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Jharkhand Governor accepts resignations of three JPSC members amid aspirants' protest

The Jharkhand Governor has officially approved the resignations of three JPSC members based on the recommendations made by the state government. This decision comes amidst a wave of protests from aspirants decrying discrepancies in the public service examinations held by the JPSC and JSSC. Following the unrest, state officials met…

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JPSC Row: Jharkhand govt to recommend ED probe, set up fast-track court

The Jharkhand government will recommend an Enforcement Directorate probe into JPSC exam irregularities. Protesting students' demands for cancellation of the examination have been agreed upon by the government. A fast-track court will be established to address cases of alleged exam irregularities. Charge sheets in these cases will be filed within…

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‘Dialogue, not batons’: CM Hemant Soren promises justice, transparency to Jharkhand exam protesters

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has assured students protesting exam irregularities of government dialogue. He stressed that dialogue, not force, is the appropriate method for addressing concerns. The government is investigating alleged irregularities and has made several arrests in connection with the case. Protesting students demand cancellation of the 14th…

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Jharkhand students warn of massive Assembly march on August 10

Student leader Ravindra Paswan warned of a massive protest on August 10. He accused the government of trying to divide the ongoing movement. Students have been protesting for fifteen days over alleged exam irregularities. They presented demands including a CBI probe and exam cancellations. A large demonstration is planned if…

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Jharkhand govt holds talks with various outfits amid paper leak protests, fails to break deadlock

Jharkhand government held talks with protesting aspirants over alleged exam paper leaks. The government panel met with various factions of students demanding reforms. Protesters decided their stir would continue until all demands are met. Students seek cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination. The agitation entered its fifteenth day…

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JPSC row: Govt talks with another faction of protesters end without breakthrough, stir to continue

Jharkhand government held talks with job aspirants regarding alleged paper leaks. Protesters decided their agitation would continue until all demands are met. The state government assured a quick decision to resolve the issues raised. Aspirants seek cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and other agency exams.

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Jharkhand protest: Stir enters 15th day, govt invites another faction of agitators for talks

Student protests over Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities persist for fifteen days. Talks between the government and protesters have failed to break the deadlock. Another faction of job aspirants will hold discussions with the government today. Students demand cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination and independent probes. The agitation has grown…

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Why are students in Jharkhand angry? JPSC-JSSC protest enters 14th day

The protest by students in Jharkhand, who are alleging irregularities in recruitment examinations, is growing by the day.

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TV Newsance 349 | Godi media presents: Good protester vs bad protester

This week on TV Newsance: thousands of students in Ranchi are protesting a genuine scandal- JPSC recruitment exams with no published cut-offs, a merit list nobody signed, leaked OMR sheets, a blacklisted agency mysteriously rehired, CID raids, 14 arrests and counting. This has once again shed light on the corrupt…

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Jharkhand protestors form 11-member panel for talks with government over recruitment exam row

Jharkhand students protesting exam irregularities formed an 11-member delegation for government talks. The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch seeks cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination. They also demand an independent investigation into the alleged recruitment process irregularities. Protesters are calling for comprehensive reforms in both JPSC and JSSC commissions. Chief…

The Economic Times

Jharkhand exam row: Students threaten Assembly gherao on Aug 10

Jharkhand students will gherao the Vidhan Sabha on August 10 if demands are unmet. They are protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC CGL recruitment examinations. Protesters demand cancellation of exams conducted by TDPL and CBI/ED investigations. The state government has formed a ministerial team to discuss student concerns. The…

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Jharkhand student protest: Devendra Nath Mahato denies ending hunger strike, says fast to continue until demands are met

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato denied ending his hunger strike over recruitment exam issues. He stated his fast continues, only consuming water on advice from Sonam Wangchuk. Protesters reiterated Mahato has not withdrawn his protest, which continues until demands are met. The Jharkhand government initiated talks with protesting students regarding…

The Economic Times

Jharkhand exam irregularities: CID arrests 5 more, total arrests reach 19

Jharkhand CID has arrested five more individuals in the JPSC exam irregularities case. This brings the total number of arrests in the ongoing investigation to nineteen. Chief Minister Hemant Soren briefed the Governor on the alleged irregularities and ongoing protests. The government assures students that their concerns will be seriously…

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Jharkhand paper leak protest: Student leader says hunger strike still on, no stepping back

The student agitation over alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC exams is gaining momentum in Jharkhand. Its leader, Devendra Nath Mahto, has dismissed reports that he has called off his hunger strike.

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Rahul Gandhi spreading "false narrative" over July 20 student protest: BJP's Sambit Patra questions his silence on Jharkhand aspirants

BJP MP Sambit Patra accused Rahul Gandhi of politicizing student protests and spreading false narratives. Patra clarified the BJP's response targeted Gandhi, not the young protesters themselves. He rejected allegations of pellet gun use and police excesses during the demonstration. Patra also questioned Gandhi's selective approach to student issues and…

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

Activist Sonam Wangchuk spoke with student leader Devendra Nath Mahato regarding ongoing protests. Mahato agreed to consume water and salt after Wangchuk's assurance of continued support. Wangchuk urged Mahato to end his hunger strike, calling it a critical health risk. Mahato stated he would continue his food strike until the…

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CJP extends support to students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged JPSC exam irregularities

Students in Jharkhand continued protesting in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive exams, demanding greater transparency, cancellation of tainted exams and accountability for alleged lapses. Protesters also organised a Mashal March and urged the Hemant Soren government to hold talks with them.

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Jharkhand govt to soon recruit over 1,200 doctors: Health Minister

Jharkhand is set to recruit over 1,200 doctors soon to boost healthcare services. The state will also engage an external agency to manage blood supply. CT scan and MRI facilities will be installed in all medical colleges and district hospitals. Efforts are underway to conduct tests for sickle cell anaemia…

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Former BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary no more

Amitabh Choudhary was a retired senior IPS officer, who rose to the rank of IGP with the Jharkhand Police, the former top cop was also the chairman of JPSC

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