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Everything you need to know about Munda Khera Kalan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Parliament disrupted over coal blocks allocation

May 6, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were repeatedly disrupted Monday as the BJP persisted with its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks and other issues.

Mega projects should contribute to welfare of local people: Mukherjee

April 30, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Godda (Jharkhand), April 30 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that mega projects should contribute to the welfare of people in places where they were being set up.

'Wife' troubles dog Jharkhand BJP leaders

April 29, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Ranchi, April 29 (IANS) Many senior BJP leaders in Jharkhand have faced embarrassment as women claiming to be their 'wives' have spoken to the media.

Lack of rain in Jharkhand results in drying up of waterfalls, rivers

April 18, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Ranchi, Apr 18 (ANI): Soaring temperatures and a lack of rain has resulted in the drying up of waterfalls and rivers in Jharkhand.

Jharkhand enter national sub-junior hockey final

April 6, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Nagaon (Assam), April 6 (IANS) Jharkhand entered the final of the third Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship (East Zone) Saturday here.

Maoists blow up panchayat office in Jharkhand

April 4, 2013 at 1:57 PM

Lohardaga, Apr 4 (ANI): In a bid to instill fear among locals, Maoists blew up a village council building in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district yesterday.

Maoists blow up panchayat office in Jharkhand

April 4, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Lohardaga, Apr 4 (ANI): In a bid to instill fear among locals, Maoists blew up a village council building in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district yesterday.

Naxals kidnap children as they fail to find recruits

March 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Bundu (Jharkhand), Mar.25 (ANI): With Naxalism on the wane, the rebels are now resorting to kidnappings to counter the shortage of cadres.

Parliament disrupted again

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Parliament was disrupted Wednesday as the Samajwadi Pary sought the resignation of Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, while DMK and AIADMK membres raised the Sri Lankan issue.

BJP demands early poll in Jharkhand

March 18, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Ranchi, March 18 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday demanded dissolution of the Jharkhand assembly and early polls.

Take coalition lessons from us: Shinde tells BJP

March 13, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The BJP should take lessons from the UPA in managing coalition governments, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said in the Lok Sabha Wednesday.

SC grants bail to former Jharkhand CM Koda in money laundering case

March 1, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda in a money laundering case, but he will remain in the jail in connection with bribery and other offences.

Rajya Sabha approves president's rule in Jharkhand

February 26, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Tuesday extolled Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's skills in running a coalition government as Rajya Sabha approved a resolution approving proclamation of president's rule in Jharkhand.

Rail budget disappoints Jharkhand

February 26, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Ranchi, Feb 26 (IANS) People of Jharkhand are disappointed with the railway budget as no new trains were given to the state, former chief minister Arjun Munda said Tuesday.

Lok Sabha adjourned after Shinde's statement

February 22, 2013 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Friday adjourned after the opposition was up in arms over Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's statement on the Hyderabad blasts.

Nine Maoist guerrillas surrender in Jharkhand

February 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Ranchi, Feb 18 (IANS) Nine Maoist guerrillas surrendered before Inspector General of Police (Ranchi Zone) M.S. Bhatia in Jharkhand's Khuti district Monday, police said.

Why do police need Arjun Munda's crime records, asks BJP

February 16, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Ranchi, Feb 16 (IANS) The BJP Saturday demanded a high-level probe into the alleged police action seeking criminal records of former Jharkhand chief minister Arjun Munda.

Raghunath seals third place for Uttar Pradesh Wizards

February 11, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Ranchi, Feb 11 (IANS) Four goals, including a golden goal from skipper Raghunath right in the last minute of extra time, earned Uttar Pradesh Wizards a 4-3 win over Jaypee Punjab Warriors in an absolute thriller of a third place play-off game of the Hero Hockey India League at Birsa Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Sunday.

Ranchi Rhinos stun Delhi Waveriders to clinch maiden HIL

February 10, 2013 at 11:47 PM

Ranchi, Feb 10 (IANS) Ranchi Rhinos defeated Delhi Waveriders 2-1 in a cracker of a game to win the first Hero Hockey India League at Birsa Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Sunday.

Rhinos face unpredictable Wizards in HIL semis

February 8, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Ranchi, Feb 8 (IANS) Ranchi Rhinos would look to ride on the wave of home support when they take on the unpredictable Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the semi-final of the inaugural Hockey India League at Birsa Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Saturday.

Clear stand on forming new government, JMM asks Congress

January 22, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Ranchi, Jan 22 (IANS) The JMM, after withdrawing support from the BJP-led government in Jharkhand, Tuesday attacked the Congress for not helping it form an alternative government.

