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Will conduct Caste Census in Bihar soon, ensure its proper implementation: Nitish Kumar

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has said that his government will seek a political consensus before taking up the Caste Census. 

Feb 21, 2022, 15:37 PM IST

JD-U leader Rajiv Singh, wife booked in attempt to murder case, suspended from party

Rajiv is accused of murdering a 26-year-old gym trainer Vikram Singh along with his wife Khusboo. Both were interrogated by Patna Police. The incident took place on Saturday morning at around 6 am when Vikram was going to his gym centre located in Patna Market, sitting on a scooty, near the Buddha Murti area of Kadamkuan. 

Sep 19, 2021, 17:52 PM IST

Union Cabinet expansion: JD-U's Ramchandra Prasad Singh sworn in as Cabinet minister

Ramchandra Prasad Singh is a retired IAS officer of the 1984 batch, having served over 25 years across various capacities and domains.

Jul 07, 2021, 18:50 PM IST

'He has reaped what he had sown': JDU takes dig at Chirag Paswan after LJP MPs elect Pashupati Kumar Paras as their new leader

Pashupati Kumar Paras asserted that 99 per cent of LJP workers were unhappy with the turn of events in Bihar as Chirag Paswan led his party against the JD(U) and fared poorly in the 2020 assembly polls.

Jun 14, 2021, 17:25 PM IST

Nitish Kumar expands Bihar cabinet, inducts BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain

Former Union Minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, who got elected to the Bihar Legislative Council last month, was the first to be administered the oath of office by Governor Phagu Chauhan at a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan for the much-awaited cabinet expansion.

Feb 09, 2021, 14:52 PM IST

Bihar assembly election 2020: BJP launches 'Bihar Me Ee Ba' to counter 'Bihar Me Ka Ba' as electioneering intensifies

The BJP has released a campaign song 'Bihar Me Ee Ba' in Bhojpuri to highlight the achievements of the NDA and counter growing rhetoric against the Nitish Kunar-led Janata Dal-United government.

Oct 13, 2020, 13:25 PM IST

Bihar assembly election 2020: Shiv Sena to field candidate against ex-DGP Gupteshwar Pandey, may contest on 50 seats

Maharashtra’s ruling party Shiv Sena has announced that it will field a candidate to take on former Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey in the upcoming Bihar assembly election 2020.

Oct 07, 2020, 15:42 PM IST

Nitish Kumar is our leader, will contest Bihar assembly election under his leadership: BJP

The BJP on Tuesday said that it will contest the upcoming Bihar assembly election 2020 under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The saffron party also hailed Nitish Kumar as the leader of the NDA  in Bihar and welcomed the like-minded parties to join hands with the alliance before the assembly polls.

Oct 06, 2020, 15:32 PM IST

Ex-Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey meets Nitish Kumar, triggers speculation about joining JDU

A day after the Election Commission of India announced the dates for upcoming Bihar assembly elections 2020, the sate’s former Director-General of Police (DGP), Gupteshwar Pandey met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday.

Sep 26, 2020, 14:47 PM IST

Janata Dal United's Harivansh files nomination for Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman poll

Janata Dal (United) Rajya Sabha MP Harivansh on Wednesday filed nomination for Deputy Chairman of the Upper House as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate.

Sep 09, 2020, 14:06 PM IST

Jitan Ram Manjhi-led Hindustani Awam Morcha set to join NDA on Thursday

Former Bihar chief minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi is set to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar on Thursday (September 3), sources said on Wednesday. 

Sep 02, 2020, 10:35 AM IST

Former Bihar minister Baidyanath Mahto passes away

A two time MP and a former minister in the Bihar government was admitted in AIIMS on February 10 and was ill for a very long time. 

Feb 28, 2020, 21:58 PM IST

Rajya Sabha elections to fill 55 seats on March 26, results on same date

Elections to fill the 55 Rajya Sabha seats falling vacant in April will be held on March 26, 2020. Announcing the dates of the Rajya Sabha election, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday (February 25, 2020) announced that biennial elections will be held in 17 states following the retirement of the members.

Feb 25, 2020, 13:27 PM IST

BREAKING NEWS: Prashant Kishor launches 'Baat Bihar Ki' programme, says I am nobody's agent

He also launched a "Baat Bihar Ki" programme to reach out to thousands of the state's younger voters.

Feb 18, 2020, 11:56 AM IST

Giriraj Singh should apologise for doing nothing for Bihar people: JDU

Union Minister Giriraj Singh should apologise to the people of Bihar for not working for them ever despite being a Central minister, Janta Dal (United) spokesperson Sanjay Singh said on Sunday.

Oct 06, 2019, 16:52 PM IST

Declare Bihar floods as 'national calamity', provide Rs 10,000 cr assistance: Tejashwi Yadav urges Centre

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government to declare Bihar floods as a ''national calamity'' and sought the financial assistance of Rs 10,000 for the state.

Jul 20, 2019, 21:02 PM IST

Janata Dal United not to be part of NDA outside Bihar, to contest upcoming assembly elections alone

JNU has announced that it would contest all upcoming assembly polls alone.

Jun 09, 2019, 15:26 PM IST

He will himself explain: Nitish Kumar on reports about Prashant Kishor working for Mamata Banerjee

Prashant Kishor will attend the national executive meeting of Janata Dal-United on Sunday. 

Jun 08, 2019, 21:20 PM IST

No objection if Nitish Kumar joins Grand Alliance again: Rabri Devi after poll drubbing

Rabri Devi`s statement came after Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, a former Union Minister, said Janata Dal-United (JD-U) chief Nitish Kumar should join hands with non-BJP parties to fight against the saffron party.
 

Jun 04, 2019, 15:47 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to expand cabinet on Sunday, 4 new ministers likely to take oath

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will expand his cabinet on Sunday.

Jun 01, 2019, 22:53 PM IST