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Candidates protesting alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JGGLCCE) faced prohibitory orders near the JSSC office in Ranchi. Despite the JSSC’s claims of a fair exam, the protesters insist on evidence of paper leaks and demand action.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan encountered a bumpy journey during his visit to Jharkhand for a rally. His vehicle got stuck in a deep pothole, highlighting the poor road conditions in the state. Images circulating online show the precarious situation, with the car tilting at an alarming angle.
Eleven candidates participating in the physical tests for the Jharkhand excise constable recruitment drive have died across various centers. The deaths have sparked concerns and protests, with allegations of mismanagement by the authorities. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fatalities.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced the waiver of old electricity bills for families living below the poverty line, while also targeting the BJP amidst political turmoil. Soren stated that the BJP is attempting to destabilize the government, while also highlighting his government’s commitment to women’s empowerment through various schemes.
Chirag Paswan, the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, has been re-elected as the president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) for a five-year term. The decision was made unanimously at the party’s national executive meeting in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Paswan also discussed the upcoming assembly elections in Haryana, Jammu Kashmir, and Jharkhand, where the party may contest alongside the BJP or independently.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has announced the formation of a new political party, citing alleged humiliation and disrespect he faced within the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Soren, a veteran leader who served as the state’s chief minister, said he was forced to resign after being disrespected by the party leadership and will now focus on building a new political organization.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, a leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has expressed his hurt and disappointment in a series of social media posts. He revealed that he feels he has been treated with disrespect and has been left with a sense of powerlessness within the party. His emotional letter hinted at a potential exit from the JMM, with him considering either retirement, forming his own organization, or joining another political entity. This development comes amid speculation that he might join the BJP.
Ishan Kishan, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter, returned to red-ball cricket with a blistering century for Jharkhand Cricket Association against Madhya Pradesh in the Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament. This innings marks his first red-ball match since his Test debut in July 2023. Kishan’s performance comes at a crucial time for his career, following a period of inactivity due to a loss of form and a BCCI central contract.
A major train derailment in Jharkhand claimed two lives and injured 20 others, disrupting rail operations in the region. The Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed near Barabamboo, resulting in the cancellation of five trains and the temporary termination of four others. Rescue operations are underway, and authorities have released helpline numbers for affected passengers.
