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'Anti-national' forces uniting in Delhi to defame country: J'khand BJP chief on CJP protest
Aditya Sahu has accused anti-national forces of gathering in Delhi with intentions to defame India. These actions are reportedly backed by the Congress party according to Sahu's statements. He criticized the Congress-led INDIA bloc for opposing the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Sahu stated that the opposition has been misleading the public regarding this electoral process.
Tragic coincidence: Hemant Soren cabinet loses 3 education-linked ministers since 2023
Since 2023, Jharkhand's education sector has faced a devastating blow with the passing of three ministers. Sudivya Kumar, the minister for Higher and Technical Education, succumbed to cardiac arrest recently. Ramdas Soren, who managed School Education and Literacy, died after a fall in August 2025. Additionally, Jagarnath Mahto passed away in April 2023 due to health complications.
Jharkhand Minister and JMM senior leader Sudivya Kumar Sonu passes away
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha senior leader and state minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu died on Sunday following a sudden illness, the party said. The Giridih MLA held portfolios including Higher and Technical Education, Urban Development, Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Sports and Youth Affairs. JMM described his death as an irreparable loss.
Jharkhand protests: 3 FIRs filed against 28 named, 900 unnamed over clashes
Multiple FIRs have been filed against hundreds of individuals following recent clashes. Protesting job aspirants clashed with police in Giridih and Hazaribag districts. These incidents occurred after similar cases were registered in Ranchi on Saturday. Students are demanding action on alleged recruitment irregularities and examination reforms. The Jharkhand High Court has stayed several notifications cancelling appointments and examinations.
Jharkhand recruitment exam row: BJP leaders demand CBI probe, slam government
BJP leaders in Jharkhand have voiced strong accusations against the state government, claiming undue force was used against aspiring job candidates. They are calling for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Reports indicate that JMM workers and police clashed with protesters across multiple districts. Senior BJP officials highlighted serious corruption issues in job recruitments and reiterated their demand for a comprehensive investigation into all relevant examinations.
Jharkhand exam protesters accuse govt of 'betrayal' as HC stays several job test cancellations
Exam protesters in Jharkhand accuse the state government of betrayal. They are upset the government did not defend its exam cancellation decision. The opposition BJP supports the protesters and criticizes Rahul Gandhi's stance. The ruling JMM alleges the BJP is exploiting student issues for political gain. Protesters plan further demonstrations if the government fails to act.
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CAG report flags Rs 19.15 crore 'unfruitful' expenditure in road construction
A CAG report reveals a significant financial setback for Jharkhand's Road Construction Department. In Giridih, Rs 19.15 crore was wasted on land acquisition. The reason was poor coordination between officials. This affected the Kodembri-Mandro-Asko Road widening project. The project, sanctioned in 2011, faced delays. Land acquisition issues led to increased costs. The CAG report highlights the lack of timely coordination.
Muharram 2025: One dead, three injured in electrocution incident in Jharkhand's Giridih
A tragic incident occurred in Jharkhand's Giridih district. One person died and three others sustained injuries. They accidentally touched a high-tension wire. The incident happened during preparations for a Muharram procession. The top of a 'Tazia' structure came into contact with the live wire. Injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital in Giridih.
NABARD sanctions Rs 770 crore for two irrigation projects in Jharkhand
NABARD has sanctioned Rs 770 crore for the construction of two irrigation projects in Jharkhand, enhancing agricultural activities. These projects, in Palamu and Giridih districts, will provide irrigation to over 21,000 hectares of land, significantly boosting rural infrastructure development.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 61.41 pc voter turnout recorded till 5 pm in Jharkhand
A voter turnout of 61.41% was recorded in Jharkhand's Lok Sabha constituencies. Dhanbad sees a contest between BJP's Dulu Mahato and Congress' Anupama Singh.
