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Nitish Kumar refuses to comment on Gyanvapi mosque issue
The stand of ruling allies, Nitish Kumar's JD-U and the BJP on this controversy is different.
Nitish Kumar sees off Tejashwi to his car at JD-U’s Iftar party
Apart from the Chief Minister, and Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Sushil Kumar Modi, Lalan Singh, Tar Kishore Prasad, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Ajit Sharma and many other leaders of the state attended the iftar on Thursday.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar ‘punched’ by youth at public meet in Patna’s outskirts
According to a video going viral on social media, a youth was seen walking in between the security personnel as the Chief Minister was paying tribute at a statue at Bakhtiyarpur market, and punching him once.
Never thought of contesting for the President’s post: Nitish Kumar
The tenure of present President Ram Nath Kovind is ending in July this year.
Bihar heading for mid-term polls, says Chirag Paswan
Chirag Paswan said: "Nitish Kumar can go anywhere to retain the chief minister's post. If he negotiates with other parties, he will replicate his move of 2017."
Hijab not an issue in Bihar, says Nitish Kumar
Patna, Feb 15 : Amid the ongoing hijab controversy in Karnataka, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday…
Lalu Prasad supports BJP MP’s Dawood jibe on Nitish Kumar
On Monday, Chhedi Paswan said that the BJP top leadership has made a huge mistake by giving the post of chief minister to Nitish Kumar.
RJD threatens no-Confidence Motion against Nitish Kumar Government
"We will first take a look at the amendment bill. If it is not in favour of the common people of the state, the RJD will bring a no-confidence motion in the Budget session.
RJD gives open offer of support to Nitish Kumar in Bihar Vidhan Sabha
The RJD currently has 75 MLAs in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha while Nitish Kumar's party has 45 MLAs. The latter is ruling the state with the help of 74 MLAs of the BJP, 4 MLAs of HAM and three MLAs of VIP.
HAM threatens to withdraw support to Nitish Kumar Govt
"Babloo should suggest his other BJP leaders like Kailash Vijayvargiya who spoke against a particular community several times in the past. Why is he not suggesting him to take retirement from politics?"
Nitish Kumar slams his Dy CM for opposing special status
Patna, Dec 13 : Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the Deputy Chief Minister of…
Chirag Paswan slams Bihar CM over Muzaffarpur Eye Tragedy
Following the incident, the Human Rights Commission has sought action taken report from the Chief Secretary of Bihar.
Tejashwi Yadav attacks Nitish for sending youths to jail
A group of 20 youths protested against Nitish Kumar in his rally in Tarapur. They raised the 19 lakh jobs promise made by the NDA before the assembly elections.
‘No Jobs in Bihar’: Tejashwi hits out at Nitish over Jammu and Kashmir Killings
On Sunday, militants killed two labourers named Raja Rishidev and Yogendra Rishidev in Kulgam district while another, Chunchun Rishidev, was grievously injured.
‘Asking cat to protect milk’: Tejashwi on Nitish’s Janata Darbar
"The JD-U MLA of Valmikinagar was saved on the direction of Nitish Kumar. Due to his direction, Bihar Police did not arrest the MLA and his aides," Tejashwi Yadav claimed.
Caste census necessary in the country, says Nitish Kumar
Patna, Aug 25 : Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that the caste census is necessary…
Pegasus snooping case: JD-U MP claims his phone was tapped in past
The MP's statement makes it seems that the JD-U wants to raise the issue in a bid to corner its alliance partner BJP.
After Nitish, Manjhi demands probe into Pegasus snooping row
According to reports published by 17 media organizations, the phones of prominent leaders, bureaucrats, judges, journalists, were tapped between 2017 and 2019.
Nitish Kumar running Rs 20K cr parallel Liquor Economy: Lalu Prasad
Patna, July 17 : After nine deaths due to poisonous liquor in Bihar’s West Champaran district, RJD chief…
Medical, engineering, sports universities to come up in Bihar
The bills for the new universities will be introduced in the Monsoon session of Bihar Assembly starting later this month.
Nitish Kumar became CM by ‘passing exam in 3rd division’: Lalu Prasad Yadav
The dispute between Sahani and Prasad happened during transfer posting of CDPOs and other officials of the department.
Two former JD-U MLAs set to Join Rashtriya Janata Dal
Since the formation of a coalition government comprising four political parties, the RJD claims that they are in contact with several leaders of the JD-U and Nitish Kumar government may fall soon.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Ridiculed for Visiting Delhi for Treatment
"Nitish Kumar is the chief minister of Bihar for the last 16 years but he doesn't have faith in the state health infrastructure and the treatment of doctors," he said.
Nitish Kumar ‘PM material’, says JD-U lawmaker
Patna, June 23 : A JD-U lawmaker on Tuesday said Nitish Kumar was “PM material”, whose “real chair”…
JD-U has no role in LJP crisis, says Nitish Kumar
Patna/New Delhi: With the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) seeing a leadership tussle, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on…
Nitish Kumar tried to Politically Kill my Father: Chirag Paswan
Patna, June 22 : Amid political crisis in Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), Chirag Paswan, on Tuesday, put out…
Tejashwi slams Nitish Kumar over FIRs against two reporters
As per the norms, the inaugurated ambulance by the local MP should be handed over to district health department, he said.
Pappu Yadav arrested for violating Covid-19 norms in Bihar
Yadav was arrested from his residence in Patna today morning after he was seen outside without a Covid-19 permit. Yadav claimed that he was helping people affected by the virus.
