Abua Awas Yojana: The scheme was launched by former chief minister Hemant Soren in November last year to provide houses to those deprived of benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
A male nilgai (blue bull) was found dead in a farmer's field in Palamu, adding to the recent animal deaths in the region. Veterinary examinations are being conducted to determine the cause of death.
Jharkhand schools modify timings due to heatwave conditions until June 15. KG to grade 8 classes from 7 am to 11:30 am, grade 9 and above from 7 am to 12 pm. Private schools to comply with RTE Act. Severe heatwave warning in several districts.
Monsoon will enter Jharkhand from West Bengal via Santhal Pargana but now monsoon will arrive two days late. The monsoon is likely to enter Jharkhand between June 16 and June 17.
There are chances of pre-monsoon rain before June 16 June 17. The department has also expressed the possibility