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Indian student leader Devendra Mahto ended his 16-day hunger strike after the Jharkhand government cancelled key examinations, accepting his demands. This decision was hailed as a significant victory for the state.
The Jharkhand government has announced a significant decision to scrap the JSSC-CGL exam and all other tests conducted via TDPL since 2014. This move is seen as a major win for students.
Students have accused the Jharkhand government of refusing to release health information concerning Devendra Mahto, raising concerns about transparency.
Chaos erupted in Ranchi as ABVP workers protested alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand government's recruitment exams (JPSC and JSSC), with some climbing onto a police bus and others being detained.
Student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in job exams are set to continue after talks with the state government failed to reach a resolution. The government has proposed cancelling three exams and setting up fast-track courts, but students maintain their demand for a CBI probe.
A fresh controversy has erupted over government recruitment in Jharkhand, with OBC leaders threatening protests in response to the situation.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke congratulated the protesting students after the Jharkhand government accepting their demands on Monday
Protesters involved in the JPSC-JSSC dispute have issued an ultimatum to the Jharkhand government, threatening to gherao the Chief Minister's residence on August 20 if their demands are not met.
The Congress party defended the Jharkhand government, asserting that no force was used amidst ongoing youth protests in the state.
Students in Jharkhand, India, marched to the state assembly to protest alleged fraud in government job exams, escalating their hunger strike. Protesters faced lathi charges, tear gas, and water cannons from the police.
Student protests are ongoing in Jharkhand, India, with demonstrators demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination due to an alleged paper leak. The situation has seen scuffles between ABVP members and police, with the Jharkhand government assuring a quick decision.
75% of candidates missed a Jharkhand government exam, with many blaming late email notifications and distant examination centers for their inability to attend.
The Jharkhand Chief Minister has accepted students' demands, canceling the JSSC-CGL and other examinations held by a controversial firm, and ordering a comprehensive inquiry into errors since 2014.
The Jharkhand government and student protesters are scheduled to hold their seventh round of talks today, as the hunger strike by the protesters enters its 15th day. These discussions aim to resolve the ongoing dispute.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified irregularities in the implementation of several government schemes in Jharkhand, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Jal Jeevan Mission, and MGNREGA.
The Jharkhand government has engaged in multiple rounds of talks with student protesters, agreeing to some demands including a CID probe and fast-track courts, and the cancellation of the JPSC exam. However, students continue their stir, pushing for a CBI investigation into their grievances.
The Jharkhand government has initiated talks with students protesting against the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination results, promising to sympathetically consider their demands. This engagement comes as the student protests, including a hunger strike, have continued for several days.
The Jharkhand government has approached the National Medical Commission (NMC) to increase undergraduate and postgraduate seats in medical colleges.