JHARKHAND NEWS
NEET paper leak: CBI arrests alleged kingpin Rakesh Ranjan from Patna
The CBI arrested Rakesh Ranjan, suspected to be the mastermind behind the NEET-UG question paper leak, from Patna. Searches were conducted in Patna and Kolkata, resulting in the recovery of incriminating documents. Ranjan, known as Rocky, allegedly leaked the paper to Chintu, who distributed and printed it with answers. He is related to Sanjeev Mukhia, another accused. Ranjan was remanded to CBI custody for 10 days by a special court in Patna.
PM Modi Russia visit: Russia in talks with India about building six more nuclear power units
Russian state nuclear energy company Rosatom announced plans to explore building six additional nuclear power units in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Moscow, is set to engage in official discussions at the Kremlin, with a focus on enhancing economic ties and securing affordable energy resources.
Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jharkhand assembly
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren successfully won the trust vote during a special one-day assembly session on Monday. Following this, sources indicated that a Cabinet expansion is likely to occur. Soren, who was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister on July 4 after securing bail from the Jharkhand High Court, convened a meeting with INDIA bloc leaders and MLAs to discuss the expansion plans.
NHRC issues notices to states, UTs over women being 'forced' into sex trade by anti-social elements
The NHRC has taken serious note of reports alleging women are being coerced into sex trade under false job promises by criminal elements. Following a raid in Ranchi, Jharkhand, where women spoke of being trapped by familial pressures and economic needs, the NHRC issued notices to all states and UTs' chief secretaries and police chiefs. They demand reports on actions taken against these syndicates, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities despite existing legal protections. Additionally, the NHRC addressed concerns over child welfare, probing into reports of illnesses and deaths among orphans at an Indore ashram.
Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM for the third time
Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) took oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the third time on Thursday, following his bail in a money laundering case. Earlier in the day, Jharkhand Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan invited Soren to form the government, a day after Champai Soren resigned from the chief minister's post.
Jharkhand: Will Kalpana join husband Hemant Soren's cabinet after her CM dreams fade?
Kalpana Soren’s life took a significant turn in March this year when she officially joined the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), over a month after Hemant’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). At 38, her transition from homemaker to politician saw her actively campaigning for the party, with Champai Soren’s backing, as JMM's face during the Lok Sabha elections.
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Release of Hemant Soren will strengthen INDIA bloc: CPI General Secretary D Raja
CPI General Secretary D Raja welcomed the bail granted to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in an alleged land scam case, emphasizing that his release would bolster the INDIA bloc. Raja criticized the central government for targeting opposition leaders through central agencies, asserting that justice and truth will prevail. JMM MP Mahua Maji praised Soren's popularity in Jharkhand and highlighted his leadership's initiatives despite challenges.
Hemant Soren gets bail from HC, says fight will continue
The release, ahead of possible early assembly elections in October-November, has come as a shot in the arm for JMM-Congress-RJD alliance in Jharkhand. Soren has been in jail since January 31 after ED arrested him in a money laundering case.
IMD forecasts temporary end of heatwave for most parts of India except this state, heavy rains predicted in these 6 states
IMD predicts no heat wave conditions across most of India, except in parts of Uttar Pradesh. Recent heatwaves affected Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and more. Rainfall forecasts include heavy rain in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
Assam: Heavy rainfall batters Guwahati, normal life disrupted
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a week-long forecast predicting continuous rainfall in Guwahati.
Mumbai rains update: IMD warns of heavy rains this week as monsoon advances. Check weather forecast
Mumbai rains: The IMD issued a yellow alert for Mumbai today and tomorrow, with neighboring Raigad and Ratnagiri under the same alert until June 23. The forecast predicts varying intensities of rain from heavy to light throughout the week. IMD forecasts the Southwest Monsoon's further advance into Maharashtra.
Delhi likely to see rain in next 3-4 days: IMD
The IMD said that heatwave conditions are likely over many parts of the country on June 18. "Heatwave to severe heat wave conditions are likely over many parts of Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi on 18th June 2024 and heat wave conditions are likely over isolated places over Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand," IMD said in a post on X.
Delhi heat index crosses 50 as IMD issues red alert. When heatwave in north India will ease
Delhi experienced a severe heat wave with temperatures reaching 45.2 degrees Celsius. Relief is forecast from June 19. Heat index in Delhi surged to 50 degrees Celsius, posing a risk of heat illness for vulnerable populations. he heatwave is predicted to persist across North India for two more days but will gradually ease.
Jailed Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam resigns from state cabinet
Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam, embroiled in a money laundering case, has resigned from the state cabinet and as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party. His resignation comes after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate following the seizure of Rs 32 crore cash linked to his aide. The BJP opposition had demanded his removal from the cabinet. Earlier, the chief minister had taken over Alam's portfolios.
