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Nitish Kumar going to merge his JD(U) into Lalu Prasad-led RJD, claims former party chief RCP Singh

PATNA: Former JD(U) president Ramchandra Prasad Singh, commonly known as RCP Singh on Wednesday claimed that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was going to merge his party JD(U) with Lalu Prasad-led RJD.

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Bihar: Several Rounds Fired In Patna University After Student Polls

Several rounds of firing took place at Patna University on Saturday, after the student union elections were over, which created a chaotic situation in the college premises. Read on for details:

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Award-winning Bhojpuri writer Brajkishor Dubey found dead in Patna flat

Famous Bhojpuri writer Brajkishor Dubey was found dead under suspicious circumstances in his friend's flat in Patna, Bihar on November 14, 2022, police said.

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hears grievances of 64 visitors at his 'Janta Ke Darbar Mein Mukhyamantri' programme

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Monday heard grievances of altogether 64 visitors at his weekly ‘Janta Ke Darbar Mein Mukhyamantri” programme and directed the officials of concerned departments to take appropriate steps for solution of their problems.

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Bihar: Prison inmates stage protest over 'poor food quality', report sought

PATNA: Inmates of Phulwari Sharif Prison in the Bihar capital Patna staged a protest over the alleged poor quality of food served to them, following which the Patna district administration sought a report from the jail superintendent, officials said on Sunday.

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Two partners of Bihar Mahagathbandhan ask CM Nitish Kumar to raise quota limit for backwards on pattern of Jharkhand

PATNA: Jharkhand government’s recent decision to raise quota limit for the SC, ST and Backward Classes to 77% from the existing 50% has caused a political upheaval in the neighbouring Bihar.

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Congress to launch state-wide padayatra in Bihar from Dec 28

PATNA: Congress is set to launch a state-wide padayatra in Bihar from December 28 on the lines of 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said in Patna on Sunday.

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Bihar: Criminals shot at two people during rush hour in Patna

PATNA: Criminals on Saturday evening shot at two people in Jyotish Path locality under Ramkrsihna Nagar police station. The incident occurred during the rush hour and both the victims, a male and a female, were passersby and got injured in the hand and leg respectively.

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People who made no contribution in freedom struggle want to push their own agenda, says Nitish Kumar

PATNA: Making a fresh attack on his former ally BJP, Bihar CM and JD(U)’s de facto leader Nitish Kumar on Friday said the people sitting in Delhi (Union government) want to push only their own agenda in education system through new technology, though they made no contribution in the country’s…

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Children in govt schools will now carry school bags only five days a week, as Bihar introduces 'Bagless Safe Saturday' scheme

PATNA: Children studying in government-run schools in Bihar will now have to carry school bags only five days in a week, as the state government introduced "Bagless Safe Saturday" scheme in its schools on Friday on "Shiksha Diwas", which is observed since 2007 on the birth anniversary of country’s first…

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Children in govt school will now carry school bags only five days a week, as Bihar introduces 'Bagless Safe Saturday' scheme

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Bihar to give another 'Chakravarty' ruler to country in 2024 polls, says RJD minister

PATNA: The chorus to project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as the opposition’s prime ministerial candidate for 2024 general election grew louder on Friday after state’ education minister Dr Chandra Shekhar said that Bihar would give another ‘Chakravarty Samrat’ to the country in 2024.

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PKL: Sachin guides Patna Pirates to hard-fought win over U Mumba

PUNE: Sachin led a spirited fightback as Patna Pirates registered a 34-31 victory over U Mumba in a Pro Kabaddi League match here on Friday.

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21 drown during Chhath in Bihar, 15 were minors

NEW DELHI: At least 21 people have drowned in separate incidents during Chhath in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Saharsa, Supaul, Bhagalpur, Madhubani and Purnia districts since Sunday. Fifteen of them were minors. Three minor boys drowned in the Dardha river near Chak Rahima village on Sunday. Manish Kumar (12) drowned on Sunday…

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Pro Kabaddi League: Sachin powers Patna Pirates to big win against Gujarat Giants

PUNE: Sachin produced a scintillating performance to power Patna Pirates to a 34-28 win over Gujarat Giants in a Pro Kabaddi League match at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, near here on Monday.

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Bihar celebrates Chhath

PATNA: After two years of restrictions due to Covid-19, devotional fervour gushed forth across Bihar on Sunday when millions of people offered salutations to the setting sun on the auspicious occasion of "Chhath", the state's most popular festival.

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Lalu back from Singapore, but visit to Bihar may take some time

PATNA: Lalu Prasad has returned from Singapore, where he had gone earlier this month for treatment of kidney problems, but the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president may stay away from the political hubbub of his home turf Bihar for a while.

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Exclusive! Neha Marda denies pregnancy rumours, but admits that she would be happy to start a family next year

There have been rumours about actress Neha Marda being pregnant. When we reached out to the actress, she denied the rumours. She said, "This is not true, I am not pregnant. I am currently in Patna because my mother- in-law is unwell. I will be here for some more time.…

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reveals he had major bruise in belly when his boat collided with JP Setu's pillar

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday revealed that he had a major bruise in his belly on October 15 when the steamer boat he was boarding collided with a pillar of the JP Setu during inspection of Chhath ghats situated on the bank of river Ganga in the state…

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurates 65 three-storey houses for MLAs in Patna

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inaugurated a set of 65 newly built three-storey houses for the members of legislative assembly (MLAs) at the sprawling legislators’ residential premises on Beer Chand Patel Road in Patna during an event organised by the building construction department (BCD).

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Six chief ministers of different states financially helping 'Jan Suraj Yatra', says Prashant Kishor

PATNA: Election strategist-turned-political activist Prashant Kishor on Wednesday said six chief ministers of the country are with him and they are providing financial assistance for initial stage of his ‘Jan Suraj Yatra’, which he began on October 2 in Bihar and intends to cover 3,500 km on foot, touching every…

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Bihar: Veteran CPI leader Kedar Nath Pandey dies

PATNA: Veteran CPI leader and four-term member of the Bihar legislative council, Kedar Nath Pandey, died on Monday, party sources said. Pandey, 79, breathed his last in the early hours at a hospital in Gurugram, where he was admitted following a brain hemorrhage.

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches online transfer of special financial assistance to drought-hit families

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday launched online transfer of special financial assistance in the bank accounts of all drought-affected families in 96 blocks of 11 drought-hit districts, and asked the district magistrates concerned to ensure that all affected families in their district get the amount before the upcoming…

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Another volte face by Nitish in Bihar's interests will have our support: HAM chief

PATNA: Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday said he will continue to "respect and support" the incumbent Nitish Kumar if the latter decided to return to the BJP-led NDA in the interests of the state.

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Fill up all vacancies in Bihar government's departments, CM Nitish Kumar tells officials

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asked the heads of general administration and home departments to begin the necessary process to fill-up all vacancies in all departments of the state government.

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