Rahul, Hemant are dead: Jharkhand protester performs funeral, shaves head
The protest by students and job aspirants over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 23rd day on Sunday, with the protesters, under the banner of JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, accusing the ruling JMM-Congress alliance of failing to take concrete action on their demands. They have also announced plans to gherao Soren's residence in Ranchi on August 20 and demanded his resignation.
Students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand burnt the effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav at Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi on Sunday. As part of the protest, the students took out a torchlight procession from their protest site at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk. On reaching the spot, they burnt the effigies of Soren, Gandhi and Yadav.
J'khand exam stir: Students plan CM house gherao on Aug 30
Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams announced burning the effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi in all districts on Sunday, accusing the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-Congress alliance of failing to take concrete action on their demands.
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Jharkhand students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams have demanded Chief Minister Hemant Sorens resignation and asked Congress to withdraw support from the JMM-led government.
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Jharkhand Students Demand Soren
Jharkhands exam row has escalated into a political confrontation, with students demanding Sorens resignation and Congresss exit from the coalition.
Jharkhand protests: Students to gherao CM residence on August 20 if demands not met
Jharkhand Leaders Pay Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His Death Anniversary
Ranchi, August 16: On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, BJP leaders and workers gathered at the Jharkhand Assembly complex to pay their respects. During the event, Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi referred to Vajpayee as the countrys Ajatashatru, noting that he was respected by both the ... Read more Jharkhand Leaders Pay Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His Death Anniversary
CBI Investigation Demand in JPSC-JSSC Case: Babulal Marandi Urges CM Soren to Listen to Students
Ranchi, August 16: Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly and a prominent BJP leader, has urged Chief Minister Hemant Soren to abandon his stubbornness and promptly accept the students demand for a CBI investigation into irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations. Students have been protesting for several days, and ... Read more CBI Investigation Demand in JPSC-JSSC Case: Babulal Marandi Urges CM Soren to Listen to Students
Students Exercise Democratic Rights Amid Ongoing Protests in Jharkhand
Ranchi, August 16: The student protests against irregularities and paper leaks in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) examinations continue for the 23rd day. Demonstrators have announced plans to protest against Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, including burning ... Read more Students Exercise Democratic Rights Amid Ongoing Protests in Jharkhand
Jharkhand exam stir enters 23rd day, students to burn effigies of CM Soren, Rahul Gandhi
Students in Jharkhand are protesting alleged recruitment exam irregularities. They plan to burn effigies of the Chief Minister and a Congress leader. Protesters will gherao the Chief Minister's residence demanding his resignation. They seek cancellation of suspicious examinations and an independent probe. The government announced measures for a more transparent recruitment process.
Babulal Marandi urges Jharkhand government to engage with JPSC-JSSC protesters promptly
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BJP MP holds Rahul Gandhi responsible for Jharkhand exam irregularities with Hemant Soren government
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Jharkhand Students To Gherao CM Hemant Soren
Students and job seekers who are protesting irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations have taken the protest on to next level on Saturday. The protesters held a Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi on 15 August and also announced to gherao CM Hemant Soren's
Won't live much longer: Fasting Jharkhand student slams govt ahead of stir 2.0
Wont live much longer Fasting Jharkhand student slams govt ahead of stir
Students in Ranchi Shift Protest Tactics, Announce Effigy Burning Against Government
Ranchi, August 16: The ongoing student protests against alleged irregularities in the JPSC-JSSC examinations have entered their 23rd day. On Sunday, students plan to demonstrate against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. They have announced an effigy burning as part of their protest. The protesting students issued an ultimatum, stating that ... Read more Students in Ranchi Shift Protest Tactics, Announce Effigy Burning Against Government
Jharkhand protesters want Rahul to break ties with JMM
Students in Jharkhand, protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, have escalated their agitation, announcing plans to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence on August 20 and demanding his resignation. They also plan to burn effigies of the chief minister and Rahul Gandhi across all 24 districts.
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The students' protest in Jharkhand is all set to escalate once again on Sunday, with agitators warning to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-Congress combine of playing politics over their issues.
Devendra Nath Mahto | The making of an agitator
The student leader has emerged as the most prominent face of the agitation over alleged irregularities in the conduct of exams in Jharkhand
Jharkhand students demand Congress to withdraw support from JMM coalition, CM Sorens resignation
The students accuse JMM-Congress of playing politics and also announce CMs residence gherao on August 20
Pavan K. Varma | Students: Be Non-partisan; Stop Protests, Drive Policy
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the larger Gen Z protest has set political parties at war with each other. The Congress blames the BJP for atrocities on the protesters in Delhi. The BJP is attacking the Congress for the violence against protesters in Jharkhand. Amidst this vociferous acrimony, Parliament was a washout
Devendra Mahato Manhandled: Why The Silence On Jharkhand's Student Protest?
