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Description: The encounter took place in the Souta area under the Goilkera Police Station limits early this morning during a search operation by the security forces, a senior officer said.

IMD warns of flash floods and very heavy rainfall in Jharkhand districts as the state records significant monsoon surplus.

IMD issues flash flood alert for 13 Jharkhand districts, amid heavy rain prediction

IMD warns of flash floods and very heavy rainfall in Jharkhand districts as the state records significant monsoon surplus.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued flash flood warning for 13 Jharkhand districts amid prediction of heavy rainfall in parts of the state, an official said.
The IMD has issued the warning for Bokaro, East Singhbhum, Giridih, Gumla, Khunti, Latehar, Lohardaga, Palamu, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Saraikela, Simdega and West Singhbhum districts till 5.30 pm of Tuesday.
"Surface runoff and inundation may occur at some fully saturated soils and low-lying areas," IMD said in its bulletin.
An 'orange' alert for very heavy rainfall has been issued in parts of Jharkhand till July 17, the IMD official said.
The alert has been sounded for Gumla, Simdega, Khunti and West Singhbhum districts, which are likely to experience torrential rain between 8.30 am on Monday and 8.30 am on Tuesday, the IMD said.
Palamu, Latehar, Garhwa and Hazaribag may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall between 8.30 am on Tuesday and 8.30 am on July 16, while Palamu, Chatra, Koderma, Hazaribag and Giridih may experience similar rainfall between 8.30 am on July 16 and 8.30 am July 17, it stated.
A 'yellow' warning for heavy rainfall has been sounded for six Jharkhand districts including Ranchi on Monday.
Ranchi Meteorological Centre Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said the rainfall would be caused by a cyclonic circulation and trough.
Jharkhand has recorded 61 per cent surplus rainfall between June 1 and July 13, he said.
The eastern state received 510 mm of precipitation against the normal of 316.7 mm during the period.

In Hazaribag, Jharkhand, a couple tragically died after their roof collapsed. The government is providing relief and educational support to their children while assessing house safety to prevent future incidents.

Roof Collapse in Jharkhand Claims Two Lives

A couple died in Hazaribag, Jharkhand when their roof collapsed. Government aid and safety measures are underway to support the family and prevent further tragedies.

A couple died in a roof collapse in Jharkhand's Hazaribag. Officials provide aid, education, and compensation to the surviving family. Safety measures are being reviewed to prevent further incidents.

A couple died after the roof of their room collapsed and fell on them in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, an official said on Monday.
The incident happened when the couple was sleeping inside the room at Rasoidhamna village on Sunday night.
The deceased were identified as Hadis Ansari (52) and his wife Zamira Khatun (48).
Barhi Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Johan Tudu said they were sleeping in their room when the roof of their room collapsed on them and they died on the spot.
Other members of the house remained unaffected as they were sleeping in separate rooms, he said.
The SDO said the bodies were sent for postmortem at the Barhi Sub Division Hospital.
He said that the relief and grants would be provided to the family as per the government rule.
Ansari and Khatun were parents of five children including three daughters and two sons. The elder daughter is married.
"Ansari was the sole bread earner of the family. Two girls are below 18 years of age. So, the administration has decided to admit them in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Hazaribag," Tudu said.
After seeing the condition of the family, the SDO provided 50 kg of ration and Rs 10,000 in cash for immediate relief.
He said that the family would receive Rs 4 lakh as compensation for each death under the disaster management department. "The document regarding this is being prepared and it will be soon submitted to the deputy commissioner," he added. The SDO added, "We have ordered a survey of old and dilapidated houses in the area in a bid to avoid such incidents."

Severe rainfall prompts school closures in Ranchi and Khunti districts. The India Meteorological Department issues a red alert, with further advisories in place. Schools closed for student safety, with infrastructural damage and tragedies reported amidst monsoon.

School Closures in Ranchi Due to Heavy Rains

Heavy rainfall leads to school closures in Ranchi and Khunti districts. Prioritizing student safety, authorities extend holidays amidst severe weather warnings. The southwest monsoon's swift impact across Jharkhand has tragic outcomes and infrastructural damage.

Schools in Ranchi and Khunti districts close due to heavy rainfall forecast, prioritizing student safety. A red alert has been issued, with penalties for non-compliance.