JD-U MP slams BJP Bihar chief for ‘politics over lockdown’
Patna: The tension between the two major constituents of Bihar’s ruling alliance intensified on Thursday, with Janata Dal-United…
RJD accuses Nitish of ‘total loot’ of legislators’ funds
Patna, May 6 : RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday hit out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar…
No ‘Sushasan’ but ‘Rakshas Raj’ in Bihar under Nitish: Tejashwi
Patna : Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, said on Tuesday that the tall claims…
Bihar CM directly responsible for corruption: Tejashwi Yadav
"The CAG has found a huge difference between expected and actual budget of different departments. CM Nitish Kumar should read the CAG reports of last 10 years," he said.
Nitish Kumar missing from Bihar Govt Banners
The JD(U) leaders were shocked to see the Chief Minister's picture missing from the banners pasted on the stage, leaving the BJP leaders in an uncomfortable position.
Kuswaha returns to JDU, Nitish rewards him with key post
Nitish Kumar wants to regain his lost ground through Upendra Kushwaha.
Bihar government should rethink liquor ban: BJP legislator
Nitish Kumar had implemented prohibition in 2016.
Nitish accepts negligence in Covid testing
After the alleged Covid scam, RJD MP Manoj Jha raised this issue in Rajya Sabha and demanded thorough inquiry into the matter.
64% engineers’ posts lying vacant in Bihar
The large number of posts for engineers lying vacant in different government departments only substantiate this fact.
Shahnawaz, Neeraj Singh get ministerial berths in Nitish govt
BJP leaders Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi were also sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar, replacing Sushil Kumar Modi who had been Nitish Kumar`s deputy for 15 years.
‘Bihar officials keeping close tabs on flood situation in Uttarakhand’
Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, who visited the Chamoli district said that over 125 people are missing and the number is likely to rise further.
RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha may reunite with Nitish Kumar
This is not the first time that Upendra Kushwaha has joined hands with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar or parted ways from him. The RLSP Chief had started his political innings under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar himself.
Nitish Kumar loses cool as media questions him over Bihar’s law and order situation
Nitish Kumar said Bihar DGP SK Singhal has assured him that the police will soon make a breakthrough in the Rupesh Kumar Singh murder case.
Kirti Jha Azad makes big claim about JD(U) MLAs, says this about CM Nitish Kumar
The former MP said that the BJP is trying to mislead the people of Bihar by planting fake stories that the Congress is going to break in Bihar.
Implementation of Nitish Kumar’s dream project under question mark
Patna, Jan 5 : While Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was busy in taking a high-level meeting at…
Nitish Kumar dismisses RJD leader’s claim on 17 JDU legislators
BJP spokesperson Nikhil Anand said, “We do not need to reiterate that our alliance is unbreakable… RJD has been day-dreaming about coming to power. Statements of RJD leaders are baseless and ludicrous.”
RJD tries to lure Nitish Kumar as PM candidate, JD (U) says it is rubbish
Nitish Kumar had forged an alliance with the RJD in 2015 and returned to power with a thumping majority. However, mid-way, he walked out of the GA and formed a government with the BJP’s support.
Nitish plays another political gamble by appointing new JD-U chief
By appointing Singh as JD-U national President, Nitish has sent out a clear message to other regional parties that his party does not promote dynastic or family rule politics.
Not Greedy for CM’s Chair, Says Nitish Kumar as JD(U) Expresses Anguish Over Arunachal MLAs Jumping Ship to BJP
Referring to Nitish Kumars speech delivered at the partys meeting, Tyagi said that Kumar did not want to become the CM after the assembly results were declared, the decision which he (Kumar) had conveyed to both his party and ally BJP.
Nitish Kumar’s Close Confidant RCP Singh Chosen New JDU President
RCP Singh, a bureaucrat-turned-politician, was so far the general secretary of the regional party.
Opposition attacks JD-U after 6 MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh join BJP
CM Nitish Kumar had said that he will comment on the matter after meeting the MLAs who have joined the ruling BJP in Arunachal Pradesh.
Cong MLA seeks amendment in liquor ban law in Bihar
Congress MLA Ajit Sharma has written a letter to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, requesting him to bring…
‘Spike in crime rate in Bihar a failure of Nitish Kumar govt’
Earlier, Sanjay Sarawgi, BJP MLA from Darbhanga, had also raised concerns over the depleting law and order situation in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar likely to expand cabinet in December
Patna, Dec 1 : Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to expand his cabinet in December as…
Now, Rabri Devi dubs Nitish as ‘warrior of sophistry’
Tejashwi also alleged that Nitish Kumar was facing actions in a murder case of 1991 and that the case was closed recently.
CM Nitish Kumar hits back at Tejashwi, asks who made him Deputy CM
Tejashwi Yadav clarified that Nitish Kumar called him a small child.
Bihar Opposition Attacks Nitish Kumar Over Corruption Charges On Cabinet Minister
Mewalal Choudhary appointed education minister despite being suspended in 2017
Tejashwi Yadav takes a jibe at Nitish, calls him ‘nominated’ CM
It may be mentioned that no RJD leader, including former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav, attended the swearing-in ceremony and boycotted it along with the Left parties.
14 member Bihar cabinet sworn in with Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister
BJP President J P Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanad Rai, Bihar BJP In- Charge Bhupendra Yadav and election in - charge Devendra Fadnavis were present at the swearing-in ceremony.
Bihar Government Formation: Full list of BJP ministers to take oath today
BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav is set to be the Speaker in the new Assembly. Nand Kishore won from the Patna Sahib Assembly seat.