This Independence Day, a question about political hypocrisy takes centre stage. Devendranath Mahato, the face of Jharkhand's student protests, was allegedly manhandled by police inside a hospital as he tried to join a Tiranga Yatra on the 15th day of his hunger strike. The question is not about taking sides. It is about consistency.
Student Leader Devendra Mahato Prevented from Joining Flag Hoisting Event Amid Ongoing Protests
Ranchi, August 15: The ongoing protests in Jharkhand regarding irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment exams entered their 22nd day on Saturday. In a recent incident, student leader Devendra Nath Mahato clashed with police at a hospital in Ranchi. Authorities prevented him from leaving the hospital ... Read more Student Leader Devendra Mahato Prevented from Joining Flag Hoisting Event Amid Ongoing Protests
Jharkhand Protestors Announce Gherao Of Hemant Soren's House On August 20
The protesters also said that they would burn effigies of the chief minister and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi across all 24 districts on Sunday, and accused the ruling JMM-Congress alliance of failing to take concrete action on their demands.
Student leaders will burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi. They demand cancellation of JSSC CGL and JPSC examinations. A CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities is also being sought. Students plan to surround the Chief Minister's residence on August 20. The agitation will intensify if demands are not met.
Jharkhand Candidates Announce Major Protest Against Government Over Exam Irregularities
Ranchi, August 15: Candidates protesting against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC-CGL examinations in Jharkhand have declared a decisive battle against the government. On the 22nd day of their movement, the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum held a press conference on Saturday evening, announcing a siege of the Chief Ministers residence on August 20. For the ... Read more Jharkhand Candidates Announce Major Protest Against Government Over Exam Irregularities
Governments Focus on Youth: Concerns Raised Over Student Protests in Jharkhand
Ranchi, August 15: On the occasion of Independence Day, BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdev responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modis address and Chief Minister Hemant Sorens speech. He emphasized that Prime Minister Modi has consistently focused on the development of youth and providing them with opportunities. Shahdev also criticized the state government regarding womens reservation, urban ... Read more Governments Focus on Youth: Concerns Raised Over Student Protests in Jharkhand
Jharkhand students plan effigy burning and siege of CM
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Jharkhand students to burn Soren, Rahul effigies tomorrow as protests intensify
Jharkhand students to burn Soren Rahul effigies tomorrow as protests intensify
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Activist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day
Jharkhand's JPSC-JSSC student agitation witnessed a fresh flashpoint on Independence Day as JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto was allegedly stopped from joining a Tiranga Yatra at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Mahto, who is on the 14th day of an indefinite hunger strike, questioned the heavy police deployment outside his hospital room. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Hemant Soren promised transparent recruitment examinations and highlighted the Chhatron Ki Baat Chhatron Ke Sath initiative. Student leader Ravinder Paswan said protesters would focus on celebrating India's freedom without raising their demands on Independence Day.
Jharkhand activist Devendra Mahto stopped from attending Tiranga Yatra
Jharkhand activist Devendra Mahto stopped from attending Tiranga Yatra
Auto-driver held with 1.4 kg ganja in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The State Task Force (STF) Team of the Prohibition and Excise Department on Saturday, August 15, arrested an auto-rickshaw driver allegedly involved in selling ganja in the Madhapur area and seized 1.45 kg of the contraband from him. The suspect was identified as Amar Kumar, a native of Jharkhand. According to officials, Kumar was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
5 killed as container truck hits auto-rickshaw, motorcycle in Jharkhand's Latehar
A container truck collided with an auto-rickshaw and a motorcycle. The tragic accident occurred in Jharkhand's Latehar district on Saturday evening. Five individuals, including a minor, lost their lives in the collision. The incident took place in the Dedh Tangawa valley area. Post-mortem examinations will be conducted after the rescue operation concludes.
7 killed as auto-rickshaw collides head-on with container truck in Jharkhand
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Watch: Jharkhand Leader Devendra Nath Mahto Dragged Into Hospital While Trying To Join Tiranga Yatra
When the nation was busy celebrating its 80th Independence Day, dramatic scenes unfolded at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi on Saturday when Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto tried to leave the hospital to join the Tiranga Yatra organised
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Soren promises systemic change amid ongoing student protest in Jharkhand
Addressing a gathering in Ranchi on Independence Day, the Chief Minister assured students that their hard work would not be left at the mercy of any mafia
Watch: Jharkhand police forcefully stop JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto from joining Tiranga Yatra
Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 14 days over the alleged recruitment exam irregularities in Jharkhand, claims police are not allowing him to attend the Tiranga Yatra
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Jharkhand protest: Two students on hunger strike join Tiranga Yatra
Jharkhand Job Aspirants Hold Tiranga Yatra as Exam Protest Enters Day 22
The march was organised from the protest site of Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk on the 22nd day of the agitation seeking reforms in the state's recruitment examination process.
