New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi’s support for the ongoing agitation by Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) aspirants has sparked a sharp political exchange, with the BJP accusing the Congress of selectively backing student protests, while … read more
Ranchi: The second day of the Jharkhand Assembly’s Monsoon Session was marked by noisy scenes on Thursday as the opposition cornered the state government over the ongoing student agitation and alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, leading to the House being … read more
Ranchi: As protests over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations entered the 13th day on Thursday, state Health and Medical Education Minister Irfan Ansari rejected allegations of a paper leak and appealed for dialogue to resolve the impasse. The ongoing … read more
Ranchi: The agitation against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) entered its 13th day on Thursday, with growing support from student organisations across Jharkhand. The protest, … read more
Ranchi: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday published Jharkhand’s draft electoral roll after completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, with 43.61 lakh (4.36 million) names from the previous voter list excluded at this stage. According to the Commission, … read more
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court has upheld an order directing the state government to compensate a Chatra shopkeeper whose shop was demolished with a bulldozer without following due legal procedure, dealing a setback to the state administration. A Division Bench … read more
Ranchi: The six-day Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Assembly, beginning on Thursday, is expected to witness heated exchanges over the ongoing student agitation in Ranchi, with political parties urging the government to engage in dialogue with the protesters. Ahead of … read more
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday said that paper leaks and examination-related irregularities have grown beyond a state-specific issue and are now emerging as a national concern. He added that, if required, he would even take up the … read more
Ranchi: Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Wednesday met students protesting at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi and reiterated the BJP’s support for their demands, calling for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted in Jharkhand. … read more
New Delhi: Former Jamshedpur MP and senior Congress leader Dr Ajoy Kumar has come out in support of students protesting against alleged irregularities, corruption and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the … read more