When most people plan a holiday in India, the usual suspects come up: Goa, Himachal, Rajasthan.
Jharkhand rarely features in that conversation.
I plead guilty of that too.
And then I bumped into these striking photos posted by @IndiaAesthetica about Meghahatuburu, a hill station in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, renowned as the "Hill of Clouds" due to its high altitude.
Sitting 4,300 feet above sea level in the heart of the Saranda forest of 700 hills, it offers a sunset point, forest waterfalls, and a landscape that has remained largely untouched.
Bare-bones tourist infrastructure. Very few resorts, many guesthouses.
I did some more checking about Jharkhand and found it has Netarhat’s famous sunrises, Betla National Park, the sacred Jyotirlinga at Deoghar, the waterfalls around Ranchi, and the ancient Saranda forest itself.
Somehow, it still gets overlooked.
Jharkhand has much to offer the discerning traveller. It simply hasn’t shouted about it.
Vikas Sunda , IPS , @SPWestKutch, Bhuj is awarded the prestigious Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation on the occasion of Independence Day 2025 for OPS. SINDOOR
Proud Moment ✨ @GujaratPolice
3 अप्रैल, 2023 को जिला- चतरा, झारखंड के लावालोंग इलाके में सटीक आसूचना के आधार पर संचालित नक्सल विरोधी अभियान के दौरान #CRPF की 203 कोबरा बटालियन के जवानों एवं माओवादियों के मध्य भीषण मुठभेड़ में श्री विक्रांत कुमार, उप कमांडेंट ने अप्रतिम वीरता, कुशल नेतृत्व एवं अद्भुत रणकौशल का प्रदर्शन किया जिसके परिणाम स्वरूप इस संघर्ष में 5 नक्सली ढेर हुए।
श्री विक्रांत कुमार, उप कमांडेंट द्वारा प्रदर्शित असाधारण शौर्य, कुशल नेतृत्व एवं कर्तव्यनिष्ठा को सम्मानित करते हुए भारत की राष्ट्रपति श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने उन्हें शौर्य चक्र से सम्मानित किया।
#NationFirst
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सुरक्षा बलों को चाईबासा के कोल्हान जंगली क्षेत्र में भा०क०पा० (माओवादी) उग्रवादी संगठन के खिलाफ मिली उल्लेखनीय सफलता
सुरक्षा बलों के साथ मुठभेड़ में पांच शीर्ष कमांडर ढ़ेर, दो की हुई गिरफ्तारी
सात हथियार (SLR-2, INSAS - 1, 303 - 1, Bolt Action - 2, Pistol - 1) बरामद, (1/2)
झारखंड के चाईबासा में सुरक्षाबलों और नक्सलियों के बीच हुई मुठभेड़ में सुरक्षाबलों ने पांच नक्सलियों को मार गिराया।सुरक्षा बलों ने मुठभेड़ स्थल से नक्सलियों के शवों के साथ हथियार और अन्य सामान भी बरामद किया हैं।
#Jharkhand
#UPSC#Interview starts from today. It is important to know profiles of Chairman and members.
UPSC Interview Panel Members' Profiles:
1. Dr. Manoj Soni (Chairman):
•Scholar of Political Science with expertise in International Relations.
•Extensive experience in academia, serving as Vice-Chancellor of two universities.
•Focused on Indo-U.S. relations and global political trends.
•Received international recognition for leadership in education.
2. Mr. Rajiv Nayan Choubey:
•Distinguished career in Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
•Held key positions in government, including Finance, Telecom, and Aviation.
•Drafted the New Civil Aviation Policy and implemented reforms.
•Strong understanding of economic and infrastructure development.
3. LT. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.):
•Highly decorated military officer with over 40 years of experience.
•Commanded various units in counter-insurgency, border security, and operational roles.
•Expertise in strategic military affairs and force modernization.
•Recognized for contributions to military training and civil-military integration.
4. Smt. Preeti Sudan:
•Seasoned IAS officer with 37 years of administrative experience.
•Led the fight against COVID-19 pandemic as Union Health Secretary.
•Initiated flagship programs like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Ayushman Bharat.
•Played a crucial role in healthcare policy and reform.
5. Ms. Suman Sharma:
•Experienced Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) officer with over 30 years of service.
•Strong expertise in international taxation and transfer pricing.
•Held key positions in government and public sector undertakings.
•Contributed to policy reforms in trade and renewable energy sectors.
6. Shri Bidyut B. Swain:
•Distinguished IAS officer from Gujarat Cadre.
•Extensive experience in infrastructure development, education, and industry.
•Served in vital roles like CEO of Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board and Chief Electoral Officer.
•Demonstrated expertise in trade policy and international commerce.
7. Dr. Dinesh Dasa:
•Former Chairman of the Gujarat Public Service Commission.
•Chaired the Standing Committee of All India Public Service Commissions.
•Instrumental in developing a model syllabus and exam pattern for Civil Service Exams across states.
•Extensive knowledge of forest laws, sustainable development, and public administration.
Best wishes to all aspirants appearing for interview.
DG and all ranks of #CRPF salute the supreme sacrifice in the service of Nation made by Constable Santosh Oraon.Shri Oraon suffered serious injury in an IED blast during an operation against maoists in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand today. #CRPF extends its deepest condolences and stands firmly with the bereaved family.
आत्मसमर्पण ::उग्रवादी संगठन भाकपा (माओवादी) के शीर्ष नेता 15 लाख इनामी रीजनल कमांडर नवीन उर्फ सर्वजीत यादव उर्फ विजय यादव मुख्यधारा में लौटा
झारखंड सरकार के आत्मसमर्पण एवं पुनर्वास नीति के तहत खुला जेल-सह-पुनर्वास कैम्प नियमावली में संशोधन का प्रभावी असर