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Jharkhand Government Ready To Cancel 14th JPSC Prelims Exam: Check Latest Updates Here

Referring to Monday's assembly march by students, Soren said that the administration and police had acted with restraint during the protest.

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 4:48 pm

OPINION | Jharkhand: Why is Hemant Soren avoiding CBI probe?

Job aspirants sitting on dharna for more than three weeks in Ranchi marched to the Jharkhand Assembly on Monday. Police had to resort to a lathi charge and tear gas to disperse them. The protesters...

India TV 11 Aug 2026 4:25 pm

Rahul Gandhi holding Parliament hostage: BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of disrupting parliamentary proceedings and holding the house hostage. They stated that the government has accepted many of his demands regarding student issues. The party challenged Gandhi to participate in debates instead of avoiding discussions. They also questioned his silence on student protests in Jharkhand where Congress governs. The BJP urged Gandhi to listen to Amit Shah's statement before leaving the country.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 4:08 pm

CUJ Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced under this recruitment drive. The online application process will be conducted up to 23 August 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website.

FreeJobAlert 11 Aug 2026 3:57 pm

Opposition not changing goalpost, consistent in its demand from beginning: Kharge on Parliament logjam

Kharge also said that the students' protest in Jharkhand is a separate issue and asked whether every single issue can be taken on a single day

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 3:50 pm

NDA Blames Opposition for Jharkhand Protests, Questions Rahul Gandhis Silence on Student Violence

New Delhi, August 11: Political tensions have escalated both inside and outside Parliament regarding the police action against students during the Jharkhand Assembly siege. NDA lawmakers have targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Indian Alliance, questioning why the opposition remains silent about the alleged police brutality involving baton charges and tear gas against students ... Read more NDA Blames Opposition for Jharkhand Protests, Questions Rahul Gandhis Silence on Student Violence

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 3:39 pm

Why brutality only against youth?: CJP chief Dipke on Jharkhand protests

I also spoke with Devendra Mahato ji yesterday, who is leading this movement. He told me that he had been on a hunger strike for 9 days, and even after that, the police used lathis on him. He was beaten up and is now in the hospital, and his current situation is quite concerning, he said

Mid Day 11 Aug 2026 3:32 pm

'You are always pressuring me': RS chairman to Kharge

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan stated he is constantly under pressure from Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, particularly after disallowing Kharge's attempt to raise the alleged theft of Ayodhya Ram Temple donations. Radhakrishnan also mentioned disallowing Treasury benches from raising the Jharkhand issue, asserting that state subjects cannot be debated in the House. The session saw continuous disruptions, leading to an adjournment.

Rediff 11 Aug 2026 3:25 pm

Watch: NDA, Opposition MPs clash over student protests and Ram Temple donation

NDA and Opposition MPs faced off in the Parliament premises over student protests in Jharkhand and the alleged theft of donations collected for the Ram Temple.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 3:18 pm

Jharkhand exam stir: 110 ABVP workers detained during march to assembly over police action on students

Around 110 ABVP workers were detained during their march to the Jharkhand Assembly. Protesters clashed with police personnel as they blocked the bus carrying detainees. Some women protesters were also detained, and two students fainted during the demonstration. The ABVP demanded answers regarding alleged police atrocities and exam irregularities. They called for a CBI probe into recruitment examination leaks and reforms.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 3:01 pm

Opposition MPs protest over Ram temple donations, Jharkhand student action

The Opposition has been demanding a discussion in Parliament on the alleged irregularities concerning donations made to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, while also seeking answers from the government over the treatment of students during recent protests

Mid Day 11 Aug 2026 2:16 pm

'Always under pressure' from LoP Kharge: Rajya Sabha Chairman Radhakrishan

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said he is always under the pressure from Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge, while disallowing his demand to raise the issue of alleged theft of Ayodhya Ram Temple donations. The observation came when the House reconvened at 12 noon after the first adjournment and the Chairman took up the Question Hour. However, Congress President and LoP, Rajya Sabha, Kharge stood up to raise the issue of alleged theft of the temple donations. The Chairman disallowed it and said he also did not allow the Treasury benches to raise the Jharkhand issue as it was a state subject. LoP is raising a state subject, so that cannot be encouraged, Radhakrishnan said. The Chairman said he cannot allow the Opposition to aise the same subject everyday and disturb the House. I allowed you (Opposition) so many times. You are raising the state subject that will not be entertained. This side (Treasury benches) also, they want to raise some stat

