Jharkhand

Jharia voters demand action on coal mine fires, resettlement issues

As the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha election 2024 approaches, the pressing issue of displacement due to persistent coal mine fires in Jharia has taken centre stage.

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Clean water, infrastructure, Singh family rivalry dominate campaigns

The political battleground of the Jharia constituency is heating up as the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections approaches.

Ranchi woman questions Go Go Didi Yojhana, election promises on empowerment

With Jharkhand's first phase of elections concluding on November 13, political promises aimed at women’s empowerment are under scrutiny.

Protecting Indian children from trafficking

The Supreme Court’s recent directive to all states and union territories to furnish data on missing children since 2020 underscores the alarming reality of child trafficking in India. With multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) revealing a well-entrenched inter-state network, the problem is both grave and widespread, as highlighted in a petition filed by Guria Swayam […]

BJP appoints leaders for upcoming assembly elections in four key states

This strategic move comes shortly after the recent Lok Sabha elections, signaling the BJP’s readiness to focus on state-level contests.

Sita Soren, Jharkhand political scion, Switches to BJP

Sita's transition from a longstanding member of the JMM to the BJP reflects her discontent within the party and the Soren family.

Kalpana Soren’s emotional message to hubby Hemant: Partner of Jharkhandi warrior

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Soren penned a heartfelt message for her husband on their 18th wedding anniversary, just before meeting him at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office where he is being interrogated in connection with the Ranchi land scam case.

Jharkhand: Champai Soren-led govt faces trust vote, Hemant Soren allowed to participate

Jharkhand is at the centre of political upheaval as newly sworn-in Chief Minister Champai Soren faces a crucial trust vote on Monday, seeking to establish the legitimacy of his government in the state assembly.

Champai Soren sworn in as Jharkhand’s Chief Minister amidst political turmoil

Champai Soren, a senior leader in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), previously held significant portfolios such as welfare and transport in the state. Soren is one of the founding members of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha along with Hemant Soren's father, Shibu Soren.

Hemant Soren’s close aides under scrutiny in ED’s ‘Illegal’ mining crackdown

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on Wednesday at the residences of close associates of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi, as part of a money laundering investigation related to alleged illegal mining in the state. Abhishek Prasad, Hemant’s press advisor, is among those under investigation, with searches taking place at 12 […]