Jharkhand

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People Angry With Congress, but Have Faith in BJP: PM

“People have this unbreakable faith that only the BJP can make a developed state belonging to the 21st century”, the PM said

16 Nov 2023 12:44 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Birsa Munda Museum on 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas', in Ranchi, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (PTI Photo)

PM Sets Stone for Projects Worth Rs 7k Cr in Jharkhand

Modi launches "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra" and Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups development mission

16 Nov 2023 12:35 AM

A fire set by miscreants during a clash between two groups in Shastri Nagar area of Jamshedpur, Sunday, April 9, 2023. Section 144 has been imposed in the area by the authorities to maintain law and order. (PTI Photo)

Sec 144 in Jamshedpur, internet suspended after arson over religious flag desecration

The situation turned violent on Sunday evening when a shop was gutted, leading to brick-batting from both sides

10 Apr 2023 10:23 AM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren along with ministers and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) MLAs during the floor test in the State Assembly, in Ranchi, Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Hemant Soren wins confidence vote, accuses BJP of 'stoking civil war to win polls'

Walkout by BJP as chief minister alleges Himanta Biswas bid to 'purchase' MLAs

06 Sep 2022 7:43 AM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren with Jharkhand Congress In-charge Avinash Pandey during a meeting, amid speculation of his disqualification as an MLA, in Ranchi, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (PTI Photo)

J'khand crisis: Not announcing EC ruling may fuel horse-trading, UPA tells governor

JMM, Congress and RJD in a joint press conference urged Governor Ramesh Bais to clear the confusion prevailing in the state

29 Aug 2022 10:39 AM

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren with Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) President Rajesh Thakur and UPA MLAs ride a boat at a resort, amid speculation of his disqualification as an MLA, in Khunti district, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Jharkhand crisis: BJP lashes out at Soren over his boat 'picnic' with MLAs

Senior BJP leader Babulal Marandi said the CM was busy enjoying a picnic, while the entire state machinery has ground to a halt

28 Aug 2022 1:07 PM

harkhand CM Hemant Soren with UPA MLAs leaves from the CM residence in a bus after a meeting, amid speculation of his disqualification, in Ranchi, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Hemant Soren ring-fences MLAs as BJP lurks

Jharkhand chief minister and 44 MLAs leave for picnic amid political crisis

28 Aug 2022 8:59 AM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren (PTI)

Jharkhand governor likely to send Soren's disqualification order to EC today

Sources in the ruling alliance said that strategies were being chalked out to ensure there was no threat to the government

27 Aug 2022 10:33 AM

A policeman fires in the air to disperse people protesting over controversial remarks made by two now-suspended BJP leaders about Prophet Mohammad, in Ranchi, Friday. (PTI Photo)

Prophet row: 2 killed, many critically injured as violence rocks Jharkhand's Ranchi

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in 12 police station areas to prevent any further flareups

11 Jun 2022 11:34 AM

Some cable cars collided on a ropeway at Trikoot hills close to Baba Baidyanath Temple. (ANI)

Jharkhand cable-car mishap: One dead, 48 trapped, IAF takes over rescue operation

Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are also present at the spot

11 Apr 2022 1:54 PM

Hemant Soren writes to Pokhriyal, seeks postponement of NEET, JEE exams. (PTI Photo)

JEE, NEET exam 2020: Jharkhand CM urges Centre to postpone exams

Soren said conducting examinations of such a large scale would require public transport and hospitality units to function smoothly

28 Aug 2020 10:30 AM

Jharkhand teacher uses loudspeakers to teach students bereft of online education

Gandhi has put up several loudspeakers across the Bankathi village where his Upgraded Middle School is located.

25 Jun 2020 4:49 PM

Jharkhand sees highest single-day jump in Covid19 cases, taking toll to 82

Of the 15 fresh Covid-19 cases, 13 are from Ranchi and two from Garhwa

27 Apr 2020 10:16 AM

Newly sworn-in Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren with his father Shibu Soren, mother Rupi Soren, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, DMK leader M.K. Stalin, Left party leaders Sitaram Yechury and D. Raja, JDU’s Sharad Yadav and other leaders join hands during the oath-taking ceremony at Morahabadi ground in Ranchi on Sunday. (PTI)

Huge oppn show of strength as Hemant sworn in Jharkhand CM

Sources said Hemant Soren is likely to include nine more ministers into his Cabinet by next week.

30 Dec 2019 6:06 AM

With support from his allies - the Congress and the RJD - Soren, who had been the face of the coalition, stormed to power, as his party alone won 30 Assembly seats, its highest tally ever. (Photo: File)

Hemant Soren, father's second choice as heir, becomes Jharkhand CM again

This will be Soren's second stint as the chief minister of the tribal state.

29 Dec 2019 4:00 PM

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren will take oath as 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand here on Sunday at Morabadi Ground at 2 pm. (Photo: File)

Hemant Soren to take oath as 11th CM of Jharkhand today

Governor Murmu will administer the oath of office while galaxy of leaders from across political spectrum will grace the occasion.

29 Dec 2019 10:46 AM

Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office to chief minister-designate Hemant Soren at 2 pm on December 29, an official communique said here on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Hemant Soren to take oath as J'khand CM on Dec 29: Raj Bhavan

Chief Secretary D K Tiwari called on Soren at his Kanke Road residence here during the day and handed him the invitation for the ceremony.

26 Dec 2019 8:14 PM

"As people's mandate is with us, we are forming government in 2-3 days," Basant told media reporters here. (Photo: ANI)

JMM-led alliance to form govt in 2-3 days: Hemant Soren's brother

He further said that if the party asks him to contest elections in the near future then he will surely fight.

24 Dec 2019 8:50 AM

As the trends showed JMM-led alliance inching closer to victory in Jharkhand, Congress leader Rajesh Thakur on Monday said that they will form a strong government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

'Will form strong govt in Jharkhand': Congress' Rajesh Thakur

The Congress leader said they do not believe in creating hype but will celebrate with people once they get a 'clear-cut' mandate.

23 Dec 2019 2:03 PM

Babulal Marandi is leading from Dhanwar seat by 2841 votes. (Photo: Facebook)

Results not as per our expectations, says JVM leader Babulal Marandi

The state went to polls for 81 Assembly seats in five phases from November 30 to December 20.

23 Dec 2019 1:22 PM

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