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Jharkhand students continue JSSC CGL protest, allege attempt to remove them from site at midnight
Jharkhand | Aug 12, 2026, 12:57 PM ISTJharkhand students continued their protest over demands including cancellation of the JSSC CGL exam and a CBI investigation. Student spokesperson Piyush Kumar Singh spoke about the late-night visit by the DC and SSP, generator concerns and the ongoing hunger strike at the protest site.
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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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Spider-Man joins JPSC-JSSC protest in Ranchi, says students' voices reached America but not govt
offbeat | Aug 10, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTA man dressed as Spider-Man joined the JPSC-JSSC student protest in Ranchi and explained why he came to Jharkhand, saying students' voices were not reaching the state government but had reached Spider-Man in America.
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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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Jharkhand student protests intensify as talks with government fail to resolve JPSC-JSSC exam row
Jharkhand | Aug 08, 2026, 02:44 PM ISTJharkhand students continue their agitation over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment exams after fresh talks with the government failed to end the deadlock. Protesters are demanding exam cancellations, reforms and an independent probe into the allegations.
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27 Maoists surrender before police in Ranchi in big win for govt's anti-naxal operation
India | May 21, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTThe ultras, belonging to the banned CPI (Maoist), laid down arms before senior officers of the Jharkhand Police, Jharkhand Jaguar and the CRPF, among other units, they said.
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Four Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh
India | Apr 17, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTSDPO of Barkagaon, Pawan Kumar, said, "Four Maoists have been killed in the gunfight. Their identities are being established." No security personnel were injured in the operation, he said.
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Jharkhand Municipal polls results today: List of 48 municipalities, including 9 civic corporations
Jharkhand | Feb 27, 2026, 06:05 AM ISTJharkhand Municipal Elections: The local body polls in Jharkhand are not contested on the electoral symbols of the political parties, but candidates are backed by the outfits. The ruling JMM and Congress, and the main opposition BJP claimed victories for the candidates they supported.
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Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance with 7 onboard crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra, all feared dead
India | Feb 23, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTIt was a medical flight carrying seven people on board—one patient, one doctor, one paramedic, two attendants, the pilot-in-command (PIC), and a co-pilot.
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IMD issues yellow alert for dense fog across 15 Jharkhand districts amid chilly winter conditions
India | Jan 03, 2026, 04:54 PM ISTJharkhand weather updates: IMD's yellow alert for dense fog spans 15 districts, including Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Chatra, Hazaribag, Koderma, Giridih, Deoghar, Dumka, Godda, Sahibganj, and Pakur. Conditions are set to linger until Sunday morning, with a likely repeat on Monday.
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IndiGo flight's dramatic tail strike while landing at Ranchi airport
India | Dec 13, 2025, 04:53 PM ISTPassengers encountered a range of disruptions following the incident as some chose to cancel their trips altogether, while others rescheduled for future flights. A few were arranged to travel to Bhubaneswar by road, covering the approximately 400-km distance in about 8 hours.
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KC Venugopal affirms Jharkhand INDI alliance 'rock-solid' amid BJP switch rumours
Jharkhand | Dec 03, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTSpeculation surged following Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his legislator-wife Kalpana Soren's prolonged Delhi stay starting November 28, amid unconfirmed reports of meetings with senior BJP leaders.
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IND vs SA 1st ODI pitch report: How will surface at JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi play?
Cricket | Nov 30, 2025, 10:06 AM ISTODI cricket will return to Ranchi, the home of former Indian captain MS Dhoni, after more than three years, with India set to take on South Africa in the series opener on Sunday. South Africa have the momentum, following the historic 2-0 win, but India will hope that the change of format helps them.
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ED conducts searches at 40 locations against coal mafias in Jharkhand and West Bengal
India | Nov 21, 2025, 11:25 AM ISTThese search operations pertain to several major cases of coal theft and smuggling, covering the matters of Anil Goyal, Sanjay Udhyog, LB Singh, and Amar Mandal. The collective scale of the cases involves significant coal pilferage/theft, resulting in a massive financial loss to the government.
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Six new Vande Bharat trains likely to be launched in Jharkhand soon: Check expected routes, fare
Business | Oct 31, 2025, 11:27 PM ISTVandxe Bharat Express: The South Eastern Railway has submitted a proposal to run new Vande Bharat Expresses to six destinations in Jharkhand. This proposal was made in response to a demand from the South Eastern Railway Consumer Advisory Committee.
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Jharkhand Education Min Ramdas Soren suffers brain injury, to be airlifted to Delhi for treatment
India | Aug 02, 2025, 02:16 PM ISTState Health Minister Irfan Ansari confirmed that with the rapid worsening of Ramdas Soren’s condition, preparations are being made to airlift him to Delhi. The transfer aims to provide him with advanced medical care necessary for his brain injury and related complications.
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Jharkhand: Roof collapse at govt school in Ranchi leaves one dead, another feared trapped
India | Jul 18, 2025, 10:56 AM ISTJharkhand roof collapse: Authorities have initiated a probe into the incident to determine the cause of the collapse. Station in-charge Manoj Kumar stated that additional information will be provided as the rescue operation progresses and the situation becomes clearer.
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India's highways to match US standards within two years, says Nitin Gadkari in Ranchi
India | Jul 03, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTSpeaking at a programme in Jharkhand's Ranchi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasised the government's commitment to modernising road infrastructure, saying India is undergoing a massive transformation in highway construction with a focus on world-class engineering, durability and safety.
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Delhi-Kolkata six-lane expressway to be completed by June 2026, check project cost, other details
Business | Jul 03, 2025, 03:50 PM ISTNitin Gadkari said Jharkhand, which had a national highway network of 2,600 km in 2014, now has 4,470-km network. Nineteen aspirational districts of the state are linked with the national highway network now, he added.
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Four-lane flyover to open for public in Ranchi on July 3, traffic jams will be reduced
Business | Jul 01, 2025, 08:58 PM ISTThe 4.18-km elevated corridor, also known as Ratu Road flyover, was built at Rs 558 crore, beginning at Naga Baba Khatal near Raj Bhavan and ending near OTC Ground, an official told PTI.