Nitish Kumar sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for seventh time
The NDA secured absolute majority by winning 125 seats in the recently held Bihar Assembly elections.
Nitish Kumar emerged as a good NDA leader in Bihar: Tariq Anwar
Anwar, party's general secretary and a veteran leader from Bihar, acknowledged that there were shortcomings due to which the Congress performed worse than other 'Mahagathbandhan' constituents and asserted that the high command was serious about an introspection as well as a thorough analysis of the results.
Nitish Kumar May Take Oath As CM On Monday
Raj Bhavan sources said they have not received any communication about when the swearing-in ceremony will take place.
BJP To Decide Whether LJP Should Be Retained In NDA: Nitish Kumar
Date of swearing-in to be decided in meeting on Friday
JDU tally lowest in 15 yrs, Nitish ‘unwilling’ but BJP persuades him to stay Bihar CM
Sources said Nitish Kumar was “very upset” at the manner in which Chirag Paswan and his LJP had hurt the JD(U).
Bihar Election Results 2020: Nitish Kumar reacts to Bihar win, “Public decides, thanks Modi for support”
Nitish Kumar- led NDA was back in power in Bihar on Wednesday with a majority.
Bihar Election Results: Seats where victory margin was less than 1,000
The RJD, which had contested 144 seats, had won 60 and was leading at 16 a strike rate of about 53 %, according to data on the Election Commission website at 11.15 pm on Tuesday.
Dalai Lama congratulates Nitish Kumar on poll success
Dharamsala, Nov 11 : Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday congratulated Nitish Kumar on his coalition’s…
Nitish Kumar will be Bihar CM for the next 5 years: BJP state chief Sanjay Jaiswal
Sanjay Jaiswal, president, BJP Bihar unit, talks about the PM Modi factor in state polls, ally JDU’s performance, and more.
Poll of Polls: NDA reduced to double digits, Mahagathbandhan to rule Bihar
The Bihar election ended on Saturday and the results will be out on November 10.
Tejashwi may dislodge Nitish with thumping win: Predict some exit polls
The Bihar election is being seen as a referendum on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose JD-U is in alliance with the BJP-led NDA. Nitish Kumar has governed Bihar three times in a row since 2005.
Bihar Exit Polls: it is advantage Grand Alliance and Tejashwi Yadav
if the results of the Bihar assembly election on November 10 reflect the exit polls, it will mean the end of the Nitish Kumar era after a 15-year rule.
Sanjay Raut on Bihar CM’s ‘last election’ remark : People will ensure Nitish Kumar retires after this poll
On Thursday, Kumar who is also the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA’s) chief ministerial candidate for this election during a rally in Bihar’s Purnia said,v“All’s well that ends well. The day after, there is voting. This is my last election. Will you vote for the JD-U candidate or not?”
Bihar elections: Future of 12 Nitish ministers at stake in final phase
In Bihar, elections are being held in three phases for 243 assembly seats. Polling for the first phase was held on 71 seats on October 28 and 94 seats on November 3. Counting of votes will be held on November 10.
Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi, Nitish Kumar over job, migrant crisis
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar and accused…
‘Need Nitish Kumar so development doesn’t stall’: PM Modi writes to Bihar
“I am confident that power of double engine will take the state on new heights of development,” he PM Modi said in the letter.
Chirag Paswan terms Nitish ‘most corrupt Bihar CM’
Chirag Paswan said: "I am quite confident about BJP and LJP. We will form the government after November 10."
People of Bihar will vote for Mahagathbandhan: Rahul Gandhi
Patna, Nov 5 : Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar,…
Who will send anyone out of country: Nitish attacks ‘rumours’ on CAA
In region with 24 seats and large Muslim numbers, JD(U) leader says his govt has strived for brotherhood, tells people to think ‘carefully’ about work done
Narendra Modi, Nitish Kumar are no different: Rahul Gandh
Ahead of the third and final phase of polling in the Bihar Assembly elections on November 7, all…
Rahul accuses NDA govt of ‘crony capitalism and enslaving farmers’
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish…
People of Bihar have made up their minds for change: Rahul
Even as polling is underway for 94 seats in the second phase of assembly elections, former Congress president…
Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi, Kanahiya lead opposition poll fight in Bihar
Even Rahul Gandhi in his campaign talked about migrants problem and farmers’ issues in his public meetings.
RJD Ignored Women, Backward Classes During Rule: Nitish Kumar Slams Opp
When Lalu was sent to jail, he installed his wife (Rabri Devi) on the chair, but did nothing for the welfare of the women otherwise, says Nitish Kumar attacking Lalu Prasad
Bihar Election : LJP may play spoilsport for JD-U
Chirag Paswan too has been appealing to the voters to vote for the BJP in Assembly segments in which his party is not in the fray.
Chirag Paswan’s fresh swipe at Nitish Kumar has cautionary note for PM Modi
Nitish Kumar, who has been on the winning side in all elections since 2005, is aiming for a fourth straight term.
Bihar Election: Lalu Yadav hits out at Nitish and Sushil Modi again
Patna, Oct 22 : Neither can you take Lalu Prasad out of Bihar politics nor Bihar out of…
When Husband Jailed, Wife Made CM: Nitish’s Dig At RJD
He said that no section of society had been ignored during his rule and special developmental works taken up for those pushed to the margins of society.
Lalu attacks Nitish over remark linking coastal areas to industries
Lalu Prasad is currently in Ranchi jail after he was convicted in the fodder scam. The tweet is posted on his Twitter handle @laluprasadrjd.
