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Veteran tribal leader and JMM co-founder Shibu Soren will be laid to rest with full state honours in his ancestral village Nemra, Ramgarh district.

Mortal remains of Shibu Soren to be laid to rest at ancestral village with full state honours

Veteran tribal leader and JMM co-founder Shibu Soren will be laid to rest with full state honours in his ancestral village Nemra, Ramgarh district.

The mortal remains of veteran tribal leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) co-founder Shibu Soren, fondly known as 'Dishom Guru', will be laid to rest with full state honours at his ancestral village Nemra in Ramgarh district on Tuesday, officials said.
Guruji, as he was popularly known, breathed his last at a private hospital in Delhi on Monday and tall political figures and leaders like President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the departed soul there.
Preparations are in full swing for the last rites of the former chief minister and Rajya Sabha MP at his native place in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, around 70 km from the state's capital Ranchi, the officials said.
Soren, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha co-founder, who was undergoing treatment at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi for over a month for kidney-related problems, died at the age of 81.
His last rites will be performed on Tuesday afternoon.
Senior administrative officials, including Ramgarh deputy commissioner and the SP, visited Nemra to take stock of the preparations.
Special traffic arrangements have been made for the funeral as several political leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and others are likely to participate.
Meanwhile, a pall of gloom has descended on Nemra village after Guruji's demise.
Before his last rites, his body will be kept at the Jharkhand Assembly premises for people to pay their last respects at about 9 am.
His demise marks the end of a defining political era, one that brought the tribal movement from the grassroots of Jharkhand to the forefront of national politics.
Shibu Soren had been the leader of the JMM for the past 38 years.
As a mark of respect, the Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning till August 6.
Most of the schools in Jharkhand are closed on Tuesday, with many ensuring special prayers for peace to the departed soul.
Rajya Sabha proceedings were also adjourned for the day on Monday as a mark of respect, following the death of sitting MP Shibu Soren.
The ongoing monsoon session of the Jharkhand Assembly, which began on August 1, was adjourned sine die following the announcement of his death.
Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato said Soren's passing was an irreparable loss not only to Jharkhand but to the entire nation.
"He was known for his fight for the poor," Mahato had said, expressing grief on behalf of the House.
Shibu Soren's mortal remains were flown to Ranchi in a special aircraft from Delhi.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his legislator wife Kalpana Soren, and MLA brother Basant Soren also returned to Jharkhand.
A flower-decked open carriage carried the mortal remains from the airport to Soren's Morabadi residence in Ranchi, with the chief minister and his legislator brother seated beside his father's body throughout the procession.
CM Soren's wife was seen seated in the front of the vehicle, and remarked, "Everything has become desolate...Your struggle, your love, your convictions - this daughter of yours will never forget."

Jharkhand announces three-day state mourning from August 4–6 to honour former CM and JMM founder Shibu Soren, who passed away in Delhi.

Jharkhand declares 3-day state mourning following former CM Shibu Soren's death

Jharkhand announces three-day state mourning from August 4&ndash;6 to honour former CM and JMM founder Shibu Soren, who passed away in Delhi.

The Jharkhand government declared three-day state mourning in honour of former CM Shibu Soren, who died on Monday morning, according to a statement.
Soren, the founder of the state's ruling JMM, died at 81 at a hospital in New Delhi following a prolonged illness.
The government has also cancelled all its scheduled programmes during the period, the statement said.
All state government offices will remain closed on August 4 and 5, it said.
"The state government has decided to observe three days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6, 2025, following the death of former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren this morning at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi," it added.
The national flag will be flown at half-mast at all buildings in Jharkhand, the statement said.

Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Monday to mourn the death of JMM founder and sitting MP Shibu Soren, remembered as a champion of tribal rights.

Rajya Sabha Adjourned to Honor Shibu Soren's Passing

Rajya Sabha Pays Tribute to Shibu Soren

Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Monday to mourn the death of JMM founder and sitting MP Shibu Soren, remembered as a champion of tribal rights.

Rajya Sabha proceedings on Monday were adjourned for the day as a mark of respect following the death of sitting MP Shibu Soren.
JMM founder and three time Jharkhand chief minister Soren, 81, died on Monday.
Deputy Chairman Harivansh read out an obituary reference after which MPs stood in their places as a mark of respect to the departed soul.
Thereafter, Harivansh announced adjournment of proceedings for the day.
No official business was taken up.
Harivansh described Soren as a grassroot leader who worked for the empowerment of tribal communities, poor and the downtrodden.
"In his death, the country has lost an experienced parliamentarian, strong advocate for tribal rights, and extremely honoured public representative," he said.
Born on January 11, 1944, in Nemra village (present-day Ramgarh, Jharkhand), he was from the Santhal tribal community. He founded Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times between 2005 and 2010.
Soren was five times Lok Sabha MP and served as a Union Minister for Coal under former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2004&ndash;05 and 2006, he said.
He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in June 2020 and served until his death.&nbsp;

Veteran tribal leader and JMM founder Shibu Soren dies at 81. Known as 'Dishom Guru', he was pivotal in the formation of Jharkhand and tribal rights movement.

