Lalu Yadav claims INDIA Bloc will form govt in Jharkhand

Patna (IANS) Lalu Prasad Yadav, the National President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), on Friday, expressed confidence that the INDIA Bloc would secure victory in the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections, paving the way for the coalition to form…

Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda to sit out polls as SC dismisses plea to suspend coal scam conviction

New Delhi (IANS) In a setback to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed his plea seeking suspension of his conviction in the Rs 4,000 crore coal scam to enable him to contest forthcoming Assembly polls. 

Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari's remark on Sita Soren stirs row, apology demanded

Ranchi (IANS) Irfan Ansari, a Minister in Jharkhand's Hemant Soren-led government and Congress candidate from the Jamtara constituency has stirred controversy with his remarks about BJP candidate Sita Soren, calling her “rejected” and a "borrowed…

PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh among BJP’s star campaigners for Jharkhand elections

Ranchi (IANS) The BJP has unveiled a list of 40-star campaigners for the Jharkhand Assembly elections which includes top leaders of the party such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home…

Gangster Aman Sahu barred from contesting elections, petitions rejected by Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh HCs

Ranchi (IANS) Gangster Aman Sahu has been barred from contesting the Jharkhand Assembly elections after both the Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh High Courts rejected his petitions seeking permission to enter the electoral fray. 

Sahu, facing over…

Former J’khand CM Madhu Koda petitions SC seeking suspension of conviction in coal scam

New Delhi (IANS) Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking suspension of his conviction in the Rs 4,000 crore coal scam to enable him to contest forthcoming Assembly polls. 

On Thursday, a bench headed…

Himanta accuses Hemant Soren of betraying Jharkhand, lying in name of his father

Ranchi (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mounted a sharp attack on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accusing him of deceiving the people by swearing falsely in the name of his father, Shibu Soren.  

Speaking at an election…

A day of show of strength in Jharkhand as over 100 candidates including CM Hemant Soren file nomination

Ranchi (IANS) Thursday saw a significant show of strength in Jharkhand as more than 100 prominent candidates filed their nomination papers for the upcoming Assembly elections.  

From major cities to smaller towns, rallies and public meetings…

Jharkhand elections: JMM releases list of 35 nominees, RJD names 6 candidates

Ranchi (IANS) The JMM has released a list of 35 candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly elections, naming Chief Minister Hemant Soren from Barhait, his wife Kalpana Soren from Gandey and brother Basant Soren from Dumka. 

According to the list…

Orange alert in Jharkhand for cyclone 'Dana', several trains cancelled

Ranchi (IANS) The Met Department has issued an orange alert for Jharkhand as Cyclone 'Dana', originating from the Bay of Bengal, is set to impact the state, with heavy rains, accompanied by thunderstorms, expected in several parts, particularly…