Pune, August 21: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh have secured their spots in the semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Junior Womens National Championship 2026. In the first quarterfinal held at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Pune, Hockey Jharkhand triumphed over the Hockey Association of Odisha in a shootout (1-1; 4-3). In ... Read more Junior Womens Hockey Nationals: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh Reach Semifinals
'Government Deceived Us': Jharkhand Students As Court Stays Exam Cancellation
The aspirants had staged a protest for 26 days at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium before suspending the agitation for two months following the government's decision to cancel 22 recruitment exams.
Jamshedpur [Jharkhand], August 20: ProdZion, the Product Management Club of XLRI PGDM (GM), successfully hosted the fourth edition of its Product Management Symposium, AURORA 4.0, themed Product Management in the Polycrisis Era. The symposium brought together leaders and innovators from across the product management ecosystem to examine how organisations can build resilience, scale effectively, strengthen []
Plea in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into allegations of Jharkhand JPSC exam irregularities
The petition argues that it is imperative to have the allegations in the case probed by an independent agency, such as the CBI, rather than the State CID, which is currently investigating the case
JSSC-CGL paper leak: Jharkhand SIT questions 37 suspects as govt beefs up probe team
Junior Women's Hockey: Jharkhand, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, MP Reach Semis
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh have secured their spots in the Division A semifinals of the Junior Women National Hockey Championship in Pune. Jharkhand won a thrilling shootout against Odisha, while Haryana and Chhattisgarh recorded decisive victories. Madhya Pradesh also advanced after defeating Manipur, setting up exciting semifinal clashes.
Jharkhand HC stays cancellation of 11th, 13th JPSC appointments; gives relief to 450 candidates
The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed government notifications cancelling appointments made through the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations, as well as the recruitment of food safety officers. The order provides relief to around 450 candidates, allowing them to continue in service pending the states response and investigation.
Jharkhand: Students accuse govt of deceit after HC stays JPSC-JSSC job cancellations
Mahua Maji Criticizes Mineral Amendment Bill as Unjust to Indigenous People
Ranchi, August 20: Mahua Maji, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has voiced strong opposition to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026. During a recent discussion, she emphasized the need to protect the rights of the state and stated that her party would protest against the ... Read more Mahua Maji Criticizes Mineral Amendment Bill as Unjust to Indigenous People
Jharkhand HC stays cancellation of 11th, 13th JPSC exams, 56 food safety officer recruitment
Mahua Maaji Criticizes Mineral Amendment Bill as Injustice to Indigenous People
Ranchi, August 20: Mahua Maaji, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has voiced strong opposition to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026. During discussions, she emphasized the need to protect the rights of the state and stated that the party will protest against the central governments ... Read more Mahua Maaji Criticizes Mineral Amendment Bill as Injustice to Indigenous People
NDRF Conducts Six-Hour Search for Missing Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Employee
13-year-old girl found dead in well in Garhwa
Jharkhand High Court Stays Soren Govt's Order To Cancel JPSC Exams, Appointments
The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state governments decision to cancel the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations and appointments, following protests by students over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. The order comes days after the Hemant Soren government cancelled the JSSC-CGL examination and recruitment tests conducted by TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd (TDPL) since 2014. The government also announced the cancellation of the 14th JPSC and backlog examinations and set up an exam reforms committee headed by senior IAS officer Amitabh Kaushal to strengthen the recruitment system. While protesting students have welcomed the cancellations, they continue to demand a CBI probe. Meanwhile, candidates who cleared the JSSC-CGL exam and secured government jobs have protested the cancellation, arguing that successful candidates should not face consequences for alleged irregularities they were not responsible for.