President's rule imposed in Jharkhand

January 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has signed the proclamation on Central rule in Jharkhand.

President's rule in Jharkhand should be last option: Lalu Prasad

January 18, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) RJD chief Lalu Prasad Friday said president's rule in Jharkhand should be the last option and urged for exploring ways of finding an elected government.

President's rule imposed in Jharkhand

January 18, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Jharkhand was placed under president's rule Friday with President Pranab Mukherjee formally signing the order, official sources said here.

BJP protests non-dissolution of Jharkhand assembly

January 17, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Ranchi, Jan 17 (IANS) The cabinet's decision to recommend president's rule in Jharkhand and keep the state assembly in suspended animation Thursday invited sharp criticsism from the BJP and other parties.

Cabinet recommends president's rule in Jharkhand

January 17, 2013 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday decided to recommend president's rule in Jharkhand, where no party has staked claim to form the government after Arjun Munda resigned as chief minister following the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha withdrawing support, an official source said.

Cabinet recommends president's rule in Jharkhand

January 17, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday decided to recommend president's rule in Jharkhand, where no party has staked claim to form the government after Arjun Munda resigned as chief minister following the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha withdrawing its support, an official source said.

Arjun Munda pulls up JMM, calls for stable Govt. in Jharkhand

January 17, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 17 (ANI): Former Jharkhand chief minister Arjun Munda on Thursday launched a frontal attack on the Shibu Soren-led JMM for withdrawing support to the coalition government in the state, saying those behind this move are against development.

Cabinet recommends President's Rule in Jharkhand

January 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday recommended imposition of President's Rule in Jharkhand, which is facing political instability after the collapse of the Arjun Munda-led BJP-JMM coalition government last week.

BJP targets JMM, wants election in Jharkhand

January 13, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 13 (ANI): Amid the ongoing political crisis in Jharkhand and efforts from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to form a new coalition government with the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said that election is the only way to solve the problem in Jharkhand.

JMM seeks time to form government

January 12, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Ranchi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Saturday sought more time for forming an alternative government in the state.

JMM seeks time to form government

January 12, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Ranchi, Jan 12 (IANS) Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Saturday sought more time for the formation of an alternative government in the state.

Jharkhand heads for President Rule?

January 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Ranchi, Jan 9 (IANS) A day after Chief Minister Arjun Munda quit, Jharkhand seems to be heading towards President Rule -- for the third time in 12 years.

Jharkhand Governor recommends President's rule

January 9, 2013 at 5:59 PM

The Governor of Jharkhand Syed Ahmed Wednesday evening finally recommended the president's rule in the state after Arjun Munda led Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) government came into minority as it's previous ally Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) withdrew its support from the government....................

Governor recommends President's rule in Jharkhand

January 9, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Ranchi, Jan. 9 (ANI): Jharkhand Governor Syed Ahmed has recommended President's rule in the state.

Governor yet to decide on Jharkhand house dissolution

January 9, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Ranchi, Jan 9 (IANS) Governor Syed Ahmad is yet to decide on the dissolution of the Jharkhand assembly even as the JMM met Congress leaders to explore the possibility of forming a new government.

Lalu demands suspension of Jharkhand Assembly

January 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Patna/New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday asked Governor Syed Ahmad to put Jharkhand Assembly under suspension so that parties can explore the option of forming a popular government in the tribal state.

Congress waiting for JMM proposal on possible Govt. formation in Jharkhand

January 8, 2013 at 5:43 PM

Ranchi, Jan. 8 (ANI): Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) chief Pradip Balmuchu on Tuesday said that his party would decide the future course of action only after Shibu Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which has finally withdrawn support to the BJP-led Arjun Munda Government, comes forward with its proposal.

Munda quits, wants Jharkhand assembly dissolved

January 8, 2013 at 4:39 PM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda resigned Tuesday after recommending the dissolution of the assembly following the withdrawal of support to his government by the JMM.

Munda resigns; JMM explore possibilities of forming govt

January 8, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Tuesday resigned from his post when after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) formally withdrew support to his government, reducing BJP led government in the minority..............

Munda resigns after JMM ends support

January 8, 2013 at 12:23 PM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda resigned Tuesday after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) formally withdrew support to his government.

Jharkhand cabinet recommends dissolution of assembly

January 8, 2013 at 11:43 AM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Jharkhand cabinet Tuesday recommended the dissolution of the state assembly just before the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) formally withdrew its support to the BJP-led government.

JMM to explore possibilities to form government, Munda to resign

January 8, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (ANI): After meeting Governor Syed Ahmad and handing letter of withdrawal of support, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren said on Tuesday that his party will explore possibilities of forming new government in the state.

