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'There have been over 36 scams in the state in Nitish Kumar's term. We demand that an investigation be conducted in this regard by the Central Bureau of Investigation,' Devi, the former chief minister of Bihar told reporters. (Photo: ANI)

Rabri Devi accuses Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi of corruption, demands CBI probe

Chants of 'shame' and 'resign' were aimed at Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi respectively.

25 Jul 2019 5:55 PM

He said that a lot of speculation has been going on about the alliance but NDA will contest the polls under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. (Photo: File)

Bihar deputy CM clears air over speculation of strained (BJP-JDU) alliance

Sushil Kumar, Nitish Kumar's deputy after his statement cleared the air about strained relationship of the alliance.

23 Jul 2019 2:26 PM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi (Photo: PTI)

Sushil Modi says Bihar poll will be fought under Nitish

As the CM had ordered a probe, BJP leaders questioned his intentions and started speaking against the coalition in the state.

23 Jul 2019 6:37 AM

On July 19, the Chief Minister had kickstarted the process of sending cash relief of Rs 6,000 directly into the bank accounts of flood-affected families. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar floods: Villagers put up temporary shelters; wait for help turns endless

Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi will visit worst-hit Darbhanga and Madhubani districts to review the situation and rehabilitation work.

21 Jul 2019 9:43 PM

BJP MLC Sachchidanand Rai on Saturday reportedly took a dig at Chief Minister Kumar led government and asked the Central leadership to immediately take a decision over the BJP-JDU alliance in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Let BJP fight elections alone; we will see the results: JDU leader Pavan Varma

Rai also claimed that the BJP has enough strength to fight elections alone.

21 Jul 2019 7:01 PM

On July 16, Kumar had said that a total of 1.25 lakh people had been rescued so far in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar floods: CM Nitish to visit Sitamarhi today to take stock of rescue, relief ops

Deputy CM Sushil Modi will visit worst-hit Darbhanga and Madhubani districts to review the situation and rehabilitation work.

21 Jul 2019 12:35 PM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: ANI)

25 killed in Bihar floods, Opposition slams Nitish government

According to Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, at least 25 people have died due to floods in around 16 districts of the state.

17 Jul 2019 8:32 AM

The meeting was attended by state water resources minister Sanjay Kumar Jha, Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar, development commissioner Subhash Sharma and other officials. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish Kumar chairs meeting to review flood situation in Bihar

During meeting, CM told a delegation comprising of officials to make adequate arrangements for setting up of camps and keep in touch people.

14 Jul 2019 8:23 PM

There is an Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) crisis going on in the state due to which 176 children have lost their lives. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to their families. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish Kumar avoiding responsibilities over AES, floods in Bihar: Rabri Devi

‘Who is responsible for scandals worth crores of rupees in the name of dam construction to avoid floods,’ Devi said in a series of tweets.

14 Jul 2019 5:56 PM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with senior party leader K.C. Tyagi (left).

JD-U’s renewed demand for special status heats up political temperature

Party believes state meets criterion, may join hands with YSR Congress, BJD to raise issue in Parliament.

12 Jul 2019 4:03 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the children who died due to AES. (Photo: File)

Death toll rises to 140 in Encephalitis in Muzaffarpur

The state has been battling with the vector-borne disease since the last few weeks.

05 Jul 2019 11:15 AM

RJD leader Rabri Devi, along with her party and Congress legislators, hold a protest at the state Assembly in Patna on Wednesday over the recent deaths due to acute encephalitis syndrome. (Photo: PTI)

Bihar CM faces flak over ‘mango politics’

Nitish govt distributes mangoes to MLAs, RJD objects.

04 Jul 2019 2:23 AM

One could argue that with the decline of the Congress’ dominance their raison d’etre of anti-Congressism is gone.

Oppn parties unable to reinvent themselves

In India, a number of political parties, it seems, will be even more shortlived. Most of them, unfortunately, are in the Opposition.

04 Jul 2019 12:02 AM

Bihar Minister Shyam Rajak said it is a step to save the environment, which is in danger. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish govt distributes mangoes to MLAs, faces flak from RJD

According to the Agriculture Minister Rem Kumar, the step was taken keeping in mind the environmental concerns.

03 Jul 2019 3:25 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

Nitish breaks silence over children deaths in Bihar

Kumar also admitted that the infrastructure at SKMCH was not adequate to deal with the situation.

02 Jul 2019 1:49 AM

Chief Minister gave the statement while addressing the state assembly after opposition created ruckus and raised questions involving the state government’s preparedness to deal with the crisis at the government hospital. (Photo: File)

Extremely unfortunate: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar breaks silence over encephalitis deaths

Speaking on the issue Nitish Kumar said, 'Only expressing grief over the issue is not enough. The state government took matter seriously.'

01 Jul 2019 8:28 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Bihar polls: Both JD-U, BJP eye ‘big brother’ tag

The seat-sharing formula for the Lok Sabha polls had literally soured ties between the two till the BJP high command intervened.

01 Jul 2019 1:46 AM

Former Union Minister and RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha on Sunday announced a protest march from Muzaffarpur to Patna against the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar. (Photo: File)

Encephalitis outbreak: Kushwaha announces 'Nitish Hatao, Bhavishya Bachao' rally

Kushwaha, a former ally of the BJP, has been demanding Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's resignation over recent encephalitis deaths in Muzaffarpur.

30 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

At least 15 people died while three others sustained injuries after a portion of a wall collapsed near Talab Masjid in Kondhwa area of Pune. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Pune wall collapse: Nitish Kumar announces Rs 2 lakh relief to kin of deceased

Nitish Kumar expressed his deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.

29 Jun 2019 1:33 PM

Nitish Kumar had earlier announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the children who died due to AES. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar AES deaths: Families of 4 children get Rs 4 lakhs ex-gratia

In total, seven deaths were reported in Harivanshpur village.

26 Jun 2019 6:14 PM

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