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 2:05 pm

NDA and Opposition Clash Over Jharkhand Student Protests in Parliament

New Delhi, August 11: During the monsoon session of Parliament on Tuesday, members of the NDA and opposition faced off as both sides staged separate protests outside the Makar Dwar on various issues, including the oppositions selective outrage over the Jharkhand student movement and disruptions in Parliament. While the BJP-led NDA accused the opposition of ... Read more NDA and Opposition Clash Over Jharkhand Student Protests in Parliament

Udaipur Kiran 11 Aug 2026 1:59 pm

Tripura BJP Extends Moral Support to Jharkhand Students

Agartala, August 11, 2026: BJP leader and Tripura Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Tuesday extended the partys moral support to the ongoing student movement in Jharkhand, accusing the Congress-Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) government of adopting double standards towards students demanding a transparent recruitment process and a corruption-free system. Addressing a press conference at the Dr. Syama... The post Tripura BJP Extends Moral Support to Jharkhand Students Movement, Minister Sushanta Chowdhury Accuses Congress-JMM of Double Standards first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 11 Aug 2026 1:45 pm

NDA, INDIA Bloc MPs face-off outside Parliament over Jharkhand police action, Ram temple donation issues

NDA and INDIA bloc MPs clashed at Parliaments main gate on Tuesday, trading slogans over alleged police action against Jharkhand job aspirants and claims of donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Security personnel formed a cordon between the rival groups as both sides demanded accountability and attacked their political opponents.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 1:31 pm

Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto hospitalized after police use force

Protesting student leader Devendra Nath Mahto was admitted to a hospital in the eastern state of Jharkhand after taking part in a protest march to the state legislature on Monday while on a nine-day hunger strike.

Web Dunia 11 Aug 2026 1:07 pm

ABVP Activists Detained Amid Protests in Ranchi; Streets Blocked During Jharkhand Bandh

Ranchi, August 11: In Ranchi, students protesting against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams faced a police crackdown on Monday. This led to a mixed response to the bandh called by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Tuesday. BJP workers blocked roads in various parts ... Read more ABVP Activists Detained Amid Protests in Ranchi; Streets Blocked During Jharkhand Bandh

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

J'khand stir: BJP observes bandh, ABVP march to assembly

Student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams have intensified, leading to a state-wide bandh called by the BJP and a march by the ABVP to the state assembly. The agitation, now in its 18th day, has seen police action against demonstrators, an ED money laundering probe, and the arrest of a former JPSC chairperson, while talks between the government and students remain deadlocked.

Rediff 11 Aug 2026 12:52 pm

Jharkhand Students Protest: Rahul Gandhi Condemns Force As Aspirants Demand CBI Probe

Jharkhand students demand a CBI probe into exam irregularities as police action intensifies their 18-day protest.

The LogicaI Indian 11 Aug 2026 12:48 pm

Ruckus in Jharkhand Assembly Over JPSC-JSSC Recruitment Irregularities

Ranchi, August 11: The fourth day of the monsoon session in the Jharkhand Assembly was marked by chaos surrounding the alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. Opposition NDA legislators vocally demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged malpractices, even storming the well of the house. As the proceedings ... Read more Ruckus in Jharkhand Assembly Over JPSC-JSSC Recruitment Irregularities

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 12:44 pm

Mizo IAS officer Lalbiaktluanga Khiangte Arrested Over JPSC Exam Irregularities Amid Student Protests

Former Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Chairman and retired IAS officer Lalbiaktluanga Khiangte, a Mizo officer, was arrested by the Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday in connection with alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Khiangte, a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre and former state chief secretary, had resigned from his post as... The post Mizo IAS officer Lalbiaktluanga Khiangte Arrested Over JPSC Exam Irregularities Amid Student Protests first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 11 Aug 2026 12:41 pm

Jharkhand job exam stir enters 18th day; BJP observing bandh, ABVP to march to Assembly

The students and job aspirants have been agitating since July 25, demanding transparency in recruitment examinations, reforms in the functioning of the JPSC and JSSC

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:37 pm

NDA MPs Target Rahul Gandhi Over Jharkhand Crackdown As Student Protest Sparks Fresh Parliament Showdown

NDA and Opposition clash in Parliament as Jharkhand students demand answers over recruitment exam irregularities and police action.