Jamshedpur floodwaters recede, residents begin cleaning homes amid sludge and garbage
Gadgets widen generation gap, fuel loneliness among elderly
Will oppose Centres Mining Bill through legal, constitutional means: Hemant
RU notifies regulations for PhD
Five Gang Members Held In Jamshedpur, Stolen Valuables Recovered
How a Lucknow-based TDPL became central to Jharkhands exam controversy
Dumka medical college begins shifting OPDs to new campus
Babulal Marandi Criticizes Jharkhand Governments Decision to Cancel Exams After High Court Ruling
Ranchi, August 20: Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, has launched a scathing attack on the Hemant Soren government following the High Courts interim stay on the cancellation of appointments made through the 11th to 13th Joint Civil Services Examination by the JPSC and the Food Safety Officers. Marandi alleged ... Read more Babulal Marandi Criticizes Jharkhand Governments Decision to Cancel Exams After High Court Ruling
116,000 Unmapped Voters to Receive Notices Under SIR in Dhanbad
Jharkhand Police Officer Arrested for Accepting Bribe in NDPS Case
Chaibasa, August 20: A police officer in Jharkhand, Manish Kumar, was arrested on Thursday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) team from Jamshedpur while accepting a bribe of 15,000. He is accused of soliciting the bribe to remove the name of a relative from a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According ... Read more Jharkhand Police Officer Arrested for Accepting Bribe in NDPS Case
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Launches Statewide Movement Against Mineral Cess Bill
Ranchi, August 20: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has announced a state-level movement against the Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which restricts states rights to impose a mineral cess. This decision was made during a meeting of the partys central committee, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, at Sohrai Bhavan in Harmu, Ranchi. ... Read more Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Launches Statewide Movement Against Mineral Cess Bill
Twist In Jharkhand Exam Row: High Court Stays Govt Order Cancelling JPSC, JSSC Exams
The Jharkhand High Court has provided interim relief to successful aspirants by halting the state government's decision to scrap the JSSC-CGL recruitment drive over isolated malpractice allegations.
Hazaribag Municipal Corporation launches RFID waste collection system
Scientists Find Possible Signs Of Ancient Life In 3.5-Billion-Year-Old Jharkhand Rock
HC stays cancellations of 11th to 13th JPSC exams
The Jharkhand High Court has stayed government notifications that cancelled appointments made through the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations and those of food safety officers. The court cited a violation of natural justice, providing relief to approximately 450 candidates amidst ongoing student protests against alleged recruitment irregularities.
East Singhbhum tops Jharkhands district education review July 2026
Jharia rehabilitation: 170 Kenduadih families agree to shift to Belgaria Township
While hearing a petition against the government notifications, the Court asked the state to furnish its reply by September 15, the next date of hearing
Elephant herd knocks down hotel on GT Road in Giridih, damages crops
Two killed in Dumka road accidents
11-year-old girl killed after scooter hits her in Hazaribags Barhi
In a major relief for newly appointed officers facing the prospect of losing jobs, the Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's order cancelling two recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). The court passed the interim
Jharkhand High Court Stays Government Order Scrapping JPSC And JSSC Exams Over Irregularities
Area commander among two TPC operatives arrested in Hazaribag
Jharkhand fisheries directorate launches drive to boost aquaculture insurance
JCECEB revises medical counselling schedule after server glitch
Ranchi private schools fill record 722 RTE seats for 202627 session
Jharkhand High Court stays State governments decision to cancel JSSC-CGL exam
The Court has directed the State government to file its response, along with a counter-affidavit, within 15 days.
Setback for Jharkhand students: HC stays Soren govt's order to cancel JPSC exams
Jharkhand High Court pauses Hemant Soren government's order cancelling JPSC exams
Jharkhand High Court pauses Hemant Soren governments order cancelling JPSC exams
JPSC-JSSC exams cancellation put on hold by High Court in major setback for Soren govt
Jharkhand High Court has stayed cancellation of JPSC-JSSC exams.
Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Nine Lives, Including Seven Bangladeshis
Kolkata, August 20: The Kolkata police have identified the nine victims who lost their lives in a hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Lane in central Kolkata on Thursday. Among the deceased, seven are Bangladeshi nationals, while two are Indian citizensone from Giridih district in Jharkhand and the other from Darjeeling district in North Bengal. The ... Read more Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Nine Lives, Including Seven Bangladeshis
3.5-bn-year-old rock found in Jharkhand that may hold oldest signs of life
A rock from Jharkhand contains carbon signatures that researchers say point to ancient microbial activity, offering a rare glimpse into life on early Earth
Jharkhand Political Opposition Grows Over MMDR Bill Concerns
Ranchi, August 20: Political opposition is intensifying in Jharkhand regarding the recently passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Following Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the NDA ally AJSU Party has also raised concerns about the states mineral interests with the central government. AJSU Partys central president ... Read more Jharkhand Political Opposition Grows Over MMDR Bill Concerns
The Spiritual and Natural Wonders of Trikoot Mountain
Bhagalpur, August 20: Trikoot Mountain, located about 20 kilometers from Deoghar in Jharkhand, is a unique blend of religious faith, natural beauty, and local beliefs. This mountain, characterized by its three towering peaks, draws pilgrims and tourists from afar. The caves, rock formations, temples, and associated legends make this area one of Jharkhands prominent religious ... Read more The Spiritual and Natural Wonders of Trikoot Mountain
Trikoot Mountain: A Spiritual Haven in Jharkhand
Udaipur, August 20: Trikoot Mountain, located about 20 kilometers from Deoghar in Jharkhand, is a unique convergence of religious faith, natural beauty, and local beliefs. The mountain, characterized by its three towering peaks, draws numerous devotees and tourists from afar. The caves, rock formations, temples, and associated legends make this region one of the prominent ... Read more Trikoot Mountain: A Spiritual Haven in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Aug 20 (IANS) The legal battle launched by affected candidates against Jharkhand governments decision to cancel 22 recruitment examinations has intensified, with four petitions challenging the move filed in the High Court so far. The petitions are likely to be heard on Thursday at 3 PM. The petitioners include successful candidates from the 11th-13th []
Met office predicts more rain in south Bengal till Sunday, heavy rain in north
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) Although the low pressure has weakened and moved towards the Jharkhand-Bihar region, conditions are still favourable for more rain over south Bengal districts in the next few days. The Met office said on Thursday that the southwest monsoon axis is active and it is over Jharkhand-Bihar and the western districts of []
The Meteorological Department has issued a rain and storm alert today in 15 states of the country including Rajasthan. Along with Rajasthan, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy rain and strong storm in the national capital New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhan...