Nitish Kumar has been unfair towards Chirag Paswan, says Tejashwi
"Going by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's progress in the last five years, we can actually predict the upcoming years. We have to take important measures to bring Bihar out of this state of helplessness," Chirag Paswan tweeted.
Bihar Election: Amit Shah asserts: Nitish Kumar to be next Chief Minister
Talking about the Lok Janshakti Party breaking away from the ruling alliance in Bihar, Shah said the party was offered adequate seats but still walked away from the alliance.
BJP says Nitish to be CM even if it outperforms JD(U)
"Please be rest assured. Nitish Kumar will be our Chief Minister irrespective of which party gets how many seats", Sushil Kumar Modi said in reply to the question.
Nitish govt misusing old phone number to defame Tejashwi: RJD
“Does the ruling party have any answer on whether the decisions taken by ex-DGP Gupteshwar Pandey during his tenure were fair?” he asked.
Ex-Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey takes political plunge, joins JD(U)
Speculation is rife that he may be offered ticket to contest the assembly election from a seat in his native Buxar district.
Bihar: Congress gears for ‘Mahila Kranti Sammelan’ to be addressed by Priyanka Gandhi
As preparations are underway for the women's conference, Congress is booking cinema halls and auditoriums in all the districts of Bihar so that women can see and hear Priyanka Gandhi on a big screen
Nitish gets livid over documentary showing pind-daan in Gaya
Patna, Sep 22 : Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday become angry with the water resources development…
Centre’s fisheries scheme will help the poorest farmer: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
Kumar said as many as 89 per cent people in the state reside in rural areas and 76 per cent of them are directly or indirectly involved in agriculture.
Nitish gives govt report card during first virtual rally, attacks Tejashwi, Tej Pratap
During the rally, senior leaders of JDU like Sanjay Jha, Lallan Singh accompanied him.
It is no longer about fear of Lalu and Nitish’s good governance
In general, any state election held in Bihar in the last 15 years has been centered on two…
Tejashwi Yadav says Nitish unable to fill 4.5 Lakh vacant posts in Bihar govt
Reacting to the BJP being the largest political party in the state, Tejasvi said that the largest party doesn't have a face in Bihar.
Bihar polls: CM Nitish may face former Patna Municiapl chief after rift in 2019
"I resigned from the post on August 3 last year, while the flood happened in the city a month later. The state government held me responsible for the choked drainage system leading to the flood," Suman said.
Migrant labourers turning out to be a poll issue in Bihar
The migration of labourers is turning out to be a poll issue for the opposition parties in Bihar. Tejashwi…
Lalu Slams Nitish After Patna Declared Dirtiest City
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad on Friday slammed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after Patna was…
Nitish govt must demand SC-monitored probe into SSR case: Bihar Congress in-charge
“The Bihar government has made only statements in the case. They are not bothered about the case but are focusing only on politics,” the Congress leader said.
High population density makes Bihar all the more vulnerable to Covid-19: Nitish
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the state is definitely facing a threat from coronavirus because of its highest population density in the country and hence needs to remain alert.
Inaugurated By Nitish Kumar Just Days Ago, Rs 260-Crore Bridge Collapses
Inaugurated By Nitish Kumar Just Days Ago, Rs 260-Crore Bridge Collapses
Feel sorry for those in power who can’t help Bihar: Lalu Yadav
Patna, June 12 : Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Friday blamed the Nitish Kumar government for…
Bihar Congress demands Rs 10K for each migrant labourer
Patna, June 6 : Bihar Youth Congress on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding Rs 10,000…
A journey of thousand miles — without money, food and in fear of police
Many among them have died, unable to cope with the harsh sun and in the absence of food. Last week, 16 migrant workers were run over near Maharashtra''s Aurangabad by a goods train after the exhausted migrants fell asleep on the railway tracks.
NRC will not be implemented in Bihar: Nitish
Patna, Feb 23: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reiterated on Sunday that the National Register for Citizens would not…
Gandhi, Godse cannot go hand-in-hand: Kishor
The latest to join his bandwagon is Tamil Nadu's DMK, which has roped in I-PAC to strategise its campaign for next Assembly elections.
Lalu features in ‘Thugs of Bihar’ poster
Patna, Feb 12 : A day after the Aam Aadmi Party swept Delhi Assembly polls defeating BJP by…
JDU expels Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma
Kishor and Varma have been critical of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his stand on the CAA. JD-U had supported the bill both in the Loka Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
BJP, JDU alliance unbreakable, NDA to contest Bihar polls under Nitish: Shah
Hajipur, Jan 16 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on…
No question of NRC in Bihar says Bihar CM NitishKumar
A natiowide NRC would be needless (koi zarurat nahin hai) and has no justification (koi auchitya nahin hai).
NRC will not be implemented in Bihar: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Patna, Dec 20 : Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday asserted that National Register for Citizens will…
Vashishth Narayan’s death: Lalu slams Nitish government
Patna : Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad on Friday hit out at the Nitish Kumar government…
Family of Vashishth Narayan Singh made to wait for ambulance
Ayodhya Prasad, a kin of Singh, alleged that Singh's body was kept in the open, outside the hospital, as the hospital management kept them waiting for an ambulance for over two hours.