The LogicaI Indian 11 Aug 2026 12:29 pm

Opposition Lawmakers Criticize Government Over Exam and Donation Issues

New Delhi, August 11: During the monsoon session of Parliament on Tuesday, a heated exchange erupted between the ruling party and the opposition over allegations of donation theft and police action against students in Jharkhand. Leaders from the Samajwadi Party (SP), including Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, and Ram Gopal Yadav, raised questions about the government, ... Read more Opposition Lawmakers Criticize Government Over Exam and Donation Issues

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 12:19 pm

Jharkhand recruitment exam protest enters 18th day, BJP calls state-wide bandh amid ED probe

Student protests over Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities persist for eighteen days. The BJP observed a state-wide bandh while ABVP planned a march to the assembly. Authorities used water cannons and lathi-charged protesters attempting to reach the assembly. The Jharkhand CID arrested former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte in connection with irregularities. The state government agreed to cancel some examinations and proposed reforms for transparency.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 12:19 pm

Arvind Kejriwal extends support to Jharkhand students protest

I support the demands of the protesting students in Jharkhand and appeal to the government to resolve their issues immediately; violence against students is simply unacceptable, said Arvind Kejriwal

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:15 pm

Jharkhand student protests enter 18th day as BJP calls statewide bandh

The recruitment exam dispute has widened into a major political confrontation, with students, opposition parties and the government remaining locked in disagreement.

The Hindu Businessline 11 Aug 2026 12:09 pm

Abhijeet Dipke Condemns Police Action Against Fasting Student Leader in Jharkhand

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday condemned the alleged police lathi-charge on student protesters in Jharkhand and expressed solidarity with student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who is undergoing treatment in hospital following the incident. According to a statement issued

Oneindia 11 Aug 2026 12:07 pm

Priyanka Gandhi says Rahul met Jharkhand students, asks Amit Shah to make statement

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated Rahul Gandhi met students protesting in Jharkhand. NDA MPs protested in Parliament, accusing the opposition of avoiding discussions. The Jharkhand student agitation intensified after clashes with police forces. Priyanka Gandhi demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement. The opposition seeks government response and addressing protester concerns.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 12:04 pm

Dipke condemns police action against fasting student leader in Jharkhand

The CJP said Mahto was placed on oxygen support after developing severe chest pain and sustaining multiple injuries during the police action. It alleged that the police crackdown targeted students participating in a peaceful protest

The Hindu Businessline 11 Aug 2026 12:02 pm

Jharkhand student protest enters 18th day amid BJP bandh, ABVP march

The protest by students over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams entered its 18th day on Tuesday, with the BJP observing a state-wide bandh, while ABVP announced that it would organise a march to the state assembly during the day. The saffron party called the bandh from 8 am to midnight to protest against the police action on demonstrators during their march to Vidhan Sabha on Monday. The students and job aspirants have been agitating since July 25, demanding transparency in recruitment examinations, reforms in the functioning of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission(JSSC), cancellation of several examinations and an independent investigation by the CBI or a panel of retired high court judges from outside the state. Six demonstrators have also been observing an indefinite hunger strike to press their demands, with two of them hospitalised. The sixth round of talks between the Jharkhand government and the protesting

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 11:56 am

Jharkhand Student Protest: Hemant Soren Assures Action As Aspirants Demand CBI Probe After Assembly Clash

Soren promises examination reforms as students reject assurances and continue demanding an independent CBI investigation.

