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…

EC directs removal of Jharkhand's in-charge DGP Anurag Gupta

Ranchi (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday ordered the immediate removal of Jharkhand's acting Director General of Police (DGP), Anurag Gupta.  

The Commission has instructed that the most senior DGP-ranked officer should take…

JMM-Congress alliance to contest 70 seats in Jharkhand, 11 for RJD and Left parties

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the Congress, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Left parties have reached an agreement to contest the two-phase November Assembly elections in Jharkhand as part of the India bloc, Chief Minister and…

Jharkhand acting DGP Anurag Gupta removed by EC, Ajay Kumar Singh appointed to post

Jharkhand's Acting Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta has been removed from his position, on the directions of the Election Commission and Ajay Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new police chief of the poll-bound state.

Singh,…