Ranchi News

Soren stakes claim, Koda supports him

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren Monday formally staked claim to forming the next government in Jharkhand even as outgoing chief minister Madhu Koda finally softened his stance and expressed support for him.7:32 PM on August 25

Soren touches Lalu's feet, seeks his blessings

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren surprised many as he bent down to touch Railways Minister Lalu Prasad's feet and sought his blessings after the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief helped him ensure the numbers to form the next government in the state.7:04 PM on August 25

Koda in New Delhi to discuss crisis with UPA

The political crisis in Jharkhand moved to the national capital for a resolution Friday with Chief Minister Madhu Koda leaving for New Delhi to meet leaders of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) -- and aspirant to the post Shibu Soren already camping in the city.1:01 PM on August 22

BJP wants Jharkhand speaker to decide on suspended lawmakers

Jharkhand's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday demanded that the assembly speaker must dispose of a petition filed by it seeking disqualification of five lawmakers, who were suspended by the party after they switched loyalty to former chief minister Babulal Marandi.3:00 PM on August 21

Youth dies after being thrown out of train

A young man died after a policeman pushed him out of a speeding train in Koderma district of Jharkhand, police said. The policeman has been arrested.4:30 PM on August 20

Five governments in eight years of Jharkhand

Jharkhand is a state less than eight years old. It has already had five governments. The current one of Chief Minister Madhu Koda has been asked to prove its majority Aug 25 after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) withdrew support Aug 17.2:01 PM on August 20

Koda to prove majority on Aug 25

Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, facing crisis after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) withdrew support to his government, Tuesday said he would prove his majority Aug 25.10:00 PM on August 19

Suspended BJP lawmaker wants Soren as chief minister

Ranchi, Aug 19 IANS) A suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Tuesday said that Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren was suitable to be the chief minister of the state.7:00 PM on August 19

Soren in court in connection with 1975 murder case

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren, an aspirant to the chief minister's post, appeared in a Giridih court Tuesday in connection with a 1975 murder case.3:30 PM on August 19

Maoists blow up petrol pump, burn vehicles in Jharkhand

Maoist rebels blew up a petrol pump building and set fire to four vehicles in Jharkhand, police said Tuesday.12:00 PM on August 19

Koda asked to prove majority by Aug 25

Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibte Razi Monday night asked Chief Minister Madhu Koda to prove his majority in the assembly on or before Aug 25.11:00 PM on August 18

Opposition protests minority Koda government clearing files

The opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Jharkhand Monday protested against the Madhu Koda government holding cabinet meetings and clearing files relating to many projects despite being reduced to a minority in the state legislature.7:32 PM on August 18

JMM steps up efforts to form alternative government

A day after withdrawing support to the Madhu Koda government, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has stepped up efforts to form an alternative government in Jharkhand.6:31 PM on August 18

Koda meets governor, says will prove majority in assembly

Unwilling to step down despite the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) withdrawing support to his government, Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda Monday met Governor Syed Sibte Razi and said he would prove his majority on the floor of the assembly.6:30 PM on August 18

Jharkhand governor summons Koda as he refuses to resign

Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibte Razi Monday summoned Chief Minister Madhu Koda as he has refused to resign despite the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) withdrawing support to his government.2:32 PM on August 18