The LogicaI Indian 11 Aug 2026 11:51 am

NDA MPs protest over police action in Jharkhand

Clashes between the protesters and police personnel took place in the State capital Ranchi on Monday after thousands of job aspirants breached multiple barricades while marching towards the Assembly

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 11:49 am

Protest continues despite Birla's fresh appeal; Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

New Delhi, Aug 11: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday appealed to opposition members to let the House function so that key Bills are passed with a constructive debate, and said Treasury and opposition benches should come on the same page to ensure there are no disruptions. His fresh appeal came a day after the government proposed a response from Home Minister Amit Shah on the use of force by the police on students protesting against NEET paper leak here on July 20. The government had said the opposition should not run away from debate and should listen to the home minister without disruptions. But the opposition has insisted that the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya should also be discussed. As the stalemate continued on Tuesday, Birla said he was anguished that the House had not been able to function and the Question Hour, wherein members hold the government accountable, could not take place. Separately, NDA members on Tuesday morning staged a protest outside the main entrance of Parliament against the police action on protestors in Jharkhand. As opposition members in the Lok Sabha refused to relent despite Birla's appeal, he adjourned the proceedings till 2 pm.

Greater Kashmir 11 Aug 2026 11:49 am

Rahul Gandhis Silence Questioned As Jharkhand Students Face Police Action

Police used water cannons, lobbed tear gas shells, and lathi-charged job aspirants as they breached barricades and closed in on Jharkhand Assembly premises, protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, mirroring the police crackdown on student protesters in Delhi last month as they led a march on Parliament. But why Rahul Gandhi was silent on this? Shiv Aroor Asks

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 11:48 am

Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates; ED Launches Probe

The agitators alleged that several students, including women, were injured in the police action

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 11:41 am

NDA MPs March in Support of Amit Shah, Target Opposition Over Jharkhand Issue

New Delhi, August 11: In a show of support for Union Home Minister Amit Shah and to protest against the opposition, NDA MPs marched towards the Makardhwaj gate of Parliament on Tuesday. They demanded answers from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding police actions against protesting students in Jharkhand. BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal stated, We are ... Read more NDA MPs March in Support of Amit Shah, Target Opposition Over Jharkhand Issue

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 11:39 am

NDA MPs protest in Parliament, demand Rahul Gandhi answer on Jharkhand students

The latest confrontation reflects the widening political divide over accountability, police action and the conditions needed for Parliament to resume normal business.

The Hindu Businessline 11 Aug 2026 11:39 am

Normal life hit in parts of J

RANCHI: Normal life was affected in parts of Jharkhand on Tuesday as BJP workers enforced a state-wide bandh in protest against police action on job aspirants during their march to the state assembly a day ago over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Most schools and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was very low []

Kashmir Reader 11 Aug 2026 11:34 am

Rahul Gandhi has met Jharkhand students amid NDA protest in Parliament

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The News Mill 11 Aug 2026 11:12 am

BJP calls for 'Jharkhand Bandh' to protest Lathi-charge on students; party workers take to streets

The protesters alleged excessive use of force, while police said four personnel were injured in stone-pelting. Chief Minister Hemant Soren appealed for peace and dialogue, assuring students that their grievances would be addressed.

IBTimes 11 Aug 2026 11:11 am

Dilip Ghosh Critiques Congress Politics, Claims It Creates Problems Instead of Solutions

Kolkata, August 11: In response to student protests in Jharkhand, West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh commented on Rahul Gandhi and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDI). He accused Congress of focusing on creating problems rather than finding solutions. During a media interaction, Ghosh addressed the use of tear gas and water cannons against protesting ... Read more Dilip Ghosh Critiques Congress Politics, Claims It Creates Problems Instead of Solutions

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 11:04 am

Jharkhand student protest: Prakash Raj criticises the use of tear gas

Amid the ongoing Jharkhand student protests, Prakash Raj has questioned the alleged use of force, including tear gas, on protesting students marching towards the Jharkhand legislative assembly in Ranchi on Monday, August 10

Mid Day 11 Aug 2026 10:58 am

Jharkhand MLA Jayaram Mahto Demands CBI Inquiry After Police Action Against Protesting Students

Ranchi, August 11: Jayaram Mahto, an MLA from the Jharkhand Democratic Revolutionary Front (JLRF), condemned the police action against students protesting alleged irregularities in the JPSC-JSSC examinations. He has called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the entire matter. On Monday night, Mahto demanded a high-level judicial investigation into the police baton ... Read more Jharkhand MLA Jayaram Mahto Demands CBI Inquiry After Police Action Against Protesting Students

