Jharkhand
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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.
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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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Rahul Gandhi speaks to protesting students in Jharkhand, assures support over exam irregularities
India | Aug 06, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTRahul Gandhi spoke to protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi and assured support over alleged exam irregularities. Students demanded exam cancellation, a fair probe and recruitment reforms, while Congress said talks with the Jharkhand government are underway.
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'We'll talk about it tomorrow': Tejashwi Yadav avoids question on Jharkhand students' protest
Bihar | Aug 06, 2026, 06:42 PM ISTRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav avoided commenting on the Jharkhand students' protest, saying he would speak on the issue later. During his press conference, he instead focused on the Banti Yadav murder case and criticised the Bihar government over law and order.
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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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Aaj Ki Baat : Hemant government is not canceling exam, what is students' plan?
Aaj Ki Baat | Aug 06, 2026, 12:08 AM ISTThe Jharkhand government had to bow to the students protesting against paper leaks and irregularities in government recruitment. Hemant Soren had to call a delegation of protesting students for talks.
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Over 43 lakh names deleted from Jharkhand voter list after SIR: What does EC's draft roll show
Jharkhand | Aug 05, 2026, 08:00 PM ISTThe enumeration exercise for the SIR of electoral rolls began on June 30 and continued till July 29, during which BLOs conducted door-to-door visits to distribute, collect, and verify enumeration forms.
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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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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.