Ranchi

IPL 2013 Preview: Sunrisers Hyderabad masters of their own destiny

Wisden India Staff | Sunday May 19, 2013

From Kolkata's point of view, it's an inconsequential game, their defence of the IPL title having gone up in smoke a long time ago. But like Pune Warriors India scuttled their slim, almost improbable chances at qualification in Ranchi earlier this we...

Under-trial commits suicide in Jharkhand jail

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 16, 2013

An under-trial, charged with the murder of his wife, committed suicide in a Jharkhand jail early today, police said.

Ranchi: Congress legislator gets life term for murdering niece's boyfriend

Edited by Janaki Fernandes | Wednesday May 15, 2013

Savna Lakra, Congress legislator from the Khijri constituency in Ranchi has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Sessions Court in Ranchi, for the murder of the boyfriend of his niece, two years ago. Others who have been sentenced to life are hi...

Jharkhand legislator gets life term for kidnap, murder of niece's friend

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2013

Congress legislator Savna Lakra and three others were given life imprisonment by a local court in a case of kidnapping and murder of a man who was in a relation with the leader's niece.

IPL 2013: No devil in Ranchi wicket, says Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir

NDTVCricket | Wednesday May 15, 2013

Ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders game against Pune Warriors India at Ranchi on Wednesday, Gautam Gambhir says there is no devil in Ranchi's wicket. He feels Royal Challengers Bangalore's failure to score more than 115 last Sunday was the inability of t...

Yuvraj Singh launches a free Cancer Detection Centre in Ranchi

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2013

Stating that he had the firm belief that "You & We together can fight cancer", Yuvraj said he would be extremely happy if this initiative of cancer screening makes a difference to people and save lives.

Indian Premier League in Ranchi: The Amitabh and Chris Gayle show

Wisden India staff | Tuesday May 14, 2013

The stadium here is modern and wonderfully atmospheric, and there was no disguising the enthusiasm of the crowd that queued up in blast-furnace afternoon heat.

Ranchi pitch was not ideal for T20 cricket, says Kolkata Knight Riders' Jacques Kallis

Press Trust of India | Monday May 13, 2013

Jacques Kallis, who picked up two wickets for 17 runs with the ball before scoring a vital 41 during KKR's modest chase of 116-run target, said the wicket was not easy to bat as the ball didn't come to the bat.

IPL 6: Kallis, Narine give Kolkata Knight Riders 5-wicket win vs Bangalore

Wisden India Staff | Monday May 13, 2013

KKR's Sunil Narine grabbed the purple cap in process with amazing figures of 4/22. All other bowlers - L Balaji (2/22), Jacques Kallis (2/17) and Sachithra Senanayake (1/17)  - ended with fine figures to keep the visiting side in check.

IPL 2013 Preview: Royal Challengers Bangalore seek vital points against Kolkata Knight Riders

Wisden India Staff | Sunday May 12, 2013

Kolkata, at 'home' in Ranchi, are currently on ten points and even if they win each of their three remaining games, they might not have enough to qualify for a spot in the playoffs. But that is no reason for not giving it their best shot; if for noth...

Now, a five-year-old girl raped and murdered in Ranchi

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 25, 2013

A five-year-old girl was raped and murdered in the Jharkhand capital, police said today. "Post mortem report has confirmed that the girl was raped and strangulated to death," Superintendent of Police Manoj Ratan told PTI.

Ranchi: Seven killed in bus-car collision

Press Trust of India | Friday April 12, 2013

Seven persons including three women and a child were killed in a head on collision between a bus and a SUV on National Highway 33 about 45 km from Ranchi today.

Ranchi Mayor absconding after court issues arrest warrant

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 11, 2013

Ranchi Mayor Rama Khalkho has been absconding after a local court issued an arrest warrant against her in connection with the cash-for-vote scandal in mayoral election, held on April 8.

Hockey India appoints South African Gregg Clark as junior men's team coach

NDTVSports | Sunday April 7, 2013

Clark is also the chief coach of Ranchi Rhinos who won the title of the inaugural season of the Hero Hockey India League.

Five policemen killed by Maoists in Jharkhand

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 4, 2013

Five police personnel were on Thursday killed when Maoist guerrillas attacked them near Chenpur bus stand in Gumla district during a 'protest week' being observed by the red rebels.