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 10:54 am

BJPs Ramchandra Rao Questions Congresss Silence on Jharkhand Protests

Hyderabad, August 11: Telangana BJP President N. Ramchandra Rao accused the Congress party and the INDIA alliance of double standards on Tuesday. He pointed out that while Congress creates a ruckus over issues like NEET, it remains silent on student protests in states like Jharkhand. Speaking to reporters, Rao stated, Protests are ongoing in Jharkhand, ... Read more BJPs Ramchandra Rao Questions Congresss Silence on Jharkhand Protests

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 10:49 am

Congress alleges BJP Yuva Morcha members being sent from West Bengal to Jharkhand to join student protest

Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal shared a video clip purportedly showing youth allegedly being sent by the BJP to participate in the Jharkhand student protest against exam irregularities

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 10:46 am

Jharkhand Recruitment Row Escalates: Devendra Nath Mahto Hospitalised After 9-Day Hunger Strike

Mahtos hospitalisation follows student protests demanding transparency and CBI probe.

The LogicaI Indian 11 Aug 2026 10:35 am

Jharkhand Bandh: BJP Calls Statewide Shutdown Over Police Action on Job Aspirants

Jharkhand Bandh: Normal life was affected as BJP workers enforced a statewide shutdown over police action against job aspirants during their Assembly march in Ranchi.

Web Dunia 11 Aug 2026 10:28 am

Abhijit Dipke Condemns Police Action Against Students in Jharkhand, Supports Devendra Nath Mahtos Protest

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, August 11: Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP), has expressed his opposition to the alleged police baton charge on peaceful student protesters in Jharkhand. He reached out to student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who is currently receiving treatment in a hospital, via video call to check on his condition and ... Read more Abhijit Dipke Condemns Police Action Against Students in Jharkhand, Supports Devendra Nath Mahtos Protest

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 10:25 am

JPSC-JSSC Protest Turns Tense In Ranchi; BJP Calls Jharkhand Bandh After Police Action

Students demand recruitment transparency as police action fuels political confrontation and statewide shutdown call.

The LogicaI Indian 11 Aug 2026 10:10 am

BJP Calls for Jharkhand Bandh in Response to Police Action Against Students

Ranchi, August 11: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has organized a statewide bandh in Jharkhand today, protesting against police action against students demonstrating irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment exams. The bandh has significantly impacted several districts across the state. BJP workers have taken to the ... Read more BJP Calls for Jharkhand Bandh in Response to Police Action Against Students

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 9:45 am

Jharkhand students' protests LIVE: Normal life hit in parts of State as BJP enforces bandh

Most schools and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was very low in the state capital Ranchi and several other cities

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:39 am

Jharkhand Student Protest: From March to Lathi Charge | Full Timeline

Jharkhand students marched towards the Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi on August 10, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and the cancellation of the JSSC CGL examination.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:16 am

Jharkhand exam row: Student protests escalate as ED launches probe, ex-JPSC chief arrested

The recruitment exam controversy has widened into a political showdown, with students demanding accountability, reforms and an independent investigation.

The Hindu Businessline 11 Aug 2026 9:15 am

For Jharkhands job aspirants, it was a march for lost years

Protesters say State has been battling paper leaks, exam cancellations since its formation; job aspirants say they want a CBI probe into recruitment anomalies as they do not trust State authorities; they question police for putting up barbed barricades like on border and warn that youth will give an answer through votes

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:14 am

Brutality will not work anymore: Prakash Raj slams crackdown on Jharkhand students

Brutality will not work anymore: Prakash Raj slams crackdown on Jharkhand students

India Today 11 Aug 2026 9:14 am

Jharkhand Bandh: BJP Calls Statewide Shutdown Over Lathi-Charge On JPSC, JSSC Aspirants

Jharkhand Bandh: The BJP's state unit has called for a statewide bandh on Tuesday, August 11, to protest police action against JPSC and JSSC aspirants during a march towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi. The shutdown will be observed from 8

Oneindia 11 Aug 2026 8:56 am

Jharkhand paper leak: Student protests escalate after lathicharge, BJP calls bandh today | Top updates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called a state-wide strike on Tuesday, August 11 in protest against the police action on protesting students in Ranchi. Jharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu said the shutdown would begin...