All schools in Ranchi and Khunti districts will also remain closed on Friday as the IMD has forecast heavy rainfall, an official said.
Schools in Ranchi and Khunti remained closed on Thursday due to incessant rainfall from Wednesday.
The IMD has issued a 'red' alert (heavy to extremely heavy rainfall) for Ranchi from 8.30 am on Thursday to 8.30 am on Friday.
The Ranchi district administration on Thursday decided to extend the holiday for one more day due to forecast of heavy rainfall on Friday, he said.
"In view of the possibility of heavy rainfall and for the safety of students, Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri has issued an order to keep all categories... of schools in the district, from class KG to Class 12, closed on June 20," the notification said.
In case of non-compliance, the concerned school will be held accountable under relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, it stated.
All schools including government and private up to class eight to remain closed in Saraikela-Kharswan district on Friday, according to an order issued by the district administration.
Ranchi recorded 153.3mm rainfall from 8.30 am on Wednesday to 8.30 am on Thursday.
Heavy rainfall across Jharkhand left four people, including two schoolboys and a 10-year-old girl, dead in three places, besides causing infrastructural damage in several districts, officials said on Thursday.
The southwest monsoon, which arrived in Jharkhand on Tuesday, covered the entire state on Wednesday, bringing widespread rainfall that is likely to continue across the state till June 20, an official said.

JMM critiques BJP's 11-year rule, underscoring unfulfilled promises, tribal issues, environmental neglect, and economic difficulties in Jharkhand.

JMM Criticizes BJPs 11-Year Rule

The JMM highlights unfulfilled promises during the BJP's 11-year rule, focusing on tribal and environmental issues, economic struggles, and governance challenges in Jharkhand.

JMM criticizes BJP's 11 years, highlighting unfulfilled promises, environmental neglect, and economic issues in Jharkhand.

The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Wednesday alleged that 11 years of BJP rule at the Centre have only amplified the struggles and unanswered questions of the people of Jharkhand.
"To mark 11 years of the Modi-led BJP government, the BJP has sent former Union Minister Smriti Irani to Jharkhand to highlight so-called 'achievements.' But the ground reality here does not reflect celebrations," the JMM alleged.
On Tuesday, Irani had listed several achievements of the central government, claiming that 25 crore people had been lifted out of poverty during the period.
"The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the recognition of the Sarna Religious Code. Yet, the central government has taken no meaningful action. This is not just an administrative lapse but a deliberate denial of the identity and dignity of tribal communities," JMM spokesperson and central committee member Dr. Tanuj Khatri alleged.
The prolonged violence in Manipur, particularly the brutalities faced by women, exposed the government's apathy, he said.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence during such a grave constitutional crisis reflects not only administrative failure but moral bankruptcy," he added.
He alleged that the decision to permit the felling of trees in Hasdeo, Chhattisgarh, unveiled the government's real stance on environmental and tribal rights.
"While it speaks of climate change in global forums, it destroys the green lungs of the nation at home. For tribals, forest and land are life is something this government fails to understand," he said.
Khatri said paper leaks in critical examinations such as NEET, NET, and SSC have become common, adding this is not merely corruption, it is the betrayal of the dreams and efforts of millions of youth.
"Demonetisation was touted as a historic move. But it devastated small traders, workers and the public. Over 100 lives were lost, jobs vanished, and eventually, the old currency returned. Yet, instead of apologising, the government still claims it as an 'achievement'", Khatri claimed.
In addition, he alleged that three farm laws were imposed without dialogue, "leading to a massive farmer movement and over 700 farmer deaths.
Eventually, the government had to withdraw the laws, a clear betrayal of public trust." He also questioned the sincerity behind the women&rsquo;s reservation bill, calling it a pre-election gimmick.
"The government made a big announcement, but deferred implementation to post-2029 &mdash; exposing it as mere rhetoric," he added.
Khatri further alleged that inflation has eroded the purchasing power of the common man.
"Basic essentials like lentils, vegetables, and milk are increasingly getting unaffordable, while the government keeps boasting about fast economic growth," he said.
JMM also accused the BJP of using institutions such as the CBI and the ED to harass opponents, besides running Parliament not by discussions, but by dictation.
"The soul of the Constitution &mdash; dialogue and consensus &mdash; was repeatedly crushed. The nation now must choose, whether to remain caught in hollow propaganda or confront the truth and move forward.
Jharkhand is no longer asking for slogans. It is demanding justice. The fight for jal, jungle, zameen, and identity is entering a decisive phase," he added.