Political crisis in Jharkhand: Cabinet recommends to dissolve assembly

January 8, 2013 at 11:14 AM

The political crisis in Jharkhand has deepen Monday as the state cabinet recommended to dissolve the assembly as government has come in the minority after Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) withdrew support from Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led Arjun Munda government....................

JMM formally withdraws support from Munda Government(Update:JMM)

January 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (ANI): The legislators of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha led by senior leader Shibu Soren today met Governor Syed Ahmad to formally withdraw support to the BJP-led government in the state.

Munda-led Cabinet recommends dissolution of Jharkhand Assembly

January 8, 2013 at 10:31 AM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (ANI): The Jharkhand Cabinet, which met today, has recommended dissolution of the Assembly in wake of the ongoing political crisis in the state.

Jharkhand cabinet recommends dissolution of assembly

January 8, 2013 at 10:23 AM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Jharkhand cabinet Tuesday recommended the dissolution of the state assembly a day after Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) withdrew its support to the BJP-led government, said an official.

JMM MLAs to meet Governor today to withdraw support from Munda Govt

January 8, 2013 at 10:15 AM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (ANI): The legislators of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha will meet Jharkhand Governor Syed Ahmad on Tuesday to formally withdraw support to the BJP-led government in the state.

JMM ends support, BJP government totters

January 7, 2013 at 8:07 PM

Ranchi, Jan 7 (IANS) The JMM Monday withdrew support to the BJP-led government in Jharkhand, reducing it to a minority in the 82-member house and plunging the state into a political crisis.

Congress has no role to play till Jharkhand Govt. does not fall: Shakeel Ahmed

January 7, 2013 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 7 (ANI): The Congress party on Monday termed the current political crisis in Jharkhand as an internal issue between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and said that the party has no role to play till the state government does not fall formally.

Munda Govt. in Jharkhand in trouble after JMM pull out

January 7, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Ranchi, Jan. 7 (ANI): Shibu Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) withdrew support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Arjun Munda Government on Monday evening.

Jharkhand government reduced to minority

January 7, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Ranchi, Jan 7 (IANS) The JMM Monday withdrew support from the BJP-led Arjun Munda government here over the issue of "rotation of power", reducing it to a minority in the 82-member house and plunging the state into a political crisis.

Political uncertainty in Jharkhand: CM Munda meets Soren

January 7, 2013 at 4:39 PM

Ranchi, Jan. 7 (ANI): Chief Minister Arjun Munda met Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren here on Monday to defuse the ongoing political crisis over the issue of rotation of power.

BJP downplays Shibu Soren's threat to Munda Govt. in Jharkhand

January 7, 2013 at 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 7 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday downplayed Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren's threat to withdraw support to the Arjun Munda-led coalition government in Jharkhand, saying it is the democratic process that matters and no compromise will be made with the principles and promises.

Munda meets Shibu Soren to defuse crisis

January 7, 2013 at 2:31 PM

Ranchi, Jan 7 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda met Jharkhand Mukti Mocha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren to defuse the crisis over the issue of "rotation of power" between the coalition partners in the state government.

JMM meets to review support to Munda

January 6, 2013 at 6:55 PM

Ranchi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) met here Sunday to decide whether or not to keep supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the state.

JMM to decide on supporting Jharkhand's BJP-led government

January 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM

Ranchi, Jan 4 (IANS) After Chief Minister Arjun Munda denied any agreement on rotation of power, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Friday said it will take a decision at a party meeting on whether to continue in the BJP-led Jharkhand government or pull it down.

FDI vote causes JMM-BJP fissures in Jharkhand

December 10, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Ranchi, Dec 10 (IANS) The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday dared the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to withdraw support to the BJP-led Arjun Munda government in the state.

Lok Sabha disrupted over Lalu's remarks

December 5, 2012 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Wednesday adjourned briefly following verbal clashes between Rashtriya Janata Dal (RLD) chief Lalu Prasad and Bharatiya Janata Party members.

'Won't react as matter is under investigation and sub-judice': Jindal(update: Jindal)

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 28 (ANI): Congress Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal on Wednesday avoided commenting on fresh allegations levelled against him by Zee News channel, saying all efforts are directed to ensure that the truth must come out.

Delhi court places Zee editors in two days police custody

November 28, 2012 at 8:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov.28 (ANI): A Delhi court on Wednesday sent two senior editors of the Zee TV channel to two days police custody for allegedly demanding a bribe from the Jindal Group.