Mumbai Cybercrime police arrest two from Bihar, Jharkhand in 48.60 lakh Boss scam
It was also found that the accused were allegedly linked to almost seven similar cases across India.
Kolkata Hotel Fire: Identification of Six Victims, Five from Bangladesh
Kolkata, August 20: In a devastating fire that broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata, police have identified six of the nine victims. Among them are five Bangladeshi nationals and one young man from Giridih, Jharkhand. According to the police, the five Bangladeshi victims were tourists, while the Giridih resident, ... Read more Kolkata Hotel Fire: Identification of Six Victims, Five from Bangladesh
Thousands of Students Celebrate After Protests in Ranchi
Ranchi, August 20: In Jharkhand, the student protests against alleged irregularities in the JPSC-JSSC examinations came to an end after 26 days at the Jaypal Singh Munda Stadium. Following the conclusion of the protests, thousands of students participated in a gratitude march in Ranchi on Wednesday evening. As the march reached the historic Albert Ekka ... Read more Thousands of Students Celebrate After Protests in Ranchi
BJPs Agenda to Discredit Opposition Leaders, Says Tariq Anwar on Satyendar Jains Arrest
New Delhi, August 20: Congress leader Tariq Anwar has criticized the BJP and the central government regarding the arrest of former minister Satyendar Jain in connection with the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) scam, the OBC census, the Vande Mataram controversy, and the ongoing protests in Jharkhand over the JPSC exam. Commenting on Jains arrest by ... Read more BJPs Agenda to Discredit Opposition Leaders, Says Tariq Anwar on Satyendar Jains Arrest
Jharkhand BJP leaders meet Amit Shah in New Delhi
Party sources said that BJP leaders expressed strong support for the student agitation in Jharkhand, both on the streets and in the legislature, by addressing alleged irregularities
Jharkhands JPSC-JSSC Reform Platform Suspends Protest for Two Months
Ranchi, August 20: The ongoing protest against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations in Jharkhand has been suspended for two months. This decision comes after the government provided assurances to the JPSC-JSSC Reform Platform, which has been protesting for 26 days. The platform stated that students have chosen to trust the government once ... Read more Jharkhands JPSC-JSSC Reform Platform Suspends Protest for Two Months
Farmers dreams trampled as elephant herd destroys farm
Vinod Jakhar Criticizes NTA Over Examination Irregularities
New Delhi, August 19: Vinod Jakhar, President of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), has voiced serious concerns regarding the cancellation of three examinations, student protests over the Jharkhand paper leak, and comments made by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju about Rahul Gandhi. In an interview with a news agency, Jakhar labeled the National Testing ... Read more Vinod Jakhar Criticizes NTA Over Examination Irregularities
Jharkhand students suspend 26-day protest; give 2-month ultimatum to Soren govt
Jharkhand students suspend day protest give month ultimatum to Soren govt
Jharkhand Candidates Challenge Governments Decision to Cancel Exams in High Court
Ranchi, August 19: Candidates affected by the Jharkhand governments decision to cancel 22 recruitment exams have approached the Jharkhand High Court. Three separate petitions were filed on Tuesday and Wednesday. These include selected candidates from the 11th to 13th JPSC Combined Civil Service Examination, as well as candidates related to the Food Safety Officer exam. ... Read more Jharkhand Candidates Challenge Governments Decision to Cancel Exams in High Court
Jharkhand tribals refuse participation in electoral roll revision
Project Bhavan takes centre stage as job losses trigger mass protests in Ranchi
Jharkhand scraps 22 recruitment exams over malpractice, orders CID probe into 17 others
Jharkhand reading campaign reaches 34,000 govt schools
Jharkhand holds first state meeting to draft drowning prevention plan
Recruitment exams scrapped, now J'khand faces another crisis
A tense situation prevailed at the Jharkhand secretariat on Wednesday after a large number of successful candidates, who are likely to be rendered jobless following the government's cancellation of recruitment examinations, forcibly entered the campus in defiance of a prohibitory order, an official said.