IMD issues 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand announcing thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next three days. Residents can expect a notable temperature drop and winds reaching up to 60 kmph in some regions. Stay prepared and informed.

IMD Warns Jharkhand: Hailstorms, Winds Ahead

The IMD has issued an 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand, forecasting hailstorms, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next three days. Anticipated wind speeds may reach 60 kmph, likely causing a drop in temperatures. Residents advised to prepare for adverse conditions.

An 'Orange' alert is issued in Jharkhand for hailstorms and gusty winds; temperatures may drop. Thunderstorms are predicted over the next three days across the western, central, and southern regions of the state, with wind speeds up to 60 kmph expected.

The IMD has issued an 'Orange' (be prepared) alert for hailstorm, thunderstorm and gusty winds for three days in parts of Jharkhand, a weather official said on Wednesday.
The state's weather is likely to change from Wednesday with the possibility of thunderstorms, accompanied by rains and gusty winds in western, central and southern parts of Jharkhand.
"On Thursday, the southern and central parts of the state are likely to witness hailstorms coupled with thunderstorms and gusty winds at an expected speed of up to 60 kmph," according to a weather bulletin of Ranchi Meteorological Centre.
Similar weather conditions may continue in parts of the state till April 4.
The maximum temperature, which is hovering between 34 degrees Celsius and 39 degrees Celsius, might fall due to the development.
Bokaro registered the state's maximum temperature at 39.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, while Jamshedpur and Daltonganj recorded 38.2 degrees Celsius respectively.
Ranchi recorded 34.4 degrees Celsius.

Shyam Sundar Prasad, Deputy Director General of Mines Safety, SE Region, inaugurated the initiative, calling it a “pathbreaking step” that exemplifies how industries can transform with inclusive policies.

Tata Steel's Noamundi Mine Launches India’s First All-Women Mining Shift

Shyam Sundar Prasad, Deputy Director General of Mines Safety, SE Region, inaugurated the initiative, calling it a &ldquo;pathbreaking step&rdquo; that exemplifies how industries can transform with inclusive policies.

In a first for India&rsquo;s mining sector, Tata Steel has deployed an all-women shift at its Noamundi Iron Mine in Jharkhand. The groundbreaking initiative challenges traditional norms in a male-dominated industry, placing women at the forefront of operations such as operating heavy machinery and supervising shifts.
A Milestone for Gender Inclusion
This historic move comes years after the Mines Act of 1952 was amended in 2019 to permit women to work in mines across all shifts. Tata Steel, a frontrunner in embracing diversity, became the first company in India to implement this change, steadily increasing women&rsquo;s participation in mining through its Women@Mines initiative.
The Noamundi mine&rsquo;s all-women shift represents the culmination of this effort, with women now handling critical operations like operating shovels, dozers, loaders, drills, and more.
Shyam Sundar Prasad, Deputy Director General of Mines Safety, SE Region, inaugurated the initiative, calling it a &ldquo;pathbreaking step&rdquo; that exemplifies how industries can transform with inclusive policies.
From Policy to Practice
This achievement follows years of targeted training and skill development under Tata Steel&rsquo;s Tejaswini program. Women from local communities were trained in operating heavy earth-moving machinery (HEMM), learning technical skills, safety protocols, and physical fitness. The program&rsquo;s success has enabled dozens of women to take on roles that were once exclusively male.
Tata Steel&rsquo;s inclusion strategy hasn&rsquo;t stopped at gender diversity. Earlier this year, the Noamundi mine inducted nine transgender individuals as HEMM operators, underscoring its broader commitment to workplace equity.
A Long Road Ahead
While the all-women shift marks a significant milestone, experts say systemic challenges persist in India&rsquo;s mining industry, which continues to see low female participation. Initiatives like these are critical not only to break stereotypes but also to create viable career pathways for women in technical and operational roles.
This shift is not just a symbolic victory for gender equality but a step toward reshaping perceptions in industries where women have been historically underrepresented. It reflects a growing understanding that workplace diversity isn&rsquo;t just about fairness&mdash;it&rsquo;s about building a more efficient and innovative workforce.
Industry-Wide Implications
Tata Steel&rsquo;s decision to prioritize inclusion could encourage other mining companies to follow suit. As the sector grapples with workforce shortages and evolving technologies, leveraging a diverse talent pool may prove essential for long-term sustainability.
For now, the women of Noamundi&rsquo;s all-women shift are not just mining iron ore&mdash;they are digging deep into the bedrock of India&rsquo;s patriarchal work culture, carving out a space for future generations to thrive.

