Bihar government

Patna High Court dismisses RJD's petition against JD(U)-BJP government in Bihar

The Patna High Court on Monday dismissed a petition by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) against the formation of new Bihar government by Janata Dal (United) – Bharatiya Janata Party.

Jul 31, 2017, 11:52 AM IST

JD(U)-RJD alliance is not going to work, Bihar needs clean-up, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Darbhanga

Yogi Adityanath took on the JD(U)-RJD government in Bihar on Thursday.

Jun 15, 2017, 18:11 PM IST

Disposal of liquor stocks in Bihar: Manufacturers move Supreme Court

Liquor manufacturers from Bihar today moved the Supreme Court seeking a clarification on its May 29.

Jun 06, 2017, 17:46 PM IST

Lalu, kin involve in corrupt land deals of Rs 1,000 crore: BJP

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged that these transactions were a case of "quid pro quo" as they date back to the period when Lalu Prasad was the railway minister.

May 12, 2017, 18:40 PM IST

Liquor manufacturers to remove stock from Bihar by May 31: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court granted on Friday time till May 31 to liquor manufacturers to remove their stock lying in Bihar where sale and consumption of all types of liquor have been banned.

Mar 31, 2017, 20:09 PM IST

Bihar liquor ban: Supreme Court refuses to extend license of four companies

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to extend license of four liquor companies in Bihar.

Mar 21, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

Bihar govt admits failure in RJD strongman Shahabuddin's bail case

The Bihar government on Wednesday admitted its failure before the Supreme Court in not opposing the bail petition of RJD strongman Mohammad Shahabuddin in a murder case at the Patna High Court.

Sep 28, 2016, 22:43 PM IST

Why urgency to stay Shahabuddin bail now, SC asks Bihar government

The Supreme Court on Monday mocked the avowed seriousness of the Bihar government in pursuing its petition challenging a Patna High Court order granting bail to RJD strongman and former party MLA Mohammad Shahabuddin, asking if it was so serious then why did it not challenge the order in the first instance.

Sep 26, 2016, 22:10 PM IST

Gandhi Foundation in UK appeals to Nitish to save Collectorate

London-based Gandhi Foundation has appealed to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to not dismantle the historic building but instead celebrate the structure's iconic architecture.

Jul 10, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

Rogi Kalyan Samitis help Bihar health care facilities become patient friendly

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Jun 09, 2016, 10:09 AM IST

Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Days make a difference in Bihar

Ashok Kumar/OneWorld South Asia

Jun 09, 2016, 10:05 AM IST

AICTE nod for 6 govt engineering, 10 polytechnic colleges in Bihar

The decision to open 16 technical institutions is a part of Nitish Kumar-led Grand Secular Alliance government's 'Saat Nischay' (Seven resolves).

May 02, 2016, 19:29 PM IST

Patna's first mall 'P&M' may shut down soon: Report

Filmmaker Prakash Jha's P&M Mall in Patna may shut down soon, as the Bihar government has cancelled the allotment of lease of the land on which it had been constructed, as per a media report. 

Apr 28, 2016, 19:10 PM IST

5,871 primary schools do not have buildings in Bihar

Education Minister Ashok Choudhary said that out of 21,419 primary schools which have been sanctioned under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, 21,100 schools have been set up in the state so far.

Apr 01, 2016, 18:54 PM IST

No proposal to carve out new districts, subdivisions in Bihar

The Bihar government has no proposal to carve out new districts and sub-divisions, a minister informed the state Assembly on Monday.

Mar 28, 2016, 15:40 PM IST

Nitish seeks central aid for development of Bihar

Industries are growing but there is still a huge scope and potential for industrial growth in the state, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said.  

Mar 27, 2016, 17:38 PM IST

Bihar govt to bring start up policy very soon: Industries Minister

The Bihar government would bring a new 'start up policy' next month to help promote business ideas, Industries Minister Jai Kumar Singh said.

Mar 22, 2016, 03:20 AM IST

Bihar government passes proposal for Patna Metro, cost estimated to be Rs 16,960 crore

Bihar Government has passed a proposal for Patna Metro.

Feb 09, 2016, 18:26 PM IST

Literate people do not drink for intoxication: Bihar minister Manju Verma

Minister Manju Verma has said that if English liquor gets banned then it would be unfair with the literate people who take English liquor not for intoxication but to reduce tension and to sleep.

Feb 04, 2016, 15:46 PM IST

Bihar: 60 Dalit students threaten to commit suicide

60 Dalit students has threatened Nitish Government by saying that they will commit suicide if the government does not think about their welfare.

Feb 03, 2016, 10:52 AM IST