Giriraj Singh attacks Nitish govt over rising crime graph
Patna, Oct 29 : Union Minister Giriraj Singh has attacked the Bihar government for the increasing crime rate…
Why Nitish could play it safe in 2020 polls
Recently, a big hoarding was prominently displayed outside the Janata Dal (United) office in Patna saying, ‘Kyun Karen…
Patna floods sparks political slugfest between BJP, JD(U)
Patna, Oct 6: War of words erupted between alliance partners Janata Dal (United) and BJP and Union minister…
39 mob lynching incidents in two and a half months in Bihar
Police has registered FIRs against 348 named accused and 4,000 unidentified persons.
Pappu Yadav’s party to contest Bihar assembly polls on 100 seats
Patna, Aug 29 Madhepura MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav’s Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) has begun its preparation…
Bihar Police rifles fail during gun salute to deceased CM
Supaul (Bihar), Aug 22 In a major embarrassment to the Nitish Kumar government, Bihar Police failed to complete…
JD-U opposes axing of Article 370
The JD (U) last week opposed the bill criminalizing Triple Talaq.
CBI arrests bank manager in Srijan scam case
New Dehli, Aug 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday said it has arrested the…
Heavy rain likely in Bihar, may worsen situation
Patna, July 22 With more than 7.2 million people affected by the floods in Bihar, the local weather…
25 killed in Bihar flood: Nitish
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday confirmed 25 people have been killed in the flood-affected eastern state.…
Over 2.5 million affected due to floods in Bihar
Patna, July 16 The flood situation in Bihar continued to remain grim on Tuesday with over 2.5 million…
Bihar Opposition demands enacting law against mob lynching
Patna, July 12 Opposition leaders in Bihar on Friday demanded that the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led government enact…
Bihar legislature to discuss water crisis on July 13
Patna, July 4 : On the directive of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Bihar legislature is holding a…
Heatwave toll rises to 101 in Bihar
Patna, June 21 The death toll from severe heatwave rose to 101 in Bihar, an official data showed…
AES deaths: Social Media users slam Nitish govt and Harsh Vardhan, demand resignation
New Delhi, June 20 With over 100 children losing their lives to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar,…
Nitish Kumar refuses to answer questions on deaths due to AES
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar refuses to answer questions on deaths due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in…
Children’s death in Bihar a national tragedy, says Congress
Citing the reason for the AES, the Congress leader said that reports indicate that over 150 children died due to severe malnutrition.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar visits Muzaffarpur to meet patients: Encephalitis death toll rises to 108
Patna, June 18 : AS the death toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur has…
Encephilatis outbreak: Death toll reaches 100, Bihar CM Nitish calls meeting
Patna, June 17 : Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called an internal meeting as acute Encephalitis Syndrome…
Bihar: Heatwave Kills 47, Acute Encephalitis Syndrome Death Toll Rises to 80
June 16 : Bihar is grappling with twin challenges as 80 children have died till Sunday due to…
Nitish’s reply to BJP: JDU to fight all upcoming Assembly polls alone
Patna, June 9: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal-United has decided that it will fight the upcoming…
JDU national executive meet underway: Nitish Kumar to announce strategy to expand party base
Patna, June 9 : With an aim to achieve national party status, the National Executive Meeting of the…
Prashant Kishor meeting with Mamata nothing to do with JD-U: Nitish
Patna, June 8 Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United President Nitish Kumar broke his silence on Saturday over…
RJD leader asks Nitish Kumar to join Grand Alliance
Patna, June 3: Senior Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh on Monday asked Bihar Chief Minister…
Nitish Kumar responds to Modi government, 8 JDU leaders sworn-in as ministers
Patna, June 2: Upset after his party was offered only a single berth in the Narendra Modi government,…
JD-U not to be part of Modi government: Nitish Kumar
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said that his Janata Dal-United would…
Nitish, Mamata to reach Delhi Wednesday for Modi’s swearing-in
New Delhi, May 28 A day ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the Narendra Modi government, a host…
Bihar: Girl kidnapped at gun point in Samastipur
Patna, May 22: Armed men kidnapped a girl at gun point in front of her father in Samastipur…
Polls shouldn’t be held over such long duration: Nitish Kumar
Patna, May 19: On last day of seven-phased voting, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar questioned the schedule of…
Bihar votes for 8 Lok Sabha seats
Patna, May 19: Polling is being held on Sunday amid tight security for eight Lok Sabha seats in…
Lalu will never get out of jail: Nitish Kumar
Patna, May 14 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday asserted that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief…
6th phase polling: Nearly 60% voting registered in eight Bihar LS seats
Patna, May 12 Ignoring the scorching summer heat, 59.38 per cent of the 1.38 crore electorate in eight…
Political earthquake after LS election results: Tejashwi
Patna, May 6 (IANS) Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday predicted a political earthquake when the results…
Caste to play main role in Bihar 5th phase polls
Patna, May 5 More than a Narendra Modi or Nitish Kumar factor, Bihar’s ruling NDA is heavily banking…
JDU has no manifesto, Nitish following Modi: Tejashwi
Patna, April 22 A day ahead of the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, leader of…
Love of Modi-Nitish Kumar is stronger than Laila-Majnu, says Asaduddin Owaisi
April 14 : AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that the love between Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar…
Nitish Kumar wanted to return to grand alliance, Claims Lalu Prasad Yadav
Patna , April 5: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has claimed Bihar Chief Minister and…
Bihar’s star campaigners not in Lok Sabha poll fray – Dangal 2019
Patna, March 27 (IANS) They are Bihar’s seasoned politicians, popular faces, star campaigners and real vote catchers of…
NDA plays subtle caste card in naming Bihar candidates
Patna, March 23 : Bihar’s ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has played a calculated caste card in selecting…
NDA to announce seat sharing for Bihar LS Polls, Shatrughan likely to dropped
Patna, March 17 : The NDA leaders of Bihar will hold a press conference at JD(U) office in…
NDA in Bihar to soon announce LS election candidates
Patna, March 5 (IANS) The Nitish Kumar-led ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar is set to announce…
Modi’s Sankalp Rally at Patna: NDA hires 17 trains
Patna, Feb 25 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah will address the National Democratic…
Opposition demands Nitish Kumar’s resignation over Bihar shelter home rape case
Patna, Feb 18: The Opposition on Monday created a ruckus in the Bihar Assembly demanding Chief Minister Nitish…
BJP leader shot dead in Bihar
Patna, Feb 8: A Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Bihar’s Aurangabad…
Supreme Court transfers trial of Muzaffarpur shelter home case to Delhi Court
New Delhi, Feb 7: The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up Bihar government and transferred the trial of…
Former Union Minister Kushwaha injured in police lathi-charge in Bihar
The RLSP's protest highlighted the alleged collapse of school and higher education system in the state.
