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"Shows our govt's sensitivity that we're engaging in dialogue with students": Congress' Rakesh Sinha on Jharkhand protests

Congress leader Rakesh Sinha on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Central government over its handling of student protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, contrasting it with the Jharkhand government's approach toward engaging with students protesting over ... read..

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"It seems they want to lift Devendra Nath Mahato": Jharkhand protester alleges officials trying to supress protest

Prem Nayak, a protester at the ongoing protests over the alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations, alleged that a medical team visited repeatedly during the night and efforts were made to remove Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha... read..

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"Government busy dividing, misleading children": BJP MLA Neera Yadav slams Jharkhand govt on student protests

BJP MLA and former Jharkhand Education Minister Neera Yadav on Sunday, in a scathing attack, accused the Jharkhand government of trying to divide and mislead the youth. She demanded immediate, transparent action, including Central Bureau of Investigation ... read..

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"Weights dropped, vitals fine": Doctors team inspects health of Jharkhand student protestors

As the intense protests by JPSC-JSSC aspirants continue at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, a doctors team inspected the health of protestors on Sunday.... read..

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"Govt playing games...": Student leader calls for unity among protestors pressing for JPSC-JSSC reforms

Amid ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations, student leader Ravindra Paswan accused the state government of attempting to fragment the movement and warned of a massive 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' march on August 10 ... read..

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"Double standards...": Union Minister Sanjay Seth challenges Rahul Gandhi to visit Ranchi amid JPSC-JSSC protests

Union Minister Sanjay Seth on Sunday challenged Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to visit Ranchi amid the ongoing student agitation, criticising him of having "double standards."... read..

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JLKM's Jairam Mahto sits on one-day fast in support of students protesting over alleged JPSC-JSSC irregularities

Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) MLA Jairam Mahto sat on a one-day fast in Ranchi on Sunday to support students protesting over alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand S... read..

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"My body's organs are unable to cope": Devendra Nath Mahto speaks out as JPSC-JSSC protests enter day 15 in Ranchi

The health of student leader Devendra Nath Mahto has deteriorated sharply as the youth agitation for sweeping recruitment reforms entered its 15th day.... read..

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"Demands are genuine:" JPSC-JSSC aspirants maintain August 10 'Vidhan Sabha gherao' protest plans despite assurance

Emerging from their inaugural round of official discussions with a state government delegation in Ranchi, representatives of protesting JPSC and JSSC aspirants stated on Friday that agitations will persist indefinitely since authorities failed to provide ... read..

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Jharkhand govt seeks student demands in written form; solution to recruitment row expected soon: Minister Dipika Pandey Singh

Shedding light on cabinet-level deliberations with student representatives in Ranchi, Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh noted that administrative channels have already forwarded core concerns to the Chief Minister's office, adding that a few issues a... read..

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"All of us have same demands...": Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto ahead of meeting with Jharkhand Govt

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto on Saturday said that a designated delegation will proceed to the Circuit House for dialogue with reporesentatives of the Jharkhand Government, emphasising that the demands of the aspirants remain unchanged regardless of... read..

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Fresh talks scheduled between Jharkhand govt and protesting students tomorrow; Government weighs demand of 14th JPSC cancellation

Amid ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations, the state minister Deepika Pandey Singh said the government was actively weighing the students' demand of cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commissi... read..

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Jharkhand: AJSU president Sudesh Mahto backs JPSC-JSSC protesters, seeks overhaul of recruitment agencies

All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) president Sudesh Mahto on Saturday backed the ongoing protest by job aspirants in Ranchi over alleged exam irregularities, alleging that government recruitment agencies had been turned into a "marketplace for selling jo... read..

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Piyush Mishra joins JPSC-JSSC protest in Ranchi, says "saw pain and suffering in students eyes"

Actor Piyush Mishra joined the ongoing protests by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi, saying he was moved by the "pain and suffering" of the students and wanted to stand by them in their fight.... read..

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Jharkhand: Student representatives leave for Circuit House for dialogue with government

A designated delegation of the Student protestors in Jharkhand left for the Circuit House for dialogue with representatives of the Jharkhand Government regarding the demands of the aspirants.... read..

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JPSC-JSSC exam row: "High time to make remarkable change," says Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh

Amid the ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations, Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh on Saturday said state government is in active consultation with the students and is committed to resolving their "genuine conc... read..

