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On JDU Leaders’ Special Status For Bihar Demand, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Says…

July 13, 2024 admin

Jitan Ram Manjhi said the Central government has assured financial assistance to Bihar. (File) Patna: While JD-U leaders continue to demand special status for Bihar, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi asserted that the NITI Aayog has clearly ruled out the provision for any state, but noted the state’s financial needs will be met. “The…

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Should States get special packages outside Finance Commission allocations?

July 11, 2024 admin

In the run-up to the Union Budget, Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Ministers of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, respectively, who are in a position to decide the political fate of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre, have demanded special financial packages for their respective States. These packages could potentially increase…

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3 More Bridges Collapse In Bihar, 9th Incident In 15 Days

July 4, 2024 admin

It was a ninth such incident in the rain-affected state within the past 15 days. (Representational) Patna: Bihar witnessed the collapse of at least three more bridges or causeways on Wednesday, marking the ninth such incident in the rain-affected state within the past 15 days. No casualties were reported after the three structures, built 30…

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Nitish Kumar’s Party At Key Meet

June 29, 2024 admin

New Delhi: The Janata Dal United (JDU) concluded its national executive meeting with a resolution demanding special state status for Bihar. The party, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, emphasized the longstanding need for Bihar to be granted special status, highlighting economic and developmental disparities. Addressing the media after the meeting, a senior JDU leader…

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RJD Release Pic Of NEET Paper Leak Accused’s Wife Meeting Nitish Kumar

June 24, 2024 admin

Patna: The ongoing political blame game over the NEET question paper leak took another turn on Monday when the RJD uploaded photographs of the wife of one of the accused in the case Sanjeev Mukhiya, with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other leaders of the NDA. The RJD is also under fire in the…

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Bihar’s Move To Hike Reservation From 50 To 65% Struck Down By High Court

June 20, 2024 admin

The Nitish Kumar government issued a gazette notification for higher quota last year New Delhi: In a big setback to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Patna High Court today struck down the 65 per cent reservation in government jobs and education that was introduced last year after a statewide caste survey. The state government’s…

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Nitish Kumar Shamed Bihar When He Touched PM Modi’s Feet: Prashant Kishor

June 15, 2024 admin

Prashant Kishor said Nitish Kumar brought shame to Bihar by “touching PM Modi’s feet”. Bhagalpur, Bihar: Political strategist turned activist-politician Prashant Kishor on Friday charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with having “touched the feet” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure his own continuance in power. Prashant Kishor, who has been running the ‘Jan…

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Nitish Kumar’s “Vote For Ram Vilas Paswan” Appeal. Then, A Correction

May 11, 2024 admin

Nitish Kumar canvassing for Chirag Paswan in Hajipur Nitish Kumar today appeared to be asking for votes for late Ram Vilas Paswan, the veteran leader from Bihar who died in 2020. However, the 73-year-old Chief Minister quickly course corrected and pitched for Chirag Paswan, the late leader’s son. “Bihar ka koi bhi kaam peeche…

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On Nitish Kumar’s “Itna Bal Baccha” Dig At Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi’s Advice

April 20, 2024 admin

Nitish Kumar addressing a poll rally in Bihar Nitish Kumar teed up a new controversy on Sunday when he took a swipe at his former ally Lalu Yadav and his “many children”. The family however chose to respond with love. “Some people claim everything these days. They appointed their wives when they were removed. Now,…

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Nitish Kumar Touches PM’s Feet After Gaffe

April 7, 2024 admin

It was a 25-minute speech heavily laden with bloopers, at the end of which, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was seen touching the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with whom he was sharing stage at Bihar’s Nawada today. The Prime Minister, who was apparently waiting for Mr Kumar to finish, was heard joshing him….

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