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Jharkhand sees highest single-day jump in Covid19 cases, taking toll to 82

Of the 15 fresh Covid-19 cases, 13 are from Ranchi and two from Garhwa

27 Apr 2020 10:16 AM

Newly sworn-in Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren with his father Shibu Soren, mother Rupi Soren, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, DMK leader M.K. Stalin, Left party leaders Sitaram Yechury and D. Raja, JDU’s Sharad Yadav and other leaders join hands during the oath-taking ceremony at Morahabadi ground in Ranchi on Sunday. (PTI)

Huge oppn show of strength as Hemant sworn in Jharkhand CM

Sources said Hemant Soren is likely to include nine more ministers into his Cabinet by next week.

30 Dec 2019 6:06 AM

With support from his allies - the Congress and the RJD - Soren, who had been the face of the coalition, stormed to power, as his party alone won 30 Assembly seats, its highest tally ever. (Photo: File)

Hemant Soren, father's second choice as heir, becomes Jharkhand CM again

This will be Soren's second stint as the chief minister of the tribal state.

29 Dec 2019 4:00 PM

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren will take oath as 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand here on Sunday at Morabadi Ground at 2 pm. (Photo: File)

Hemant Soren to take oath as 11th CM of Jharkhand today

Governor Murmu will administer the oath of office while galaxy of leaders from across political spectrum will grace the occasion.

29 Dec 2019 10:46 AM

Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office to chief minister-designate Hemant Soren at 2 pm on December 29, an official communique said here on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Hemant Soren to take oath as J'khand CM on Dec 29: Raj Bhavan

Chief Secretary D K Tiwari called on Soren at his Kanke Road residence here during the day and handed him the invitation for the ceremony.

26 Dec 2019 8:14 PM

"As people's mandate is with us, we are forming government in 2-3 days," Basant told media reporters here. (Photo: ANI)

JMM-led alliance to form govt in 2-3 days: Hemant Soren's brother

He further said that if the party asks him to contest elections in the near future then he will surely fight.

24 Dec 2019 8:50 AM

As the trends showed JMM-led alliance inching closer to victory in Jharkhand, Congress leader Rajesh Thakur on Monday said that they will form a strong government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

'Will form strong govt in Jharkhand': Congress' Rajesh Thakur

The Congress leader said they do not believe in creating hype but will celebrate with people once they get a 'clear-cut' mandate.

23 Dec 2019 2:03 PM

Babulal Marandi is leading from Dhanwar seat by 2841 votes. (Photo: Facebook)

Results not as per our expectations, says JVM leader Babulal Marandi

The state went to polls for 81 Assembly seats in five phases from November 30 to December 20.

23 Dec 2019 1:22 PM

J'khand poll results: JMM-Cong secures majority, Hemant Soren set to be new CM

Congress party is leading on 11 seats while the RJD is leading on five seats. BJP is leading on 26 seats.

23 Dec 2019 8:25 AM

'Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi (Vadra), who was on stage had neither prevented Soren from making the controversial speech nor condemned it publicly,' a statement said. (Photo: File)

BJP moves EC against Priyanka, Hemant Soren for inciting 'hurtful' comments

The party urged the Chief Electoral Officer to book them in treason case and punish them.

18 Dec 2019 9:00 PM

PM dares Congress to make Pakistanis Indian citizens, overturn Article 370

PM Modi said no citizen would be affected by amended Citizenship Act.

17 Dec 2019 3:04 PM

'Not long ago, the Supreme Court gave its ruling on Ayodhya, there was a demand of Indians from all over the world for 100 years that a grand Ram temple should be built at Ram Janmabhoomi,' he said. (Photo: File)

'Sky-touching temple in Ayodhya to come up within 4 months': Amit Shah

The BJP president was addressing an election rally in Pakur in favour of the party candidate.

16 Dec 2019 5:59 PM

Jharkhand Assembly: Fourth phase of polling begins for 15 seats

The fifth and the last phase of voting will take place on December 20 and the counting of votes will be held on December 23.

16 Dec 2019 7:58 AM

'Congress and its allies are stoking fire over the citizenship Act but people of the Northeast have rejected violence. Actions of the Congress prove that all decisions taken in Parliament are correct,' PM Modi said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'NE has rejected violence, shows Parliament is correct': PM Modi on CAA

The prime minister was addressing an election rally in J'khand and lashed out at the opposition alliance.

15 Dec 2019 3:56 PM

'Rahul Gandhi and Hemant Soren say why is Kashmir issue important in Jharkhand elections?... The youth of this state are securing the borders of this country. But, Rahul Gandhi does not know history as he has Italian sunglasses in front of his eyes,' Amit Shah said. (Photo: twitter | @BJP4India)

'Cong got stomach ache after amended Citizenship Act, fanning violence': Amit Shah

Shah was addressing election rallies at Giridih and Baghmara Assembly seats in J'Khand.

14 Dec 2019 6:44 PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Narendra Modi over crimes against women and said that the Prime Minister had launched 'Make in India' but nowadays it is 'Rape in India'. (Photo: File)

From 'Make in India' to 'Rape in India': Rahul attacks PM over crimes against women

Gandhi also targeted the media in the country and alleged that it was working for a few 'Indian industrialists'.

13 Dec 2019 11:38 AM

While the highest polling was recorded in the Silli constituency with 76.98 per cent voters casting their votes, the lowest polling was for the Ranchi seat with just 49.1 per cent votes being polled till 5 pm. (Photo: Representational)

Polling for third phase ends in Jharkhand, 62.03 pc voter turnout till 5 pm

The third phase of polling will decide the fate of legislators in 17 seats out of the total 81 Assembly constituencies.

12 Dec 2019 7:39 PM

Ace India wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni cast his vote at a polling station here on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

Jharkhand: Mahendra Singh Dhoni casts his vote in third phase of polling

Dhoni, along with his wife Sakshi, came at the polling station to exercise his right to vote.

12 Dec 2019 5:16 PM

The mob lynching incident happened on June 17, 2019 and a video went viral showing Tabrez Ansari tied to a pole as people thrashed the man in Dhatkidih village. (Photo: File | Representational)

Jharkhand HC grants bail to 6 accused in Tabrez Ansari mob lynching case

The counsel of accused informed that court asked it is not clear from the video whose hit from the mob caused Tabrez Ansari's death.

11 Dec 2019 6:20 PM

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on Tuesday slammed the Congress party and questioned why its leaders and Pakistan speak in one language. (Photo: File)

'Why Pakistan and Congress speak in one language?': Sambit Patra

The Bill seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

10 Dec 2019 8:51 PM

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