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Hindustani Awam Morcha (secular) president Jitan Ram Manjhi (Photo: File)

Manjhi to fight Bihar, Jharkhand Assembly elections alone

HAM leaders claim that Mr Manjhi has a major stake in the Mushahar community, a sub-caste among Dalits in Bihar.

09 Nov 2019 7:20 AM

'Congress and the RJD are not hearing our demands. We have told them to make the coordination committee during the Lok Sabha election so that decisions can be taken with the consent of all the parties. But both RJD and NCP are taking decisions independently and are imposing on us, which is why we thought it is better to leave the alliance,' he said while speaking to media in Patna. (Photo: ANI)

Jitan Manjhi breaks alliance with Cong, RJD; HAM to contest alone in Bihar, J'khand polls

Manjhi served as Bihar chief minister from May 2014 to February 2015.

08 Nov 2019 6:29 PM

Government vehicles, which are over 15-years-old have been banned across Bihar, while commercial vehicles of the same age will be stopped from plying in Patna and adjacent regions, the state government said on Monday. (Photo: File)

Bihar government bans vehciles older than 15 years

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar emphasised on reducing pollution and said farmers found burning stubble will not be given agricultural subsidy.

05 Nov 2019 10:41 AM

Bihar Sugarcane Industries minister Bima Bharti's son Raj Kumar and his cousin Sanjay Kumar were beaten up by a group of people near Bhatgama village of the district. (Photo: Facebook/ Bima Bharti)

Bihar Minister Bima Bharti's son beaten up, hit with butt of revolver for overtaking car

The minister demanded the immediate arrest of those involved in beating her son.

04 Nov 2019 9:08 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: File)

No talks for inclusion into Modi Cabinet, says Nitish

KC Tyagi said the party may consider the proposal if there was an invitation from PM Modi and home minister Amit Shah.

01 Nov 2019 7:11 AM

The policemen have also been asked to write the number of years they have been performing Chhath Puja. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar authorities find unique way to prevent cops from lying to take offs

The cops in Samastipur have been asked to sign an oath letter.

30 Oct 2019 3:35 PM

AIMIM's victory in Kishanganj dangerous for Bihar: Giriraj

The AIMIM which had unsuccessfully tried to find a toehold in Bihar politics in the general elections earlier this year.

25 Oct 2019 5:10 PM

Currently, Patna, Bodhgaya, Muzaffarpur, Purnea and Bhagalpur are among the top-performing clusters in Bihar.

OYO to expand footprint in Bihar, create 700 new jobs

The company aims to double its efforts in delivering a high-quality and trusted hospitality experience to guests.

25 Oct 2019 9:35 AM

"Feeling tired. The fatigue is more of the mind than the body. Want to write a memoir but unable to do even that..Hence taking a holiday from whatever role I had been playing in the RJD", the 76-year-old Tiwary said in a message he shared on social media. (Photo: File)

RJD's top leader goes on sabbatical, complains of 'mental fatigue'

Shivanand Tiwary, RJD's national VP, announced on social media that he was taking a holiday from the role he had been playing in the party.

23 Oct 2019 11:08 AM

The incident took place on Sunday night and was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the premises. (ANI)

Armed assailants loot TVs worth Rs 50 lakh from Patna godown

According to the godown owner Rakesh Kumar Singh, the assailants took around 300 LED TVs from the premises and cash of Rs 35,000.

22 Oct 2019 5:56 PM

Out of the three girls missing, two are from outside Motihari. (Photo: Representational)

Bihar: 3 girls missing from Motihari-based shelter home

The co-ordinator of the shelter home has confirmed the news.

22 Oct 2019 3:11 PM

Gaya SSP Rajeeev MIshra speaking to reporters. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar: Man arrested for extortion in name of Naxal organisations

It had come to light that a separate ring which was involved in extortion in the name of Naxal organisations was active in the area.

17 Oct 2019 2:19 PM

Shah's clarification came as a big relief for all those working behind the scenes to ensure the alliance remains intact. (Photo: File)

No rift between JD(U), BJP; will fight Bihar polls under Nitish's leadership: Shah

Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United and the BJP are in a coalition government in Bihar.

17 Oct 2019 11:23 AM

Several areas of the city have been underwater for over a week, with Rajendra Nagar being one of the worst affected areas, and there is fear of an outbreak of vector-borne diseases. (Photo: File | ANI)

Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar calls for meeting on Patna floods sans BJP representatives

Several areas in Bihar have been underwater for over a week.

14 Oct 2019 8:40 PM

Nevertheless, the chief minister – flanked by senior political figures like assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and state Congress president and MLC Madan Mohan Jha – took to the dais erected for the festivities at the assigned hour and kicked off the ceremony by lighting lamps (Photo: PTI)

At Dussehra event in Patna, no BJP leader shares dais with CM Nitish Kumar

The war of words was seen as a precursor to the aggression with which the BJP might approach the Assembly polls in Bihar next year.

09 Oct 2019 9:36 AM

The deceased has been identified as Chandan Kumar, brother of RJD leader, Satyendra Kumar (aka Bablu Yadav). Kumar is the RJD, general secretary, Panchayati Raj cell. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar: Brother of RJD leader shot dead in Nalanda

The incident took place in Biabani village. As per Police, Chandan was shot in the chest.

07 Oct 2019 3:45 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: ANI)

JD(U)-BJP: Discord behind war of words?

Union minister Giriraj Singh apologised to people in Bihar who are not being able to celebrate Durga Puja due to the deteriorating flood situation.

07 Oct 2019 3:25 AM

Singh said: 'Girirajji, if you are so fond of apologising, then you should do that to the people of Bihar for not doing anything for them ever despite being a Central minister. Your image is that of a leader who only originates controversial comments.' (Photo: ANI)

'Giriraj should apologise to people of Bihar for not working': JDU

The JDU spokesperson was reacting on Bihar NDA's apology as people of the state could not celebrate Durga Puja due to floods.

06 Oct 2019 4:36 PM

Janata Dal (United) on Sunday sought clarification from its ally BJP after Union Minister Giriraj Singh alleged mismanagement by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the wake of Patna floods. (Photo: ANI)

JD(U) seeks clarification from BJP after Giriraj Singh blames Nitish over Patna floods

JD(U) national spokesperson Pavan Verma said that this kind of personalised attack on the Chief Minister are 'unacceptable'.

06 Oct 2019 1:55 PM

He (Giriraj Singh) is not even comparable to a speck of dust on Nitish Kumar's feet. One does not become a leader just by chanting the name of Mahadev (Lord Shiva) every now and then,' JD(U) spokesman Sanjay Singh fumed. (Photo: File)

JD(U) hits back at Union Minister Giriraj Singh after Patna floods jibe

Stung by Singh's latest salvo, leaders of the JD(U) headed by Kumar came out with a barrage of attacks against Singh and his party.

06 Oct 2019 9:48 AM

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