Mahto</td>
			<td>AJSU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>60</td>
			<td>Manika</td>
			<td>Ramchandra Singh</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>61</td>
			<td>Manoharpur</td>
			<td>Jagat Majhi</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>62</td>
			<td>Nala</td>
			<td>Rabindra Nath Mahato</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>63</td>
			<td>Nirsa</td>
			<td>Arup Chatterjee</td>
			<td>CPI(ML)L</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>64</td>
			<td>Pakaur</td>
			<td>Nisat Alam</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>65</td>
			<td>Panki</td>
			<td>Kushwaha Shahshi Bhushan Mehta</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>66</td>
			<td>Poreyahat</td>
			<td>Pradeep Yadav</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>67</td>
			<td>Potka</td>
			<td>Sanjib Sardar</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>68</td>
			<td>Rajmahal</td>
			<td>Md. Tajuddin</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>69</td>
			<td>Ramgarh</td>
			<td>Mamta Devi</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>70</td>
			<td>Ranchi</td>
			<td>Chandreshwar Prasad Singh</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>71</td>
			<td>Seraikella</td>
			<td>Champai Soren</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>72</td>
			<td>Sarath</td>
			<td>Uday Shankar Singh</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>73</td>
			<td>Sikaripara</td>
			<td>Alok Kumar Soren</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>74</td>
			<td>Silli</td>
			<td>Amit Kumar</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>75</td>
			<td>Simaria</td>
			<td>Kumar Ujjwal</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>76</td>
			<td>Simdega</td>
			<td>Bhushan Bara</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>77</td>
			<td>Sindri</td>
			<td>Chandradeo Mahato</td>
			<td>CPI(ML)L</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>78</td>
			<td>Sisai</td>
			<td>Jiga Susaran Horo</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>79</td>
			<td>Tamar</td>
			<td>Vikas Kumar Munda</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>80</td>
			<td>Torpa</td>
			<td>Sudeep Gudhiya</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>81</td>
			<td>Tundi</td>
			<td>Mathura Prasad Mahato</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Jharkhand election results 2024: India’s opposition INDIA bloc expectedly defeated PM Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the eastern state of Jharkhand in results announced on Saturday (Nov 23).

Jharkhand election results 2024: India’s opposition INDIA bloc expectedly defeated PM Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the eastern state of Jharkhand in results announced on Saturday (Nov 23). The bloc comfortably crossed the majority mark of 41. PM Modi congratulated JMM chief Hemant Soren in a post on X. “I thank the people of Jharkhand for their support towards us. We will always be at the forefront of raising people’s issues and working for the state,” PM Modi wrote on X, “I also congratulate the JMM-led alliance for their performance in the state.” Assembly elections in the state were held in two phases: On November 13 and 20. Here is the full list of winners and their constituencies S. No. Constituency Name 2024 Winners Party Name 1 Baghmara Shatrughan Mahto BJP 2 Bagodar Nagendra Mahto BJP 3 Baharagora Samir Kumar Mohanty JMM 4 Barhait Hemant Soren JMM 5 Barhi Manoj Kumar Yadav BJP 6 Barkagaon Roshan Lal Choudhary BJP 7 Barkatha Amit Kumar Yadav BJP 8 Bermo Kumar Jaimangal (Anup Singh) INC 9 Bhawanathpur Anant Pratap Deo JMM 10 Bishrampur Naresh Prasad Singh RJD 11 Bishunpur Chamra Linda JMM 12 Bokaro Shwettaa Singh INC 13 Borio Dhananjay Soren JMM 14 Chaibasa Deepak Birua JMM 15 Chakradharpur Sukhram Oraon JMM 16 Chandankyari Uma Kant Rajak JMM 17 Chatra Janardhan Paswan Independent 18 Chhattarpur Radha Krishana Kishore INC 19 Daltonganj Alok Kumar Chaurasiya BJP 20 Deoghar Suresh Paswan RJD 21 Dhanbad Raj Sinha BJP 22 Dhanwar Babu Lal Marandi BJP 23 Dumka Basant Soren JMM 24 Dumri Jairam Kumar Mahato JLKM 25 Gandey Kalpana Murmu Soren JMM 26 Garhwa Satyendra Nath Tiwari BJP 27 Ghatsila Ram Das Soren JMM 28 Giridih Sudivya Kumar JMM 29 Godda Sanjay Prasad Yadav RJD 30 Gomia Yogendra Prasad JMM 31 Gumla Bhushan Tirkey JMM 32 Hatia Navin Jaiswal BJP 33 Hazaribagh Pradip Prasad BJP 34 Hussainabad Sanjay Kumar Singh Yadav RJD 35 Ichagarh Sabita Mahato JMM 36 Jagannathpur Sona Ram Sinku INC 37 Jama Lois Marandi JMM 38 Jamshedpur East Purnima Sahu BJP 39 Jamshedpur West Saryu Roy Janata Dal (United) 40 Jamtara Irfan Ansari INC 41 Jamua Manju Kumari BJP 42 Jarmundi Devendra Kunwar BJP 43 Jharia Ragini Singh BJP 44 Jugsalai Mangal Kalindi JMM 45 Kanke Suresh Kumar Baitha INC 46 Kharasawan Dashrath Gagrai JMM 47 Khijri Rajesh Kachhap INC 48 Khunti Ram Surya Munda JMM 49 Kodarma Dr Neera Yadav BJP 50 Kolebira Naman Bixal Kongari INC 51 Latehar Prakash Ram BJP 52 Litipara Hemlal Murmu JMM 53 Lohardaga Rameshwar Oraon INC 54 Madhupur Hafizul Hassan JMM 55 Mahagama Deepika Pandey Singh INC 56 Maheshpur Stephen Marandi JMM 57 Majhgaon Niral Purty JMM 58 Mandar Shilpi Neha Tirkey INC 59 Mandu Nirmal Mahto AJSU 60 Manika Ramchandra Singh INC 61 Manoharpur Jagat Majhi JMM 62 Nala Rabindra Nath Mahato JMM 63 Nirsa Arup Chatterjee CPI(ML)L 64 Pakaur Nisat Alam INC 65 Panki Kushwaha Shahshi Bhushan Mehta BJP 66 Poreyahat Pradeep Yadav INC 67 Potka Sanjib Sardar JMM 68 Rajmahal Md. Tajuddin JMM 69 Ramgarh Mamta Devi INC 70 Ranchi Chandreshwar Prasad Singh BJP 71 Seraikella Champai Soren BJP 72 Sarath Uday Shankar Singh JMM 73 Sikaripara Alok Kumar Soren JMM 74 Silli Amit Kumar JMM 75 Simaria Kumar Ujjwal BJP 76 Simdega Bhushan Bara INC 77 Sindri Chandradeo Mahato CPI(ML)L 78 Sisai Jiga Susaran Horo JMM 79 Tamar Vikas Kumar Munda JMM 80 Torpa Sudeep Gudhiya JMM 81 Tundi Mathura Prasad Mahato JMM