Hemant Soren was released from jail on June 28 after Jharkhand High Court granted bail to him in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. 

Hemant Soren takes oath as 13th chief minister of Jharkhand 

Hemant Soren was released from jail on June 28 after Jharkhand High Court granted bail to him in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.&nbsp;

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren took oath as the chief minister, months after stepped down following his imprisonment in a money laundering case.
Governor CP Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office in Raj Bhawan in Ranchi on the 4th of July. Hemant is the 13th chief minister of Jharkhand.&nbsp;
Soren's father and JMM supremo Shibu Soren, his mother Rupi Soren, wife Kalpana Soren, and senior leaders of the JMM-led alliance were present at the swearing-in ceremony.
Chamapi Soren, who resigned as the chief minister on Wednesday, was also present on the occasion.
Hemant Soren was released from jail on June 28 after the High Court of Jharkhand granted bail to him in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.
He had resigned as the CM shortly before his arrest on January 31 by the Enforcement Directorate.

The development comes after Champai Soren resigned as chief minister on Wednesday and Hemant Soren staked claim to form the government. 

Jharkhand Governor invites Hemant Soren to form government

The development comes after Champai Soren resigned as chief minister on Wednesday and Hemant Soren staked claim to form the government.&nbsp;

JMM leader Hemant Soren will take oath as Jharkhand chief minister on July 7 after Governor CP Radhakrishnan invited him to form government in the state, a party leader said on Thursday.
The development comes after Champai Soren resigned as chief minister on Wednesday and Hemant Soren, who is out on bail in a money laundering case, staked claim to form the government.
"The governor has invited Soren to form government in the state and sought a date and time for the swearing-in ceremony," a Raj Bhavan official said.
Asked about the date and time of the swearing-in ceremony, a JMM leader said, "Hemant Soren will take oath as the chief minister on July 7." Leaders of the JMM-led alliance in the state unanimously elected Hemant Soren as the legislature party leader.
A JMM-led alliance delegation met Governor Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.
The delegation headed by Hemant Soren comprised Congress state unit president Rajesh Thakur, RJD minister Satyanand Bhokta and MLA Vinod Singh.
Kalpana Soren, the Gandey MLA and wife of Hemant Soren, was also part of the delegation.
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The CBI has registered six FIRs in the case. The FIR from Bihar pertains to leakage of paper while remaining from Gujarat and Rajasthan pertains to impersonation of candidates and cheating.

CBI arrests co-conspirator in the NEET-UG paper leak case 

The CBI has registered six FIRs in the case. The FIR from Bihar pertains to leakage of paper while remaining from Gujarat and Rajasthan pertains to impersonation of candidates and cheating.

The CBI arrested an alleged co-conspirator in the NEET-UG paper leak case, Aman Singh, from Dhanbad in Jharkhand, officials said on Wednesday.
The CBI has developed intelligence about Jharkhand-based module allegedly involved in the paper leak that resulted in the arrest of Singh, they said.
The agency had earlier arrested principal and vice principal of Hazaribagh-based Oasis school in the case and two persons who allegedly provided safe premises to NEET candidates where burnt question papers were recovered by Bihar Police, the officials said.
The CBI has registered six FIRs in the case. The FIR from Bihar pertains to leakage of paper while remaining from Gujarat and Rajasthan pertains to impersonation of candidates and cheating.
The agency's own FIR on a reference from the Union Education Ministry pertains to a "comprehensive investigation" into alleged irregularities in the medical entrance examination.
NEET-UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other related courses in government and private institutions.
This year, the exam was conducted on May 5 at 4,750 centres in 571 cities, including 14 abroad. More than 23 lakh candidates had appeared for the test.&nbsp;

Champai Soren has sought an appointment with Governor CP Radhakrishnan and the CM will call on him at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, Raj Bhavan sources told PTI.

 Hemant Soren likely to return as Jharkhand CM: report 

Champai Soren has sought an appointment with Governor CP Radhakrishnan and the CM will call on him at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, Raj Bhavan sources told PTI.

