The selection process of Under-19 cricket team in Giridih district of Jharkhand has come under controversy. On Sunday (January 4), the situation became tense at Giridih bus stand when players dissatisfied with the selection and their supporters protested fiercely. The angry players not only raised questions on the selection process, but also tried to stop the bus taking the selected team to Bokaro.

According to the information, the controversy started when Jharkhand Cricket Association (JCA) Announced the names of the final 15 players. Protesting players including Abhimanyu Singh, Panchanand Singh and Arvind Kumar allege that there was a lack of transparency in the selection process.

He claims that deserving and talented players were deliberately ignored and most of the selected players are associated with the same cricket academy. The protesters alleged that this selection was not done on the basis of sports talent, but on the basis of influence and nexus.

The matter calmed down after the intervention of police and union.

The atmosphere had become very heated after the heated argument at the bus stand. The protesting players stood in front of the bus of the selected players and tried to stop it from leaving for Bokaro. However, as soon as the information was received, local cricket association officials and police intervened. After the persuasion and intervention of the officials, the protesting players were removed, after which the selected team could leave for Bokaro.

Cricket Association’s clarification: ‘Score and performance are the basis’

On the other hand, District Cricket Association Treasurer Avinash Kumar Yadav has completely rejected these allegations. He clarified that Giridih Cricket Association has given the data of total 27 outstanding players to Jharkhand Cricket Association (Jharkhand Cricket Association).JCA) Was sent to. JCA has made the final selection of 15 players on the basis of their previous scores and performance data. He described this process as completely fair and within the rules.

This entire episode has once again raised questions on the credibility of the sports selection process. Dissatisfied players have demanded that a high-level and impartial investigation into this selection process should be conducted so that injustice is not done to any talented player in future.

Police has intensified the search operation to nab three convicts who escaped from Hazaribagh Central Jail in Jharkhand. Raids are being conducted continuously in many areas of Jharkhand as well as Bihar. According to officials, the three prisoners had escaped from the jail in the early hours of December 31 and since then the police is searching for them.

All three prisoners are residents of Wasseypur.

Police officials said that the three absconding convicts are residents of Wasseypur area of ​​Dhanbad. Initial investigation has revealed that they planned to escape from jail by taking advantage of darkness and dense fog.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate this entire matter. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Headquarters) Amit Kumar Anand, who is leading the SIT, said that apart from many districts of Bihar, continuous raids are being conducted in Dhanbad, Ranchi and other parts of Jharkhand. Police suspect that the absconding prisoners are hiding with the help of their old network.

Big mistake in jail security

The investigation has also revealed that there was serious negligence in the security arrangements of the jail. Questions have been raised on the role of many jail guards in the preliminary investigation by IG (Prison) Sudarshan Mandal. It is suspected that either the guards were negligent in their duty or they helped the prisoners escape through the bathroom window.

Two chief wardens suspended

After the incident, the jail administration has taken strict action and suspended two chief wardens Umesh Singh and Harendra Mahato. The administration says that after the completion of the investigation, more strict action will be taken against the culprits.

Criminal history of the main accused

According to the police, the main accused Deva Bhuiyan had already escaped from Dhanbad jail in 2021 and had remained underground for about three and a half years. More than a dozen criminal cases are registered against him in different police stations of Dhanbad. Police hope that soon all three culprits will be arrested.

A disturbing news of attack on the fourth pillar of democracy has come to light in Dumka, Jharkhand. Where the guardians of the law kept the law aside. Two senior journalists returning from the minister’s program were not only beaten up on the road, but were also taken to the police station and tortured. SP has assured action after investigation.

Journalists returning from minister’s program assaulted

This incident took place in Hansdiha police station area of ​​Dumka district. According to the information, senior journalist Mrityunjay Pandey and journalist Nitish Verma of two different private channels were returning from the program of Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav. There was a huge traffic jam at Hansdiha Chowk. When the journalists tried to find out the reason for the jam, the policemen stationed there started pushing and shoving them.

Journalists accused of mental torture

The victim journalists allege that despite introducing themselves, the policemen under the leadership of Hansdiha police station in-charge beat them up. The limit reached when he was forcibly taken to the police station, held hostage for hours and mentally tortured.

There was huge anger among the journalists of the district after the incident.

