When it comes to public services like access to water and sanitation, it has been proved that turning to the private sector is hardly the solution. Public Public Partnerships (PUPs), on the other hand, have achieved remarkable successes worldwide by forging open, democratic and dynamic relationships between State institutions and communities.

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Ranchi, Oct. 30: In a bid to oppose mindless industrialisation and mining in the state, Jharkhand Mines Area Co-ordination Committee (JMACC) began a five-day rally at the Birsa Munda Samadhi Sthal today.

A Jharkhand based NGO has been selected for the Swami Rama Humanitarian Award 2008 for its contribution in tribal welfare.

The NGO, Vikas Bharati, would be given a cash prize of Rs five lakh along with a citation at a ceremony to be held in Dehradun on November 13.

Around 5,000 villagers today gheraoed Kamdara block officials against the state government

Ranchi, Oct. 20: The state

The Singur shock for Bengal seems to have taught Jharkhand to tread cautiously when it comes to making room for industries.

Jamshedpur: The organic tussar silk produced in Kuchai-Kharsawan has now got patent, making Jharkhand the first state in India to obtain the same.

The Jharkhand government had applied to a US-based firm, Onecert Asia, for the patent. The firm affiliated to Agriculture Produce Export Development Agency (OPEDA) gave its approval on October 13.

Ranchi, Oct. 16: The Jharkhand adviser to N.C. Saxena, Supreme Court commissioner for food security, would send his report on the alleged hunger death of eight Birhors in Chatra district to the apex court on Friday.

Ranchi: Steel major ArcelorMittal was today able to break the ice with over 200 villagers of Khunti and Gumla districts where it is scouting for land to set up mega steel and power projects with an investment of over Rs 40,000 crore.