India TV 11 Aug 2026 8:29 am

Jharkhand Exam row: Protests escalate, BJP calls for bandh

Ranchi: The agitation by students over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams escalated on Monday, August 10, with the police using water cannons and lathi-charging protesters to prevent a march to the assembly, even as the Enforcement Directorate launched a money laundering probe into the anomalies. The Jharkhand CID also arrested former JPSC chairperson L 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 .

The Siasat Daily 11 Aug 2026 8:25 am

Jharkhand protest escalates as police stop aspirants marching towards Assembly

Thousands of Jharkhand job aspirants clashed with police near the state Assembly on Monday after breaching multiple barricades during a march over alleged recruitment exam irregularities

Mid Day 11 Aug 2026 8:20 am

Jharkhand Student Protest Day 18: Police Crackdown Sparks Outrage

The Jharkhand student protest has entered Day 18 following a dramatic escalation during yesterday's march towards the Assembly. Police used lathicharge, tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters, with several students alleging injuries and excessive force. Student leader Devendra Mahto was hospitalised after his health deteriorated and alleged that he was pushed and harassed by police. Protesters have also alleged that women were not spared during the crackdown

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 6:37 am

Jharkhand Student Protest: Peace March Turns Chaotic Amid Police Action

Yesterday's Jharkhand's student protest saw a tense escalation as thousands of students marched towards the Assembly, with organisers calling for a peaceful protest. Before the march, locals and supporters gathered to offer tilak to the students and wish them well.

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 6:36 am

Students Ignite August Revolution in Ranchi with Passion and Protest

Ranchi, August 11: The capital of Jharkhand witnessed an unprecedented student movement on Monday, marking a significant moment in the states 26-year history. Thousands of students gathered from various parts of the state, waving the national flag as they marched towards the assembly. Over ten barricades set up from the old assembly to the current ... Read more Students Ignite August Revolution in Ranchi with Passion and Protest

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 4:10 am

Bihar Chief Minister Criticizes Opposition Over Police Action Against Students in Jharkhand

Patna, August 11: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has targeted the opposition regarding police actions against students protesting alleged irregularities in competitive exams in Jharkhand. On Monday, he expressed his concerns on the social media platform X, calling the police action unfortunate and questioning the silence of opposition parties. Chaudhary stated that the brutal actions ... Read more Bihar Chief Minister Criticizes Opposition Over Police Action Against Students in Jharkhand

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 3:44 am

Jharkhand Activist Devendra Nath Mahato Hospitalized After Hunger Strike

Ranchi, August 11: Devendra Nath Mahato, a prominent leader of the student movement in Jharkhand, was hospitalized on Monday evening after his health deteriorated. He has been on a hunger strike for the past nine days. Supporters carried him to the state assembly, where he participated in a protest until evening. Doctors report that his ... Read more Jharkhand Activist Devendra Nath Mahato Hospitalized After Hunger Strike

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 3:34 am

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Addresses Student Protests, Promises Action on Demands

Ranchi, August 11: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren addressed the recent student protests against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations. He assured that the government would respond to the students demands with seriousness and sensitivity. Soren urged the youth to engage in dialogue and build trust to resolve the issues at hand. In ... Read more Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Addresses Student Protests, Promises Action on Demands

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 3:20 am

Life term for Koderma convict in driver kidnap-murder case

The Times of India 11 Aug 2026 1:02 am

Activist Devendra Mahto Hospitalised After Joining Jharkhand Protest March

JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for nine days over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations, was admitted to a hospital here as his health condition deteriorated.

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 12:51 am

DC Edit | Jharkhand Stir Reveals Real Issues Far Deeper Than NEET

Behind the demonstrativeness at Jantar Mantar, which then spread to Ranchi in a restrained and peaceful manner under the leadership of students, is something that is genuine. The frustrations and discontent among the youth over a broken examination system which carries enormous implications for their careers and jobs and their very future have found a path to put governments on notice about the dire and urgent need for cleaning up the exam and recruitment systems

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 12:24 am