Jharkhand

Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The standoff between student protesters and the Jharkhand government continues as the agitation by JPSC-JSSC aspirants entered its 24th day on Monday, with several students still maintaining an indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Among those observing the fast is student protester Prem Nayak. Four protesters are currently on hunger strike as the aspirants press the state government to address their pending demands. The latest development comes ahead of another round of discussions between representatives of the protesting students and the state government. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, with the students…

Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): A prolonged student agitation over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations entered its 17th day on Monday, with protesters marching towards the state Assembly amid heightened security and restrictions around the Vidhan Sabha. The administration has deployed additional police personnel across Ranchi and erected barricades at several strategic points as authorities prepare for the possibility of clashes or disruption during the demonstration. Police officials have appealed to the protesters to maintain peace and ensure that the march remains orderly. ADG (Headquarters) Manoj Kaushik said the administration was on alert in view of the planned Assembly demonstration. Kaushik…

Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The standoff between Jharkhand government authorities and students protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations continued on Sunday, with another round of talks planned even as concerns grew over the deteriorating health of student leader Devendra Nath Mahto. The agitation at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium has continued since July 25. Despite several meetings between government representatives and different student groups over the past two days, no agreement has yet been reached. Health of fasting leader deteriorates Mahto, who has been observing an indefinite hunger strike for nearly a week, reportedly fell seriously ill during…

Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium continued amid a growing impasse between student representatives and the Jharkhand government, with a second round of talks failing to produce a breakthrough. The agitation has intensified with several students continuing their hunger strike. Protester Prem Nayak said the fast had entered its seventh day, while expressing concern over the deteriorating health of those participating in it. According to Nayak, Mahendra and Kush Mahto were among the protesters whose health had weakened considerably. He said doctors had been keeping a watch on the fasting students throughout…

Ranchi (Jharkhand): The ongoing student movement in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations showed no signs of slowing down on Thursday, with student leader and Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) member Devendra Nath Mahato reaffirming that his indefinite hunger strike remains in force. Mahato clarified that he has not ended his fast, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise. He said he resumed drinking only water after speaking with social activist Sonam Wangchuk, but has not consumed any solid food. Calling the reports about the withdrawal of his hunger strike "misleading," Mahato said the protest would continue until the government addresses…