Ranchi, Jan 17: Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibtey Razi has recommended President's rule in the State after a consensus on a new Chief Minister after the ruling Jharkand Murli Morcha (JMM)-led coalition could not be reached.

Earlier, the State unit of Congress hinted in Ranchi that a delay in choosing a successor to JMM supremo Shibhu Soren could result in the imposition of President's rule.

Governor, Syed Razi has sent a report to the President advising of Central rule in the state.

Ranchi, Jan 13 : JMM President Shibu Soren has been admitted to a private hospital after he complained of heaviness in the chest.

According to sources at the Abdur Razzaque Ansari Memorial Weavers'' Hospital, besides heaviness in the chest, Soren complained of high blood pressure.

"Treatment is going on and his medical report is expected to be available by evening," the sources added.

Earlier in the day, Soren, who complained uneasiness, was rushed to the Central Coalfields Limited Hospital. Later, doctors referred him to the Appolo Hospital.

Ranchi, Jan. 12 : Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, who had lost the assembly by-elections, is likely to resign today, paving the way for Champai Soren, another stalwart of the regional Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).

Soren yesterday told reporters: "The JMM had met thrice and chose Champai Soren as its representative. We have sent this information to other members of our coalition in New Delhi and waiting for response. I am ready to resign."

On Champai selection, RJD chief Lalu Yadav said the UPA will take a final decision.

Ranchi, Jan. 11 : The cloud of political uncertainty is clearing from Jharkhand with Shibu Soren who had lost the assembly by elections, offered to resign paving the way for Champai Soren, another stalwart of the regional Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).

Shibu Soren, who took over reigns of Jharkhand in August last year and, under a constitutional obligation, was required to win an assembly poll within six months to remain the Chief Minister of the state, lost the Tamar assembly election to his main opponent, Raja Peter who was a nominee of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Raja Peter of the regional Jharkhand Party (an ally of NDA) defeated Soren by the margin of 9,062 votes.

Ranchi, Dec 30 : Security of Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was beefed up after his family expressed concern about the security provided by the State Government.

Sudhir Mahto, the Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand said that ''Z class security'' was provided to Dhoni after there were reports in some sections of media about the security concerns to the cricketer and his family.

"We have acted after we saw some reports in the media about the security concerns for the cricketer," he added.

Ranchi, Dec 12: In an attempt to motivate children back to school the State Government has initiated a unique idea to celebrate birthdays of poor kids at schools.

The latest step has been taken after mid-day meals and distribution of free uniforms, could not produce expected results of bringing back children to schools.

The programme especially focusses on the poor tribal children for whom celebration of birthdays is like a dream, many of them are not even aware about their birth date.