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Hemant Soren's JMM eyes Cong's votes as latter weakens further in Jharkhand

Political pundits say Soren is making a strategic mistake by "targeting" the Congress

Jharkhand: No harm in KCR-Soren meet, but Congress cautious

The Congress said there is no harm in the KCR-Soren meeting, but it is cautious as it was unaware of the said move despite being an ally in the Jharkhand government.

Jharkhand boat tragedy: Six more bodies found and toll rises to 14

Chief Minister Hemant Soren during the day announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the accident

Jharkhand CM urges Centre to bring back students, workers from Ukraine

Soren's appeal comes after one person requested the chief minister to make arrangements for bringing back his son, Aditya Raj, who is studying in a medical college in Ukraine

Multi-pronged strategy to tackle third wave: Soren at PM Modi's meet

Speaking at the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief ministers, Soren said half the state's eligible population has been fully vaccinated

Caste certificates to be issued to students within 6 months: Jharkhand CM

The Jharkhand government will issue caste certificates to students in all schools across classes within the next six months, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has said. Camps will be set up in government and private schools to complete the exercise after December 29, Soren told the assembly. He was responding to BJP MLA Nilkanth Singh Munda, who raised the issue of difficulties being faced by students in getting caste certificates, during Question Hour. Munda alleged that people in large numbers are coming to the state from Bangladesh and easily getting caste certificates and other government documents, while Jharkhand residents have to face hardships in obtaining these. The chief minister said his government does not work for the people of Bangladesh or any other country and assured that students will be issued caste certificates within the next six months. Our government strives to solve the problems of the common people not a single student will face any difficulty with regards to ca

Mob lynching bill prevention introduced to maintain peace in Jharkhand: CM

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said the state government has introduced the 'Prevention of Mob Violence and Mob Lynching Bill, 2021' to maintain peace, communal harmony, and brotherhood in the state

Jharkhand CM seeks Centre's intervention in protecting migrant rights

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday sought the Centre's intervention in protecting the rights of the workforce, including those who are employed abroad.

Centre wants to loot Jharkhand's minerals, doesn't care development: Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday claimed that the Union government, instead of taking measures for the state's development, is trying to "loot" its rich mineral resources.

Identity politics finds a fresh level

In the coming days, a new political refrain - Hindu, Muslim, or tribal, I am a proud Jharkhandi - can be expected from Ranchi

Jharkhand's employment policy not deterrent for industry: CM Hemant Soren

It is a changed Jharkhand now with a futuristic approach and a road map for 15 years that offers plethora of untapped opportunities for investors, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Sunday

Jharkhand CM Soren asks Coal India to pay Rs 56,000 cr outstanding dues

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday asked Coal India for immediate payment of Rs 56,000 crore outstanding dues in lieu of government land allotted to it for mining.

Jharkhand CM asks officials to launch plantation drive on vacant Govt land

Chief Minister Hemant Soren asked officials to launch a massive plantation drive on all vacant government land on a mission mode.

Labourers 'exploited' in defence projects; CM Soren to talk to Rajnath

Claiming that migrant labourers of Jharkhand working in high-altitude defence projects are exploited by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that he will take up the matter with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, as the situation has not changed despite repeated communications. The chief minister demanded 'martyr' status for the labourers who die laying infrastructure for the armed forces in inhospitable terrains, and claimed that labourers return to the state with bitter memories and do not want to work again for the BRO because of the undignified treatment they get. In an interview to PTI, Soren said that once the state gets over the COVID-19 crisis, he will personally hold meetings with chief ministers and administrators of various states and Union territories such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and pitch for a robust mechanism to check workers' exploitation. The BRO, however, denied the accusations of ...

Centre's Covid vaccine procurement policy against federalism: Jharkhand CM

Soren urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide free vaccines to states for beneficiaries of all age groups

Jharkhand CM writes to PM seeking free Covid vaccine for 18-44 age group

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren wrote to PM Narendra Modi that the state was unable to incur nearly Rs 1,100 crore on vaccination due to stressed resources

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BJP slams Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for his remark about PM Modi

Bharatiya Janata Party has hit out at Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for his remark that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not listen to him during a phone call over the Covid-19 situation

Jharkhand allows 100% attendance in govt offices, cinema to reopen at 50%

Gatherings have been permitted up to a maximum of 50 per cent of the hall capacity, while in open spaces 1000 people allowed to gather. Cinema halls have been allowed to reopen with 50% seating

Jharkhand govt to reserve 75% jobs in private sector for locals: CM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday said that his government will soon formulate a new domicile policy and reserve 75 per jobs in the private sector for the people of the state.