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  Nitish Kumar led NDA govt to seek trust vote in Bihar Assembly on Feb 12

  Bihar | February 01, 2024 21:34 IST

  Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar, a key member of opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc, took a U-turn and joined BJP-led NDA. Subsequently, he took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a record ninth time on Sunday.

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  Bihar: Nitish Cabinet approves Rs 2 lakh each to 94 lakh families for self-employment

  Bihar | January 16, 2024 22:58 IST

  The Bihar Cabinet also approved an expansion of the state government’s existing incentives to economically backward classes (EBC) for Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations' preparation.

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  Bihar Caste Survey's social and economic data released: Check status of major castes

  Bihar | November 07, 2023 13:53 IST

  According to the caste census report, poverty is highest among the Bhumihars among the general category i.e. upper castes. In terms of poverty, Brahmins are at second place followed by Rajputs. Scroll down to read the story in detail.

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  Bihar: BJP slams Nitish Kumar regime for removing names of over 20 lakhs students from govt schools

  Bihar | October 26, 2023 17:58 IST

  The Education Department has allegedly so far struck off names of 20,60,340 students (till October 19, 2023) from government schools after it began a drive to improve attendance since September 1, 2023.

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  Special Report: Caste census would help PM Modi to win Lok Sabha Election?

  News | October 03, 2023 23:21 IST

  Special Report: Caste census would help PM Modi to win Lok Sabha Election?

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  Aaj Ki Baat: See the condition of Bihar government schools

  Aaj Ki Baat | September 15, 2023 23:50 IST

  Can you imagine that five government schools are running together in a four-room building....Will you believe that in one class, five teachers are teaching children from five schools together.. ...Same is the condition of government schools in Bihar.

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  Bihar govt transfers 64 DSPs, IPS Sweety Sehrawat to Patna

  Bihar | September 13, 2023 22:39 IST

  ASP Kamya Mishra from the 2019 batch, currently posted in Patna, has been transferred to the role of Assistant Police Superintendent in the Crime Investigation Department in Patna.

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  Bihar caste survey: Centre's U-turn, files fresh affidavit in SC removing 'keywords'

  Bihar | August 29, 2023 9:53 IST

  On August 7, the top court refused to stay the Patna High Court's order giving the go-ahead for the caste survey.

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  Bihar: Patna to get 1.5 km-long 'world-class heritage tunnel', Rs 542 crore sanctioned

  Bihar | August 08, 2023 14:53 IST

  Bihar government sanctions Rs 542 crore for a tunnel linking Bihar Museum with Patna Museum in the state capital to boost tourism.

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  Early salary for Bihar govt employees this month | HERE is why

  Bihar | June 27, 2023 17:54 IST

  The Nitish government in Bihar has decided to pay salaries to its employees this month.

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  Big blow to Nitish Kumar! HAM withdraws its support from Mahagathbandhan; may team up with BJP

  Bihar | June 19, 2023 17:54 IST

  Hindustani Awam Morcha withdraws support from the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government.

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  Bihar MLAs, MLCs 'development fund' hiked by Rs 1 crore

  Bihar | June 14, 2023 9:13 IST

  Bihar news: The decision to this effect was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, he said on Tuesday (June 13).

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  Bihar: NHRC issues notice to state govt over illness of 150 children after consuming Mid-Day Meal

  Bihar | June 09, 2023 8:06 IST

  Bihar Mid-Day Meal tragedy: The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about the matter which occurred at a government middle school in the Narval-Barval area of West Champaran on June 1, 2023.

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  SC directs Bihar govt to produce original records on remission granted to ex-MP Anand Mohan

  India | May 19, 2023 13:59 IST

  Anand Mohan case: Attorney Manish Kumar, who was representing the Bihar government, was informed by a bench of Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala that the matter will not be adjourned again and the court should have access to all of the relevant documents.

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  Supreme Court refuses to stay Patna HC order halting Bihar govt's caste survey

  India | May 18, 2023 14:50 IST

  Caste-based survey in Bihar: State has already completed more than 80 pc of the survey work in some districts and less than 10 per cent of work is pending.

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  Bihar government moves Supreme Court against Patna High Court stay on caste-based survey

  Bihar | May 11, 2023 20:47 IST

  Caste-based survey in Bihar: State has already completed more than 80 pc of the survey work in some districts and less than 10 per cent of work is pending. The entire machinery is working at ground level. There shall be no harm in completing exercise subject to final adjudication of the dispute.

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  Bihar: Outrage over IAS murder convict Anand Mohan's proposed release; victim's wife appeals to PM

  Bihar | April 26, 2023 7:43 IST

  Bihar: Nitish government tweaked the jail rule so that these convicts, including heavyweight politician Anand Mohan can be released. BJP linked it to the upcoming election. The wife of the victim raised concerns on the development.

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  Bihar CM's Principal Secretary walks on streets like a common man; pics go viral | KNOW WHY

  Bihar | March 30, 2023 13:23 IST

  Bihar: The Principal Secretary was seen roaming on streets wearing casual dress, a t-shirt and a pyjama.

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  Bihar government allows Muslim staffers to leave office early during 'Ramzan' month

  Bihar | March 18, 2023 9:36 IST

  Ramzan 2023: According to Islamic beliefs, Ramzan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.

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  'Victory for Bihar govt': CM Nitish, deputy Tejashwi after SC declines pleas against caste survey

  Bihar | January 20, 2023 17:37 IST

  Three petitions against the caste-based survey were listed to hear in the SC but the top court asked the petitioners to approach the Patna High Court for an appropriate remedy.