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In the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections, LJP had contested six seats in Bihar as a constituent of the BJP-led NDA and have won on all of them. (Photo: File)

Bihar: Rift in LJP, disgruntled members form own outfit

LJP chief did not contest these elections and is eyeing a Rajyasabha seat.

13 Jun 2019 2:52 PM

The chief minister directed the police personnel to take in writing from each police station that illegal alcohol trade was not taking place in their area. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish Kumar conducts high level meeting over liquor ban in Bihar

Investigations, arrests and seizures related to illicit liquor were discussed during the meet.

13 Jun 2019 1:40 PM

Banerjee, who is bitterly opposed to the BJP, which has made deep inroads in West Bengal, was later quoted by the media as having said, 'I have come across a statement from Nitishji that he will not form alliance with the NDA outside Bihar. I would like to congratulate him. Thank you to him.' (Photo: File)

West Bengal under Mamata Banerjee's leadership turning into 'mini Pakistan': JD(U)

'Her thanksgiving cannot make us forget that Biharis are being assaulted in Bengal and forced to leave the state,' JD(U) spokesperson said.

12 Jun 2019 12:21 PM

'Since the beginning of June to this day 86 people have been admitted and of them, 31 have died,' Sunil Shahi, Superintendent SKMCH, Muzaffarpur said. (Photo: ANI)

Muzzafarpur: Acute Encephalitis Syndrome claims lives of 31 in June

Encephalitis is a viral infection, which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as fever or headache.

12 Jun 2019 12:16 PM

Bihar Cabinet-led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has approved a proposal to punish sons and daughters who abandon their elderly parents with a jail term. (Photo: ANI)

In Bihar, abandoning elderly parents will now land sons, daughters in jail

Many other decisions were also taken during the cabinet meeting that took place on Tuesday.

12 Jun 2019 9:01 AM

It is worth mentioning that the JD(U) has not joined the BJP led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre, but has decided to stay as a part of the alliance. (Photo: ANI)

Rajiv Ranjan Singh is JD(U) parliamentary party leader in Lok Sabha

Baidyanath Prasad Mahto would be party's Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, while Dileshwar Kamat would be the Chief Whip.

11 Jun 2019 7:28 PM

He also added that party would like to see Bihar being given the 'special status' and will push forth the demand in the future too. (Photo: PTI)

Will not compromise with principles, alliance with BJP to continue: Nitish Kumar

‘Our focus is on developing Bihar. We are focused on helping the nation through developing our state,’ he said at a press conference.

10 Jun 2019 2:40 PM

In a surprising incident, a 26-year-old man from Bihar survived 18 bullet injuries after a seven-hour-long operation. (Representational Image)

Miraculous save: 26-year-old Bihar man survives 18 bullet injuries

According to reports, Singh has criminal antecedents and had recently come out of jail on bail.

10 Jun 2019 10:03 AM

Giriraj likens West Bengal CM to North Korea’s dictator Kim

Singh was talking to reporters at the party’s state headquarters upon his first visit to Bihar after being sworn in as a Union cabinet minister.

09 Jun 2019 3:10 AM

On Thursday, election strategist Kishor, who is credited with successfully strategising Modi's Prime Ministerial campaign in 2014 and some others later, met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and is believed to have agreed to work with her in the state. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

'JDU nothing to do with Prashant Kishor's work,' says Nitish Kumar

It is said that Kishor, who last year joined JDU, was feeling sidelined due to the internal power struggle within the party.

08 Jun 2019 7:27 PM

When the chemist refused to stand up, the ex-minister's brother slapped him and dragged him outside the shop by his collar. Pinu later was seen taking the chemist away in a car. (Photo:Twitter I ANI)

Watch: Ex-Bihar minister brother thrashes chemist for not standing up

The accused's sister and former minister Renu Devi claimed that she was not in talking terms with her brother.

07 Jun 2019 11:57 AM

‘I wish people maintain brotherhood and peace across the nation. Everyone should pray for rains in Bihar as the state is likely to face severe drought condition,’ Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said. (Photo: ANI)

Those who give unnecessary statements have 'no religion': Nitish's jibe at Giriraj

The Bihar Chief Minister, who sported a skull cap, also extended good wishes to citizens, especially to those who follow Islam.

05 Jun 2019 1:34 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

RJD asks Nitish to join grand alliance in Bihar

JD(U) with 16 seats has emerged as a third largest party in the NDA.

04 Jun 2019 12:19 AM

Kushwaha was talking to reporters after a meeting of his party to discuss the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

‘Nitish Kumar will betray you,’ Kushwaha warns BJP

Kushwaha, however, extended his support to Kumar for getting special category status accorded to Bihar.

03 Jun 2019 10:10 AM

A file photo of regional leaders before the setback in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

Bihar: Regional leaders lose face; split in parties a possibility

The RJD MLA from Gaighat constituency demanded Tejashwi Yadav’s resignation as the leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly on moral grounds.

03 Jun 2019 5:17 AM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi during the swearing-in ceremony for the Cabinet expansion of the NDA coalition government in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish inducts 8 ministers from JD-U, denies BJP rift

Political analysts claim that the berths have been allocated keeping 2020 Assembly elections in mind.

03 Jun 2019 1:57 AM

8 new MPs were inducted in the Bihar cabinet from Nitish Kumar's JD(U). (Photo: ANI)

8 new ministers inducted into Bihar cabinet, NDA-JD(U) coalition intact

JDU on May 30 decided to not be a part of PM Modi's new Cabinet, saying it would not accept BJP's offer of only 1 ministerial berth.

02 Jun 2019 4:08 PM

‘The proposal that was given was unacceptable to the JD(U), therefore we have decided that in future also JD(U) will never be a part of the NDA led Union Cabinet, this is our final decision,’ JD(U) spokesperson K C Tyagi said. (Photo: ANI)

'Will never be a part of NDA-led Union Cabinet', says JD(U)’s K C Tyagi

This comes days after JD (U) decided to not be part of PM Modi's new Cabinet, rejecting BJP's offer of only one ministerial berth.

02 Jun 2019 1:50 PM

Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Cabinet expansion in Bihar tomorrow

In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, JD(U) won 16 seats in Bihar, while BJP bagged 17.

01 Jun 2019 8:07 PM

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

No need for symbolic representation in Cabinet: Nitish Kumar

Some of the JD(U) leaders have also been uncomfortable with Mr Shah’s stand on the National Register of Citizens.

01 Jun 2019 1:13 AM

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