Jharkhand
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Jharkhand erupts as paper leak protests enter Day 18; roads blocked, ABVP members detained in Ranchi
Jharkhand | Aug 11, 2026, 02:32 PM ISTThe protesters have been demanding an independent probe into the alleged Jharkhand exam irregularities, either by the CBI or a panel of retired High Court judges from outside the state.
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JSSC-CGL paper was leaked in 2024 too; candidates paid Rs 12 lakh each in exchange for papers
Jharkhand | Aug 11, 2026, 12:38 PM ISTAs per investigators, Rs 12 lakh was collected from each of approximately 15 candidates, that amount to around Rs 1.80 crore. During investigation, Abhay Tiwari alias Manoj Kumar Tiwari admitted to having candidates memorise about 65 questions and answers.
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Jharkhand: BJP's call for 'statewide bandh' underway over police atrocities; schools, offices closed
Jharkhand | Aug 11, 2026, 11:41 AM ISTJharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu said the shutdown would begin at 8 am and continue until midnight. He said essential services would remain outside the scope of the bandh.
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Jharkhand students protest turns chaotic amid lathicharge; CM assures action on demands | 10 points
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTSeveral agitators and four policemen were injured during a clash near the Jharkhand assembly, as police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charged job aspirants protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
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BJP calls for Jharkhand bandh today over lathicharge, supports students' demand for CBI probe
Jharkhand | Aug 11, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTJharkhand BJP has called a statewide bandh on August 11 over the police lathicharge on protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi. Students are demanding a CBI probe, cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam and comprehensive recruitment reforms.
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'Using force against protesting students is wrong': Rahul Gandhi on lathicharge in Jharkhand
India | Aug 10, 2026, 06:38 PM ISTRahul Gandhi condemns the lathicharge on protesting students in Ranchi and urges the Jharkhand government to hold dialogue. The Congress leader says peaceful protests must be respected and students' grievances should be resolved immediately.
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L Khiangte, former JPSC chairman, arrested amid student protests in Ranchi
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTJharkhand CID has arrested former JPSC Chairman L.Khiangte for his alleged role in JPSC and JSSC job scams, as per sources.
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Congress in dilemma over Jharkhand students' protest; BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's silence
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 02:15 PM ISTLinking the Congress' silence over Jharkhand students' protest with its alliance to the ruling JMM, the BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of double-standards and said the state government should accept the agitators' demands.
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Jharkhand job scam row: ED steps in to investigate irregularities in JPSC exam
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 09:20 AM ISTED has stepped in to investigate irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) 14th preliminary exam. The ED has filed an ECIR based on the FIR registered with CID.
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Jharkhand protest: Student leader Devendra Mahto taken to hospital after his health deteriorates
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTThe Ranchi Police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charged job aspirants protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations near the Jharkhand assembly.
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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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Three JPSC members, summoned by CID over exam irregularities, resign from their posts
India | Aug 09, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe JPSC members were summoned by the CBI in connection with the JPSC exam irregularities. The three sitting JPSC members have resigned from their posts.
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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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Jharkhand govt likely to cancel 14th JPSC PT;CBI probe, reforms among key discussion points: Sources
Jharkhand | Aug 09, 2026, 12:56 PM ISTJharkhand's JPSC-JSSC student protest enters its 16th day as the government holds fresh talks with two student delegations. The 14th JPSC PT cancellation, judicial probe and recruitment reforms are among the key demands.
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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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CID summons sitting JPSC members in connection with exam irregularities investigation
India | Aug 08, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe CID has summoned all three sitting JPSC members for questioning over alleged exam irregularities that have sparked protests across Jharkhand. Thousands of students marched under the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum banner, demanding the exam be cancelled.
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Student observing hunger strike during JPSC protest admitted to ICU at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi
India | Aug 08, 2026, 05:39 PM ISTThe Jharkhand government on Saturday held talks with the Devendra Nath Mahto-led faction of the job aspirants over the alleged paper leaks, however, failed to break the deadlock as the protesters decided that their agitation would continue until all their demands are met.
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JPSC exam irregularities matter reaches Supreme Court amidst ongoing protests in Jharkhand
India | Aug 08, 2026, 04:12 PM ISTStudents have been protesting against the alleged JPSC exam irregularities in Jharkhand and want a CBI probe into the matter, among other demands. A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court over the issue.
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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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Jharkhand JCECEB Polytechnic result 2026 OUT at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in; check counselling schedule
Exam Results | Aug 07, 2026, 07:06 PM ISTThe candidates who had appeared for JCECEB Polytechnic exam can check and download scorecard on the official website - jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Know how to download JCECEB Polytechnic exam scorecard and rank card.