Video: Drama At Hospital As Jharkhand Protest Leader Stopped From Joining Tiranga Yatra
Jharkhand police officials were seen in video dragging Devendra Nath Mahto into his hospital room as he struggled to leave
Jharkhand Police stops Devendra Mahto from joining Tiranga Rally
Jharkhand: Devendra Mahto, the Jharkhand student leader on an indefinite hunger strike, was allegedly stopped from participating in the Tiranga Rally on Saturday, August 15, on the occasion of Indias 80th Independence Day being celebrated at the Jaipal Munda Stadium in Ranchi. A video of a skirmish between him and police officials as he tried Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
On the 22nd day of the agitation seeking reforms in the State's recruitment examination process, the 'Tiranga Yatra' was organised from the protest site of Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk
RANCHI: As students continue to protest for the past three weeks pressing their demands to cancel flawed exams, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday assured that the state government was working towards ensuring transparency in examinations, especially those conducted by bodies like Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). []
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hoists National Flag, Promises Youth Empowerment
Ranchi, August 15: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren celebrated the 80th Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the historic Morhabadi Ground in Ranchi. Following the flag hoisting, he inspected the parade and addressed the citizens of the state. The Chief Minister reassured the youth that his government would take concrete steps to safeguard ... Read more Jharkhand Chief Minister Hoists National Flag, Promises Youth Empowerment
Jharkhand hunger striker Devendra Mahto barred from Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren pledges transparent exams as student protest enters 22nd day
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Jharkhand student leader Ravinder Paswan says no demands will be made on 80th Independence Day
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Jharkhand CID raids over alleged JPSC exam irregularities
The Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department has conducted raids at multiple locations across the state in connection with alleged irregularities in competitive examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission. The action comes as student protests over recruitment exam irregularities entered their 21st day
Inspired By Neeraj Chopra, Jharkhand's Teen Sensation Shilpa Kumari Dreams Of Olympic Glory
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Thousands participate in Tiranga Yatra in Bihar, Jharkhand
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary led the Tiranga Yatra as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign-2026 in Munger district, whereas the 209 CoBRA Battalion (CRPF) organised a motorcycle Tiranga Yatra to foster patriotism, national integration, and respect for the Tricolour in Jharkhand
Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening To Kill Hemant Soren
A man was arrested on Friday for allegedly threatening to kill Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren during the protests over the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Ranchi, police said.
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Droupadi Murmu Speech | Suspending Indus Treaty With Terror-Harbouring Nation Decisive Step: Prez
The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India was a decisive action against a nation that gives a safe haven to terrorists, President Droupadi Murmu said on the eve of the 80th Independence Day today. She also referred to India's young demography and called them the nation's future. Sixty-five per cent of our country's population is below the age of 35. This young population is our most valuable asset. The youth of our country are talented, committed, and skilled, she said. Our students are the architects of India's future. Just as the government and society must remain united to ensure national security, everyone must contribute through joint and concerted efforts to safeguard the present and future of our students. Public examinations become gateways to opportunities for our students, she said. The remarks come in the backdrop of the recent protests at Jantar Mantar against the NEET-UG examination leak that led to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister. Students are also agitating in Jharkhand over irregularities in recruitment tests. The Government is undertaking comprehensive steps to reform these examinations. The objectives of these reforms are to completely curb the use of unfair means in public examinations, make the examination system more transparent, more secure, and more trustworthy for the youth, she added. On Operation Sindoor Referring to Operation Sindoor, she said, During the commemoration of one year since the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, we remembered the unmatched valour of our armed forces. That historic operation against terrorism demonstrated the capability of Indian armed forces to act with precision. It sent a clear and firm message to terrorists and those who support them that no matter where they hide, they will have to face the consequences of their actions, she said.
India says mining tax curbs for states needed to prevent market fragmentation
The Indian government has implemented restrictions on new state taxes concerning mineral rights and land to streamline the national market and lower domestic mineral prices. However, opposition parties contend these limitations may harm the financial stability of mineral-rich regions. Jharkhand's chief minister has appealed to the Prime Minister for a re-evaluation of the legislation, although the federal government assures states will continue to receive the majority of mining-related tax revenues.
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Ranchi, August 14: Students in Jharkhand, who have been protesting for 21 days against irregularities in competitive exams, held a demonstration on Friday evening. The protest, termed the Aakrosh Yatra, started from the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium and proceeded to Albert Ekka Chowk. During this event, students burned effigies of four state ministers, expressing their ... Read more Students Protest in Ranchi, Set Effigies of Ministers on Fire Ahead of Independence Day March
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JCECEB NEET UG Merit List 2026 Out - Direct link to Check Round 1 Result @ jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
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JMM Protests Against MMDR Bill, Warns of Movement and Economic Blockade
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