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A large fire broke out at an illegal fuel storage unit in Bokaro. The blaze occurred late Wednesday near a major hospital. Hundreds of litres of fuel were stored in drums. The fire was brought under control after several hours. No injuries were reported. An investigation has been ordered into the incident.

Former minister Alamgir Alam walked out of Birsa Munda Central Jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail. The bail was granted in a money laundering case linked to an alleged tender scam. Alam was released after fulfilling bail conditions set by the special PMLA court. He stated he was fixed in a false case due to political vendetta.

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Jharkhand has launched a new online portal to regularize unauthorized residential buildings up to G+2 height on plots under 300 sq mt. This initiative offers a one-time chance for residents to legalize homes built without sanctioned maps, addressing long-standing uncertainties. Applications are open for two months, with cases expected to be resolved within six months, allowing fee payments in installments.

Residents of several villages near the JIADA industrial area in Balidih are alleging that factories are polluting their region with toxic smoke and ash. They claim steel and sponge iron units are damaging agriculture, contaminating water, and negatively impacting public health, leading to respiratory ailments. Local leaders are threatening agitation if the situation doesn't improve.

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Jharkhand is making strides in school enrollment and reducing dropouts, yet faces challenges in learning outcomes and secondary education transition. The state is implementing reforms like Schools of Excellence, digital classrooms, and vocational training to enhance quality and opportunities for students across urban and rural areas.

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A 24-year-old woman in Simdega district was fatally shot by a man from Bihar after her family rejected his marriage proposal. The accused, who met the victim online, had repeatedly pressured her to marry him. She was shot in the forehead and died en route to a hospital.

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Ranchi Municipal Corporation is proactively addressing monsoon challenges with ward-wise drain cleaning and road repairs. Inspections are underway for damaged roads and unsafe hoardings. Pre-monsoon efforts aim to prevent waterlogging and traffic disruptions, with teams also tasked with removing dead trees and pruning branches to ensure public safety during heavy rains.

Six drug peddlers, including two from Bihar, were arrested in Jharkhand's Santhal Pargana region, with police seizing 28 kg of marijuana. Raids in Deoghar yielded 20.7 kg of the contraband and led to the arrest of four locals and two from Bihar. Another 7.6 kg of cannabis was seized in Sahibganj, though the biker escaped.

The ongoing fuel crisis in Ranchi is raising concerns among census enumerators tasked with the house-listing process for Census 2027. Many enumerators fear the shortage will hinder their ability to visit households, as petrol pumps face stockouts and implement rationing. The district administration is monitoring the situation, while the Jharkhand Petroleum Dealers’ Association urges an end to panic buying.

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In Koderma, police arrested Rohit Rana and Devanti Rana for the murder of Neha Raj, found with her throat slit. Investigators revealed the motive as revenge for an alleged illicit relationship between Devanti and Neha's husband, Shambhu Rana. CCTV footage and confessions led to the arrests, with the couple now facing charges.

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A Koderma court has handed a life sentence to Suraj Rana for the 2023 kidnapping and murder of driver Pradeep Pandit. Rana was also fined Rs 50,000. The Additional District and Sessions Judge found Rana guilty of murder, kidnapping, and destruction of evidence. The crime stemmed from a dispute over a previous gold robbery involving the victim and the accused.

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Met officials in Ranchi are hopeful of an early southwest monsoon arrival, potentially in the first week of June, though a cyclone could cause delays. The monsoon has already advanced into parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Meanwhile, isolated light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms occurred across the state in the past 24 hours.

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