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Heatwave spell in Bihar likely to continue till April 12: Met office

PATNA: With Buxar remaining the hottest place in the state on the fifth consecutive day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday ruled out any respite from scorching heat and predicted heatwave spell to continue at least till next Tuesday.

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Bihar lacks ‘mechanism’ to stop liquor smuggling: Patna HC

PATNA: The Patna high court has expressed its displeasure over the absence of any mechanism to identify liquor smugglers in Bihar, leading to “flourishing gangs and economic offences due to rampant illicit liquor trade”.

The Times of India

Bihar: BJP minister Janak Ram seeks ban on loudspeakers in mosques

PATNA: Days after raising heat in the political circles of Maharashtra and Karnataka, the demand for ban on mosque loudspeakers has reached Bihar.

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BJP celebrates emperor Ashoka’s birth anniversary in Bihar

The party calls for Akhand Bharat (undivided India)

The Hindu

Prominent Indian Politician Wants Assets Like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin To Be Taxed Even Heavier — At 50%

Amid the rising popularity of cryptocurrency in India, the former deputy chief minister and finance minister of India’s most populous state Bihar, Sushil Kumar Modi, batted for a 50% tax on gains made from cryptocurrency in an interview with Forkast.

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With voting for Bihar Council election is over, leading political parties shift their focus to Bochahan assembly by-polls

PATNA: With voting for 24 local authority seats of the Bihar legislative council is over on Monday, focus of all leading political parties of the state have now shifted to the by-polls in Bochahan assembly constituency in Muzaffarpur district.

The Times of India

Make PICU wards fully ready to ensure timely treatment of AES-affected children, Bihar CM tells health officials

PATNA: Alarmed over sudden rise in temperature and fear about outbreak of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday convened a high-level review meeting over the disease at his official residence.

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BJP’s demand for ‘Yogi model of governance’ in Bihar triggers row

Opposition RJD and Congress take a swipe at the ruling alliance’s bickering

The Hindu

Bihar Legislative Council polls pass off peacefully, see 97.84% voters' turnout

PATNA: Polling in all 24 local authority constituencies of Bihar Legislative Council passed off peacefully on Monday.

The Times of India

'I too remain surprised after seeing such reports', Nitish Kumar on speculations that he is willing to go to Rajya Sabha

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Monday dismissed media reports that he is willing to go to the Rajya Sabha, and said such reports are ‘unfounded’ and ‘mere speculations.’

The Times of India

Nitish Kumar quashes rumours that he is eyeing Rajya Sabha seat

The Bihar CM, in an informal chat with reporters, had said his wish to go to Rajya Sabha was not yet fulfilled

The Hindu

With 17.9 lakh doses, West Bengal leads in 12-14 vaccination

KOLKATA: Bengal is leading the 12-14 age-group vaccination drive in India with over 17.9 lakh doses administered, the Union health ministry data updated till Sunday morning indicated. Bengal is followed by Bihar which has administered 15.5 lakh doses in this age-group while Rajasthan is third with 15.4 lakh doses. Maharashtra,…

The Times of India

Feel saddened over the way Delhi house was vacated by officials: Chirag Paswan

‘People of Bihar are watching all these things and they would reply to our humiliation when time will come’

The Hindu

Unemployment rate decreasing in India: CMIE

Haryana recorded the highest unemployment rate in March, followed by Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Bihar

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JD(U) leaders dismiss speculation over Nitish’s exit from Bihar politics

They assert he will ‘remain the Chief Minister for full term and not going anywhere’

The Times of India

Russia sanctions hit NTPC’s Rs 21,000 crore Bihar project

NEW DELHI: The sanctions on Russia have hit the progress of state-run NTPC's 2,000 MW coal-fired power plant being built at an investment of Rs 21,000 crore at Barh in Bihar, power minister R K Singh informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

The Times of India

Those who consume alcohol are mahapaapi, not Indians: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that those who consume liquor are ‘mahapaapi’ (big sinners) and not Indians. He also made it clear he would never favour or give any kind of aid to the family of the victim, in case of death after consuming spurious liquor.

The Hindu

‘Those who oppose Bapu’s principles against liquor consumption are not Indians, biggest sinners,’ says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

The Chief Minister also ruled out providing any relief to those who die in hooch tragedies in dry Bihar.

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Persistent shortage of medical staff in Bihar but vacancies not published to fill them: CAG report

It flags several discrepancies in State heath and other departments

The Times of India

Bihar reports one fresh Covid case, zero deaths

PATNA: Bihar on Wednesday registered one new Covid-19 case against 75,249 samples tested. This positive case was reported from Patna district.

The Times of India

Bihar: Nitish Kumar receives Rs 117.5 crore as contribution in Chief Minister's Relief Fund

PATNA: Bihar government-owned different boards and corporations on Tuesday made a total contribution of Rs 117.5 crore in the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF).

The Hindu

Youth punches Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, held

The incident happened at Bakhtiyarpur where the CM was paying tributes to freedom fighter Shilbhadra Yaji

The Hindu

Nitish recommends Sahani’s removal from Cabinet

A reshuffle could be on the cards in Bihar

Newslaundry

At VIP’s cost, more breathing space for NDA, but one-upmanship battle lingers on for BJP, JDU

A dramatic week has unfolded in Bihar politics. It saw the Bharatiya Janata Party adding three more legislators to become the single largest party in the state assembly for the first time. The party’s gain, however, has meant a jolt to the Mukesh Sahani-led Vikassheel Insaan Party – an NDA…

The Hindu

Yogi Adityanath takes oath as Uttar Pradesh CM; Maurya, Pathak to be deputy CMs

The swearing-in ceremony was held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, the venue having the capacity to accommodate 50,000 people.

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