Jharkhand’s government has given the green light to a commission on other backward classes (OBC) quota in civic bodies to ensure fair representation. The state’s upgraded schools will also benefit from the cabinet’s approval, as 3960 posts will be created in those institutions. However, tension between the state government and the Raj Bhawan continues as Jharkhand Speaker claims that the latter is biased towards the BJP party. The advisor to the Jharkhand Chancellor recently dashed the hopes of SKMU teachers for an early release of their salaries. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate has grilled the Birsa Munda jail superintendent in connection to the Ranchi land scam. In other news, the Ranchi court has convicted a TV channel franchise in the Agarwal brothers’ murder case. Dhanbad’s DRM has been reprimanded for allegedly stripping staff off half-naked. Patna-Ranchi’s Vande Bharat train will host 200 students for free on June 27, while north-western Jharkhand is under a heavy rain alert. Prime Minister Modi has chaired a key meeting after his visits to the US and Egypt. Lastly, thieves have reportedly stolen ornaments worth INR 10 lakh from a school in Ranchi while parents attended a meeting.
Jharkhand’s efforts for social balance continue as the cabinet approves of a commission to oversee the implementation of OBC quotas in civic bodies. This comes with the government’s initiative to elevate the state’s schools, which received a nod for creating 3960 positions. However, tensions arise between the state’s government and Raj Bhawan. In this regard, Jharkhand Speaker voiced concerns of Raj Bhawan showing explicit partiality to BJP. An advisor to Jharkhand Chancellor also dashed the expectations of a timely resolution to SKMU teachers’ salary dispute. Moreover, the ED’s ongoing probe into the Ranchi land scam involves the Birsa Munda jail superintendent. A TV channel franchise underlines the consequences of their alleged involvement in the Agarwal brothers’ murder case, while Dhanbad DRM is currently embroiled in controversy for a strip search scandal. On a more positive note, Patna-Ranchi’s Vande Bharat train will allow 200 students to ride for free on June 27. In weather news, north-western Jharkhand is bracing for heavy rainfall. In national news, Prime Minister Modi has wrapped up after his visits to the US and Egypt. Lastly, thieves have stolen ornaments worth INR 10 lakh from a local school.
