Robbers strike Gomoh-Barkakana train, loot and beat up passengers
A group of robbers have struck the Gomoh-Barkakana train in Latehar and looted and beaten up passengers. Three passengers have been badly hurt.
View ArticleLocals blame public representatives for delay in bridge construction
The long-pending demand of a bridge in Latehar has not been fulfilled despite several protests. A local resident alleged that this delay is due to the apathy of the public representatives.
View ArticleA 'burning' town yet to revise school timings
The plateau of Latehar is burning as the mercury has touched 45 degree Celsius in the district. Despite this, the schools have failed to revise their timings.
View ArticleJoint security forces recover IEDs planted by Naxals in Latehar
Security forces seized two improvised bombs weighing 90 kilograms allegedly planted by Naxals in the forests of Latehar district in Jharkhand on Saturday.
View ArticleIntense heat causes over dozen rivers to go dry, livestock worst affected
With the onset of hot summer, over dozen rivers have gone dry in Latehar and areas of the state with the animals being worst affected.
View ArticleTori coal project halted in Chandwa as goons demand levy
A coal mining project at the Tori coal siding in Chandwa was halted after armed goons attacked the site and allegedly demanded levy.
View ArticleTourists complain of poor quality drinking at Magnolia point
Tourists visiting Magnolia point complained that the water being provided to them wasn't good.
View ArticleWe do consider digging deep boring in areas facing acute water crisis: DC
Latehar DC Mukesh Kumar said that even if they have fund constraint they do consider digging deep boring in areas facing acute water crisis.
View ArticleCivil surgeon accused of mentally harassing data manager
A woman accused civil surgeon Dr Kanhaiya Prasad of metal harassment.
View ArticleNow students to get egg as part of midday meal
Students of primary school in Manika block of Latehar will now get egg in their midday meal, said an official.
View ArticleHuman trafficking: Three girls, five boys rescued from Jammu Tawi Express
Chandwa Police and Raidih Police on Tuesday rescued three girls and five boys from Jammu Tawi Express while they were being taken for human trafficking.
View ArticleLodh Falls bereft of basic attention by government, awaits action
Picturesque Lodh Falls in Latehar district of Jharkhand is deprieved of basic attention of the state government and waits for some strong action so that this tourist spot can reap benefits for Jharkhand.
View ArticlePoachers poison elephant, steal one tusk
A full grown elephant was poisoned to death allegedly by poachers and one of its tusks stolen in Jharkhand's Latehar district, forest officials said here on Thursday.
View ArticleResidents irked as Hutar Colliery remains dysfunctional for past 15 years
Speaking to media persons, Latehar DC Mukesh Kumar told reporters that the Hutar Colliery in the region had been one of the only source of employment, but unfortunately, for the past 15 years, it has...
View ArticleThere is a need to develop the Jharia Dam to boost tourism: Residents
The residents of Latehar claimed that there is a need to develop the Jharia Dam to boost tourism in the area.
View ArticleTwo Maoist guerrillas arrested in Latehar
Two Maoists, including a 'zonal commander' of the proscribed outfit, were on Tuesday arrested in Latehar district, the police said.
View ArticleMaoists blow up tracks, goods train derails in Jharkhand
A goods train derailed after Maoists blew up a stretch of railway tracks between Latehar and Bendi railway stations in Latehar district on Monday.
View ArticleAnti-Naxal forces air-dropping bombs in Jharkhand, Bihar: CPI (Maoist)
Propaganda material distributed CPI Maoist have alleged that anti-Naxal forces are dropping bombs in Jharkhand and Bihar from helicopters leading to loss of lives and property in the tribal belt.
View ArticleIn Maa Ugratara temple, Navratri celebration continues for 16 days
Maa Ugratara temple in Latehar has become a huge buzz among people due to its special Navratri celebrations. This auspicious occasion is celebrated in the temple for 16 days instead of nine days.
View ArticleDevotees flock to Ugratara temple to offer Navratri prayers
Hundreds of devotees on Thursday thronged the famous Ugratara temple in Latehar district to offer prayers to Goddess Durga during Navratri.
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