EVM is perfectly fine, it strengthened people’s right to vote: Nitish Kumar
Patna, Jan 23: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are perfectly…
Nitish Kumar announces CISF like force to protect businessmen, industrialists
Patna, Dec 31 : Following the killing of several business persons in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced…
2019 Elections: JDU, BJP To Contest 17 Seats Each, LJP Gets 6 in Bihar
New Delhi, Dec 23 : The NDA has finalised the seat-sharing formula in Bihar for 2019 Lok Sabha…
Darbhanga airport runway to start functioning from 24th Dec
Darbhanga, Dec 22: Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will lay the foundation of an interim terminal building and…
Congress workers protest outside Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s residence
Patna, December 22: Youth Congress workers on Saturday staged a protest outside Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s residence…
Chhath Puja begins in Bihar
Patna, Nov 11 : The four-day Chhath Puja began here on Sunday with people visiting river banks early…
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: BJP, JDU to fight on equal number of seats in Bihar
Patna, Oct 26: Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (United) will fight on the equal number of seats…
I will not contest polls: Prashant Kishor
Chief Minister Nitush Kumar, who is also the JD-U president, was expected to soon send Kishor, 41, to Rajya Sabha.
BJP MLA suggests police encounters to contain crime in Bihar
Patna, Oct 16 : A ruling BJP legislator in Bihar on Tuesday advised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to…
Prashant Kishor appointed National Vice-President of JDU
Patna, Oct 16: Election strategist Prashant Kishor has been appointed as the National Vice-President of the Janata Dal-(United)…
Student throws sandal at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
Patna, Oct 11: A student protesting against reservation hurled a sandal at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on…
Nitish speaks to Rupani over attacks on migrants
Patna, Oct 8: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday spoke to his Gujarat counterpart Vijay Rupani following violence…
Bihar Kidnappings: Doctor’s son found dead; police still searching for abducted banker
Patna, Sep 30 : In 48 hours, two people: a 15-year-old school boy of a Doctor and a bank…
Government school students made to sleep on streets outside Patna zoo
Patna, Sep 27: Students of a government school who were on an excursion trip as part of Mukhyamantri…
Election strategist Prashant Kishor joins JDU
New Delhi, Sep 16 : Election strategist Prashant Kishore, who has been credited for formulating strategies for Prime Minister…
Two women missing from Bihar’s Aasra Shelter Home
Patna, September 1 : Aasra shelter home,situated in Rajeev Nagar police station area in Bihar’s Patna continue to…
Tejashwi Yadav attacks Nitish, says Bihar turned into ‘monster raj’
New Delhi, Aug 21: Reports of a woman being paraded naked in a Bihar town prompted Rashtriya Janata Dal…
Nitish silent over mob attack on professor: Jamia teachers
New Delhi, Aug 19 : The Jamia Teachers’ Solidarity Association (JTSA) on Sunday slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish…
Brajesh Thakur caught with a list of 40 phone numbers of influential people
Muzaffarpur, Aug 12 : Ahead of Independence Day, a team of district administrators and police officers carried out…
Nitish Kumar’s close aides linked to Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Tejashwi
New Delhi, Aug 11: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday targeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar saying his…
Muzaffarpur shelter home case : Tejashwi gives ultimatum to Nitish Kumar
New Delhi, Aug 11 : Calling Chief Minister a coward, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has…
Muzaffarpur Shelter Home case: CBI to grill Brajesh Thakur
Muzaffarpur, Aug 11: The CBI is set to grill Brajesh Thakur, the prime accused in the infamous shelter…
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election : Two NDA allies to abstain from voting as BJP pacifies JDU
New Delhi, Aug 7 : The Shiromani Akali Dal and the Shiv Sena are contemplating to abstain from…
Muzaffarpur shelter home sex scandal case:Patna HC gives two weeks time to CBI
Patna, Aug 6 :The Patna High Court on Monday has given 2 weeks time to the Central Bureau…
Baseless allegations made against Manju Verma : Nitish Kumar on Muzaffarpur
Patna, Aug 6: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said baseless allegations have been made against State Social…
Muzaffarpur rape incidents: Bihar Governor suspends six assistant directors of social welfare dept
Patna, Aug 5: Bihar Governor Satyapal Malik has suspended six officials of a state child protection unit, including the…
Nitish Kumar should sack social welfare minister: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Hitting out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Congress leader P. Chidambaram on…
Wouldn’t you have taken action if any of the victims was your daughter, DCW chief asks Nitish