Shibu Soren: The End of an Era in Tribal Politics

Legacy of Shibu Soren: Tribal Icon

Veteran tribal leader and JMM founder Shibu Soren dies at 81. Known as 'Dishom Guru', he was pivotal in the formation of Jharkhand and tribal rights movement.

Shibu Soren, the veteran tribal leader who played a key role in Jharkhand's creation and founded the JMM, leaves behind a legacy that reshaped the country's politics.
The death of 81-year-old Soren marks the end of a political era that saw tribal movement rise to national prominence.
Born on January 11, 1944, in Ramgarh district's Nemra village (then in Bihar, now in Jharkhand), Soren, who was popularly known as 'Dishom Guru' (leader of the land) and patriarch of JMM, is one of the most enduring political figures in the country's tribal and regional political landscape.
His political life was defined by continuous advocacy for the rights for tribals.
According to Soren's family, his early life was marked by personal tragedy and deep socio-economic struggles.
Soren was 15 years old when his father, Shobaran Soren, was allegedly killed by moneylenders in Lukaiyatand forest, some 16 km from Gola block headquarters on November 27, 1957. This left a deep impact on him and became a catalyst for his future political activism.
In 1973, Soren co-founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) along with Bengali Marxist trade unionist AK Roy and Kurmi-Mahto leader Binod Bihari Mahto during a public meeting at Golf Ground Dhanbad.
The JMM soon became the primary political voice for the demand for a separate tribal state and got support across the Chotanagpur and Santhal Pargana regions.
Soren&rsquo;s grassroots mobilisation against feudal exploitation is said to have shaped him into a tribal icon.
After decades of agitation, steered by him and others, the demand for a separate state was finally fulfilled with the formation of Jharkhand on November 15, 2000.
Soren&rsquo;s influence was not confined to state politics.
He was elected several times to the Lower House from Dumka &ndash; the eighth time between May 2014-2019 as member of the 16th Lok Sabha. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in June 2020.
As a key figure in the UPA government, he served as Union Coal Minister from May 23 to July 24, 2004; November 27, 2004 to March 2, 2005; and January 29 to November 2006.
However, his ministerial stints at the Centre were overshadowed by serious legal challenges.
In July 2004, an arrest warrant was issued against him in connection with the 1975 Chirudih massacre case, in which he was named the main accused in the killing of 11 people.
He went underground briefly before being arrested.
After spending time in judicial custody, he was granted bail in September 2004 and re-inducted into the Union Cabinet in November.
Later, a court in March 2008 absolved him of all charges.
His legal woes didn&rsquo;t end there.
On November 28, 2006, Soren, along with others, was convicted in the sensational 1994 kidnapping and murder case of his former personal secretary, Shashinath Jha.
The CBI alleged that Jha was murdered in Ranchi because he possessed knowledge about a political payoff deal between the Congress and JMM during a no-confidence motion against the Narasimha Rao government in 1993.
The case drew nationwide attention, though Soren later successfully appealed the conviction.
The Supreme Court in April 2018 upheld Soren&rsquo;s acquittal in the case.
Despite these controversies, Soren remained a towering figure in Jharkhand&rsquo;s political sphere.
He served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times &mdash; in March 2005 (for just 10 days from March 2 to March 11), August 27, 2008 to January 12, 2009, and from December 30, 2009 to May 31, 2010.
Each term was short-lived due to the fragile nature of coalition politics in the state.
In June 2007, Soren survived an assassination attempt when bombs were hurled at his convoy near Dumaria village in Deoghar district while he was being escorted to jail in Dumka, after appearing in a court in Giridih, underlining the high stakes and volatile environment surrounding his political life.
Yet, his political dominance in Jharkhand politics endured, both through his personal appeal and through his party, which he continues to lead as founding patron.
Soren served as the JMM&rsquo;s chief for 38 years until April 2025, when he was made the party&rsquo;s founding patron. His son, Hemant Soren, who had served as executive president, was elected JMM president.
The party is currently a member of the opposition INDIA bloc at the national level.
Shibu Soren's personal life has also been closely tied to his political narrative.
He is survived by wife Roopi Soren, three sons and daughter Anjani, who is the party&rsquo;s Odisha unit head.
His elder son Durga Soren died in May 2009.
The other son Hemant Soren, has carried forward the family&rsquo;s political legacy and currently serves as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, having held the position across multiple terms.
His youngest son Basant Soren is a legislator.
For many in Jharkhand, Shibu Soren remains a symbol of their long-fought struggle for identity and self-rule&mdash;a legacy that continues through the next generation.

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JMM Founder Shibu Soren Passes Away at 81

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Shibu Soren died at 81 while undergoing treatment for kidney-related issues in Delhi, his son Hemant Soren confirmed.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Shibu Soren died at 81 while undergoing treatment for kidney-related issues in Delhi, his son Hemant Soren confirmed.

