The Latest Breaking News from Jharkhand

Police fire water cannons to disperse major new student march in eastern India

Government says most demands accepted but students continue to press for federal investigation

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Jharkhand exam row: Mahto joins thousands in ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’; police lathicharge protesters, use water cannons & tear gas

Jharkhand JPSC JSSC Protest Babulal Marandi: Thousands of job aspirants protested alleged exam irregularities, marching towards the Jharkhand Assembly. Police used lathicharge and tear gas as protesters neared the assembly premises. The protest entered its seventeenth day with demands for reforms and probes. Government claims acceptance of most demands, but…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

JPSC-JSSC row: LoP Babulal Marandi, BJP leaders detained amid protests outside CM's residence

BJP leader and Jharkhand Assembly LoP Babulal Marandi and several party leaders were detained during a protest outside Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s residence, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Jharkhand Governor accepts resignations of three JPSC members amid aspirants' protest

The Jharkhand Governor has officially approved the resignations of three JPSC members based on the recommendations made by the state government. This decision comes amidst a wave of protests from aspirants decrying discrepancies in the public service examinations held by the JPSC and JSSC. Following the unrest, state officials met…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Jharkhand CM Soren vows justice for exam protesters; says vested interests trying to disrupt democracy

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren pledged transparent justice for protesting youths. He asserted that dialogue, not force, resolves issues and warned against politicizing the student stir. Soren stated that those involved in exam irregularities will face strict action. He urged young people to bring their concerns directly to the government.…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

JPSC Row: Jharkhand govt to recommend ED probe, set up fast-track court

The Jharkhand government will recommend an Enforcement Directorate probe into JPSC exam irregularities. Protesting students' demands for cancellation of the examination have been agreed upon by the government. A fast-track court will be established to address cases of alleged exam irregularities. Charge sheets in these cases will be filed within…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

‘Dialogue, not batons’: CM Hemant Soren promises justice, transparency to Jharkhand exam protesters

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has assured students protesting exam irregularities of government dialogue. He stressed that dialogue, not force, is the appropriate method for addressing concerns. The government is investigating alleged irregularities and has made several arrests in connection with the case. Protesting students demand cancellation of the 14th…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Jharkhand students warn of massive Assembly march on August 10

Student leader Ravindra Paswan warned of a massive protest on August 10. He accused the government of trying to divide the ongoing movement. Students have been protesting for fifteen days over alleged exam irregularities. They presented demands including a CBI probe and exam cancellations. A large demonstration is planned if…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Jharkhand govt holds talks with various outfits amid paper leak protests, fails to break deadlock

Jharkhand government held talks with protesting aspirants over alleged exam paper leaks. The government panel met with various factions of students demanding reforms. Protesters decided their stir would continue until all demands are met. Students seek cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination. The agitation entered its fifteenth day…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

JPSC row: Govt talks with another faction of protesters end without breakthrough, stir to continue

Jharkhand government held talks with job aspirants regarding alleged paper leaks. Protesters decided their agitation would continue until all demands are met. The state government assured a quick decision to resolve the issues raised. Aspirants seek cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and other agency exams.

The Economic Times · Aug 8