Jamshedpur, Adityapur civic body chiefs seek probe against waste management firm
Jharkhand exam row: Students suspend 26-day stir after state cancels 22 exams
Students in Jharkhand have suspended their 26-day agitation over alleged recruitment exam irregularities after the state cancelled 22 examinations and ordered probes into 23 others, while protesters gave the government a two-month deadline to address their concerns
Jkhand job exam row: Students suspend stir on 26th day, give govt 60 days to fulfil pending demands
Baijra Ghat bridge on NH-419 closed after pillar sinks, cracks emerge
Jharkhand targets global archery glory as governor opens National Ranking Meet
JBVNL removes illegal fibre cables in Ranchi, causes internet outage
Jharkhand Students Suspend 26-Day Protest, Give Government 2-Month Ultimatum
The development comes a day after the state government issued notifications cancelling 22 recruitment exams and ordering a probe into 23 others conducted by the state public service commission and an outsourced agency since 2014.
Poor street lighting leaves Ranchi outskirts in the dark
Jharkhand BJP Delegation Meets Amit Shah to Discuss State Issues
New Delhi, August 19: A high-level delegation from the Jharkhand BJP met with Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday. The meeting, led by state party president Aditya Sahu and opposition leader Babulal Marandi, focused on various current political and organizational issues concerning Jharkhand. According to sources, discussions included the states political climate ... Read more Jharkhand BJP Delegation Meets Amit Shah to Discuss State Issues
Dhanbad police, banks tighten checks on mule accounts
This is a massive attack on corruption: Devendra Mahato leads Aabhaar Yatra
Incessant rain inundates Kolhan; hundreds of houses flooded, one missing
Woman Delivers Baby Girl on Train In Jharkhand
Dhanbad police take cyber safety drive to DAV students
Dimna Lakes Red Fort recognition puts Jamshedpurs water legacy in national spotlight
Jharkhand Students Suspend Protest For 2 Months, Warn Of Fresh Agitation
Jharkhand students have temporarily suspended their protest for two months, giving the state government time to act on their demands. The students are seeking cancellation of the remaining examinations and have warned that they will resume their agitation if their demands are not met within the two-month period.
OPINION | Right to disagree does not mean right to demean
The Jharkhand student agitation ended today with the leaders announcing that they are postponing their movement for two months.Earlier, the Jharkhand government issued eight notifications cancelling 44 recruitment exams conducted by JPSC and JSSC, triggering...
Jharkhand students halt protest, give 2-month ultimatum to Soren govt
J'khand exam row: Students halt 26-day protest, give govt 2 months to act
Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams on Wednesday suspended their 26-day agitation and gave a 2-month ultimatum to the state government to resolve issues. The announcement comes a day after the JMM-led government issued notifications cancelling 22 recruitment exams and ordering a probe into 23 others conducted by the state public service commission and an outsourced agency since 2014. We are now suspending the stir and giving a two-month ultimatum to the government to resolve the issues and conduct a fair probe into recruitment exam irregularities, said a leader of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch. The manch, which led the students' agitation at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium here, said three protesters - Rupesh Kumar Pal, Savita Kumari, Rahul Kranti - ended their 15-day fast on Wednesday. Manch leader Ravindra Paswan said, The 26-day protest by students forced J'khand government to cancel 22 recruitment exams and launch a probe into 23 ...
RINPAS Director Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Ranchi Institute of Neuro Psychiatry & Allied Sciences (RINPAS) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Director, RINPAS post. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications by 08-09-2026. The detailed notification and application details are available on the official website, jharkhand.gov.in.
Depression defies forecasts, keeps monsoon pipeline flowing in north and east
A stubborn weather system over Jharkhand sustains rain across northern, eastern and north-eastern India through Wednesday even as evening forecasts suggested it has weakened a round