JMM founder Shibu Soren died on Monday, his son and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said. He was 81.
Shibu Soren, a former chief minister of the eastern state, was undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi for over a month for kidney-related problems.
"Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all... I have become 'shunya' (zero) today," Hemant Soren posted on X.
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आदरणीय दिशोम गुरुजी हम सभी को छोड़कर चले गए हैं। आज मैं शून्य हो गया हूँ...
&mdash; Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) <a href="https://twitter.com/HemantSorenJMM/status/1952221586947551475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Shibu Soren had been regularly receiving treatment at the hospital for an extended period of time.
According to Dr A K Bhalla, chairman of the Nephrology Department of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Shibu Soren was declared dead at 8.56 am.
The tribal leader died after a prolonged illness.
"He was suffering from kidney ailments, and had suffered a stroke a month and a half back. He was on life support for the last one month," the doctor said.
"He was admitted here recently, so we came to see him. His health issues are currently being examined," Hemant Soren had said on June 24 when his father was admitted to the hospital in the national capital.
Last week, Hemant Soren had said that Shibu Soren had fought several battles and he would win his health battle too.
Shibu Soren had been the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha for the past 38 years and is recognised as the party's founding patron.

Six Kanwariyas died and 24 were injured in a tragic bus-truck collision in Jharkhand's Deoghar district during the Kanwar Yatra on Tuesday morning.

Six Kanwariyas killed, 24 injured in bus-truck collision in Jharkhand

Six Kanwariyas died and 24 were injured in a tragic bus-truck collision in Jharkhand's Deoghar district during the Kanwar Yatra on Tuesday morning.

At least six Kanwariyas were killed and 24 others injured on Tuesday after a collision took place between a bus with passengers on board and a truck, loaded with cooking gas cylinders, in Jharkhand's Deoghar district, officials said.
The accident occurred around 5.30 am near the Jamuniya forest under the Mohanpur Police Station limits when the bus collided with the commercial vehicle, they said.
"Six devotees were killed and 24 others injured in the accident at Jamuniya Chowk in Deoghar. Eight of the 24 injured have been shifted to AIIMS, Deoghar, while the remaining are undergoing treatment at Sadar Hospital," Deoghar Deputy Commissioner Naman Priyesh Lakra said.
Earlier, Inspector General (Dumka Zone) Shailendra Kumar Sinha told PTI that the accident occurred after the bus with Kanwariyas on board collided head-on with the truck transporting gas cylinders.
Following the collision, the driver fell from the bus and the passenger vehicle, without anyone behind the steering wheel, continued moving for some time and stopped after hitting a stack of bricks, the IG said.
The bus was severely damaged, he added.
However, MP Nishikant Dubey, in a post on X, claimed that 18 Kanwariyas lost their lives in the accident.
"Eighteen devotees have died in a bus-truck accident during the Kanwar Yatra in the month of Shravan in Deoghar in my Lok Sabha constituency. May Baba Baidyanath Ji give strength to their families to bear the loss," he posted on X.
However, the police confirmed that only six people lost their lives, while the condition of two others is serious.
Kanwariyas are devotees of Lord Shiva.
At least 24 Kanwariyas were injured in the accident and taken to various hospitals and nearby primary health centres, including the Saraiyahat PHC in Dumka, another officer said.
Casualties may increase as the condition of several injured is serious, he added.
The district administration has been alerted after the accident, he said.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren condoled the death of the Kanwariyas and said a rescue operation was being conducted by the district administration there.
"Very sad news has been received about the deaths of devotees travelling in a bus in an accident near Jamuniya chowk in Mohanpur block of Deoghar." "The district administration is providing medical assistance to the injured with relief and rescue operations. May Baba Baidyanath grant peace to the souls of the devotees who died in the accident and give strength to the bereaved families to bear this moment of grief," Soren posted on X.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar also expressed grief over the accident.
"The news of the death of many devotees in the bus accident while Kanwariyas were going to Basukinath from Deoghar is extremely sad and painful. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray to Baba Bholenath for speedy recovery of the injured devotees," Gangwar posted on X.
Deoghar Sub Divisional Officer Ravi Kumar said the Kanwariyas were on their way to the Basukinath temple.
As per the Civil Surgeon, Deoghar, those who died included bus driver Subhash Turi, and others - Suman Kumari from Gaya, Piyush, Vaishali, Durgawati Devi and Janki Devi from Bettiah.

A 65-year-old caretaker was killed and three others injured after a portion of a government school’s roof collapsed in Ranchi amid relentless rainfall. The school was closed due to poor attendance.

One dead, 3 injured as school building's roof collapses in Jharkhand

A 65-year-old caretaker was killed and three others injured after a portion of a government school&rsquo;s roof collapsed in Ranchi amid relentless rainfall. The school was closed due to poor attendance.

