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Any decision on RCP Singh's candidature for Rajya Sabha election will be taken by CM Nitish Kumar, says JD(U) chief

PATNA: Suspense continues over the Union steel minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh’s re-nomination to the Rajya Sabha, as JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh on Wednesday said that any decision on the candidature of RCP Singh would be taken by none other than Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.

The Times of India

Excavation layout of Patna Museum ready

PATNA: As the modernization, renovation and extension work of Patna Museum is in full swing, the officials concerned have made a proper layout for the archaeological excavation of the premises, which will begin soon. The excavation programme was inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar on May 2.

The Times of India

All-party meet soon on caste-based census in Bihar: Nitish

Nitish Kumar said the proposed all-party meeting could have taken place earlier but for "other engagements like elections which kept all busy".

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Get me admitted in a private school as quality of education in govt school is not up to the mark: Class-6 boy urges Bihar CM

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar remained amazed for a moment on Saturday when an 11-year old boy urged him with folded hands to get him admitted into a private school because the quality of education in the government school of his village (where he studies) was not up to the…

The Times of India

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar keen to get caste census conducted soon, says Tejashwi Prasad Yadav

PATNA: Leader of opposition in the state assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, met CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday on the caste census issue. Expressing satisfaction after his meeting, Tejashwi said the CM assured him of getting caste census conducted in the state very soon. Tejashwi also said it has to be…

The Times of India

Is Prashant Kishor facing toughest political challenge in his career?

NEW DELHI: Much before election strategist Prashant Kishor has embarked on a new political journey, all four prominent parties in Bihar have written him off as a serious player in the state politics.

The Times of India

Padayatra from Bihar to Delhi the only way out for caste census, says Tejashwi Yadav

The RJD leader did not elaborate as to whether any tentative schedule has been planned

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Culprits of Bihar PSC exam paper leak to be punished: CM Nitish Kumar

PATNA: A day after the Bihar Public Service Commission cancelled the examination for civil services (preliminary) following an allegation of question paper "leak", Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said his government will ensure that those involved in the crime are brought to book. The matter is being investigated by…

The Times of India

I take no notice of Prashant Kishor, he is not a factor in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav

PATNA: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has bristled at Prashant Kishor's unflattering take on his father and party president Lalu Prasad's term in power that he had neglected economic development, and dismissed the political strategist as "no factor in Bihar".

The Times of India

Tejashwi Yadav rubbishes Prashant Kishor's claim of no development in Bihar for 30 years

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday dismissed poll strategist Prashant Kishor's claim of "no development in Bihar for 30 years".

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We are more concerned about Covid: Nitish Kumar on Amit Shah's CAA remark

PATNA: Reacting to Union home minister Amit Shah's remark that Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be implemented after Covid-19 pandemic subsides, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said it's the Centre's discretion and the Bihar government was more concerned about safeguarding people from coronavirus.

The Times of India

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar counters Prashant Kishor’s charge, says people know the truth

PATNA: A day after poll strategist Prashant Kishor criticized his 15-year rule, CM Nitish Kumar on Friday told reporters here that the truth is there for everyone to see.

The Times of India

CM Nitish Kumar to lay foundation for many smart city projects in Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur

PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar will inaugurate and lay foundation for several infrastructure-related projects, including smart city schemes, later this month. He will also launch several schemes of the urban development and housing department.

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Nitish Kumar launches construction works for Bihar Animal Science University's buildings worth Rs 889.26 crore

PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday laid foundation stones and launched commencement of construction works for the proposed buildings of the Bihar Animal Science University (BASU) in the university campus in the state capital here. The proposed buildings would be constructed at the cost of Rs 889.26 crores.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar rebukes Prshant Kishor, says truth trumps opinion

BJP slams poll strategist’s remarks

The Times of India

A person's opinion is not important, what is important is the truth: CM Nitish Kumar on Prashant Kishor's remark about Bihar's backwardness

PATNA: A day after poll strategist Prashant Kishor criticized his 15-year rule, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Friday said, “A person’s opinion is not important. What is important is the truth.”

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Prashant Kishor to begin 3,000-km padayatra from West Champaran

‘I’ve come to stay in Bihar with all my commitment, sincerity and integrity,’ the poll strategist says at a press meet in Patna.

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Chirag Paswan welcomes Prashant Kishor’s entry to Bihar; JD(U) says there is no political space for him

Chirag Paswan stated that there was an urgent need in Bihar for leaders who are willing to work rising above the caste lines

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Kerala CM writes to Bihar CM seeking probe into basketball player’s death

Family members have raised allegations against Lithara’s coach

The Hindu

Nitish dimisses talk of removal of loudspeakers in Bihar

We do not ever interfere in any religious issues in Bihar, says CM after BJP Minister’s comment

The Hindu

Enact loudspeaker law in Bihar: BJP Minister

New political equations emerging with JD(U)‘s deepening rift with ally BJP, alongside its growing bonhomie with RJD

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Bihar bypoll shows political fluidity in upper caste groups too

In a recent piece, sociologist Satish Deshpande talked about a new opacity that’s creeping into the understanding of caste identities, and the changes that they are witnessing in a break from the decades of caste clarity. It pointed to complex political mobilisation among backward caste groups, but argued that there…

The Times of India

Objectionable items dumped outside four Ayodhya mosques

AYODHYA: In an alleged attempt to disrupt peace and harmony in the temple town of Ayodhya, unidentified persons dumped some objectionable items, including torn pages of sacred text, raw meat, and threats and abuses written on paper, outside mosques in the district during the early hours of Wednesday.

The Times of India

14 new Covid cases in Bihar as PM Narendra Modi talks to Nitish Kumar

PATNA: The state registered new Covid cases in double digits (14) after a long gap on the day PM Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with the chief ministers of several states, including Bihar's Nitish Kumar, on the issue on Wednesday. The active caseload in Bihar increased to 33.

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