Seeing the seriousness of the matter, forces of three police stations and Jarmundi DSP reached the spot. The journalists were freed after the intervention of SP Pitambar Singh Kherwar. There is huge anger among the journalists of the district due to this incident. Various journalist organizations have met the SP and submitted a written complaint and have demanded suspension of the guilty policemen.

SP assured fair investigation and action

At present the SP has assured impartial investigation and action. But the question remains that if the police behave like this only with those who reveal the truth, then what will happen to the safety of the general public?

Love has no boundaries, this has been proved by a young man from Sahibganj, Jharkhand and a girl from Hewei province of China. Chiao Jiao, a resident of China, decided to cross the seven seas and come to India to marry her Indian boyfriend Chandan Singh. Their unique and heart-touching love story was completed in marriage on 6th December. This inter-cultural wedding took place with full Vedic customs and pomp at Vinayak Hotel in Sahibganj.

Love story started in China and London

This international love story began in the academic campuses of China and London. Chandan Singh and Xiao Jiao met in connection with their studies. Their friendship soon turned into a deep love affair, and both of them decided to live together for the rest of their lives.

Father gave respect to the relationship

All the credit for bringing this inter-national relationship to India and giving it Indian values ​​goes to Chandan’s father Shambhu Shankar Singh. He respected his son’s decision wholeheartedly and ensured that the wedding was conducted in full accordance with Indian customs.

Amazing confluence of two cultures

A large number of family members, relatives and friends participated in this grand ceremony organized at Vinayak Hotel. Amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras, when Xiao Jiao in Indian attire accompanied Chandan Singh seven rounds So this moment became a wonderful and memorable confluence of cultures of two countries.

This marriage is proof that even thousands of kilometers of distance and cultural differences do not matter in front of true intentions and love.

Suddenly poisonous gas started leaking in the closed coal mine area of ​​BCCL located in Kenduadih, Dhanbad late on Wednesday night, due to which panic spread in the area. One woman and one man died due to gas inhalation, while more than a dozen people are ill.

After this incident, local people blocked the Dhanbad-Ranchi highway and protested strongly. BCCL’s forensic team and police force are deployed on the spot to ascertain the type of gas and the source of the leak.

Panic due to gas leak, strong foul smell in many localities

Gas kept spreading with strong foul smell since late night in Rajput Basti, Masjid Mohalla, number 5 and many surrounding parts of Kenduadih police station area. As soon as the information was received, BCCL officials, safety officers and Kenduadih police station in-charge reached the affected areas with gas detector machines. Preliminary investigation has indicated that gas is coming out from the bushy area of ​​GM Guest House near the police station. However, the type of gas has not been confirmed yet.

BCCL team’s investigation continues, search for source intensified

The safety officer of Kusunda area said that there is a possibility of poisonous gas being present in the surrounding areas and the level of foul smell is very high. Officials are reporting the matter to higher levels and the process to stop the leak has been initiated. According to BCCL agent Lakhan Lal Baranwal, the exact location of the gas is being discovered, and as soon as the source is clear, the work of filling it will be started immediately. Continuous investigation is going on with gas detector machines.

Local people ill, admitted to hospital

Due to gas leakage, many people in the area are complaining of headache, vomiting and difficulty in breathing. Some people had to be taken to hospital for treatment. Local resident Tinku Ansari said that many people suddenly became unconscious. Mahesh Goswami said that his daughter got dizzy and fell down as soon as she came out of the house and the doctors told that it was the effect of poisonous gas. Many families have shifted to other places as a precautionary measure.

Kenduadih police station in-charge Pramod Pandey said that as soon as the information was received from the councilor and local people, the police called the BCCL team. At present, all the teams are working together to stop the gas leak and bring the situation back to normal. The administration has appealed to the people to exercise caution and stay away from the affected area.

Congress leader and state minister Irfan Ansari’s response to the question related to speculations that some big change is going to happen in Jharkhand has come to light. Accusing BJP, he said that BJP had affected the work by spreading rumors as part of a well thought out strategy for the last five days. No official did the work. The officers started feeling that the government would change. He made it clear that the government will complete five years. Those who are trying to mislead should desist.

There is a need to treat BJP- Irfan Ansari

Irfan Ansari also said, “Hemant Soren is the son of Guruji Shibu Soren. He will not bend, he will not stop, he will torment BJP.” The minister further said, “All is well. I am a doctor. I can treat. There is no need to treat the government. There is a need to treat BJP, which I will do.”