Zee News accuses Jindal of trying to divert attention from Coalgate

November 28, 2012 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 28 (ANI): Zee news channel on Wednesday vehemently denied all the charges against its journalists following a 'counter sting', and accused Congress MP and steel tycoon Naveen Jindal of trying to divert attention from Coalgate.

JMM will lead new government in Jharkhand: Soren

November 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Ranchi, Nov 7 (IANS) Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren Wednesday repeated his demand for a change in leadership after the BJP-led Jharkhand government completes 28 months in power in January.

Special state demand gains momentum in Jharkhand

November 7, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Ranchi, Nov 7 (IANS) Leaders across the political spectrum, except those of the Congress, have raised their pitch for a special status for Jharkhand after the demand was made by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at his "Adhikar rally" in Patna Nov 4.

Munda ask officials to focus on development

November 5, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Ranchi, Nov 5 (IANS) About a week after JMM chief Shibu Soren said there would be a change of guard in Jharkhand after the Arjun Munda government completes its 28 months in power, the chief minister Monday urged the officials to stay focused on development work in spite of political developments in the state.

Maoists oppose Arjun Munda's road tour in Jharkhand

November 3, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Simdega, Nov 3 (ANI): Maoists in Jharkhand have opposed Chief Minister Arjun Munda's road tour in the state, calling it a 'political stunt'.

BJP denies Shibu Soren's 'rotation' claim

October 31, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Ranchi, Oct 31 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) in Jharkhand Wednesday vehemently denied claims of JMM chief Shibu Soren that there would be a "rotation of power" once the Arjun Munda government completes 28 months in office.

Munda approves Rs.476 crore for three Ranchi flyovers

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Ranchi, Oct 25 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Thursday approved Rs.476 crore for the construction of three flyovers in Ranchi to ease the traffic congestion.

Jharkhand to constitute displacement commission

October 19, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Ranchi, Oct 19 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Friday announced the constitution of a Displacement Commission to look into the grievances of displaced people.

Munda inaugurates 270 MW power unit (Lead, changing dateline, superseding earlier story)

October 16, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Ranchi, Oct 16 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Tuesday inaugurated a 270 MW thermal power plant in Seraikela-Kharsawan district during his five-day 'Johar Yatra' (gratitude tour), an official said.

Adhunik commissions thermal power unit in Jamshedpur

October 16, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Kolkata, Oct 16 (IANS) Adhunik Power & Natural Resources Ltd (APNRL), the power arm of the Kolkata-based Adhunik Group, Tuesday commissioned the first 270 MW unit of its 2x270 MW coal-fired thermal power plant in Jamshedpur.

Munda to begin four-day Jharkhand tour Tuesday

October 15, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Ranchi, Oct 15 (IANS) After recovering from a chopper accident and remaining bed-ridden for three months, Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda will begin a four-day tour in the state from Tuesday.

Jharkhand government to buy chopper through global tender

October 14, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Ranchi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Jharkhand government has decided to buy a new chopper for the movement of VIPs and the chief minister through global tender, said an official Sunday.

Maoist guerrilla arrested in Bengal

October 6, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) A Maoist guerrilla, wanted in a number of cases including murder, was arrested in West Bengal's West Midnapore district Saturday, police said.

UPA sinking ship, be ready for polls: Gadkari tells workers

September 26, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Surajkund (Haryana), Sep 26 (IANS) The country was on the "cusp of change" and BJP workers must be ready for elections, party president Nitin Gadkari said Wednesday as its national executive met here to firm up strategy to counter the "sinking" UPA government.

BJP national executive to focus on UPA corruption

September 26, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Surajkund (Haryana), Sep 26 (IANS) Corruption in the Manmohan Singh-led government is the focus of the national executive meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday, party sources said.

Rahul arrival in Ranchi marred by clashes

September 25, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Ranchi, Sep 25 (IANS) When Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi arrived on a two-day visit to the state Tuesday afternoon, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was injured in clashes between supporters of the two parties, police said.

Jharkhand to have film studio soon

September 12, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Ranchi, Sep 12 (IANS) Jharkhand will soon have a film studio, Chief Minister Arjun Munda announced Wednesday.

President's son's visit exposes cracks in Tripura Congress

September 10, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Agartala, Sep 10 (IANS) A section of Congress leaders in Tripura Monday demanded strict action against the Congress workers who manhandled President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit Mukherjee here last week.

CBI questioning chief ministers a waste of time: Raman Singh

September 7, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Raipur, Sep 7 (IANS) Amid reports that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) may interrogate the chief ministers of some states, including Chhattisgarh, about the allocation of coal blocks, Chief Minister Raman Singh Friday termed this "a waste of time".