One person was killed and three others were injured after a portion of the roof of a government school building collapsed in Jharkhand's Ranchi, amid incessant rain, police said on Friday.
Three persons trapped under the debris at the school at Tangra Toli in Piska More area were rescued and sent to a nearby hospital, an officer said.
"A person was killed when a portion of the roof of a government school building collapsed. Our team is there for the rescue operation," Sukhdeo Nagar Police Station in-charge Manoj Kumar told PTI.
The deceased was an elderly person and was sleeping in the verandah of the school when the portion of the roof collapsed.
He was identified as Suraj Baitha, 65, a resident of Ratu, and worked as a caretaker there, the officer said.
The police initially said one person was feared trapped, but later confirmed that three people were injured in the incident.
The three injured have been identified as Manish Tirkey, Pritam Tirkey and Motu Oraon, all aged between 18 and 19 years, and admitted to a nearby hospital, another officer said.
The school, said to be a primary one, was not operational, Kumar said.
The police are investigating the incident, and further details are awaited, he said.
A local resident said the school remained closed due to poor attendance by children.
Jharkhand has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the last several days.
The state has recorded 71 per cent surplus rainfall between June 1 and July 16, according to an IMD bulletin.
The eastern state received 595.8 mm of precipitation against the normal of 348.9 mm during the period.

IMD warns of flash floods in Jharkhand's 19 districts amid heavy rainfall alerts. Avoid river banks; schools in some areas closed.

Flash Flood Warning in Jharkhand Amidst Heavy Rain Alert

Heavy rain causes flash flood warnings in 19 Jharkhand districts. School closures announced with continued rainfall expected till July 17.

Flash Flood Alert in Jharkhand Amid Heavy Rain

IMD warns of flash floods across 19 Jharkhand districts with significant rainfall expected until July 17, prompting school shutdowns and caution near rivers; a 62% rain surplus recorded.

Ranchi, Jul 15 (PTI): A warning for flash floods has been announced by the India Meteorological Department for 19 districts of Jharkhand, consistent with predictions for significant rainfall in parts of the state.
The advisory is in effect until 5:30 PM on Wednesday and includes districts such as Gumla, Simdega, Lohardaga, Latehar, Khunti, West Singbhum, East Singhbhum, Saraikela, Ramgarh, Bokara, Dhanbad, Garhwa, Palamu, Koderma, Giridih, Jamtara, Deogarh, Dumka, and Ranchi as per the morning bulletin of IMD.
An 'orange' alert has been indicated for heavy to very heavy rain in Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Koderma, and Hazaribag from 8:30 AM on Tuesday to 8:30 AM on Wednesday, the bulletin stated.
A similar caution is in place for Palamu, Chatra, Hazaribag, Koderma, and Giridih from 8:30 AM on July 16 to 8:30 AM on July 17.
The meteorological office has issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy precipitation in 10 Jharkhand districts, including Ranchi, effective till 8:30 AM on Wednesday.
Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of Ranchi Meteorological Centre, noted that the state is expected to undergo extensive rainfall through July 17 due to an existing depression and monsoon trough.
He further mentioned that certain districts might experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall leading up to 8:30 AM on July 17.
"The depression over the central regions of Gangetic West Bengal moved west-northwestward and was positioned over Jharkhand at 5:30 AM on Tuesday ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​. It is projected to continue west-northwestward through Jharkhand and adjoining southern Bihar towards East Uttar Pradesh in the following 24 hours," Anand explained.
From Monday night onwards, light to moderate rain has affected major segments of Jharkhand.
Consequent to the prediction of heavy rain, East and West Singhbhum authorities have announced school closures for Tuesday.
The administration of West Singhbhum also advised citizens to avoid proximity to rivers as they presently overflow.
Jharkhand has witnessed a 62 percent surplus in precipitation from June 1 to July 14, as stated by Anand.
During this period, the eastern state accumulated 527.6 mm of rainfall as opposed to a standard measure of 326 mm. 
 (Only the headline of this report may have been reworked by Editorji; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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IMD warns of flash floods and very heavy rainfall in Jharkhand districts as the state records significant monsoon surplus.

IMD issues flash flood alert for 13 Jharkhand districts, amid heavy rain prediction

Flood Warning for 13 Districts in Jharkhand

IMD warns of flash floods and very heavy rainfall in Jharkhand districts as the state records significant monsoon surplus.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued flash flood warning for 13 Jharkhand districts amid prediction of heavy rainfall in parts of the state, an official said.
The IMD has issued the warning for Bokaro, East Singhbhum, Giridih, Gumla, Khunti, Latehar, Lohardaga, Palamu, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Saraikela, Simdega and West Singhbhum districts till 5.30 pm of Tuesday.
"Surface runoff and inundation may occur at some fully saturated soils and low-lying areas," IMD said in its bulletin.
An 'orange' alert for very heavy rainfall has been issued in parts of Jharkhand till July 17, the IMD official said.
The alert has been sounded for Gumla, Simdega, Khunti and West Singhbhum districts, which are likely to experience torrential rain between 8.30 am on Monday and 8.30 am on Tuesday, the IMD said.
Palamu, Latehar, Garhwa and Hazaribag may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall between 8.30 am on Tuesday and 8.30 am on July 16, while Palamu, Chatra, Koderma, Hazaribag and Giridih may experience similar rainfall between 8.30 am on July 16 and 8.30 am July 17, it stated.
A 'yellow' warning for heavy rainfall has been sounded for six Jharkhand districts including Ranchi on Monday.
Ranchi Meteorological Centre Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said the rainfall would be caused by a cyclonic circulation and trough.
Jharkhand has recorded 61 per cent surplus rainfall between June 1 and July 13, he said.
The eastern state received 510 mm of precipitation against the normal of 316.7 mm during the period.

