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  Nitish dismisses speculation about Manjhi's removal

  Politics | January 08, 2015 16:07 IST

  Patna: Senior JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar today dismissed speculation that his going to Delhi was meant to discuss the fate of Bihar CM with party chief Sharad Yadav, RJD and SP leaders. When reporters asked

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  I will continue to bat till I get out: Manjhi

  Politics | January 05, 2015 17:58 IST

  Patna: Using cricket parlance, Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today said he was playing a T20 match and would continue to bat, hitting the ball all around, till he gets out.“Nitish Kumar chose me

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  Shoe hurled at Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi

  Politics | January 05, 2015 16:20 IST

  Patna: Accusing the Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi of promoting caste politics in the state, a man threw a shoe at him this morning at the weekly 'Janata Darbar'.The shoe, however, missed the mark

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  Manjhi backs Maoist levy on contractors

  Politics | January 05, 2015 6:24 IST

  Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Sunday courted another controversy Sunday by supporting the Maoists' levy from contractors and businessmen."There is nothing wrong if Maoists are demanding levy from contractors engaged in construction of

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  Manjhi accuses ministers of doubting his ability

  Politics | January 04, 2015 19:25 IST

  Munger (Bihar): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today accused some of his cabinet colleagues of doubting his ability to perform and said he would deliver on his promises to the people.“Some people whisper that

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  Manjhi owns two guns, but no match to his ministers in wealth

  Politics | January 01, 2015 16:45 IST

  Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi possesses a double barrel gun and a rifle worth Rs one lakh, but he is no match to most of his ministers when it comes to wealth.His total

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  Bihar CM Manjhi inaugurates Rajgir Mahotsav

  India | December 29, 2014 6:36 IST

  Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday said his government will focus on developing the state through tourism as it creates employment opportunities and highlights the importance of historical and cultural heritage."We will

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  Jitan Ram Manjhi rains bonanza on his village

  Politics | December 25, 2014 22:17 IST

  Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi played Santa Claus for his native village Mahkaar in Gaya district by laying foundation stones of 21 development schemes worth Rs 5,532 crore.He also inaugurated two projects worth

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  We won't repeat Jharkhand mistake in Bihar

  Politics | December 23, 2014 18:13 IST

  Patna: Rueing the absence of an alliance among opposition parties in Jharkhand assembly polls which BJP is set to win, Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today said such a mistake will not be repeated

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  Manjhi expresses displeasure over functioning of Savarna Aayog

  Politics | December 22, 2014 17:55 IST

  Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today expressed strong displeasure over tardy pace of work in preparation of report by a commission constituted for welfare of forward castes in the state.“They have spend over

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  Government schools not delivering expected results: Manjhi

  Politics | December 21, 2014 23:04 IST

  Patna: Bihar government schools, barring a few, were “not delivering expected results” and they need to utilise their resources properly to provide better education and discipline to the children, Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today

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  Opposition not ready for debate on conversion: Prasad

  Politics | December 21, 2014 20:14 IST

  Patna: Union Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said opposition parties were not ready for a debate on conversion issue that has rocked Parliament for the last two weeks and blamed them for stalling the

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  Jitan Ram Manjhi not in favour of big industries in Bihar

  Politics | December 18, 2014 7:17 IST

  Patna: Three months after visiting London to seek investment, Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said on Wednesday said that he was not in favour of big industries or big capital in the state, and

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  Manjhi's son-in-law says he serves him in personal capacity

  Politics | December 15, 2014 15:48 IST

  Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's son-in-law, who was recently removed as his Personal Assistant after it was found his appointment violated rules, was on Monday spotted in an official programme of the CM

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  Manjhi says its too late to reform himself

  Politics | December 13, 2014 22:44 IST

  Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi whose utterances on various issues have at times put the ruling JD (U) in embarrassing situation, today said he was too old to learn.“Boodha suga pos nahi manta

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  Jitan Ram Manjhi abused power to defend son-in-law's appointment: Sushil Modi

  Politics | December 11, 2014 7:34 IST

  Patna:  Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi today accused Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi of abusing his powers to “exert pressure” on a senior official to issue a fresh circular to justify appointment of

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  Timing, relevance of restructuring not appropriate: Bihar CM

  Politics | December 07, 2014 20:40 IST

  New Delhi: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today cautioned against “haste” in restructuring Planning Commission and voiced anguish over the manner in which the meeting was called as if states have “merely to put

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  People will soon know reality of Modi's lofty promises: Manjhi

  Politics | December 03, 2014 23:48 IST

  Varanasi: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today said the people would soon realise that the lofty promises made by BJP and Narendra Modi in the run up to the Lok Sabha elections cannot be

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  Paswan dares Nitish to fight Bihar Assembly polls under Manjhi

  Politics | December 03, 2014 23:43 IST

  Ranchi: Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan today dared JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar to announce that his party would contest Bihar Assembly elections in 2015 under the leadership of Chief Minister Jeetan Ram Manjhi.“If Nitish Kumar has

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  Bihar determined to develop industries: Manjhi

  Politics | December 02, 2014 19:50 IST

  Rohtas: Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today said Bihar government was determined to develop industries in the state and would provide all possible help to investors and entrepreneurs.“We are determined to develop industries in the