Below are some key news headlines out of Ranchi, Jharkhand, for today, April 1, 2025:
*Two Drivers Killed, Four Injured in Train Accident*
Two freight trains moving in opposite directions collided head-on in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, killing two drivers and injuring four. The accident took place in the early morning hours around 3 a.m. near the Bhagnadih locality in the jurisdiction of the Barhet police station. The two dead are Ambuj Mahato and B.S. Mal. The route and freight trains belong to NTPC and are used to transport coal mainly.
*Jharkhand Orange Alert: Hail and Storm Expected*
India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Jharkhand for April 2 to April 4. Throughout the three days, various parts of the state will experience rain, thunder, and hail, along with gusty winds of 40 to 60 km/h. The public is urged to exercise precautions.
*Political Heat over Gautam Adani Meeting with CM Hemant Soren*
A recent meeting between business tycoon Gautam Adani and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren at the latter's house in Ranchi has sparked political buzz. Discussion was reported to have centered on the Godda project and the Gondalpur coal block in Hazaribagh, both of which have been identified for Adani Enterprises. The opposition parties, particularly BJP, have criticized the meeting, while the ruling coalition has referred to it as a routine meeting.
*Bank Holiday: Banks Closed Today*
As today is the financial year-end, certain banks in Jharkhand are shut today, April 1. Banks are doing their year-end audit on this day and thus the branches are shut. Online banking services and ATMs are still operational.