In Hazaribag, Jharkhand, a couple tragically died after their roof collapsed. The government is providing relief and educational support to their children while assessing house safety to prevent future incidents.

Roof Collapse in Jharkhand Claims Two Lives

A couple died in Hazaribag, Jharkhand when their roof collapsed. Government aid and safety measures are underway to support the family and prevent further tragedies.

A couple died in a roof collapse in Jharkhand's Hazaribag. Officials provide aid, education, and compensation to the surviving family. Safety measures are being reviewed to prevent further incidents.

A couple died after the roof of their room collapsed and fell on them in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, an official said on Monday.
The incident happened when the couple was sleeping inside the room at Rasoidhamna village on Sunday night.
The deceased were identified as Hadis Ansari (52) and his wife Zamira Khatun (48).
Barhi Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Johan Tudu said they were sleeping in their room when the roof of their room collapsed on them and they died on the spot.
Other members of the house remained unaffected as they were sleeping in separate rooms, he said.
The SDO said the bodies were sent for postmortem at the Barhi Sub Division Hospital.
He said that the relief and grants would be provided to the family as per the government rule.
Ansari and Khatun were parents of five children including three daughters and two sons. The elder daughter is married.
"Ansari was the sole bread earner of the family. Two girls are below 18 years of age. So, the administration has decided to admit them in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Hazaribag," Tudu said.
After seeing the condition of the family, the SDO provided 50 kg of ration and Rs 10,000 in cash for immediate relief.
He said that the family would receive Rs 4 lakh as compensation for each death under the disaster management department. "The document regarding this is being prepared and it will be soon submitted to the deputy commissioner," he added. The SDO added, "We have ordered a survey of old and dilapidated houses in the area in a bid to avoid such incidents."

JMM critiques BJP's 11-year rule, underscoring unfulfilled promises, tribal issues, environmental neglect, and economic difficulties in Jharkhand.

JMM Criticizes BJPs 11-Year Rule

The JMM highlights unfulfilled promises during the BJP's 11-year rule, focusing on tribal and environmental issues, economic struggles, and governance challenges in Jharkhand.

JMM Criticizes 11 Year Rule of BJP

JMM criticizes BJP's 11 years, highlighting unfulfilled promises, environmental neglect, and economic issues in Jharkhand.

The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Wednesday alleged that 11 years of BJP rule at the Centre have only amplified the struggles and unanswered questions of the people of Jharkhand.
"To mark 11 years of the Modi-led BJP government, the BJP has sent former Union Minister Smriti Irani to Jharkhand to highlight so-called 'achievements.' But the ground reality here does not reflect celebrations," the JMM alleged.
On Tuesday, Irani had listed several achievements of the central government, claiming that 25 crore people had been lifted out of poverty during the period.
"The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the recognition of the Sarna Religious Code. Yet, the central government has taken no meaningful action. This is not just an administrative lapse but a deliberate denial of the identity and dignity of tribal communities," JMM spokesperson and central committee member Dr. Tanuj Khatri alleged.
The prolonged violence in Manipur, particularly the brutalities faced by women, exposed the government's apathy, he said.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence during such a grave constitutional crisis reflects not only administrative failure but moral bankruptcy," he added.
He alleged that the decision to permit the felling of trees in Hasdeo, Chhattisgarh, unveiled the government's real stance on environmental and tribal rights.
"While it speaks of climate change in global forums, it destroys the green lungs of the nation at home. For tribals, forest and land are life is something this government fails to understand," he said.
Khatri said paper leaks in critical examinations such as NEET, NET, and SSC have become common, adding this is not merely corruption, it is the betrayal of the dreams and efforts of millions of youth.
"Demonetisation was touted as a historic move. But it devastated small traders, workers and the public. Over 100 lives were lost, jobs vanished, and eventually, the old currency returned. Yet, instead of apologising, the government still claims it as an 'achievement'", Khatri claimed.
In addition, he alleged that three farm laws were imposed without dialogue, "leading to a massive farmer movement and over 700 farmer deaths.
Eventually, the government had to withdraw the laws, a clear betrayal of public trust." He also questioned the sincerity behind the women&rsquo;s reservation bill, calling it a pre-election gimmick.
"The government made a big announcement, but deferred implementation to post-2029 &mdash; exposing it as mere rhetoric," he added.
Khatri further alleged that inflation has eroded the purchasing power of the common man.
"Basic essentials like lentils, vegetables, and milk are increasingly getting unaffordable, while the government keeps boasting about fast economic growth," he said.
JMM also accused the BJP of using institutions such as the CBI and the ED to harass opponents, besides running Parliament not by discussions, but by dictation.
"The soul of the Constitution &mdash; dialogue and consensus &mdash; was repeatedly crushed. The nation now must choose, whether to remain caught in hollow propaganda or confront the truth and move forward.
Jharkhand is no longer asking for slogans. It is demanding justice. The fight for jal, jungle, zameen, and identity is entering a decisive phase," he added.

