The Latest Breaking News from Jharkhand

Why are students in Jharkhand angry? JPSC-JSSC protest enters 14th day

The protest by students in Jharkhand, who are alleging irregularities in recruitment examinations, is growing by the day.

Newslaundry · Aug 7

Jharkhand exam protest: Students submit fresh panel for talks with govt

Students protesting exam irregularities in Jharkhand submitted a new ten-member panel for talks. The government had objected to the previous delegation's composition. Protesters have continued their hunger strike for fourteen days now. A government committee is expected to meet with student representatives soon. The students demand cancellation and an independent…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Jharkhand govt tables Rs 8,399 crore supplementary budget for FY'27 in assembly

Jharkhand's government tabled a supplementary budget of Rs 8,399 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Rural Development Department received the largest allocation of Rs 4,258.67 crore. School Education and Literacy Department secured Rs 946.30 crore for its initiatives. The state's credit-deposit ratio has increased to approximately 55 percent. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Jharkhand student protest: Devendra Nath Mahato denies ending hunger strike, says fast to continue until demands are met

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato denied ending his hunger strike over recruitment exam issues. He stated his fast continues, only consuming water on advice from Sonam Wangchuk. Protesters reiterated Mahato has not withdrawn his protest, which continues until demands are met. The Jharkhand government initiated talks with protesting students regarding…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Jharkhand exam irregularities: CID arrests 5 more, total arrests reach 19

Jharkhand CID has arrested five more individuals in the JPSC exam irregularities case. This brings the total number of arrests in the ongoing investigation to nineteen. Chief Minister Hemant Soren briefed the Governor on the alleged irregularities and ongoing protests. The government assures students that their concerns will be seriously…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Jharkhand paper leak protest: Student leader says hunger strike still on, no stepping back

The student agitation over alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC exams is gaining momentum in Jharkhand. Its leader, Devendra Nath Mahto, has dismissed reports that he has called off his hunger strike.

Newslaundry · Aug 5

Rahul Gandhi spreading "false narrative" over July 20 student protest: BJP's Sambit Patra questions his silence on Jharkhand aspirants

BJP MP Sambit Patra accused Rahul Gandhi of politicizing student protests and spreading false narratives. Patra clarified the BJP's response targeted Gandhi, not the young protesters themselves. He rejected allegations of pellet gun use and police excesses during the demonstration. Patra also questioned Gandhi's selective approach to student issues and…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

At least 14 killed by lightning in a day in eastern India

Ten of the deaths were in Giridih district in Jharkhand, a state of about 40 million people in India's mineral belt

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Jharkhand protest: Sonam Wangchuk offers support to student leader Devendra Mahato; urges him to call off hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk spoke with student leader Devendra Nath Mahato regarding ongoing protests. Mahato agreed to consume water and salt after Wangchuk's assurance of continued support. Wangchuk urged Mahato to end his hunger strike, calling it a critical health risk. Mahato stated he would continue his food strike until the…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Hepatitis B Infection Is Spreading Through Indian Households and Most Carriers Skip Screening

India's hepatitis B numbers are larger than most people realiseThe World Health Organization estimates that India has approximately 40 million people living with chronic hepatitis B infection, roughly 3 to 4 percent of the population. That figure makes India one of the highest-burden countries in the world, sitting alongside sub-Saharan…

Times Life · Aug 4