JDU-RJD

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Nitish Kumar To Form Bihar Govt In Alliance With RJD, To Take CM Oath On August 10

Nitish Kumar led Janata Dal United and Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal, once again united to form government in Bihar. On August 9, after announcing exit from the NDA-BJP alliance, Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation as NDA CM to Governor Phagu Chauhan and staked claim for an independent BJP-free government in Bihar. Declared JDU leader unanimously,… read-more

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 08:45 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: JFU, RJD, Bihar Government, alliance, Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar With Tejaswi Yadav

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Nitish Kumar Resigns As NDA CM In Bihar, Will Take Oath As Independent CM

After submitting his resignation as Bihar CM, Nitish Kumar, accompanied by RJD's Tejaswi Yadav marched to Governor Phagu Chauhan. At Governor's residence, Kumar, who has been declared JDU leader unanimously, staked claim to form his new government, hours after he broke JDU's alliance with NDA-BJP. Nitish Kumar is now likely to take oath as the Bihar… read-more

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 06:38 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Bihar CM, Resignation, JDU-BJP Alliance, Nitish Kumar, Indian Politics

Nitish Kumar-PM Narendra Modi

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JDU Officially Exit NDA, BJP Alliance In Bihar

Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) (JDU) officially walks out of alliance with the BJP in Bihar, on August 9. The developments came after a meeting of MLAs and MPs, at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's residence, Patna. Furthermore, Kumar will meet Bihar Governor Phagu Chauhan at 4:00 pm and resign as the State CM. Moreover, with the official exit of JDU from NDA, the party may join hands with the opposition.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 01:59 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: JDU, Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, BJP, nda alliance

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Lightning and Thunderstorms

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17 Die Due To Lightning & Thunderstorms In Bihar; CM Nitish Kumar Expresses Grief

Grieving the demise of the deaths of 17 persons due to lightning and thunderstorms in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar expressed his condolences. Furthermore, he announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased. Reportedly, six people died in Bhagalpur, three in Vaishali, two in Khagaria, one in Katihar, one in Saharsa, one in Madhepura, two in Banka and one in Munger.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 11:23 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: lightning, Thunderstorm, Patna, Nitish Kumar, Bihar

Courtesy: ANI

Spurious Liquor

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Spurious Liquor Claims Lives Of 2 In Bihar's Aurangabad; Over 70 Arrested

In Bihar's Aurangabad district, two lives have come to a tragic end after consuming spurious liquor, on May 24. Reportedly, the liquor was brought from Jharkhand and over 70 persons have been arrested in the case so far. Further details on the matter is Underway. The Nitish Kumar led state government in Bihar banned the sake and consumption of alcohol in 2016. 

Wed, 25 May 2022 - 08:31 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: alcohol, aurangabad, Nitish Kumar, Jharkhand, Bihar

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Nitish Kumar

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Bomb Hurled Near CM Nitish Kumar's Public Meeting Site: Bihar

In Bihar's Nalanda, a bomb was hurled in the area where CM Nitish Kumar was conducting a public meeting, on April 12. Immediately after the incident, police officials rushed to the spot, to apprehend the attackers. One person has been arrested in connection with the bomb blast, reported ANI. Earlier on March 27, a man was arrested for trying to attack CM Nitish Kumar.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 - 07:07 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Nitish Kumar, Nalanda, Public Meeting, Bomb, Bihar

Courtesy: ANI

MLAs Carried Out

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8 CPI MLAs Carried Out Of Bihar Assembly For Creating Ruckus

In a chaotic incident at Bihar assembly on March 31, eight CPI MLAs were carried out of the assembly for creating "ruckus", by order of the speaker. According to CPI MLA Birendra Prasad Gupta, the government is trying to create a "Hindu-Muslim divide in the state". He further stated that the MLAs wanted a discussion on the issues they raised, which the assembly speaker refused. 

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 - 05:30 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: CPI, Assembly, MLA, Nitish Kumar, Bihar

Courtesy: ANI

Nitish Kumar

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Condemns Bhagalpur Explosion, Expresses Condolences

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expressed condolence to the victims of Bhagalpur explosion, held on the night of March 3. A total of seven people lost lives and several were injured, after a massive explosion was reported near Yatimkahana in Kajvalichak region in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The district authority said, the explosion was caused due to firecracker making in the building. Earlier, PM Modi also expressed grief over the incident.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 - 07:07 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Nitish Kumar, Bhagalpur explosion, PM Narendra Modi, condolences, Bihar

Courtesy: ANI

Nitish Kumar

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Hijab 'Not An Issue' In Bihar, Says CM Nitish Kumar

Taking a dig at the ongoing Hijab controversy, Nitish Kumar said it is not an issue in Bihar, and that religious sentiments are respected in the state. In a media briefing, Nitish quoted, "In Bihar schools, children wear almost the same type of dress. If someone puts something on the head, there is no need to comment on it.'' Notably, the statement came after the Hijab-saffron shawl controversy in Karnataka.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 - 05:23 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: National, Nitish Kumar, Hijab-controversy, Religion, Bihar

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Nitish Kumar

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Bihar To Reopen Schools & Other Public Places As COVID Cases Decline

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, on February 6, announced to reopen schools in the state, after COVID-19 cases reportedly declined. After the review meeting, CM Kumar said, classes till eight will function with 50% capacity and nine onwards with 100% capacity. In addition, government offices, markets, gyms, salons, malls, public places, parks and other places will be functional with 50% occupancy. Marriages and other events will be allowed with 200… read-more

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 - 06:31 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Bihar Government, Covid-19, Nitish Kumar, Public Places, restrictions

Courtesy: ANI