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha announces Kalpana Soren's candidacy for Gandey bypoll
Kalpana Soren, wife of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, will contest the Gandey assembly bypoll. She holds MTech and MBA degrees and entered politics recently, vowing to respond to alleged conspiracies against her husband. Hemant Soren is in custody over a money laundering case. The bypoll is on May 20, concurrent with state parliamentary elections.
Lok Sabha polls: BJP to contest 13 seats in Jharkhand, ally AJSU one
The BJP announced its decision to contest 13 out of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand, with its ally AJSU party fielding a candidate from the Giridih parliamentary constituency. The Lok Sabha elections in Jharkhand will be conducted in four phases on May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.
4 killed, several injured as bus falls into river in Jharkhand
The ill-fated bus was en-route to Giridih from Ranchi. As soon as the bus reached the Barakar river bridge ahead of Dumri town, the driver lost control and the bus fell into the river.
Jharkhand: FIR lodged against 6 policemen in infant death case
"An FIR has been lodged against six policemen including two officers - Sangam Pathak and S K Mandal - in the case with Deori police station in Giridih... Five of them have been suspended," the police official said. The alleged incident occurred at Koshodinghi village under Deori police station in the small hours of Wednesday, when police personnel went to a house to arrest two persons.
'Crushed under police boot', newborn dies in Jharkhand; CM orders probe
"It has been alleged that a four-day-old boy died when the police went there to execute two non-bailable warrants issued by the court. Prima facie, external injuries have not been found on the baby's body. It has been sent for postmortem examination," Giridih Superintendent of Police Amit Renu told PTI.
Fire in coal laden goods train; six wagons catch fire
Fire could be doused with the help of fire tenders from Giridih and Dhanbad after hours, the official said. Rail operations which were disrupted for some time could be restored later, the official added, without specifying the time period.
Secrets of Sir Jagdish Chandra Bose's vault go unsolved with death of former President Abdul Kalam
A three-foot long, two-foot wide and 1.5-foot vault, which belonged to Bose is said to contain valuable research papers or study material.
Assembly polls: Incident-free polling in Jharkhand, about 30% polling till 11AM
Sindri registered the highest voter turnout of 40 per cent followed by Tundi (39%) and Chandankyari (37.18%), Election Commission said.
Encounter between Maoists and security forces before polling began in Jharkhand
The rebels opened fire at the security forces but in the strong retaliatory action by the security personnel the ultras fled into the forest.
JMM candidate's Nizammudin Ansari nomination rejected in Jharkhand
Ansari had filed his nomination papers for Dhanwar seat as a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha candidate this time.
Three Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Daldalia
The Maoists opened fired at the police and in the retaliatory action three Maoists were killed and two others were seriously wounded.
Rs 150 crore sought for tourism development: Minister
Paswan said the Centre had sanctioned to construct a rope way at Parasnath, the world famous Jain pilgrimage centre in Giridih.
CRPF, Maoists exchange gunfire in Jharkhand
Jawans of the CRPF's 26th battalion rushed to the village after getting information that the rebels had assembled there, SP said.
Lok Sabha elections: Maoists blow up railway track in Bokaro
The rebels damaged the tracks between Dania railway station in Bokaro and Jageshwar station of Bihar under South Eastern Railway disrupting train services.
Times of India Archives: Welcom to Giridih, the Bellary of Bihar
No official once posted in Giridih wants to be transferred though the town is filthy and lacks modern amenities. Widespread corruption tempts officials to prolong their stay here.
Maoists blow up railway tracks, torch trucks in Jharkhand
Maoists today blew up a stretch of railway track and set ablaze three trucks in Jharkhand as they began their two-day Jharkhand-Bihar shutdown.
2nd phase Polling begins in Jharkhand amid violence
Voting in eight Lok Sabha constituencies, under the second and final phase, and the Jamtara assembly seat of Jharkhand began on Thursday morning even as Maoists continued their attacks across the state.
17 including ex -Jharkhand CM's son killed by Naxalites
Seventeen people, including the son of former Jharkhand chief minister Babulal Marandi were killed by armed naxalites at Chilkhadia village in Giridih district in the wee hours of Saturday.
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