#WATCH Ranchi: Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari said, “BJP set this narrative for 5 days, misled the state that the Chief Minister bowed down and joined BJP. This cannot happen. Here we have a government with full majority… If he had to bow down, he would have bowed down when he was taken to jail… pic.twitter.com/pDS6eD7Rnw

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) December 4, 2025

Will answer every question of BJP- Minister

Speaking to the media in Ranchi after the meeting of the alliance parties before the winter session, he said, “We have made the strategy that we had to make for the winter session. We will answer every question of the BJP. If they come in a positive manner, we will answer in a positive manner. If they ask good questions and ask questions in the interest of the state, then we will answer in a positive manner. I urge the BJP to allow the session to continue.”

Gandhi family strengthened India-Russia relations- Ansari

On Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, he said, “India’s relationship with Russia has been very good. The Gandhi family did the work to strengthen that relationship. If Putin is meeting the Prime Minister, he will also meet Rahul Gandhi, the government should not be stopped. Politics should be conducted in a positive manner. Why are you stopping Rahul Gandhi? The public will not tolerate this arrogance for long.”

A big statement has come from the leader of Chief Minister Hemant Soren amid speculations of a major upheaval in the Jharkhand government. Putting an end to speculations about breaking of alliance between Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress, JMM leader Manoj Pandey has clarified the situation.

Manoj Pandey says that Hemant Soren’s government will complete its tenure. There will be no question of breaking the alliance. Why would the alliance break?

Why did Hemant Soren go to Delhi?

JMM leader Manoj Pandey has also responded to the ongoing political speculations after Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s visit to Delhi. He has said that Hemant Soren had gone to Delhi for personal reasons. Unnecessary speculations are being made about Jharkhand. Jharkhand government will complete its five-year tenure.

In fact, regarding the visit of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana to Delhi, speculations had started that the JMM chief had gone there to meet the BJP high command. Speculations began to discuss the nexus between JMM and BJP in the upcoming elections.

What was the reaction of Congress?

When the Congress leader was questioned on this matter, state spokesperson Rakesh Sinha termed these speculations as baseless. He said that those who are thinking that there can be an alliance between JMM and BJP are wrong in their thinking.

Accusing BJP, Rakesh Sinha also claimed that all these rumors are being spread by BJP only to break the morale of the MLAs in Jharkhand. They do not have any official evidence regarding this. At the same time, the Congress leader claimed that India Alliance is strong in Jharkhand and Congress ministers under the leadership of Hemant Soren will continue to work for the development of Jharkhand.

BJP also rejected the speculations

Not only JMM or Congress, but BJP itself is calling such speculations as baseless that there can be an alliance between Hemant Soren and BJP. The BJP leader says that JMM and BJP are two sides of the ocean and can never come together. Hemant Soren’s visit to Delhi was not to meet BJP leaders. Only he can tell why he went to Delhi.

Jharkhand currently has a government of JMM, Congress, RJD and Left alliance, which has a total of 56 seats out of 81 assembly seats. But just imagine what would happen if JMM comes into alliance with BJP.

There are intense discussions these days on this new alliance i.e. the alliance between JMM and BJP, which if proved to be true, can cause a big upheaval in the politics of the state. In a possible new scenario, by adding 1 seat each from LJP, AJSU and JDU along with JMM (34) and BJP (21), the total figure can reach 58 and 41 seats are required for majority.

Structured analysis of current numerical strength

As of December 2025, the actual strength of the Jharkhand Assembly is still stable, with the INDIA block government remaining in power with 56 seats and Hemant Soren as the Chief Minister. The seat distribution is clear – JMM is leading the government with 34, Congress 17, RJD 4 and CPI(ML) 1 seat, while on the NDA side, BJP has 21 seats, AJSU 1, JD(U) 1, LJP(RV) 1 seat for a total of 24 seats, and 1 seat is with JLKKM. These results are confirmed by the Election Commission and no by-election changes have been registered yet.

Hypothetical political turmoil and potential impact

Political analysts believe that if Hemant Soren forms an alliance with BJP, it will be one of the most unexpected political moves in history as the conflict between the two parties was at its peak during the 2024 election campaign and Soren had gained public support by accusing BJP of misusing the ED investigation.