JMM executive president Hemant Soren is likely to return as chief minister of Jharkhand for the third time following consensus among legislators of the party-led alliance in the state, party sources said on Wednesday.
Sources said Champai Soren, who had taken oath as the 12th chief minister of Jharkhand on February 2 after Hemant Soren's arrest, may resign from the post soon.
Champai Soren has sought an appointment with Governor CP Radhakrishnan and the CM will call on him at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, Raj Bhavan sources said.
Leaders and MLAs of the alliance during a meeting at Champai Soren&rsquo;s residence here unanimously decided to elect Hemant Soren as the JMM legislature party leader, they said.
"A decision was taken in the meeting to make Hemant Soren as the Chief Minister of the state again," a party source told PTI.
If sworn in, Hemant Soren will be the 13th chief minister of Jharkhand, which was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000.
Congress's Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir and its state president Rajesh Thakur also attended the meeting, besides Hemant Soren's brother Basant and wife Kalpana.
Hemant Soren was released from jail on June 28 after nearly five months, after the high court granted him bail in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. He had resigned as the CM shortly before his arrest on January 31.
Meanwhile, in a post on X, BJP MP Nishkant Dubey said, "The Champai Soren era is over in Jharkhand. In the family-oriented party, people outside the family have no political future. I wish the chief minister drew inspiration from Bhagwan Birsa Munda and stood up against the corrupt Hemant Soren ji." Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi asserted that the tribals outside Shibu Soren&rsquo;s family are only temporary faces in JMM. That family believes in using people as per their needs and requirements, he alleged.
Hemant is a son of Shibu Soren.
Marandi alleged that the real face of JMM, which had talked about rising above nepotism and electing a new chief minister five months ago, has once again been exposed.
He claimed that the "tiger of Kolhan", as Champai Soren is known in political circles, has been turned into a mouse today.
While Jharkhand can have 12 ministers, the state Cabinet at present has a strength of 10.
After the Lok Sabha elections, the strength of the JMM-led alliance in the state was reduced to 45 MLAs &ndash; JMM-27, Congress-17 and RJD-1.
Two JMM MLAs, Nalin Soren and Joba Majhi, are now parliamentarians, while Jama legislator Sita Soren resigned to contest the general elections on a BJP ticket. The JMM expelled two more legislators &ndash; Bishunpur MLA Chamra Linda and Boriyo MLA Lobin Hembrom &ndash; from the party.
Likewise, the BJP's strength in the assembly has reduced to 24, as two of its MLAs &ndash; Dhulu Mahto (Baghmara) and Manish Jaiswal (Hazaribag) &ndash;are now MPs. The saffron party has expelled Mandu MLA Jaiprakash Bhai Patel after he joined the Congress to contest the polls.
The current strength of the 81-member Jharkhand assembly is 76.

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The encounter took place in the Souta area under the Goilkera Police Station limits early this morning during a search operation by the security forces, a senior officer said.

Maoist Killed in Jharkhand Gunfight with Security Forces

The encounter took place in the Souta area under the Goilkera Police Station limits early this morning during a search operation by the security forces, a senior officer said.

A member of the banned CPI (Maoist) was killed in a gunfight between red rebels and security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Wednesday, police said.
The encounter took place in the Souta area under the Goilkera Police Station limits early this morning during a search operation by the security forces, a senior officer said.
"An exchange of fire took place between Maoists and security forces, in which a member of the CPI (Maoist) was killed," Kolhan Inspector General of Police Manoj Kaushik told PTI.
The search operation is underway, Kolhan DIG Anuranjan Kispotta said.&nbsp;

Tragic accident on Ranchi-Purulia Road results in four deaths and one severe injury. A truck overturned after losing control, leading to a fatal crash. Investigations are ongoing.

Tragic Collision: Four Dead, One Injured in Ranchi Accident

A devastating crash on the Ranchi-Purulia Road claimed the lives of four family members. One woman fights for life at the hospital. The truck driver responsible fled the scene. Investigations by Angara police continue.

A deadly collision on Ranchi&ndash;Purulia Road led to the tragic deaths of four family members. A woman is critically injured, hospitalized in Ranchi.

