Bihar Govt

'Anti-Hindu': BJP After Bihar Govt Reduces School Holidays For Diwali, Chhath, Durga Puja

The Bihar government has published a new holiday calendar for state-run schools, in which it has shortened the vacations for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
 

Aug 30, 2023, 17:28 PM IST

SC Seeks Bihar Govt's Reply On Plea Challenging Anand Mohan's Early Release

Former MP Anand Mohan, who was serving a life term in the 1994 murder case of then Gopalganj DM G Krishnaiah, was released from a Bihar jail on April 27.

May 08, 2023, 14:46 PM IST

'Rule of law has ended in Bihar': Chirag Paswan tells Amit Shah, seeks dismissal of Nitish Kumar govt

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan also submitted his party's memorandum to Amit Shah in which he alleged that liquor mafia is flourishing in Bihar under the official patronage.

Dec 28, 2022, 19:05 PM IST

Congress to get three ministers in new Nitish Kumar-led Mahagathbandhan govt

"Two Congress legislators will take oath on August 16, when the chief minister is expected to expand his cabinet. One more party legislator will be inducted in the Nitish Kumar cabinet when the next expansion takes place after August 16," AICC's state in-charge Bhakta Charan Das said.

Aug 14, 2022, 12:57 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Nitish Kumar scares of criticism?

In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. The topic for discussion in this episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' - Nitish Kumar scares of criticism?

Jan 22, 2021, 18:34 PM IST

Bihar: 'Coup' plan of Lalu Prasad Yadav failed

In Bihar, 'coup' plan of Lalu Prasad Yadav failed. Watch this special report.

Nov 25, 2020, 17:28 PM IST

Bihar Floods Claim 10 lives, nearly 1 Million people affected in 10 Districts

The floods in Bihar claimed at least 10 lives till Friday and hit as many districts in the northern parts of the state, leaving nearly one million affected by the deluge

Jul 26, 2020, 19:54 PM IST

Nitish Kumar meets PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah; asks Sharad Yadav to choose his path

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday met Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah at latter's residence. 

Aug 11, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

Bihar: 60-yr-old labourer denied mortuary van, carries wife's corpse on motorcycle

A man in Purnia district of north-eastern Bihar carried the dead body of his wife on a motorcycle, to reach his village home for her last rites as the hospital authorities did not provide a mortuary van or an ambulance.

Jun 03, 2017, 20:55 PM IST

Bihar govt not to renew license of liquor units in 2017-18

Bihar government on Tuesday decided not to renew the licence of Beer, Bottling plants and ENA (Extra Neutral Alcohol) manufacturing units, in the next financial year.

Jan 17, 2017, 20:12 PM IST

Not averse to shifting Shahabuddin from Siwan to Tihar jail: Bihar govt to SC

The Bihar government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it is not "averse" to shifting of Shahabuddin from Siwan jail to Tihar prison.

Nov 29, 2016, 19:07 PM IST

CBI registers case in murder of Siwan journalist Rajdeo Ranjan

Bihar government had issued a notification requesting the CBI to take over the investigation of the murder case of Siwan journalist.

Sep 15, 2016, 18:00 PM IST

Hope Nitish govt will take decision in challenging Shahabuddin's bail plea in SC: Cong

Congress on Wednesday hoped the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government will take a considered decision in challenging controversial RJD strongman Mohammad Shahabuddin's bail plea in Supreme Court and will follow previous guidelines and established practices to decide on it.

Sep 14, 2016, 22:34 PM IST

Nitish govt 'totally failed' in giving flood relief: BJP

BJP on Thursday accused the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar of "total failure" in providing relief to flood victims, alleging that they were not getting food and medicine leading to a rise in death toll.

Sep 01, 2016, 19:20 PM IST

Liquor ban fallout! Bihar police officers refuse promotions, reject SHO postings

The district administration of Nalanda on Tuesday said it has initiated the process to impose a fine of Rs 5,000 on every household of Kailashpuri village as collective penalty for violating the prohibition law in Bihar.
 

Aug 09, 2016, 21:50 PM IST

Nitish Kumar asks women groups to help Bihar govt ensure quality education

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday asked women self-help groups to report to the government if teachers in schools are punctual and students attending classes.

Jun 15, 2016, 00:03 AM IST

Bihar govt, Board form committees to probe irregularities in results

Bihar government and Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) on Sunday constituted two separate committees to probe the alleged irregularities in evaluation of marks in this year's 10+2 examination.

Jun 06, 2016, 00:50 AM IST

No coercive steps against liquor manufacturers in Bihar: Patna HC

In a relief to liquor manufacturers in Bihar, Patna High Court on Wednesday directed the state government not to take any coercive action against them for keeping a stock of liquor.

Apr 13, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

Bihar liquor ban comes into effect from today

The ban on country-made and spiced liquor in Bihar will come into effect from Friday onwards.

Apr 01, 2016, 04:46 AM IST

Nitish Kumar's govt gifts microwaves costing Rs 30 lakhs to 243 Bihar MLAs

In what may have put extra burden on state exchequer, Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has gifted microwaves costing Rs 30 lakhs to 243 legislatures, stating it's a gesture to thank them for doing their job.

Mar 18, 2016, 14:31 PM IST