Still, if we consider the hypothetical scenario then the new equation can directly change the dice of 55 seats with JMM 34 + BJP 21 and with the support of AJSU, LJP and JDU the number can go up to 58. Due to this, Congress and RJD may get badly divided and the opposition will be reduced to only 22 seats, while caste and tribal-non-tribal vote polarization can also shake the social politics of Jharkhand.

Future situation and possibility of political instability

Past experience shows that the JMM-BJP friendship has proven to be a very politically unstable model, especially in 2010-2014 when there were frequent support-declines and regime changes. At present, the INDIA block government appears strong and BJP is adopting the strategy of organizational expansion by remaining in the opposition, hence the possibility of an alliance is still considered very low.

However, circumstances change in a moment in politics and if this equation turns out to be true then the entire structure of equations, leadership and policies in Jharkhand will be rewritten. At present, no official signal, statement or party document has come out and only the situation of any new by-election or floor test will decide the future direction of politics.

Political turmoil continues regarding SIR. Other opposition parties including Congress are continuously alleging scams in SIR. Meanwhile, Jharkhand minister and Congress leader Irfan Ansari has given such a statement, which has created an uproar in politics. While giving a controversial statement, Irfan Ansari has appealed to the public that if BLO comes to your house, then stop it.

While talking to the public, Irfan Ansari has even claimed that the BLO is coming to your homes to remove your name from the voter list. He further said, “When he comes, lock him in the house and call me. Open the lock only after I come.”

‘After closing the BLO, call me, I will open the lock’

Not only this, Irfan Ansari says, “If someone is deducting your vote, deducting your name from the voter list, deducting your name from the Aadhaar card, then your bank account will be closed.” Referring to Bihar, the Jharkhand minister said, “There the names of 65 lakh people were struck off. Their identity was snatched away. I want to tell you all, if someone comes to strike off your name, then stop it and call me.”

Addressing the public, Irfan Ansari said, “These people have snatched your identity. They have made you an infiltrator. You will not get any rights in the society. Now SIR is being implemented in Bengal, then it will be implemented in Jharkhand. Do not let the BLO deduct your name at any cost.”

BJP angry over Irfan Ansari’s statement

BJP leaders are furious over this inflammatory statement of Irfan Ansari, minister in Hemant Soren government. BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdev said, “The minister has taken an oath to uphold the Constitution and the law and when he speaks against constitutional rules like this, he should be fired from the job.”

NDA got a landslide victory in Bihar Assembly elections and Nitish Kumar took oath as CM for the 10th time. Meanwhile, a big statement came from Congress leader and Jharkhand government minister Irfan Ansari on the defeat of the Grand Alliance in Bihar. He said that he is still in shock after the results of Bihar.

Irfan Ansari, who reached Delhi to meet senior Congress leaders, spoke to news agency IANS. During this he said that to defeat NDA we will have to unite honestly. There are many tricksters in BJP. We saw this in Bihar elections.

‘Such a big victory is impossible’- Irfan Ansari

Irfan Ansari said that NDA won 202 seats in Bihar elections, how can this happen? We are still in shock as to how this could happen. This is impossible.

‘Ansari community should not fall prey to Asaduddin Owaisi’- Irfan Ansari

Jharkhand government minister Irfan Ansari further said that neither is there any wave nor do the people want you, despite this you are getting so many seats. We (opposition parties) will have to fight the elections together. I have met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and he has given me the task to ensure that our youth (belonging to Ansari community) in Jharkhand do not fall prey to Asaduddin Owaisi. I have been given the responsibility to fix them. They have been asked to develop them. We are people who take everyone along.

Irfan Ansari does not know Imran Masood

At the same time, when Irfan Ansari was asked a question on Imran Masood’s statement, the Congress minister said, “I come from Jharkhand, I do not know Imran Masood.”

Allegation of scam again in Bihar elections

Jharkhand minister said that he has to give a report regarding Bihar elections. EVMs have been tampered with, that is why we have lost Bihar elections. How can 6 ministers get the same vote? When we announced the Chief Minister’s face, a face belonging to the Mallah community was put forward for the Deputy Chief Minister. If a face belonging to minority community had also been declared, the result would have been better. There was anger among the public about this, people asked me questions. Owaisi has taken full advantage of this.