Munda for development of Jharkhand's infrastructure

September 6, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Ranchi, Sep 6 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Thursday appealed to the Planning Commission to give special attention to developing the state's basic infrastructure.

Legislator tears own shirt in Jharkhand assembly

September 3, 2012 at 4:25 PM

Ranchi, Sep 3 (IANS) In a dramatic event, an opposition legislator Monday tore up his kurta in the Jharkhand assembly to bring to the government's notice the plight of the industrially displaced people, prompting the speaker to adjourn the house.

Punjabi Munda Vipul Mehta wins "Indian Idol 6"

September 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Vipul Mehta from Amritsar, Punjab has bagged the "Indian Idol 6" title in a grand finale held in Mumbai. Apart from Vipul, two other contestants were Devendra Pal Sing and Amit Kumar.

Coal scam: Parliament adjourned for the second consecutive days

August 22, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Once again the firm attitude of BJP for the resignation of Prime Minister in the CAG report of the allocation coal block and the reluctancy from government turned the consecutive second day of both the houses adjourned for the whole day.

BJP presses for PM's resignation, parliament adjourned till Thursday (Third Lead)

August 22, 2012 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Both houses of parliament could not function for the second consecutive day Wednesday and were adjourned till Thursday as the BJP-led opposition renewed its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over the government auditor's report on coal block allocation.

BJP chief ministers meet, discuss economy

August 18, 2012 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief ministers and key party leaders from all states Saturday met here to discuss economic situation in the country.

I-Day celebrated amid security in Jharkhand

August 15, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Ranchi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Independence Day was celebrated in Jharkhand with fanfare and amid tight security arrangements Wednesday.

Munda offers job to acid attack victim

August 10, 2012 at 7:29 PM

Ranchi, Aug 10 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda has promised a job and security to Dhanbad acid attack victim Sonali Mukherjee, an official said Friday.

Maoist girl surrenders in Odisha to join mainstream

August 7, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Angul (Odisha), Aug.7 (ANI): Encouraged by the amnesty schemes launched by the government, a Maoist girl aged just over 17 years, surrendered before senior police officers in Angul in Odisha on Tuesday.

Jharkhand wants industrial corridor like Delhi-Mumbai one

August 6, 2012 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi/Ranchi, Aug 6 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Monday urged the Planning Commission to plan an industrial corridor in Jharkhand like the Delhi-Mumbai Corridor.

Jharkhand offers Rs.410 crore relief package to farmers

July 30, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Ranchi, July 30 (IANS) In view of the looming drought situation in Jharkhand, the state government has announced a Rs.410 crore relief package for farmers, an official said Monday.

Jharkhand CM's website to be made more effective

July 23, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Ranchi, July 23 (IANS) The grievances redressal website of Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda will be made more effective so that it meets people's problems like ration card, health care and water supply among others, said an official Monday.

Munda congratulates Mukherjee for becoming president

July 22, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Ranchi, July 22 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Sunday congratulated Pranab Mukherjee for being elected the 13th president of India, while the state Congress also celebrated the victory of the former finance minister.

Injured Munda, jailed Koda vote in presidential poll

July 19, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Ranchi, July 19 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda, recuperating from injuries in a May 9 chopper crash, and former chief minister Madhu Koda, in jail in connection with corruption cases, Thursday cast their votes along with other legislators in the presidential poll.

Munda lays foundation stone for Deoghar airport

July 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Ranchi, July 17 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Tuesday laid the foundation stone for an airport in Deoghar district, amid protests over poor compensation by villagers who have been displaced by the project.

Chopper mishap: Bedridden Munda sits up for first time

June 24, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Ranchi, June 24 (IANS) One-and-a-half months after he suffered grievous injuries in a helicopter accident, Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Sunday sat up for a few minutes, an official statement said here.

Jharkhand to get second 4,000 MW power plant

June 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Ranchi, June 17 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda has given his consent for setting up a 4,000 MW ultra mega thermal power plant in Deoghar district, the second in the coal rich state, an official said.

Looking for Birsa Munda - 112 years after his death

June 8, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Ranchi, June 8 (IANS) He is 'bhagwan' (god) to his people. But the jail cell in Ranchi where young tribal revolutionary Birsa Munda, who rose up against British rule, breathed his last on June 9, 1900 is no shrine.

Injured Munda discharging duties from bed

June 4, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Ranchi, June 4 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda may be physically injured but he is mentally active.

Jharkhand offers cash rewards for 10 Maoists' capture

May 29, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Ranchi, May 29 (IANS) The Jharkhand government has announced cash rewards of Rs.3 lakh to Rs.5 lakh on the heads of ten Maoist guerrillas operating in the state, said an official Tuesday.