Hemant Soren
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Big setback for Hemant Soren government as Jharkhand High Court stays order cancelling JPSC exams
Jharkhand | Aug 20, 2026, 05:01 PM ISTThe state government earlier cancelled 39 and postponed six exams over alleged irregularities. These include both recent recruitment drives and several earlier examinations.
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Jharkhand agitating students suspend protest for two months after Hemant Soren govt accepts demands
Jharkhand | Aug 19, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTJharkhand's agitating students have decided to suspend their protest for two months after their demands were accepted. The students are expected to leave the protest site by today evening, while an official statement is likely to be issued later in the day.
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Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL exam, all tests held by TDPL since 2014; students firm on CBI probe
Jharkhand | Aug 17, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTChief Minister Hemant Soren said that several surprising factors have emerged during the investigation into alleged examination irregularities in the state, but the details cannot be disclosed at this stage as the probe is still underway.
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Rahul urges CM Soren to meet agitators 'personally' as Jharkhand student protest enters day 24
Jharkhand | Aug 17, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTRahul Gandhi has written a letter to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, asking him to 'personally' meet the students are protesting over irregularities in recruitment examinations in the state. He said the Congress stands in solidarity with the youth, who are the country's future.
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren offers to hold talks with JPSC protesting students on Monday
Jharkhand | Aug 16, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTThe protesting students have been invited for a discussion on August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM. They have been offered the option to participate in the talks accompanied by their legal advisors.
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Students burn effigies of Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi in Ranchi; plan gherao of CM's residence |Video
Jharkhand | Aug 16, 2026, 08:13 PM ISTThe student leaders have been demanding action over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).
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Jharkhand student protest to escalate as agitators plan to burn effigies of CM Soren today
Jharkhand | Aug 16, 2026, 07:32 AM ISTThe agitators have been protesting for the past 22 days and alleged that the Jharkhand government has failed to act upon their demands. They are demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and threatened to gherao his residence on August 20.
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JPSC-JSSC aspirants demand CM Hemant Soren’s resignation, issues ultimatum to govt
Jharkhand | Aug 15, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTThe students organisations will burn the effigies of CM Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi across 24 districts of the state on Sunday, August 16. The protestors have warned to gherao the CM’s residence on August 20.
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Hemant Soren warns of massive agitation over passage of Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill
Jharkhand | Aug 13, 2026, 08:14 PM ISTHemant Soren called the legislation a "black bill" and a grave injustice to Jharkhand and said the state would not accept what he described as "stepmotherly treatment" from the Centre and would launch a 'massive agitation' that the entire nation will watch.
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'Attempt to kill Hemant Soren': Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari's big charge against BJP MLAs
Jharkhand | Aug 11, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTJharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari alleges BJP MLAs attempted to endanger Hemant Soren during a protest at his residence. CM Hemant Soren says most students' demands have been accepted and promises examination reforms.
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Jharkhand govt announces CID-ED probe; students stick to CBI demand, plan Assembly march | 10 points
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTThe protesters at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi demanded cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE, and PGT exams after 2019, a CBI investigation into the irregularities, and strict action against the mafias and agencies involved.
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Jharkhand govt agrees to cancel JPSC exam, but not ready for CBI probe; students protest to continue
Jharkhand | Aug 09, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe Jharkhand government has agreed to the majority of the demands of the students protesting against the alleged JPSC exam irregularities. The state government has agreed to cancel the JPSC PT exam after students' protest.
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'Like Sonam Wangchuk': Students allege bid to remove Devendra Mahato amid JPSC-JSSC exam protest
Jharkhand | Aug 09, 2026, 11:06 AM ISTThe protesters have alleged that the Jharkhand government made an effort to remove Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha leader Devendra Nath Mahato from the protest site in an attempt to supress their agitation over the JPSC-JSSC exam row in the state.
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'We presented our demands, protest to continue': Protesters meet Jharkhand govt over JPSC paper leak
India | Aug 07, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTAfter meeting with the aspirants' delegation, Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu said, "We had a meeting with the students in a cordial atmosphere. We understood the demands of students. Govt is committed to deliberate on the students' demand, seriously."
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'We are ready to talk': Hemant Soren invites students for dialogue amid ongoing protest in Ranchi
Jharkhand | Aug 07, 2026, 06:02 PM ISTJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has invited JPSC and JSSC aspirants for dialogue, promising major recruitment reforms as protests continue in Ranchi. The agitation has intensified with fresh allegations over the recruitment process and growing political attention.
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Jharkhand paper leak row: Protesters form 11-member team to hold talks with Hemant govt | Check list
Jharkhand | Aug 06, 2026, 06:17 PM ISTJharkhand paper leak protesters have formed an 11-member delegation to hold talks with the Hemant Soren government over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. The students continue to demand cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination, a CBI probe and reforms in JPSC and JSSC.
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JPSC protesting students agree to hold talks with Jharkhand govt, demand video recording of meeting
India | Aug 05, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTHundreds of students continued their protest over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, demanding a CBI probe and reforms in the recruitment agencies.
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'The govt's doors are open to everyone': Hemant Soren reacts as students' protest enters Day 12
Jharkhand | Aug 05, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has assured protesting students that the government is open to dialogue over alleged recruitment exam irregularities and will seriously consider their demands. He said investigations are progressing with arrests and raids already underway.
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'The govt has eyes, ears; it is sensitive to the issue': Hemant Soren on Jharkhand students' protest
Jharkhand | Aug 04, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has responded to the ongoing JPSC protest, saying his government is sensitive to students' concerns and awaiting the CID probe report. Students continue to demand cancellation of the preliminary exam and a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities.
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At National Stakeholders' Consultation 2026, Jharkhand pitches itself as tourism investment hub
Jharkhand | Jul 12, 2026, 09:42 PM ISTAt the National Stakeholders' Consultation 2026 in New Delhi, Jharkhand showcased how its tourism investment potential. The state government also revealed how it is transformed Jharkhand into a tourism investment hub.