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Durand Cup: Rodriguinho nets five in SC Delhi's seven-goal win over Defenders FC

Brazilian forward Rodriguinho announced his arrival in Indian football in spectacular fashion, scoring five goals as SC Delhi demolished Defenders FC 7-0 for their second straight win in Group C of the 135th Durand Cup at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Friday... read..

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JPSC-JSSC row: ABVP protesters stopped during march to CM's residence in Ranchi

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protesters staged a demonstration in Ranchi on Saturday over alleged irregularities in JPSC-JSSC examinations and attempted to march towards Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence.... read..

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"Dialogue took place in family-like atmosphere...": Congress leader Rakesh Sinha hails negotiation talks amid Jharkhand student protests

Congress leader Rakesh Sinha on Saturday said that the meeting between the Jharkhand government and the student delegation was a positive breakthrough achieved through a family-like environment.... read..

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Jharkhand Govt releases email ID for JPSC-JSSC aspirants' suggestions, promises reform policy

Amid ongoing protests by aspirants over recruitment examinations, Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu on Saturday announced that the state government has released a dedicated email ID to collect suggestions from students and stakeholders for policy refo... read..

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"14th JPSC exam must be cancelled immediately": Congress leader Kumar Raja

Ranchi District Congress Committee President and NSUI representative Kumar Raja on Saturday demanded the immediate cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination and a probe into examinations facing allegations of irregularities.... read..

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"Govt shouldn't divert from exam irregularities issue under guise of talks": Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi

Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, on Saturday slammed the JMM-led government and said that it should not divert from the issue of irregularities in the examinations "under the guise of talks" with the protesters.... read..

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Jharkhand protest: 8-member student delegation to meet govt officials at Ranchi State Guest House

An eight-member student delegation from the 'JPSC-JSSC Aspirants Justice Forum' will hold talks with the government-constituted delegation at the State Guest House in Ranchi on Saturday morning.... read..

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BJP MLAs stage protest outside Jharkhand assembly over JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities: Rahul Gandhi speaks with protesting students

The protest in Jharkhand over the alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examination continued on Thursday at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi with BJP and NDA leaders slamming the state government over its response.... read..

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"Came to speak with our younger brothers": Ranchi SDM, ADM meet JPSC, JSSC aspirants protesting over alleged exam irregularities

Stepping into the ongoing protests regarding disputed recruitment exams, district authorities such as Ranchi SDM Kumar Rajat and ADM Dhananjay Kumar arrived at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to listen to the grievances of JPSC-JSSC aspirants protesting ag... read..

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Jharkhand govt, JPSC-JSSC aspirants hold "cordial" talks; Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu assures serious deliberation on demands

Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu on Friday said that the state government is committed to seriously deliberating on the demands of JPSC-JSSC aspirants after a meeting with their delegation amid the ongoing protest over alleged irregularities in recru... read..

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JPSC-JSSC aspirants meet State delegation over exam irregularities

A state government delegation comprising four ministers and an 11-member delegation representing Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) examination aspirants held a meeting at the state guest house in Ra... read..

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"Urge everyone to come here": Singer Ankur R Pathak extends support to protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants

Bollywood singer-composer Ankur R Pathak on Friday joined the ongoing protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi, extending his support to students demanding action over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.... read..

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"Ready to talk": Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren invites JPSC JSSC aspirants for dialogue amid Ranchi protests

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday reached out to the agitating JPSC and JSSC aspirants in Ranchi, stating that the government is ready for dialogue and committed to implementing robust reforms to meet student aspirations.... read..

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Jharkhand: AISA joins students' protest in Ranchi, warns CM Hemant Soren

All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora on Friday joined the job aspirants' protest in Ranchi, Jharkhand, over the alleged irregularities in the JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive examinations in the State.... read..

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Jharkhand: BJP's Babulal Marandi alleges CID, ACB trying to "cover up" alleged exam irregularities

BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly Babulal Marandi on Friday criticised the state government over protests by students against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, saying the government should talk to the protesti... read..

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"Extremely insensitive towards students": Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto slams JMM-led govt as protest over exam irregularities continues

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who entered the sixth day of his hunger strike over the irregularities in the JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive examinations in Jharkhand, alleged an "insensitive attitude" by the state government.... read..

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CM Soren ready to have dialogue with students: JMM's Talkeshwar Mahto

JMM leader Talkeshwar Mahto on Friday said the Jharkhand government is ready to hold dialogue with protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants and asserted that the students' concerns should be addressed immediately.... read..

