Alok Ranjan

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.

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.

A tragic accident unfolded near Bandhohari village as Shankar Yadav, a 32-year-old biker hailing from Gaya, Bihar, lost his life in a collision with a reversing roadroller working on road repairs. The unfortunate event occurred while he was headed to Chandri Govindpur.

Bokaro police have apprehended two more suspects in the attempted armed robbery at a City Centre jewellery showroom. Arrested from Gujarat and Karnataka, the duo confessed to their roles. This brings the total arrests to four, with two pistols, cartridges, and a motorcycle recovered. Both have prior criminal records.

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.

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.