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Ranchi, Aug 14: In a tragic incident, four family members lost their lives while another woman sustained serious injuries following a head-on collision between an autorickshaw and a truck in Ranchi. The police confirmed the incident on Thursday.
The accident took place at Chamghati on the Ranchi&ndash;Purulia Road within the Angara police station's jurisdiction on Wednesday night. Angara police station in-charge, Hiralal Sah, revealed the details to PTI.
"Four family members, including two women, tragically died in the crash. Another woman is gravely injured and is receiving treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi," reported Sah.
Investigations indicate the autorickshaw was bound for Ranchi, while the truck was headed towards Muri. The collision occurred when the truck driver lost control, causing a fatal crash and leading the truck to overturn. The driver fled the scene following the accident, the police noted.
The victims have been identified as Seikh Gayasuddin, who was driving the autorickshaw, his mother Ayesha Khatun, his wife Joraddin, and his son Seikh Aman. The family hailed from the Kantatoli area of Ranchi.
The bodies have been dispatched for post-mortem examination. The police have initiated further investigations to uncover additional details.
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Veteran tribal leader and JMM co-founder Shibu Soren will be laid to rest with full state honours in his ancestral village Nemra, Ramgarh district.

Mortal remains of Shibu Soren to be laid to rest at ancestral village with full state honours

Veteran tribal leader and JMM co-founder Shibu Soren will be laid to rest with full state honours in his ancestral village Nemra, Ramgarh district.

The mortal remains of veteran tribal leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) co-founder Shibu Soren, fondly known as 'Dishom Guru', will be laid to rest with full state honours at his ancestral village Nemra in Ramgarh district on Tuesday, officials said.
Guruji, as he was popularly known, breathed his last at a private hospital in Delhi on Monday and tall political figures and leaders like President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the departed soul there.
Preparations are in full swing for the last rites of the former chief minister and Rajya Sabha MP at his native place in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, around 70 km from the state's capital Ranchi, the officials said.
Soren, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha co-founder, who was undergoing treatment at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi for over a month for kidney-related problems, died at the age of 81.
His last rites will be performed on Tuesday afternoon.
Senior administrative officials, including Ramgarh deputy commissioner and the SP, visited Nemra to take stock of the preparations.
Special traffic arrangements have been made for the funeral as several political leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and others are likely to participate.
Meanwhile, a pall of gloom has descended on Nemra village after Guruji's demise.
Before his last rites, his body will be kept at the Jharkhand Assembly premises for people to pay their last respects at about 9 am.
His demise marks the end of a defining political era, one that brought the tribal movement from the grassroots of Jharkhand to the forefront of national politics.
Shibu Soren had been the leader of the JMM for the past 38 years.
As a mark of respect, the Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning till August 6.
Most of the schools in Jharkhand are closed on Tuesday, with many ensuring special prayers for peace to the departed soul.
Rajya Sabha proceedings were also adjourned for the day on Monday as a mark of respect, following the death of sitting MP Shibu Soren.
The ongoing monsoon session of the Jharkhand Assembly, which began on August 1, was adjourned sine die following the announcement of his death.
Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato said Soren's passing was an irreparable loss not only to Jharkhand but to the entire nation.
"He was known for his fight for the poor," Mahato had said, expressing grief on behalf of the House.
Shibu Soren's mortal remains were flown to Ranchi in a special aircraft from Delhi.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his legislator wife Kalpana Soren, and MLA brother Basant Soren also returned to Jharkhand.
A flower-decked open carriage carried the mortal remains from the airport to Soren's Morabadi residence in Ranchi, with the chief minister and his legislator brother seated beside his father's body throughout the procession.
CM Soren's wife was seen seated in the front of the vehicle, and remarked, "Everything has become desolate...Your struggle, your love, your convictions - this daughter of yours will never forget."

Jharkhand announces three-day state mourning from August 4–6 to honour former CM and JMM founder Shibu Soren, who passed away in Delhi.

Jharkhand declares 3-day state mourning following former CM Shibu Soren's death

Jharkhand announces three-day state mourning from August 4&ndash;6 to honour former CM and JMM founder Shibu Soren, who passed away in Delhi.

The Jharkhand government declared three-day state mourning in honour of former CM Shibu Soren, who died on Monday morning, according to a statement.
Soren, the founder of the state's ruling JMM, died at 81 at a hospital in New Delhi following a prolonged illness.
The government has also cancelled all its scheduled programmes during the period, the statement said.
All state government offices will remain closed on August 4 and 5, it said.
"The state government has decided to observe three days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6, 2025, following the death of former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren this morning at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi," it added.
The national flag will be flown at half-mast at all buildings in Jharkhand, the statement said.