New Delhi, Aug 4: Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Jaihind wrote a letter to Bihar Chief…
We are ashamed over Muzaffarpur incident: Nitish Kumar
Patna, Aug 3 : Under opposition attack on a government-run shelter home in Bihar where over 30 girls…
Bihar health minister Mangal Pandey evades questions on waterlogging in Nalanda hospital ICU
Patna, July 30: Even after 24 hours, the tedious cleanup process of logged water is currently underway outside the…
Nitish Kumar Skips NDA’s First anniversary event in Bihar
Patna, July 28 : It appears that Nitish Kumar is unhappy with BJP as Bihar Chief Minister skipped…
Muzaffarpur rape case: Owner of shelter home is close to Nitish Kumar, says Tejashwi
Muzaffarpur, July 23 : Muzaffarpur police team has started digging the premises of shelter home after a bone-chilling…
BJP, JDU alliance to continue in Bihar
Patna, July 12: Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Thursday said that their alliance with Janata Dal-United(JDU)…
BJP President Amit Shah in Bihar, breakfasts with Nitish
Patna, July 12: BJP President Amit Shah on Thursday met JD-U chief and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at…
Special status to Bihar: JDU delegation meets President Kovind
Delhi, July 10: A six-member delegation of Janata Dal (U) led by party leader Ashok Chaudhary on Tuesday met President…
JDU to fight polls in four states on its own, 2019 seat sharing depends on BJP
Patna, July 8 :The Janata Dal -United, BJP’s ruling partner in Bihar, has announced that it will contest…
Modi’s Minister Giriraj Singh meets Riot accused Right-Wing Leaders In Jail
Patna, July 8 :Another Union Minister from Narendra Modi government, Giriraj Singh acted in a controversial manner by…
Question on Nitish rejoining Grand Alliance hypothetical: Congress
At present, Nitish Kumar is with a fascist party BJP. So, no comments on this. For a hypothetical question, I cannot give any answer.
‘BJP may call early Bihar assembly elections and dump Nitish’
Patna, July 5: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party may dump the Nitish Kumar-led…
‘Alliance’ doors closed for Nitish, says Tejashwi
Patna, June 26: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday stated that there is no possibility…
Nitish Kumar skips Yoga Day celebrations
Patna, June 21: As the Bharatiya Janata Party is out in a full swing to participate in events…
JDU threatens BJP, accuses saffron party of doing injustice
New Delhi, June 7: Senior Janata Dal (United) leader Shyam Rajak on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of…
People have discredited Modi’s name and Nitish’s work
The Congress leader has urged Indian citizens here we go with "Bolo Sri Ram" as nothing has left to see in Modi's rule as NDA has done nothing for the people of the country.
JDU leader Uday Narayan Choudhary resigns from party over ‘anti-Dalit’ policies
Patna, May 2: Senior JDU leader and former Bihar Assembly Speaker Uday Narayan Choudhary on Wednesday resigned from…
Nitish, Tejashwi to campaign in Karnataka assembly polls
Patna, April 26 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be the star campaigner for his party Janata…
Nitish, Rabri set to be elected unopposed in Bihar Council polls
Patna, April 19: All eleven candidates including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar are set to be elected unopposed on…
No one has power to end reservation, Says Nitish Kumar
April 14: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that no one has enough power to end…
Bihar government reinstates security outside Rabri Devi’s residence
Patna, April 12: The Nitish Kumar-led government on Thursday revoked the order which withdrew 32 Bihar Military Police jawans…
Rabri lashes out at Bihar Govt for removal of security, calls it a conspiracy to kill her & family
Patna, April 11: Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabdri Devi on Wednesday lashed out at Nitish Kumar-led government over…
JD-U wants Modi to grant Bihar special status
Patna, April 9: The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Monday said it wanted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce granting…
RJD slams Nitish for forming four governments in four years
Patna, April 7: Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday slammed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for forming four…
Nitish Kumar-led government is anti-Dalit, says Jitan Ram Manjhi
Earlier, Manjhi said the government's prohibition policy had become a tool to persecute Dalits in the state.
Bihar violence: Nitish is finished, says Lalu Yadav
New Delhi, March 29: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad on Thursday said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish…
HAM rebel leader joins JD-U in Bihar
Patna, March 19: Senior Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) rebel leader Narendra Singh on Monday formally joined the ruling…
Poor polling percentage was recorded in LS by-polls in UP, Bihar
Ten candidates are in the fray from Gorakhpur, while 22 candidates are contesting from Phulpur.
