Jharkhand exam irregularities: CID arrests 5 more, total arrests reach 19
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Thu, 6 August 2026
9 reports- indiatimes.com02:25first to report
Jharkhand CID has arrested five more individuals in the JPSC exam irregularities case. This brings the total number of arrests in the ongoing investigation to nineteen. Chief Minister Hemant Soren briefed the Governor on the alleged irregularities and ongoing protests. The government assures students that their concerns will be seriously considered. The ruling JMM supports the aspirants and promises swift government action.
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Fri, 7 August 2026
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Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com05:44
RANCHI: Around 50 BJP functionaries, including 21 MLAs, were detained on Monday while protesting outside Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s official residence, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand.
Sun, 16 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India15:00
The protest by students and job aspirants over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 23rd day on Sunday, with the protesters, under the banner of JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, accusing the ruling JMM-Congress alliance of failing to take “concrete action” on their demands. They have also announced plans to gherao Soren's residence in Ranchi on August 20 and demanded his resignation.
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RANCHI: Jharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu on Sunday criticised CM Hemant Soren government over the ongoing youth protest, alleging that the state administration had ignored their demands despite a fast-unto-death continuing for 21 days.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com03:54
VIDEO | Ranchi, Jharkhand: JSSC-CGL cancellation sparks protest among appointed government employees.Protester Chanda Kumari says, "Our judiciary and democracy function on the principle that even if 100 guilty people go free, one innocent person should not be punished. But with… pic.twitter.com/NW3MqVuX6w
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- Times of India07:52
The Supreme Court has acknowledged a plea requesting a CBI investigation into alleged exam malpractices, prompting widespread protests in Ranchi. In response, police have filed three FIRs against the demonstrators. Students are calling for accountability concerning irregularities in the Jharkhand civil services examination. Opposition leader Babulal Marandi accused ruling party members of attacking the protesters. The court has also requested responses from the Centre, Jharkhand government, and...