A 65-year-old caretaker was killed and three others injured after a portion of a government school’s roof collapsed in Ranchi amid relentless rainfall. The school was closed due to poor attendance.

One dead, 3 injured as school building's roof collapses in Jharkhand

A 65-year-old caretaker was killed and three others injured after a portion of a government school&rsquo;s roof collapsed in Ranchi amid relentless rainfall. The school was closed due to poor attendance.

One person was killed and three others were injured after a portion of the roof of a government school building collapsed in Jharkhand's Ranchi, amid incessant rain, police said on Friday.
Three persons trapped under the debris at the school at Tangra Toli in Piska More area were rescued and sent to a nearby hospital, an officer said.
"A person was killed when a portion of the roof of a government school building collapsed. Our team is there for the rescue operation," Sukhdeo Nagar Police Station in-charge Manoj Kumar told PTI.
The deceased was an elderly person and was sleeping in the verandah of the school when the portion of the roof collapsed.
He was identified as Suraj Baitha, 65, a resident of Ratu, and worked as a caretaker there, the officer said.
The police initially said one person was feared trapped, but later confirmed that three people were injured in the incident.
The three injured have been identified as Manish Tirkey, Pritam Tirkey and Motu Oraon, all aged between 18 and 19 years, and admitted to a nearby hospital, another officer said.
The school, said to be a primary one, was not operational, Kumar said.
The police are investigating the incident, and further details are awaited, he said.
A local resident said the school remained closed due to poor attendance by children.
Jharkhand has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the last several days.
The state has recorded 71 per cent surplus rainfall between June 1 and July 16, according to an IMD bulletin.
The eastern state received 595.8 mm of precipitation against the normal of 348.9 mm during the period.

IMD warns of flash floods in Jharkhand's 19 districts amid heavy rainfall alerts. Avoid river banks; schools in some areas closed.

Flash Flood Warning in Jharkhand Amidst Heavy Rain Alert

Heavy rain causes flash flood warnings in 19 Jharkhand districts. School closures announced with continued rainfall expected till July 17.

IMD warns of flash floods across 19 Jharkhand districts with significant rainfall expected until July 17, prompting school shutdowns and caution near rivers; a 62% rain surplus recorded.

Ranchi, Jul 15 (PTI): A warning for flash floods has been announced by the India Meteorological Department for 19 districts of Jharkhand, consistent with predictions for significant rainfall in parts of the state.
The advisory is in effect until 5:30 PM on Wednesday and includes districts such as Gumla, Simdega, Lohardaga, Latehar, Khunti, West Singbhum, East Singhbhum, Saraikela, Ramgarh, Bokara, Dhanbad, Garhwa, Palamu, Koderma, Giridih, Jamtara, Deogarh, Dumka, and Ranchi as per the morning bulletin of IMD.
An 'orange' alert has been indicated for heavy to very heavy rain in Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Koderma, and Hazaribag from 8:30 AM on Tuesday to 8:30 AM on Wednesday, the bulletin stated.
A similar caution is in place for Palamu, Chatra, Hazaribag, Koderma, and Giridih from 8:30 AM on July 16 to 8:30 AM on July 17.
The meteorological office has issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy precipitation in 10 Jharkhand districts, including Ranchi, effective till 8:30 AM on Wednesday.
Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of Ranchi Meteorological Centre, noted that the state is expected to undergo extensive rainfall through July 17 due to an existing depression and monsoon trough.
He further mentioned that certain districts might experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall leading up to 8:30 AM on July 17.
"The depression over the central regions of Gangetic West Bengal moved west-northwestward and was positioned over Jharkhand at 5:30 AM on Tuesday ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​. It is projected to continue west-northwestward through Jharkhand and adjoining southern Bihar towards East Uttar Pradesh in the following 24 hours," Anand explained.
From Monday night onwards, light to moderate rain has affected major segments of Jharkhand.
Consequent to the prediction of heavy rain, East and West Singhbhum authorities have announced school closures for Tuesday.
The administration of West Singhbhum also advised citizens to avoid proximity to rivers as they presently overflow.
Jharkhand has witnessed a 62 percent surplus in precipitation from June 1 to July 14, as stated by Anand.
During this period, the eastern state accumulated 527.6 mm of rainfall as opposed to a standard measure of 326 mm. 
 (Only the headline of this report may have been reworked by Editorji; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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