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Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar Rolls Out 7-Point-Agenda Ahead of Assembly Elections
The current Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar Nitish Kumar rolled out his 7-point-agenda on September 25 ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections. The promises include financial help for girls after completing higher education, irrigation, stormwater drainage system to all agricultural lands, solar electricity for villages along with infrastructure, healthcare and electricity projects. The CM addressed the media right after the announcement… read-more
Tags: Bihar Assembly Elections, CM Nitish Kumar, NDA, 7-point-agenda
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Narendra Singh Tomar Given Additional Charge of Food Processing Ministry
After accepting Harsimrat Kaur Badal's resignation, President Ram Nath Kovind on September 18 appointed Union Minister Narendra Tomar to additionally take care of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur has resigned after the Centre introduced three new farm bills in the Parliament lately. However, SAD will continue to be a part of the National Democratic Alliance.
Tags: Harsimrat Kaur, Ministry, Food Processing Industries, BJP, NDA, SAD
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UPSC Conducts NDA Entrance Exams, Special Trains used for Students' Commute
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the National Defense Academy (NDA) entrance exams on September 6. The examination was initially scheduled to take place on April 19, but was postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Both the NDA 1 and 2 examinations were held on the same day. According to Abhishek Kumar, Assistant Commercial Manager, Moradabad, three trains carried candidates appearing for the NDA examination.
Tags: UPSC, NDA, Covid-19, Coronavirus, Lockdown
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Bihar Elections: Former Chief Minister Jitam Ram Manjhi Re-Joins NDA Ahead of Polls
Hindustani Aawam Morcha (HAM) president and former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi returned to NDA alliance, on September 2. He had quit NDA in 2018 to join the 'Mahagathbandhan'. However, Manjhi formed an alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav to contest the 2019 Elections, but couldn't win a single seat in Bihar. "We have forged an alliance with Janata Dal (United) & have become a part of the NDA," Manjhi mentioned.
Tags: Bihar, Bihar Assembly Elections, NDA, Jitam Ram Manjhi
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