Alok Ranjan

Some residents have turned to superstition, believing two major fires in less than a month to be a bad omen, while others urged their neighbours to focus on fire safety protocols instead

Bokaro police returned 47 recovered stolen mobile phones to their owners, utilizing the CEIR portal. While the recovery is a success, many devices were returned in damaged condition, with owners lamenting the lack of action against the thieves. This initiative is part of a larger state effort to combat mobile theft.

Chatra police successfully seized approximately 282 kg of illegal doda, valued at around Rs 42 lakh, hidden beneath paddy sacks in a goods auto. The operation, conducted near Balwadohar village, led to the arrest of Ajay Kumar Saw, who was attempting to transport the contraband to Bihar. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act and BNS.

Bokaro police have arrested Dinesh Kumar Mahto, 26, for the alleged murder of 18-year-old Pushpa Mahto, whose body parts were found in a jungle eight months after she went missing. The accused confessed to the crime, citing pressure for marriage. Five police personnel from Pindrajoda station were suspended for dereliction of duty following the slow pace of the investigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's first HPCL integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Balotra on April 21. The ₹79,459 crore Pachpadra refinery, with an annual capacity of 9 million metric tonnes, will produce petrol, diesel, and various petrochemical products. Preparations are underway to ensure a historic event, with a focus on security, logistics, and public facilities.

Police in Chatra arrested two individuals, Sonu Kumar and Prince Kumar, near Koura sub-health centre with a significant amount of spurious liquor. The operation, based on a tip-off about illegal liquor being transported to Bihar, led to the seizure of multiple brands of IMFL and beer.

In a decisive crackdown, the Bokaro police apprehended seven members of an extortion ring preying on local merchants. This gang, masquerading as feared criminals, resorted to threats to extract money from their victims. During the raid, officers seized weapons and high-tech communication gear, while the gang's leader sustained injuries and was taken into custody.

False claims of IAS selection are surging, particularly from UP and Bihar, driven by immense societal pressure and the pursuit of prestige. Incidents of individuals faking success, even without clearing exams, highlight deep-seated insecurities and a distorted perception of civil services as a status symbol rather than a service opportunity. Experts call for reforms and a shift in societal mindset.

In a major administrative reshuffle, UP government on Tuesday transferred 18 IAS officers.

Chief Secretary alok ranjan on Wednesday sustained minor injuries when he slipped and fell inside his official residence in Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday appointed agriculture production commissioner alok ranjan officiating chief secretary in the absence of Jawed Usmani.

State minister for art, culture and youth affairs alok ranjan on Saturday said of the total sanctioned 353 stadiums for promotion and exposure of rural youths in the field of sports and games, 182 are ready and 88 are under construction at block level.

Investigation into the mysterious death of 21-year-old alok ranjan gathered momentum on Monday , with police probing all angles.

alok ranjan Jha, accused of misbehaving with a female co-passenger on a New York-bound Air India flight when he was on his way to take up his posting at the country's Permanent Mission at UN, has come back after his abrupt transfer.

On Sunday, two tragic discoveries were made in Jharkhand: the lifeless bodies of two young men, both 25 years old, were found hanging from trees. In Deoghar, the body of Shalu Sah was recovered, possibly linked to a dispute among friends. Meanwhile, in Bokaro, Dharmdev Gupta's remains were located near a pond.

Uttar Pradesh chief secretary, alok ranjan has preponed the earlier deadline of March 2017 to complete the construction of diaphragm wall along Gomti's edges by one year.

State art, culture and youth affairs minister alok ranjan Jha on Monday said the government was committed to establishing a sports university in Bihar by April next year. The minister made the statement while addressing an event organised by the Bihar Industries Association (BIA) here.

The chief secretary alok ranjan will visit the city to review the progress of construction work, development schemes and inspect some sites on May 15. District magistrate Pranjal Yadav held a meeting of officials on Saturday to discuss issues related to development projects.

The officiating chief secretary alok ranjan on Monday directed the officials to expand the ambit of common service centre to another 69 districts in the state.

Chief secretary (officiating) alok ranjan said that before giving final shape to the format of Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Industrial Policy-2012, final shape to the policy should be given after obtaining suggestions from the concerning departments.

Agriculture production commissioner alok ranjan on Thursday ordered an inquiry into construction works of some canals in Ramganga following complaints of farmers of the Bundelkhand region.

The state will have its own cultural calendar by the end of this month. The calendar will have a comprehensive programme of cultural activities to be organised across the state in a year, said art, culture and youth minister alok ranjan Jha.

All set to complete its PDA representation in Rajya Sabha, Samajwadi Party has decided to name Jaya Bachchan, party’s Dalit face Ramji Lal Suman and former UP chief secretary alok ranjan to the Upper House. SP’s PDA stands for Pichdre (backward classes), Dalits and Alpsankhyak (minorities). The party already has Ram Gopal Yadav to represent ‘pichrde’ and Javed Ali as ‘alpsankhyak’ of the PDA.