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After opposing the Centre's resolution to revoke provisions of Article 370 and a bill to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir, NDA ally Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday struck a reconciliatory note and said the law that had come into force should be accepted and abided by all. (Photo: File)

New law should be abided by all: JD(U) after opposing Centre’s Article 370 move

The national general secretary of the JD(U), Ram Chandra Singh, said the party does not wish to engage in further ideological sparring.

08 Aug 2019 12:11 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday lamented that his fervent request for grant of central status to Patna University two years ago was dismissed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi denying the institution much needed help. (Photo: File)

‘PM rejected my plea 2 yrs ago’: Nitish Kumar on central status for Patna University

The Chief Minister said Bihar is the land of scholars like Aryabhatta and Chanakya ancient seats of learning like Nalanda.

05 Aug 2019 9:11 AM

He was administered the oath by Patna High Court Chief Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi at a programme held at Raj Bhawan here in the presence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi, besides several ministers. (Photo: Twitter I @airnews_hyd)

Phagu Chauhan sworn-in as Bihar Governor

The 71-year-old Chauhan succeeded Lalji Tandon, who is now the Governor of MP.

29 Jul 2019 1:52 PM

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi (Photo: PTI/File)

Jitan Ram Manjhi defends Azam Khan’s sexist remark

Manjhi’s statement was condemned not only by BJP and JD(U) leaders but some of the grand secular alliance leaders also criticised him.

29 Jul 2019 2:23 AM

'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

After being caught by the CISF for possessing a gun, the man was handed over to the local police. (Representational Image)

Bihar: Man arrested for gun possession at Patna airport

The man had hidden the pistol inside the lunch box. He had booked his ticket with IndiGo airlines and was suppose to fly to Delhi.

25 Jul 2019 4:23 PM

The disaster management department has also set up 199 relief camps in areas where the situation is grim. (Photo: Representational Image)

Indian Air Force deployes helicopters to rescue people from flooded Bihar

Sources have claimed that so far around 106 people have died due to rains and flood in the state.

24 Jul 2019 8:16 PM

‘Will pray for the welfare of the people of Bihar and the entire nation so that everybody lives in peace, in harmony, without any divide or barrier. I will also pray for the health of my father, will pray for his long life,’ he had said. (Photo: ANI)

Patna: Tej Pratap Yadav dresses up as Lord Shiva; offers prayers at temple

Yadav was seen flaunting his long hair to look identical to Lord Shiva. He offered milk and Gangajal to Lord Shiva.

23 Jul 2019 8:32 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: 5 policemen arrested for taking bribe from criminals

These policemen have been accused of accepting a bribe to release criminals who were caught with stolen coins

21 Jul 2019 7:13 PM

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had on Friday reviewed relief operations for flood-affected people in the state at a high-level meeting held in the Secretariat. (Photo: ANI/twitter)

Tejashwi Yadav urges Centre to declare Bihar floods as national calamity

As many as 221 relief camps have been established and about one lakh people are taking shelter in these camps.

20 Jul 2019 8:04 PM

'Critically examine the role of Governor in the State politics in India, particularly in Bihar. Is he a mere puppet?' the question asked in the General Knowledge Paper II examination of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Mains read, which later caused flutters in political circles. (Photo: ANI)

BPSC chairman meets Bihar Governor over question paper row

BPSC Chairman said that action has been initiated in the matter and the commission has sought an explanation.

17 Jul 2019 8:34 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

According to Principal Secretary, Disaster Management, Pratya Amrit, six districts have severely been affected due to the rising level of rivers following torrential rains. (Photo: Representational I ANI)

Heavy rains claim two lives in Bihar, six districts severely affected

The affected districts include Sheohar, Sitamarhi, North Champaran, Jaynagar in Madhubani, Araria, and Kishanganj.

13 Jul 2019 6:22 PM

Lalu gets bail in fodder scam, to remain in prison

The case was heard in the court of Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh who granted him bail on two sureties of Rs 50,000.

13 Jul 2019 1:03 AM

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

According to agitating doctors, they have to strike the work after five students in the Department of Orthopaedic were failed in an examination. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar: PMCH doctors on strike, health services crippled

PMCH has a daily intake of 3000 patients and on an average 70 surgeries are performed in the hospital every day.

07 Jul 2019 8:50 PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday visited a restaurant in Patna's Maurya Lok Place after a Patna court granted him bail in a defamation case. (Photo: Twitter/ screengrab)

Watch! Rahul Gandhi savours dosa in Patna after getting bail in defamation case

Rahul, the lawmaker from Kerala's Wayanad, was given bail in defamation case filed by Sushil Modi over his 'Saare Modi Chor Hai' remark.

07 Jul 2019 9:30 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (Photo: Pritam bandyopadhyay)

Rahul Gandhi gets bail over ‘all Modis thieves’ jibe

Sushil Kumar Modi had filed the petition against Mr Gandhi on April 18 seeking “punishment for defaming people having the Modi surname”.

07 Jul 2019 1:43 AM

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