Jharkhand election results 2024: Full list of winners and their constituencies

It was a major election day in India, with by-polls held on 31 assembly seats across 10 states and elections held on 43 seats of the 81-member state legislative assembly in Jharkhand on Wednesday (Nov 13). Here is a round-up of all poll-related developments from across India.

<h2>Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024</h2>

The polling on 43 assembly seats of Jharkhand began Wednesday morning, with turnout recorded at 64 per cent until 5:00 pm (IST). Of all assembly seats, Khunti district recorded the highest turnout till 11:00 am&nbsp;at 34.12 per cent, followed by 33.86 per cent in Gumla, 33.44 per cent in Lohardaga and 33.18 per cent in Simdega.

The 43 seats include 17 general seats, 20 reserved seats for Scheduled Tribes and six&nbsp;seats for Scheduled Castes.

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On Wednesday, phase 1 of the polls was being held, with the second phase slated to be held on November 20.

In Jharkhand, the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is contesting against the national ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). On the other hand, JMM is part of the national opposition INDIA bloc, led by the Congress party. BJP’s allies in the state include All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) and Janata Dal (United) whereas INDIA bloc allies include JMM, Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Left parties.

<h2>By-polls across 10 states</h2>

Along with phase 1 of Jharkhand assembly polls, elections were underway across 31 seats in 10 Indian states, including seven seats in Rajasthan, six in West Bengal, five in Assam, four in Bihar, three in Karnataka, two in Madhya Pradesh, and one each in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, and Meghalaya.

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In West Bengal, over 45 per cent turnout was recorded till 1:00 pm. Scattered events of violence were reported from the state, with one member of the ruling TMC party getting killed in a bomb attack in Bhatpara.

<h2>Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll </h2>

By-poll was also underway in the high-profile Lok Sabha seat of Wayanad, where Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made her electoral debut.

The bypoll is being held after the seat was vacated by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he retained the Raebareli seat in Uttar Pradesh.

Priyanka is competing against 15 candidates, including Sathyan Mokeri of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and Navya Haridas of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Polling in Wayanad crossed 50.63 per cent by 3:00&nbsp;pm IST.

Results for all seats will be declared on November 23.

(With inputs from agencies)

It was a major election day in India, with by-polls held on 31 assembly seats across 10 states and elections held on 43 seats of the 81-member state legislative assembly in Jharkhand on Wednesday (Nov 13).

It was a major election day in India, with by-polls held on 31 assembly seats across 10 states and elections held on 43 seats of the 81-member state legislative assembly in Jharkhand on Wednesday (Nov 13). Here is a round-up of all poll-related developments from across India. Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 The polling on 43 assembly seats of Jharkhand began Wednesday morning, with turnout recorded at 64 per cent until 5:00 pm (IST). Of all assembly seats, Khunti district recorded the highest turnout till 11:00 am at 34.12 per cent, followed by 33.86 per cent in Gumla, 33.44 per cent in Lohardaga and 33.18 per cent in Simdega. The 43 seats include 17 general seats, 20 reserved seats for Scheduled Tribes and six seats for Scheduled Castes. Also read: Terror network linked to al-Qaeda dismantled in India: 14 arrested in Delhi Police operation On Wednesday, phase 1 of the polls was being held, with the second phase slated to be held on November 20. In Jharkhand, the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is contesting against the national ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). On the other hand, JMM is part of the national opposition INDIA bloc, led by the Congress party. BJP’s allies in the state include All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) and Janata Dal (United) whereas INDIA bloc allies include JMM, Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Left parties. By-polls across 10 states Along with phase 1 of Jharkhand assembly polls, elections were underway across 31 seats in 10 Indian states, including seven seats in Rajasthan, six in West Bengal, five in Assam, four in Bihar, three in Karnataka, two in Madhya Pradesh, and one each in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, and Meghalaya. Also read: Ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren joins BJP, expresses faith in PM Modi In West Bengal, over 45 per cent turnout was recorded till 1:00 pm. Scattered events of violence were reported from the state, with one member of the ruling TMC party getting killed in a bomb attack in Bhatpara. Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll By-poll was also underway in the high-profile Lok Sabha seat of Wayanad, where Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made her electoral debut. The bypoll is being held after the seat was vacated by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he retained the Raebareli seat in Uttar Pradesh. Priyanka is competing against 15 candidates, including Sathyan Mokeri of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and Navya Haridas of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Polling in Wayanad crossed 50.63 per cent by 3:00 pm IST. Results for all seats will be declared on November 23. (With inputs from agencies)

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