In a breakthrough in Jharkhand, police thwarted an assassination plot on a village head, with Deepak Sahu arrested for planning to murder Chotrai Murmu over a land dispute. Authorities also detained Ajay Kumar, the firearm supplier. Investigation is ongoing.

Jharkhand Police Dismantle Assassination Plot

In East Singhbhum, Jharkhand, police foiled a plot to assassinate a village head due to a land dispute. Deepak Sahu was arrested with a firearm, while Ajay Kumar, the supplier, was implicated as well. The investigation is uncovering more layers behind this crime.

Police foil assassination attempt on village head in Jharkhand

In East Singhbhum, Jharkhand, police stopped an assassination attempt on the village head, Chotrai Murmu. Deepak Sahu was arrested with a weapon, planned for the attack over a land dispute. Ajay Kumar supplied the firearm. Investigations continue.

Police on Tuesday claimed to have foiled the plot to murder a village head in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district with the arrest of an armed man.
Acting on a tip-off, police raided the house of one Deepak Sahu alias Bhagna in Kochakali in Parsudih police station area, and arrested him after recovering a pistol from his almirah, SP (City) Kumar Subhashish said.
During interrogation, Sahu told police that he had purchased the firearm about a month ago to kill the mukhiya of Harharguttu panchayat, Chotrai Murmu, over a land dispute, he said.
The man from whom Sahu bought the gun, Ajay Kumar (19), was also arrested, he added.
Police said Sahu did not have any criminal antecedents.

Senior IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey was arrested in connection with the Jharkhand excise scam. The ACB and ED are investigating alleged policy irregularities during his tenure.

Jharkhand Excise Scam: IAS Officer Choubey Arrested

Vinay Kumar Choubey, a senior IAS officer, has been apprehended in relation to the Jharkhand excise scam. Extensive investigations by the ACB and ED are uncovering alleged irregularities linked to his tenure.

Senior IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey held in Jharkhand excise scam

IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey arrested for alleged involvement in Jharkhand excise scam. ACB's probe reveals irregularities in policy during his tenure. Searches continue across multiple states.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday arrested senior IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam in Jharkhand, an official said.
Choubey, arrested after hours of interrogation, was produced before the court of ACB special judge Yogesh Kumar.
The 1999-batch officer had held several key posts, including Secretary to the CM. He is currently posted as Principal Secretary, Department of Panchayati Raj.
The ACB began an inquiry into the allegation of irregularities in excise policy during his tenure as secretary of the excise department.
The state government earlier gave permission to register an FIR against Choubey.
An ACB team reached Choubey's residence in the morning and took him to the agency's headquarters here for interrogation.
The joint commissioner of the excise department Gajendra Singh was also interrogated by the ACB.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had raided premises linked to Choubey and Singh in October last year as part of its investigation into the excise scam.
The ED then also raided the premises of several state government officials, liquor businessmen and others.
Searches were conducted at 15 premises in Ranchi and Raipur, the capital of neighbouring Chhattisgarh, after a criminal case was registered by the Jharkhand zonal office of the federal probe agency under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The ED had taken cognisance of a September 7, 2024 FIR filed by the Chhattisgarh Police ACB at Raipur naming Choubey, retired Chhattisgarh IAS officer Anil Tuteja, Anwar Dhebar who is the elder brother of Raipur Mayor Aijaz Dhebar, Indian Telecom Service officer Arunpati Tripathi, and several others.

22-year-old Simran Devi was allegedly shot by her husband, Vinit Singh, in Jharkhand over suspicions of his affair. Singh is absconding as police conduct manhunt. This incident underscores severe domestic violence issues.

Woman Fatally Shot by Husband in Jharkhand

In Jharkhand's Naudiha village, Simran Devi, 22, was allegedly shot by her husband over an alleged illicit affair. Vinit Singh, the suspect, is absconding. Authorities are actively searching for him, shedding light on domestic violence concerns.

Young woman shot dead amid cheating suspicions

Simran Devi, a 22-year-old woman, was fatally shot by her husband, Vinit Singh, in Naudiha village amid allegations of his affair. Police are searching for Singh, who fled after the incident, highlighting serious concerns about domestic violence.

&nbsp;A 22-year-old woman was shot dead by her husband for allegedly protesting against his "illicit" relationship with another woman in Jharkhand's Palamu district, police said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred on Monday night in Naudiha village under the Patan Police Station area, a senior officer said.
The deceased was identified as Simran Devi, and the husband as Vinit Singh. Their marriage was solemnised in February this year.
Medininagar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Mani Bhushan Prasad said that the husband was absconding after the incident, and raids were being conducted to arrest him.
"The initial investigation suggests that the man had an illicit relationship with another woman, which was opposed by his wife. They argued the issue on Monday night during which the husband shot her wife dead in anger," the SDPO added.

