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August 31, 2026 8:38 PM

Bihar, Jharkhand sign MoU to resolve 25-year-old Sone River water-sharing dispute

Bihar and Jharkhand on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on sharing the waters of the Sone River in the presence of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, resolving a nearly 25-year-old pending water dispute between the two states. The agreement is expected to ensure water for irrigation and drinking purposes across several districts of Bihar and Jharkhand. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Union Jal Shakti Ministe...

August 18, 2026 1:11 AM

Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL-conducted exams; students’ leader says struggle for education reforms to continue

The Jharkhand government on Monday announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination and all examinations, results and selections associated with TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL), meeting a key demand of students who had been protesting in Ranchi for 24 days over alleged irregularities in the recruitment system. However, the decision triggered a fresh protest by candidates who had cleared the JSSC-CGL examination. The...

August 14, 2026 12:00 PM

J’khand job exam stir: Protest enters 21st day, students plan ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on I-Day

The students’ protest in Ranchi against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 21st day on Friday, with demonstrators planning to take out a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. They also cautioned the district administration against an FIR lodged over the violence during the August 10 march towards the state assembly, asserting that the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on Independence Day would further st...

August 13, 2026 10:54 AM

Jharkhand students’ protest over job exam ‘anomalies’ enters 20th day

The students’ protest over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 20th day on Thursday, with the agitators refusing to call off the stir until their demands were met. The ‘JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch’ has been demonstrating at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in the state capital Ranchi, demanding greater transparency in recruitment examinations, cancellation of several tests and an independent probe by the CBI or a panel of retired judges from outside Jharkhan...

August 11, 2026 12:37 PM

BJP observes state-wide ‘bandh’ as J’khand job exam stir enters 18th day; ABVP to march to assembly

The BJP on Tuesday called a state-wide bandh in Jharkhand to protest the alleged use of force against students demonstrating over irregularities in recruitment examinations, as the agitation entered its 18th day. The bandh, which began at 8 am and will continue until midnight, has been called to protest the police action against demonstrators during their march to the state Assembly on Monday. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) also strongly condemned the alleged police action again...

July 29, 2025 3:47 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over death of Kanwariyas in Deoghar road accident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district that claimed the lives of five Kanwariyas and left several others injured. The Prime Minister extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) expressed grief over the tragedy. In a post on X, the PMO said, "The road accident that occurred in Deoghar, Jharkhand, is extremely tragic. I ...

November 28, 2024 5:29 PM

Hemant Soren sworn in as Jharkhand’s 14th CM, top INDIA Bloc leaders attend

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) executive president Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Thursday, in a grand ceremony at Morabadi Ground, Ranchi. Soren took the oath of office, administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, in the presence of prominent leaders from the INDIA alliance, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP convener and former Delhi Chief M...

November 28, 2024 9:57 AM

Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today, top INDIA bloc leaders invited

INDIA bloc leader Hemant Soren is all set to take oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister for the fourth time today, with the swearing-in ceremony set to offer the INDIA bloc a major platform to showcase its unity and strength as many of its top leaders are expected to be present. The official guest list includes CongressPresident Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, NCP-SP President Sharad Pawar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal, ...

November 24, 2024 6:45 PM

Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM on November 28

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) executive president Hemant Soren is set to take the oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand on November 28, following his party's victory in the state assembly elections. Soren confirmed the date of the oath-taking ceremony while addressing the media on Sunday, stating, "On 28 November, the oath ceremony of the new government will take place." Earlier, Soren tendered his resignation as Chief Minister to Governor Santosh Gangwar and staked a claim to form the next g...

November 23, 2024 8:28 PM

“We’ll always be at the forefront of raising people’s issues”: PM Modi thanks Jharkhand for support

Following the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance's lead in the ongoing assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked the people of Jharkhand for their support, emphasizing that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will continue to champion the concerns of the people and work for the state's development. In a post on X, PM Modi extended his congratulations to the JMM-led alliance for their performance in the elections. "I thank the people of Jharkhand for their support...