Ranchi, Feb 28 : Maoists forced a shutdown against alleged police atrocities in Jharkhand on Saturday.

The 24-hour shutdown call disrupted road and rail traffic.

"We are facing a lot of problems. I have to go to Palamu, but there is no train available. The government is not able to do anything. Not only me, all the passengers are facing problems," said Rahul, a rail passenger.

Bus services to and from Ranchi have been completely snapped, and passengers remained stranded at the bus stands.

JMM President and former Jharkhand State Chief Minister Shibu Soren was hospitalized following a suspected urinary infection.

Soren, who is in his 60s, was admitted to the intensive care unit of Bokaro General Hospital.

Speaking with the reporters over JMM leader condition, BN Mahapatra (Medical director, Bokaro General Hospital) said, “"He is running a high fever and we suspect urine infection. Tests are being conducted.”

According to the doctors the blood pressure of the JMM leader was found high.

Ranchi, Feb 13, : The Bharatiya Janata Party shutdown call given on Friday to protest police baton charge on its leaders affected the normal life in Jharkhand.

BJP workers took out protest rallies in many parts of the State.

Over 300 party workers, including Ranchi legislator C. P. Singh, were arrested when they were trying to enforce the shutdown.

Shops and other establishments remained closed in the city and across the State.

The activists also threatened to stage a massive road blockade and agitation if their demands were not met.

Ranchi, Feb 12, : Bharatiya Janata Party National Vice-President Yashwant Sinha and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda were injured on Thursday in a police baton charge on the activists trying to break open security ring around the Governor's residence here.

Twenty men and women were injured.

BJP activists from across the state marched from different routes to demand the dissolution of Jharkhand Assembly.

Sinha, who suffered an ear injury, was protected by his profusely bleeding guards.

Sinha claimed they were beaten up mercilessly.

Ghumla (Jharkhand), Feb. 8 : In an initiative to develop confidence among local residents in Maoist-affected Jharkhand state, the police are taking steps to improve their relations with the villagers here.

Police officials have increased their interaction with villagers and often participate in social activities. They make them aware of their basic rights and are always eager to lend a helping hand during trying times of the residents.

Ranchi, Feb 6 : Hundreds of students studying in Tamil Nadu got back home in Ranchi to escape the present turmoil in the state over the Sri Lankan Army action against the LTTE.

The students were asked to vacate their hostels to avoid getting into untoward situations.

"Due to the disturbed situation in Sri Lanka, a strike has been going on in Tamil Nadu. We were asked to leave. The government came up with a notice that all universities should be closed and all hostels be vacated. So our dean and warden immediately asked us to vacate. So, we left the place," said Vikram Rana, a student.

A strike was called on Wednesday in Tamil Nadu protesting Sri Lanka''s military offensive against Tamil Tigers.