Contrary to his earlier stands on RSS, Nitish Kumar backs Mohan Bhagwat on his army comment
Nitish Kumar on Monday backed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on his controversial comment of making an army. While…
JDU MLA resign from party, to contest Araria LS bypoll on RJD ticket
Patna, Feb 10: In a setback to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Sarfaraz Alam on Saturday…
Budget unconnected to ground realities, says Yechury, here are all the reactions
New Delhi, Feb 1: CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s 2018-19 budget was “unconnected…
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar gets Z plus security
Patna, Jan 20: The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has upgraded Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s security…
Villagers attack Nitish Kumar’s convoy, dozen securitymen injured
Patna, Jan 12: Upset over lack of development, a group of villagers on Friday stoned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish…
2017 in Retrospect: 3 events that will affect the Indian politics for a long time
The following events which took place in the year 2017 would affect the Indian politics for a long…
Road, train blockade marks RJD shutdown in Bihar against sand mining policy
Patna, Dec 21 : The opposition RJD-called shutdown in Bihar on Thursday to protest against the Nitish Kumar…
Lalu’s sons, daughter question TV channels on crime in Bihar
Patna, Dec 20 : RJD leaders Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and Misa Bharti on Wednesday attacked the…
Nitish Kumar taunts Congress over defeat in Gujarat
Patna, Dec 18 : BJP ally, Bihar Chief Minister and JD-U President Nitish Kumar on Monday taunted the…
HC refuses to interfere in Sharad Yadav’s disqualification
New Delhi : The Delhi High Court on Friday, in an interim order, refused to stay former JD-U…
Poll symbol: HC seeks JD-U MP, EC’s response to Sharad Yadav faction’s plea
New Delhi, Dec 7 : The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader…
Sharad Yadav, Ali Anwar disqualified from Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Dec 5 : Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, who is also the Rajya Sabha Chairman, on Monday…
JD-U’s RS member from Kerala wants to break with Nitish Kumar faction
Kozhikode, Nov 29: Senior Janata Dal-United leader and Rajya Sabha member M.P. Veerendra Kumar on Wednesday said he will…
Bihar criminal arrested in Haryana
Gurugram, Nov 19: A criminal wanted in Bihar for murder and attempt to murder was arrested by Haryana Police…
Sharad questions EC decision on JD-U symbol, vows to fight on
New Delhi, Nov 18: Senior socialist leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sharad Yadav on Saturday questioned the Election Commission’s…
Bihar medical college fines 54 students for ragging
Patna, Nov 18: Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital authorities in Bihar have imposed Rs 50,000 fine each on 54…
Big setback for Sharad Yadav, Nitish kumar faction gets the ‘Arrow’ symbol
Election Commission on Friday (17th November) settles JD(U) symbol row. A group led by Nitish Kumar recognised as…
Tejashwi hits back at Nitish Kumar’s ‘traits remark’
Patna, Nov 15: Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday targeted Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for saying that he…
BJP youth wing protests outsourced jobs quota in Bihar
Patna, Nov 10: The BJP’s youth wing in Bihar on Friday protested reservation in outsourced contractual appointments made by…
JD-U Sharad faction says , Sure to get ‘Arrow’ symbol
New Delhi, Nov 9: The JD-U’s Sharad Yadav faction on Thursday said it was confident about getting the party’s…
RJD, Congress protest against note ban in Bihar
Patna, Nov 8: The opposition Rashtriya Janata Party (RJD) and the Congress on Wednesday protested against demonetisation across Bihar…
RJD legislator arrested
Patna, Nov 6: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) legislator Saroj Yadav was arrested on Monday after he tried to…
Nitish Kumar backs quota in private sector, says there must be a national debate
Patna , Nov 6: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday backed reservation for backward classes in the private…
Nitish-led JD-U to contest Gujarat elections on its own
New Delhi, Oct 28: The Janata Dal-United faction of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced it will…
Rajya Sabha issues notice to Sharad Yadav, Ali Anwar on plea for disqualification
New Delhi, Oct 20: Taking cognizance of the petition filed by the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faction of the…
Lalu Yadav : PM Narendra Modi, CM Nitish Kumar fooling people of Bihar
Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar are making fools of people of Bihar. They must have decided beforehand that one will propose and another would dispose of it.
Nitish Kumar asks for more road projects in Bihar
Patna, Oct 14: Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for key projects, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish…
Nitish Kumar a ‘farzi socialist’: Lalu Prasad
Patna, Oct 13: RJD chief Lalu Prasad has termed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar a “fake socialist” who has…
Sharad Yadav has left principled politics: Nitish Kumar
Patna, Oct 9, 2017: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said rebel JD-U leader Sharad Yadav had…
No toilets in Bihar’s Guru Nanak School
Bihar, Oct 7: A fresh incident exposed the reality behind the so-called development statements of Bihar’s government. Students…
Nitish’s flagship project ‘bicycles to girls’ struggles due to lack of funds
Patna, Oct 5, 2017: At once the ambitious scheme of Bihar government, chief minister Nitish Kumar’s flagship programme…
Fissures emerge in JD-U-BJP ties in Bihar
Patna, Oct 5: Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and its friend-turned-foe-turned-ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have hit some political…
Nitish Kumar, Mohan Bhagwat share dais at ‘yagna’ in Bihar
It was first time that Nitish Kumar as the Chief Minister attended a function in which Mohan Bhagwat was also present.
Sharad Yadav calls Bihar CM selfish, betrayer
Patna, Sep 26: Rebel JDU leader and former party President Sharad Yadav on Tuesday called Bihar Chief Minister…
Rs 389 cr Bihar dam collapses ahead of inauguration; Tejashwi Yadav targets Nitish
Patna, Sep 20, 2017: In a major blow to Bihar government, a portion of a dam in Bhagalpur’s…
All decisions by Nitish invalid, says JD-U Sharad faction
New Delhi, Sep 18 : The Janata Dal-United faction led by veteran leader Sharad Yadav has declared invalid…
It’s a struggle after EC rejects claim over party symbol, says Sharad Yadav
Bihar, Sep 13, 2017: After the Election Commission of India rejected the plea of senior JD-U leader Sharad…
Rajya Sabha chairman issues notice to Sharad Yadav, Ali Anwar on party plea seeking their disqualification
New Delhi, Sep 12: Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu issued a notice to JD(U) leaders Sharad Yadav and…
PIL against Bihar CM: SC to hear it after four weeks
The petition has also sought a direction to the CBI to register an FIR against Kumar in the case.