Ranchi, Dec. 11 -- The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Government of Jharkhand, announced that the state will host the Eastern Zone School Band Competition this year.

The prestigious zonal event, part of the National School Band Championship, will be held at the Mega Sports Complex, Khelgaon, Ranchi, on December 14-15, bringing together the musical talent of school students from across eastern India.

Jharkhand has been entrusted with hosting responsibilities at the zonal level a recognition of the state's growing organisational capabilities in sports and cultural events.

A total of 11 states from the Eastern Region will participate, including Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha,...