Jharkhand

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 […]

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren set to be replaced by wife, reveals BJP MP

NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey asserted on Monday that Hemant Soren, the current Jharkhand Chief Minister, will step down soon, and his wife Kalpana is set to assume the position. This claim comes following the resignation of a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA from the Assembly, citing personal reasons. Ahmed, whose resignation was promptly […]

CBSE cancels affiliation of 43 schools in Jharkhand and Bihar

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the affiliation of 43 private schools in Bihar and Jharkhand.

Cabinet approves PM-JANMAN scheme for tribal development

NEW DELHI: Upon discussion, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet gave its approval to the PM-Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), on Wednesday. A budget of Rs 24,100 crore has been agreed upon for its functions across the country.    The scheme is set to be put into implementation across 18 states, which is set […]

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren skips ED summons in money laundering case

NEW DELHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren skipped another summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday in relation to a money laundering case. As per reports, this is the second time that CM Soren has failed to turn up at the agency’s office for questioning in the case, which pertains to purchase of land […]

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren turns heat on former BJP ministers

Jharkhand CM approves preliminary enquiry by ACB into alleged disproportionate assets of former BJP ministers