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Bihar prepares new plan for Nitish Kumar's security ready after attack

After the attack on Nitish Kumar in Bakhtiyarpur recently, Bihar police have prepared a blueprint to enhance the security of the chief minister, an official said.

Speculations rife on Nitish Kumar moving to Delhi as next Vice President

Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi on Thursday indicated that she will not mind Nitish Kumar, her husband Lalu Prasad's arch rival, vacating his chair for a plush assignment in Delhi

Those who drink are sinners, can't be called Indians: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

People who drink are great sinners, good for nothing, and do not deserve to be called Indians, according to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Huge gaps exist in Bihar's medical facilities, says CAG report

Bihar has 38 districts and nine of them, including Patna, do not have blood banks

Bihar worst in genomic sampling, UP second lowest in India, shows data

11 of the 36 states/UTs have tested fewer samples than the national average

Nitish govt to introduce Bihar Liquor Prohibition Bill in Assembly

The Nitish Kumar government seeks to pass the Bill in the Vidhan Sabha smoothly and has distributed the copies of the amendment Bill to every MLAs to read it.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar assaulted by deranged man on the outskirts of Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Sunday physically assaulted by a mentally unstable person who came within striking distance on the outskirts of the city, dodging the security cordon.

Unidentified man attacks Bihar CM Nitush Kumar near Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Sunday assaulted by an unidentified person near Patna, in an incident that has sent shock waves across Bihar.

Rabri Devi alleges Nitish Kumar fell at PM Modi's feet in Lucknow

The RJD leader made the remark while talking to reporters here outside the state legislature, which is in session

Centre spent Rs 5,674 cr for computerisation of panchayats in Bihar

The Centre has spent more than Rs 5,674.70 crore for the computerisation of panchayats in Bihar.

Lalu's health condition deteriorates, to be shifted to AIIMS New Delhi

The ebullient politician suffers from multiple ailments, including renal problems

President Kovind, PM Modi wish people of Bihar on foundation day

President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the people of Bihar on the occasion of Bihar Day.

Bihar assembly adjourned, Opposition accuses Nitish of insulting speaker

Bihar assembly was on Tuesday adjourned during initial minutes of proceedings after a ruckus created by opposition which linked absence of Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha to his alleged insult by CM Nitish

Tejashwi sceptical of proposed amendment in Bihar prohibition law

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed that the proposed amendment in Bihar's prohibition law could be flagrantly misused for settling personal scores.

Blast kills 14 in Bihar's Bhagalpur, unregulated firecracker biz blamed

Fourteen people were killed and another 10 seriously injured in a major blast that rocked a crowded locality in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, pulling down a number of structures

Modi speaks to Nitish Kumar on Bhagalpur blast, condoles loss of lives

PM Modi spoke to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on the Bhagalpur blast and said that the administration has been engaged in relief and rescue operation.

Nitish surprised by large presence of Indian students in Ukraine

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said I wonder how so many people come to know about cheaper courses in countries like Ukraine

Massive groundwater contamination in 31 districts of Bihar: Economic Survey

The consumption of contaminated water causes skin, liver, kidney and other water-borne diseases.

In dry Bihar, tipplers may skip jail term if they inform on suppliers

Deputy Commissioner, Excise, Krishna Kumar, told reporters that the 'relaxation' was being introduced with a view to tightening the noose on the network of smugglers and peddlers

Rs 2.37-trn Budget presented in Bihar; education, health get top priority

Amid uproar in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha, deputy chief minister Tar Kishore Prasad, who also holds charge of the finance portfolio, presented the annual state budget on Monday afternoon.