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'Nothing to do with politics', says Nitish on his presence at RJD's Iftar

Kumar was also seen talking to Tejashwi and exchanged pleasantaries on the occasion

'Nothing to do with politics', says Nitish on his presence at RJD's Iftar
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 6:14 PM IST

Amit Shah arrives in Bihar, to attend function honouring freedom fighter

Shah's special aircraft landed at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport, where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, state BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal and several cabinet ministers welcomed him

Amit Shah arrives in Bihar, to attend function honouring freedom fighter
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 3:05 PM IST

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Nitish govt of 'pursuing communal, divisive agenda'

He also accused the state government of failing to generate employment opportunities, maintain law and order and address farmers' issues

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Nitish govt of 'pursuing communal, divisive agenda'
Updated On : 21 Apr 2022 | 9:05 AM IST

Paras accuses Chirag of deriving political mileage out of eviction

Paras, who is the late Paswan's younger brother, claimed that the Centre had sent as many as six notices to Chirag before he was made to vacate the 12, Janpath bungalow

Paras accuses Chirag of deriving political mileage out of eviction
Updated On : 18 Apr 2022 | 11:25 PM IST

'Janata malik hai', says Nitish Kumar after NDA bypoll debacle

The RJD stunned the ruling NDA on Saturday after its young candidate Amar Paswan defeated his nearest BJP rival Baby Kumari by a massive margin of 36,658 votes in the by-election

'Janata malik hai', says Nitish Kumar after NDA bypoll debacle
Updated On : 17 Apr 2022 | 4:47 PM IST

Nitish Kumar inaugurates Rs 550cr PepsiCo plant in Begusarai

Carbonated drinks, packaged drinking water and fruit juice would be bottled at the facility, set up on 50-acre land provided by the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority

Nitish Kumar inaugurates Rs 550cr PepsiCo plant in Begusarai
Updated On : 15 Apr 2022 | 10:56 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles death of Bihari workers in Varanasi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday expressed grief over the death of two young migrants from the state in a fire that broke out at a garment factory in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles death of Bihari workers in Varanasi
Updated On : 15 Apr 2022 | 7:17 AM IST

Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar directs districts to prepare for heatwave

Speaking to reporters, Kumar said that officials have been asked to create awareness among the people about the prevention of heat-related illness.

Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar directs districts to prepare for heatwave
Updated On : 14 Apr 2022 | 1:33 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks Centre to look into rising fuel prices

The Bihar government had on November 4 last year, reduced its Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel, a day after the Centre slashed excise duty on the products

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks Centre to look into rising fuel prices
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 8:28 AM IST

'Cannot do anything..': Nitish rules out relief on fuel prices

"The pandemic had deeply hurt the financial earning of the state. We are in the process of recovery in the last one year," he said

'Cannot do anything..': Nitish rules out relief on fuel prices
Updated On : 11 Apr 2022 | 8:34 PM IST

Tej Pratap Yadav invites CM Nitish Kumar to re-enter Mahagathbandhan

RJD chief Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav has invited Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to re-enter the 'Mahagathbandhan'.

Tej Pratap Yadav invites CM Nitish Kumar to re-enter Mahagathbandhan
Updated On : 11 Apr 2022 | 1:08 PM IST

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.

Bihar prepares new plan for Nitish Kumar's security ready after attack
Updated On : 07 Apr 2022 | 12:57 PM IST

RJD leader Tejashwi slams Nitish Kumar govt over lawlessness in Bihar

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed the Nitish Kumar government over rising "lawlessness" in Bihar, claiming that the criminals are using AK-47 assault rifles to commit crime

RJD leader Tejashwi slams Nitish Kumar govt over lawlessness in Bihar
Updated On : 05 Apr 2022 | 9:19 PM IST

Nitish expresses anguish over J&K orders help for injured Bihar laborers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed anguish over the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir in which two migrant labourers from the state have sustained injuries.

Nitish expresses anguish over J&K orders help for injured Bihar laborers
Updated On : 05 Apr 2022 | 10:31 AM IST

Nitish Kumar dismisses reports of him eyeing a stint in Rajya Sabha

On the prevailing law and order situation in the state, he said it is "completely under control"

Nitish Kumar dismisses reports of him eyeing a stint in Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 04 Apr 2022 | 6:08 PM IST

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

Speculations rife on Nitish Kumar moving to Delhi as next Vice President
Updated On : 31 Mar 2022 | 10:46 PM IST

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.

Those who drink are sinners, can't be called Indians: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
Updated On : 31 Mar 2022 | 9:56 PM IST

Let Yogi and Nitish swap posts to bring UP model in Bihar: Rabri Devi

Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi taunted Nitish Kumar, with a remark that he should swap posts with his UP counterpart Yogi Adityanath, since his ally was raving about latter's model of governance

Let Yogi and Nitish swap posts to bring UP model in Bihar: Rabri Devi
Updated On : 30 Mar 2022 | 11:50 PM IST

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.

Nitish govt to introduce Bihar Liquor Prohibition Bill in Assembly
Updated On : 30 Mar 2022 | 12:54 PM IST

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.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar assaulted by deranged man on the outskirts of Patna
Updated On : 28 Mar 2022 | 7:43 AM IST