Bengali advocates in East Singhbhum demand more language resources and oppose Dr Mukherjee University's renaming.

Protests in East Singhbhum Over Bengali Education

Jharkhand Banglabhashi Unanyan Samity protested in East Singhbhum for more Bengali educational resources, opposing university renaming.

Protests erupt over shortage of Bengali teachers in Jharkhand schools

Jharkhand Banglabhashi Unanyan Samity protested in East Singhbhum over scarce Bengali language resources in schools.

The Jharkhand Banglabhashi Unanyan Samity on Wednesday staged a demonstration in front of the East Singhbhum district collectorate protesting the alleged lack of Bengali language teachers and textbooks in schools in the state.
Activists of the Samity, which is the central committee of over 100 organisations of the Bengali community of Jharkhand, also opposed the proposed renaming of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee University in Ranchi.
A memorandum addressed to Chief Minister Hemant Soren was handed over to the deputy commissioner demanding that Bengali be taught in schools and adequate textbooks in the language be made available.
Juran Mukherjee, general secretary of the Samity's East Singhbhum unit, criticised Education Minister Ramdas Soren for his alleged misleading remarks about Bengali-speaking students in the state.
A delegation of the Samity had recently met the education minister to apprise him about the problems faced by Bengali language students across Jharkhand.
During the meeting, Soren had said there were no Bengali-speaking students and asked the Samity to bring such students to schools, then the government would provide textbooks and teachers, Mukherjee said in a statement.
"It is completely incorrect and misleading. His remark has sparked widespread opposition in the society," the statement said.
Mukherjee claimed that out of 24 districts of the state, 16 were predominantly Bengali-speaking, while Bengali-speaking students were present in every school.
The Samity alleged that a deliberate conspiracy was being hatched to marginalise the Bengali language since a separate Jharkhand state was formed two-and-a-half decades ago.
Mukherjee strongly demanded that appropriate measures be taken to preserve the Bengali language in the state.
He said the Samity opposes the state government's decision to rename the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University in Ranchi, hailing the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder as a great nationalist and educationist.

CoBRA commandos and police killed eight Maoists in Jharkhand's Bokaro, including a central committee member with a Rs 1 crore bounty. Weapons seized in this successful operation align with anti-Naxalism efforts.

Jharkhand Operation Neutralizes High-Profile Maoists

Security forces neutralized eight Maoists in Jharkhand, including top leaders, in a decisive operation. This aligns with ongoing efforts to combat Naxal extremism and is part of a broader strategy against left-wing violence.

CoBRA commandos and police killed eight Maoists in Jharkhand's Bokaro

A joint operation by CoBRA and police resulted in the elimination of eight Maoists in Jharkhand, including a central committee member with Rs 1 crore bounty.

Eight Naxals, including a top rung central committee member of the extremists carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the CRPF and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Monday, officials said.
The exchange of fire started around 5.30 am in Lugu Hills of Lalpania area of the district, they said.
The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) along with state police conducted the operation in which eight Naxals were killed and an AK series rifle, three INSAS rifles, a self-loading rifle (SLR), eight country-made guns and a pistol were seized, as per officials.
Those killed include central committee member of the extremist Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek, special area committee member Arvind Yadav alias Avinash, zonal committee member Sahebram Manjhi alias Rahul Manjhi, Mahesh Manjhi alias Mota, Talu, Ranju Manjhi, Gangaram and Mahesh.
Vivek carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore, Arvind Yadav had a reward of Rs 25 lakh and Sahebram Majhi of Rs 10 lakh. They were booked by the police in various cases of violence, the officials said.
The central committee is the top decision-making body of the Maoists organisation, they said.
No injuries have been reported among the security personnel, they said.
The CoBRA is the special jungle warfare unit of the CRPF.
The operation is part of the Union government's declaration of eliminating Naxalism from the country by March, 2026.
In another development, Vishnu Deo Sai, the chief minister of neighbouring Chhattisgarh, is expected to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his office in North Block in New Delhi on Monday evening for a comprehensive review of the anti-Naxal operations in his state and related subjects, officials said.
This year, more than 140 Maoists have been gunned down in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh, called by security officials as the "last bastion" for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the country.

IMD issues 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand announcing thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next three days. Residents can expect a notable temperature drop and winds reaching up to 60 kmph in some regions. Stay prepared and informed.

IMD Warns Jharkhand: Hailstorms, Winds Ahead

The IMD has issued an 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand, forecasting hailstorms, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next three days. Anticipated wind speeds may reach 60 kmph, likely causing a drop in temperatures. Residents advised to prepare for adverse conditions.

IMD issues 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand

An 'Orange' alert is issued in Jharkhand for hailstorms and gusty winds; temperatures may drop. Thunderstorms are predicted over the next three days across the western, central, and southern regions of the state, with wind speeds up to 60 kmph expected.

