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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

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

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

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

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

Several state-run hospitals including the Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, which is one of the largest in Patna, are flooded. (Photo: PTI)

25 dead, boats on streets, hospitals flooded as heavy rains batter Bihar

To evacuate people, 32 boats have been pressed into service in flooded parts of the city.

29 Sep 2019 2:41 PM

CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday called out for a disaster management meeting after several parts of Bihar received heavy rainfall. (Photo: File | ANI)

Nitish Kumar calls meeting on disaster management as rains cause havoc Bihar

Patna witnessed a heavy downpour today, causing traffic jams and water-logging in several parts of the city.

28 Sep 2019 7:54 PM

The defence minister also cautioned the neighbouring country against promoting cross-border terrorism in the wake of developments in J&K. (Photo: ANI)

Don’t repeat mistake of 1965, 1971 as no power will be able to protect: Rajnath warns Pak

More than three-fourths of J&K population was in favour of abrogation of Article 370, he stated.

22 Sep 2019 5:44 PM

'I am targetted only because some people want publicity, it makes them happy;' Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said. (Photo: File)

Have confidence in yourself, fight elections alone: Tejashwi challenges Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

His comments came after Nitish Kumar on Friday said there is 'no discord' in the BJP- JDU alliance.

21 Sep 2019 7:03 PM

The victim in her FIR, a copy of which is also available with this newspaper, stated that she was abducted and gang-raped by four youth while she was going to meet her relative on Friday evening. (Representational image)

Ex-inmate of Muzaffarpur shelter home gangraped

The victim was rescued from Muzaffarpur shelter home and was living with her relatives in Bettiah town police station.

16 Sep 2019 6:28 AM

Amid public outcry over hefty provisions in new Motor Vehicles Act, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday said that there is a need to create more awareness among people and bring change in the attitude of policemen. (Photo: File)

Just fining people won't work: Tejashwi Yadav on amended Motor Vehicles Act

Under Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, hefty challans have been levied on many violators for not abiding by traffic rules.

14 Sep 2019 9:42 AM

Tej Pratap Yadav (Photo: Youtube | Screengrab)

Tej Pratap’s wife leaves Rabri home teary-eyed

Tej Pratap, who is an MLA and a former health minister, had filed for divorce within six months of his marriage with Aishwarya Rai.

14 Sep 2019 1:24 AM

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi is on the side of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party and that is why BJP does not have any face for the Assembly polls. (Photo: File)

Sushil Modi is not in BJP but on side of Nitish Kumar's party: Tejashwi Yadav

Hitting out at Nitish, the RJD leader said if he was batting so well then why he asked for votes in the name of PM Modi instead of his work.

12 Sep 2019 9:24 AM

Former Bihar chief minister and Hindustani Awami Morcha supremo Jitan Ram Manjhi (Photo: PTI)

RLSP and HAM trying to expand grand alliance

Sources said cracks had emerged between the CPI and RJD over the seat-sharing deal during the Lok Sabha polls.

10 Sep 2019 7:55 AM

The mob gathered on the street outside Muzaffarpur district's Aurai police station, after the bodies were found on Saturday. (Photo: Rixabay | Representative)

Bihar cops thrashed by mob after bodies of 2 missing boys found in ditch

A video shows a policeman with blood running through his nose and in dishevelled uniform, surrounded by mob carrying bamboo sticks.

08 Sep 2019 3:35 PM

Cow urine is considered unique and it has a quality to treat various health issues. (Photo: ANI)

Former PM Morarji Desai used to drink cow's urine for medicinal benefits: Ashwini Choubey

'The Ayush Ministry is also working on using cow urine for preparing medicines and for treatment of cancer,' Choubey said.

08 Sep 2019 2:53 PM

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