Tribal population decreasing in Santhal Parganas due to infiltration: PM Modi in Jharkhand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Dumka, accusing the JMM-led ruling alliance in Jharkhand of "patronising" infiltrators, which he claimed were causing a decrease in the tribal population in the Santhal Parganas region. He alleged that infiltrators were grabbing land and endangering tribal women's safety. Modi referenced incidents of violence against tribal daughters and accused the JMM government of supporting such perpetrators. He also mentioned "love jihad," claiming it started from Jharkhand.
Jharkhand HC seeks ED's reply in bail plea filed by Ex-CM Hemant Soren
The Jharkhand High Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to former Chief Minister Hemant Soren's bail application in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Soren, arrested on January 31, claims no involvement with the disputed land and alleges political conspiracy. The ED has until June 10 to file a response. Soren's previous attempts for interim bail were dismissed by the Supreme Court, which criticized him for not fully disclosing pertinent information. Soren is currently held in Birsa Munda Jail, Ranchi.
DJ operator shot dead in Jharkhand's Ranchi for not serving alcohol. Chilling video surfaces
A DJ operator, Sandeep Pramanik from West Bengal, was fatally shot in Ranchi. The accused with a criminal record was arrested in Gaya by Ranchi SSP Chandan Kumar Sinha.
Manipur: Labourer from Jharkhand killed, two others injured by unidentified assailants
A police official said that the assailants pulled out the three labourers of a construction company from their rented accommodation and shot them dead on the spot.
Jharkhand: Security forces thwart Maoist bid to block voter access to polling booths in Singhbhum
Polling parties and materials were air-dropped in 126 polling stations in Singhbhum, the officials said and added that apart from that, about 100 polling parties were dispatched via a special train from Chakradharpur to Rourkela. Upon reaching their destinations, namely Manoharpur, Jaraikela, and Posaita stations, they continued their journey on vehicles and foot to reach their assigned polling stations.
SC to hear Hemant Soren's bail plea for campaigning on Monday
The Supreme Court dismissed former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren's plea seeking direction to the high court to deliver a judgment on his challenge of arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. The division bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta noted that the high court had already given its verdict, which Soren has challenged in the Supreme Court. His appeal is scheduled for hearing on May 13. Soren had also sought interim bail to campaign in the Lok Sabha elections.
Jharkhand govt allows schools to resume classes from May 13
The Jharkhand government has lifted the suspension of classes for all schools from May 13, following a period of closure due to a severe heatwave. Classes for grades 9-12 will run from 7 am to 11.30 am, excluding certain activities. The decision comes as most parts of the state experience relief from the heatwave due to sporadic rainfall. The Met Department forecasts stable maximum temperatures for the next few days.
ED recovers Rs 20-30 cr cash from domestic help 'linked' to J'khand minister's secy; PM slams Congress
Alamgir Alam ED Raid: Enforcement Directorate recovered unaccounted cash in searches related to a state minister's aide. The cash, depicted in video footage, is being counted to determine the exact amount in a money laundering case involving the arrest of former chief engineer Virendra K Ram.
SC protects TV news anchor Sudhir Chaudhary from coercive action in FIR lodged in Jharkhand
Chaudhary, the Consulting Editor of a national tv news channel, had allegedly made objectionable remarks against the tribal community following the arrest of Hemant Soren. A tribal group had filed a police complaint under the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against him for his alleged remarks.
People of India treated me very well: Foreign tourist, who was gang-raped, before leaving for Nepal
The 28-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped at Kurumahat in Hansdiha police station area, around 300 km from state capital Ranchi, on Friday when she was spending the night in a tent along with her husband, police said.
Jharkhand announces plans for caste survey, similar to the one in Bihar
The Jharkhand government, led by Chief Minister Champai Soren, has approved plans for a caste-based survey in the state, following the model of Bihar. Telangana recently passed a resolution for a caste census. Other states like Rajasthan, Odisha, and Maharashtra have also considered or conducted similar surveys. The Karnataka government previously completed a caste survey during the Congress government's tenure.
PMLA court extends ED remand of ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren by 5 days
A special PMLA court extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by five days in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam. Soren, arrested on January 31 and resigned as chief minister, faces charges in connection with a money laundering investigation by the ED.
Hemant Soren's early life, education and political career
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been under the radar of the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a probe into a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. The JMM leader has been avoiding ED summons since August last year, but has agreed to face officials on January 31. As the case unfolds, here is a look at the background of the Jharkhand CM.
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