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Group loan pressure claims lives of mother & daughter in Giridih

Giridih, Jan 19 (UNI) In a tragic incident allegedly linked to pressure from a group loan, a woman and her teenage daughter died by suicide in Gadi Shrirampur village under the Mufassil police station area here on Monday morning.
Police said the deceased were identified as Putul Devi (38), wife of JLKLM worker Sonu Rawani, and her 16-year-old daughter Sneha Kumari. Their bodies were found hanging inside a room of their house, triggering panic and shock in the locality.
Upon receiving information, Sadar SDPO Jitavahan Oraon along with Mahatodih police personnel reached the spot. The bodies were taken down in the presence of police officials and sent to Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examination.
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Jharkhand MP seeks cultural corridor linking tribal heritage sites

10 Feb 2026 | 1:38 AM

Ranchi, Feb 9 (UNI) Rajya Sabha MP Deepak Prakash raised the issue of tribal identity and heritage in the Upper House of Parliament, urging the Centre to develop a dedicated Adivasi Cultural Corridor to preserve and promote the legacy of the Urav and Santhal communities of Jharkhand and adjoining regions.

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Budget proposes to develop NE's key tourism destinations: MoS

10 Feb 2026 | 1:29 AM

Dimapur, Feb 9 (UNI) union Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and External Affairs Kriti Vardhan Singh on Monday said the union Budget 2026-27 proposed special attention to the Northeastern states through the development of five key tourism destinations and the creation of a Buddhist Circuit covering several states in the region.

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BJP flags alleged model code violation over ‘Maiya Yojana’ announcement during Jharkhand civic polls

10 Feb 2026 | 1:28 AM

Ranchi, Feb 9 (UNI) The Jharkhand unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday lodged a complaint with the State Election Commission, alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct following reports of a proposed financial assistance announcement linked to the ‘Maiya Yojana’ during the ongoing urban local body election process.

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Nagaland: Accommodation providers asked to report arrival of foreigners within 24 hours

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Dimapur, Feb 9 (UNI) The Dimapur police commissionerate on Monday directed accommodation providers, including hotels, homestays, hospitals, educational institutions and others, to report the arrival and stay of foreigners within 24 hours.

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