Jharkhand
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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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14 killed, 8 injured in deadly lightning strikes in Jharkhand
Jharkhand | Aug 05, 2026, 07:08 AM ISTKhorimahua SDPO Amarendra Kumar told PTI, "at least seven people were killed and three others were injured due to lightning strikes across three police stations under my sub-division in Giridih district." Of them five died in the Deori police station area, however, three got injured.
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Jharkhand exam scam mastermind cleared 12 competitive exams in 13 yrs; wife, brother hold govt jobs
Jharkhand | Aug 04, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTAbhay Tiwari had cleared 12 competitive examinations over a span of 13 years. Among those arrested by the CID, he has been identified as the alleged mastermind behind the case.
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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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CJP to back Jharkhand students' protest over JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities, says Abhijeet Dipke
Jharkhand | Aug 03, 2026, 12:04 AM ISTJharkhand is witnessing massive protest over irregularities in JPSC, JSSC and other competitive examinations. Now, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has said that the CJP would back the Jharkhand students' protest.
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'Not satisfied with CID probe': Jharkhand students demand CBI investigation over JPSC, JSSC exam row
Jharkhand | Aug 02, 2026, 09:30 PM ISTHundreds of Jharkhand students continued their protest for the fifth consecutive day, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the JPSC, JSSC-CGL, and other recruitment exams. The students also demanded the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test held on April 19.
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JPSC exam row heats up in Jharkhand, students sit on dharna demanding CBI probe; BJP targets govt
Jharkhand | Jul 31, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe controversy over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination intensified on Friday, with students protesting for the cancellation of the exam and demanding a CBI investigation.
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Top Maoist Misir Besra, carrying bounty of over Rs 1 crore, arrested in Jharkhand police crackdown
Jharkhand | Jul 29, 2026, 08:48 AM ISTSecurity forces have arrested top Maoist leader Misir Besra, who carried a bounty of more than Rs 1 crore, in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district. The arrest marks another major success in the state's anti-Maoist campaign, following the killing of Central Committee member Anal Da earlier this year.
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Jharkhand JPSC Main exam postponed over irregularities; CID arrests JPSC official, 4 others
Jobs | Jul 23, 2026, 12:05 PM ISTJPSC said, "the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Main (Written) Examination-2025 (Advertisement No. 01/2026), originally scheduled from July 25, 2026, to July 27, 2026, is postponed until further notice due to unavoidable circumstances."
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Troubled by Rahu? Here's the traditional remedy devotees follow at Jharkhand's Chhinnamastika Temple
Spirituality | Jul 22, 2026, 10:45 AM ISTA video by spiritual leader Shishir Kumar explains the traditional Rahu remedy associated with Jharkhand's Chhinnamastika Temple. Devotees believe offering urad dal in a prescribed manner at the shrine can help reduce the adverse effects associated with Rahu.
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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.
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Jharkhand emerges as investment destination as CM Hemant Soren engages with global, industry leaders
Jharkhand | Jul 10, 2026, 12:04 PM ISTThe High Commissioner of Singapore to India, FICCI, CII, EaseMyTrip, MakeMyTrip, Hero Cycles, Avon Cycles and FICCI Tourism Federation have expressed strong interest in partnering with Jharkhand.
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Women chased, attacked by men in Scorpio on Ranchi-Tata Highway; disturbing video sparks outrage
Trending | Jul 10, 2026, 11:53 AM ISTA group of women were allegedly chased, threatened and attacked by two men in a black Scorpio SUV on the Ranchi-Tata Highway near Dasham Fall. The viral video has sparked outrage online, with many raising concerns over women's safety on Indian roads.
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Jharkhand unveils AI Policy 2026-31, proposes Rs 1,150 crore investment for digital revolution
Jharkhand | Jul 09, 2026, 05:43 PM ISTThe Jharkhand AI Policy 2026–2031, according to the state government, will focus on integrating artificial intelligence across several sectors such as governance, healthcare, agriculture, education, mining, environmental management and disaster response.
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Hemant Soren launches National Stakeholders Consultation, unveils vision for AI-led growth
Jharkhand | Jul 08, 2026, 07:36 PM ISTAddressing industry leaders and technology experts, CM Hemant Soren said Jharkhand's identity should be defined not only by its mineral wealth but also by its intellectual capital, stressing that the state should be known for "minds, not just mines."
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7 killed, 1 critically injured in truck-passenger vehicle collision in Jharkhand's Ramgarh
Jharkhand | Jun 26, 2026, 08:30 AM ISTThe accident, which happened around 12 am in Lari-Barlong in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, left seven people dead. One person was critically injured, who has been referred to Ranchi for treatment.
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Stampede reported at Jharkhand's JSCA Stadium during the Jharkhand T20 final in Ranchi
Cricket | Jun 24, 2026, 12:54 AM ISTA stampede-like situation has been reported at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi during the final of the Jharkhand T20 league. Several people have been injured, while three have been taken to the hospital after they sustained severe injuries.
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Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls open rift among Congres and RJD over cross voting: Who said what
India | Jun 19, 2026, 10:59 AM ISTJharkhand Congress in-charge K Raju accused the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Left parties of betraying the INDIA bloc, alleging that some of their legislators may have cross-voted in favour of the NDA-backed candidate after accepting money.
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Parimal Nathwani, BJP-backed candidate, wins Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls in big jolt to Congress
India | Jun 18, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTParimal Nathwani received 30 votes in the Rajya Sabha election. However, two of those votes were declared invalid, taking his effective tally to 28 votes, exactly the number required to secure victory.
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Rajya Sabha Election Results Updates: Parimal Nathwani wins Jharkhand thriller, JMM bags one seat
India | Jun 18, 2026, 08:50 PM ISTRajya Sabha Election Results: JMM's Baidyanath Ram secured an expected win, while NDA-backed Independent Parimal Nathwani defeated Congress candidate Pranav Jha. Nathwani's victory has sparked speculation of cross-voting within the ruling I.N.D.I.A bloc.