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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.

HC refuses withdrawal of woman's rape plea against Jharkhand CM

The Bombay HC said it is not inclined to permit the withdrawal of a petition filed by a woman, who had made rape allegations against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Jharkhand reports 179 new coronavirus cases, taking tally to 113,786

Jharkhand's Covid-19 tally rose to 113,786 as 179 more people tested positive for the infection, a health department official said on Friday

With 182 new Covid-19 cases, Jharkhand's infection tally rises to 110,639

Jharkhand's Covid-19 tally mounted to 110,639 as 182 more people tested positive for the virus, a health department official said

Jharkhand reports 206 fresh coronavirus cases, 2 additional fatalities

Jharkhand's Covid-19 tally mounted to 109,538 as 206 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said

Jharkhand registers 181 fresh Covid-19 cases, 5 additional fatalities

Jharkhand reported 181 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of cases to 109,332, according to the data released by the health department

Jharkhand registers 198 new Covid-19 cases, taking tally to 108,984

Jharkhand's Covid-19 tally mounted to 1,08,984 as 198 more people tested positive for the infection, a health department official said