The IMD has issued an 'Orange' (be prepared) alert for hailstorm, thunderstorm and gusty winds for three days in parts of Jharkhand, a weather official said on Wednesday.
The state's weather is likely to change from Wednesday with the possibility of thunderstorms, accompanied by rains and gusty winds in western, central and southern parts of Jharkhand.
"On Thursday, the southern and central parts of the state are likely to witness hailstorms coupled with thunderstorms and gusty winds at an expected speed of up to 60 kmph," according to a weather bulletin of Ranchi Meteorological Centre.
Similar weather conditions may continue in parts of the state till April 4.
The maximum temperature, which is hovering between 34 degrees Celsius and 39 degrees Celsius, might fall due to the development.
Bokaro registered the state's maximum temperature at 39.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, while Jamshedpur and Daltonganj recorded 38.2 degrees Celsius respectively.
Ranchi recorded 34.4 degrees Celsius.

A head-on collision between two NTPC-operated goods trains in Jharkhand's Sahebganj district results in two deaths and four injuries, with the tracks owned by NTPC.

Two killed, four injured in Jharkhand goods train collision

A head-on collision between two NTPC-operated goods trains in Jharkhand's Sahebganj district results in two deaths and four injuries, with the tracks owned by NTPC.

Two people were killed and four others injured early Tuesday morning in a head-on collision between two goods trains in Sahebganj district, Jharkhand.&nbsp;
The accident occurred around 3 am near Bhognadih in the Barhait police station area, involving trains operated by NTPC, a major power corporation.
The tracks on which the accident occurred are owned by NTPC, and they are primarily used for transporting coal to the company's power plants.
Kishore Tirkey, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Sahebganj, confirmed to PTI that both train drivers died in the head-on collision.
Kausik Mitra, an Eastern Railway spokesperson, clarified, "The goods trains and the track both belong to the NTPC. It has nothing to do with the Indian Railways."
The railway line on which the accident occurred connects NTPC&rsquo;s Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station in Bihar's Bhagalpur district to the Farakka Power Plant in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.

A fire in Jharkhand's Garhwa district claimed five lives at a firecracker shop. The incident is under investigation, with state leaders expressing condolences. Authorities focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Tragedy Strikes Jharkhand: Fire Kills Five

In Garhwa, Jharkhand, a fire at a firecracker shop killed five, including children. The cause is under investigation. State leaders sent condolences, stressing safety and regulatory compliance to prevent future tragedies.

Tragic fire claims Five lives at Jharkhand firecracker shop

A fire at a firecracker shop in Jharkhand&rsquo;s Garhwa district killed five, including three children. Investigation is on to find the cause. State leaders conveyed condolences, promising thorough inquiries.

At least five persons, including three children, were burnt to death after a fire broke out at a firecracker shop in Jharkhand's Garhwa on Monday, a police officer said.
The incident occurred at Godarmana Bazar in Ranka police station area.
"Five persons were killed after a blaze erupted at a firecracker shop here. Of these, three are children. We are investigating the incident," Garhwa SP Deepak Pandey told PTI.
Ranka SDPO Rohit Ranjan Singh said the fire broke out around 12.30 pm, while crackers were being sold on a wooden platform in the shop.
"We took the injured to a nearby hospital in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, where doctors declared them dead," Singh said.
The cause of the blaze has not yet been ascertained, he added.
Meanwhile, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident.
"Received the sad news about the death of five people due to a fire that broke out at a firecracker shop in Ranka block of Garhwa. May 'Marang Buru' (supreme tribal deity) grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved family members to bear this loss," Soren posted on X.
He said the case is being investigated by the district administration.
"The incident of fire at a firecracker shop in Godarmana under Ranka police station area of Garhwa district and the deaths are heart-wrenching. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Gangwar said in another post on X.

BJP state president Babulal Marandi shared a video on X and demanded strict action against such people with "Talibani mentality".

One held, another detained for waving Palestinian flag in Jharkhand Muharram procession

BJP state president Babulal Marandi shared a video on X and demanded strict action against such people with "Talibani mentality"

The Jharkhand Police on Thursday said it arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly waving a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in the state's Dumka district.
Another person was also detained in this connection.
The police launched an investigation after videos purportedly showing some youths waving Palestinian flags during a Muharram procession in Dumka district went viral on social media on Wednesday.
In one such video, a youth was seen waving the flags atop a vehicle and raising slogans during the Muharram procession at Dudhani Chowk.
"We have arrested a resident of Deoghar Sabji Mandi from his relative's place in Dudhani for waving a Palestinian flag during the Muharram procession. We have also detained another person. Their interrogation is on," Dumka Town police station Officer in Charge, Amit Kumar Lakra, told PTI.
Earlier, Sub Divisional Police Officer of Dumka, Vijay Kumar Mahto, had said that investigations were on and action would be taken if the video clips were found genuine.
BJP state president Babulal Marandi had shared one such video on X and demanded strict action against such people with "Talibani mentality".
Marandi attacked the Hemant Soren government, alleging that such instances were the result of "Muslim appeasement" policy of his administration.

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