Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Hemant Soren govt over corruption, promises jobs and free sand if BJP wins

Garhwa (IANS) Union Minister and BJP’s election in-charge for Jharkhand, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, mounted an attack on Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his ministers, accusing them of widespread corruption. 

During a campaign event in Garhwa on…

Congress releases first list of 21 candidates for Jharkhand Assembly polls

Ranchi (IANS) The Congress has released its first list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections. The list includes the names of five women nominees. 

Among the current MLAs, the party has nominated Irfan Ansari from Jamtara,…

Hemant Soren has shown RJD its place by allocating them less seats in J’khand: JD-U

Patna (IANS) Bihar Health and Agriculture Minister Mangal Pandey took a sharp dig at Tejashwi Yadav and Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday following the near-finalisation of the seat-sharing agreement between the JMM and the RJD for the upcoming elections…

Jharkhand polls: CPI breaks away from INDIA Bloc; to contest 15 seats solo

Ranchi (IANS) The Communist Party of India (CPI) has announced to contest 15 seats in the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections independently, distancing itself from the INDIA Bloc.  

The CPI has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance…

Notification issued for second phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls

Ranchi (IANS) The Election Commission on Tuesday issued notification for the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, covering 38 seats, starting the nomination process for candidates. Polling for this phase is scheduled for November 20. 

Dynasty, legacy, and family ties continue to dominate electoral landscape of Jharkhand

Ranchi (IANS) Dynastic politics and family legacies are once again at the forefront in the Jharkhand Assembly elections. Nepotism continues to overshadow dedication, loyalty, and grassroots efforts when it comes to ticket distribution across political…

After denied tickets, several BJP leaders including three ex-MLAs resign in Jharkhand

Ranchi (IANS) Several BJP leaders in Jharkhand, including three former MLAs, have resigned following the party's announcement of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, expressing discontent over ticket distribution. 

Satyanand…

Jharkhand Assembly polls: Chirag Paswan says seat-sharing negotiations still underway

Patna (IANS) Union Minister Chirag Paswan has said that his party LJP-Ram Vilas is still in talks with the BJP over the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. 

The LJP-Ram Vilas has been allocated one seat,…

Infant mortality rate falls significantly in Bihar, Jharkhand amid govt's healthcare push: J.P. Nadda

New Delhi (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Sunday said that the infant mortality rate in Bihar came down from 42 to 27 in 2020, and in Jharkhand, from 34 to 25 in 2020, due to the Central government’s efforts in transforming the health landscape…

Jharkhand officials ramp up efforts to ensure clean elections amid cash seizures

Ranchi (IANS) Illegal goods, including cash worth Rs 1.25 crore, have been seized within a span of 72 hours after the announcement of Assembly elections' dates in Jharkhand. This information was shared during a press conference addressed by Jharkhand's…