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Jharkhand student leaders say Vidhan Sabha gherao on Aug 10 if talks with govt fail

Student leaders on Thursday said they would decide their next course of action after holding talks with the Jharkhand government, but warned that the proposed Vidhan Sabha gherao on August 10 would go ahead if their demands over alleged irregularities in ... read..

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JPSC exam irregularities: CID arrests 5 more, total arrests now 19 in Jharkhand

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Jharkhand has arrested five additional individuals in connection with the alleged irregularities surrounding examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC).... read..

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Jharkhand students agree to talks with govt, demand CM-led discussions in presence of media

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand on Thursday reiterated that they were willing to hold talks with the state government but insisted that any dialogue with Chief Minister Hemant Soren should take p... read..

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JKLM leader Devendra Nath Mahato denies ending hunger strike, says fast to continue until students' demands are met

Student leader and Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JKLM) leader Devendra Nath Mahato on Wednesday dismissed reports claiming that he had ended his hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the JPSC, JSSC, and other recruitment examinations.... read..

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Congress backs Jharkhand students' protest; K Raju welcomes ministerial panel for talks with agitators

Congress leader and in-charge for Jharkhand, K Raju, on Thursday expressed support for students protesting over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations, while welcoming the Hemant Soren government's decision to constitute a ministerial co... read..

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Jharkhand students to gherao Assembly on Aug 10 over alleged exam irregularities, Govt forms ministerial team for discussing issues

Amid intensifying protests over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), JSSC CGL and other recruitment examinations, agitating students on Thursday announced a "Vidhan Sabha Gherao" on August 10 if their demands are not m... read..

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SFI, DYFI stage massive rally in Ranchi over JPSC-JSSC exam rows; demand probe into recruitment since 2001

The Students' Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) on Thursday organised a protest rally in Ranchi in support of JPSC and JSSC aspirants demanding transparency in state recruitment examinations.... read..

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19 arrested in JPSC irregularities case, more under scrutiny: Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Tirkey

Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey on Thursday termed the alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) CGL and other competitive examinations as "shameful", while asserting that t... read..

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Jharkhand: JMM MLA Jairam Kumar Mahato urges immediate dialogue as Devendra Nath Mahto's health deteriorates

Amid an intensifying protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA Jairam Kumar Mahato on Thursday issued an urgent plea to the state government, warning that "something untoward will happen" unless authorities immediately ini... read..

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Jharkhand: BJP MLAs stage protest outside state assembly over JPSC-JSSC exam irregularities

BJP MLAs on Thursday staged a protest outside the state Assembly against the state government over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), JSSC CGL, and various other competitive examinations.... read..

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"My health deteriorating, feel dizzy": Jharkhand students continue hunger strike over exam irregularities

Ahead of their planned gherao of the state Assembly on August 10, competitive exam aspirants have intensified their agitation by continuing a hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC CGL recruitment tests.... read..

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Thunder, rain and second half of belief: How SC Delhi found its feet in Ranchi

The skies over the Birsa Munda Football Stadium had other plans. Thunderstorms rolled in ahead of kick-off, delaying the start and turning the pitch into a slick, unpredictable surface. By half-time, SC Delhi were behind, outworked in patches and staring ... read..

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"Govt committed to welfare of students," Jharkhand Minister Radhakrishna Kishore urges protestors to engage in dialogue with state

Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore on Thursday said the state government has constituted a panel of Cabinet ministers to hold talks with students protesting over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, asserting that the Hemant So... read..

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We came here to support them: Singer Ankur R Pathak, Lyricist Ritesh Rajwada on Jharkhand student protest

Bollywood singer Ankur R Pathak and lyricist Ritesh Rajwada arrived in Ranchi to express support for students protesting over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.... read..

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Jharkhand: CM Hemant Soren assures action on alleged recruitment exam irregularities, says govt's doors open for protesting students

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday said the government is open to talks with students protesting over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. He also assured that their demands would be considered seriously.... read..

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Ranchi: Sonam Wangchuk offers support to student leader Devendra Mahato; urges him to call off hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday spoke to student leader Devendra Nath Mahato, who is on an indefinite hunger strike in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive examinations.... read..

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"State govt committed to justice for students": Jharkhand CM Soren briefs Governor on JPSC-JSSC row

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday met Governor Santosh Gangwar at Lok Bhavan and briefed him on the alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) examinations, as ... read..

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Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC protest enters Day 12; govt invites students for talks, JLKM leader Mahato ends hunger strike

Days after a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, the protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi entered its 12th day on Wednesday, with the state government reaching out for talks and opposition parties extending support to the students' demands.... read..

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