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Not much progress in INDIA bloc, Congress more interested in State polls: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minsiter Nitish Kumar blames the Congress party for opposition INDIA bloc losing steam; says the Congress more interested in the upcoming five State Assembly elections. BJP takes jibe, says alliance lacks vision and mission.

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Nitish Kumar targets Congress; Says "Congress more interested in states polls than INDIA bloc"

But…Nitish Kumar asserted that the bloc won't stop the fight for the country…. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No irregularities in teacher recruitment: Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar, who will himself hand appointment letters to thousands of candidates at a grand ceremony in Patna, also accused detractors of acting upon “instructions from above”.

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Drones to track Chhath festival crowds at river banks in Patna

Patna district admin to deploy drones to manage Chhath festival crowds. 108 ghats to be monitored for security. CM Nitish Kumar to wave to devotees from boat. Special trains, flights to ferry devotees. Patna to spruce up JP Gangapath track for festival. Drones, CCTV cameras, police personnel to ensure safe…

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Bihar: "Will discuss data of caste survey during assembly session," says CM Nitish Kumar

Amid the political uproar over the caste census in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that the data of the caste survey will be discussed after the commencement of the Assembly Session. Read further on dynamitev news;

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22 drown while taking bath during Jivitputrika festival in Bihar; CM announces ₹4 lakh compensation

22 drown in rivers/ponds in Bihar in 24 hrs during the jivitputrika festival; CM Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for kin. 5 in Bhojpur, 4 in Jehanabad, 3 each in Patna and Rohtas, 2 each in Darbhanga and Nawada, 1 each in Kaimur, Madhepura and Aurangabad.

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Caste census offers a self-propagating campaign for the Opposition

Opposition has been handed a self-propagating campaign to fuel their 2024 election campaign. It provides an agenda that resonates with a significant section of the population, confronts PM Modi's pro-OBC image and reinvents caste-based politics. It puts OBCs at 63%, EBCs at 36%. INDIA bloc to hold rally in Patna…

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SC to hear plea challenging legality of Bihar caste-based survey on October 6

SC to hear petitions challenging legality of Bihar caste-based survey. Union Govt. maintains only Centre can conduct census. Affidavit states Centre committed to upliftment of SCs/STs/SEBCs/OBCs. SC refused to stay uploading of data. Survey revealed OBCs/EBCs constitute 63% of population. Bihar Govt. argued survey was social survey. Patna HC upheld…

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Not officially informed about merger with LJD, says RJD Kerala unit

RJD Kerala State committee yet to receive official communication from national leadership on proposed merger with LJD. State president John John announced after meeting. 7-member team met national leaders in Patna, no decision taken yet. RJD to remain alliance partner of UDF, LJD attempting to strike bargain with LDF. Merger…

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Bihar reports 6,146 dengue cases in September, highest in last five years

As many as 416 cases were reported in the State on Friday, with Patna recording the most at 177, followed by Munger at 33, Saran (28), Bhagalpur (27) and Begusarai (17).

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NHRC issues notice to Bihar Government over case of torture of Dalit woman

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of reports of brutal assault on Dalit woman in Patna. Accused, belonging to dominant caste, tortured her for failing to repay loan. NHRC calls for detailed report from Bihar Chief Secretary and DGP on FIR status, survivor's health and compensation.

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Dalit woman ‘stripped, urinated on’ over ₹1,500 loan in Bihar

In Patna, a Dalit woman was allegedly stripped, assaulted and urinated on by a moneylender and his associates for complaining to police about his unjustified demand for more money.

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PM Modi to flag off nine new Vande Bharat routes

PM Modi to flag off 9 new Vande Bharat routes on Sep 24, incl. 2nd train for Kerala. 8 coaches each, 32 routes in total. Increase connectivity, occupancy rate of 177% on Kerala route. New trains painted saffron & grey, existing routes incl. Vishakhapatnam-Secunderabad, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Patna-Ranchi.

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SCR’s two new Vande Bharat trains to be commissioned on September 24

PM Modi to virtually flag off 9 Vande Bharat trains, incl. 2 from SCR, on Sep 24. Trains to cover dist. in 7-8.5 hrs, have halts at Mahabubnagar, Kurnool City, Anantapur, Renigunta, Yesvantpur. Other trains to run b/w Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram, Ranchi-Howrah, Tirunelveli-Madurai-Chennai, Udaipur-Jaipur, Jamnagar-Ahmedabad, Rourkela-Bhubaneshwar-Puri & Patna-Howrah.

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3 persons shot dead in clash between two groups in Patna

Three persons shot dead in Patna district due to clash between two groups. Incident happened in Surga village. Shots fired from both sides, three dead, one injured. Post-mortem done, twelve detained.

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Bihar: 3 shot dead in clash between two groups over Rs 400 in Patna

12 accused have been arrested so far. One rifle and one shotgun have been recovered from their possession. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar: Surge in dengue cases in the state; Separate wards set up for patients

The cases of viral fever along with dengue are increasing day by day in Patna. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Eye on Lok Sabha polls, RJD, JD(U) hold parallel meetings in Patna

RJD, JD(U) hold parallel meetings to prepare for LS polls; Tejashwi, Nitish take feedback from ground level. Both parties aim to strengthen orgs, discuss seat-sharing in INDIA bloc meeting. Opposition leader Sinha doubts resolution of seat-sharing issue.

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Ishan Kishan’s rise: from Patna to Ranchi to India’s trusted wicketkeeper-batter

Ishan Kishan is a hard-hitting left-hander who can bat anywhere, a capable wicketkeeper, and a fighter. He shifted to Ranchi for better cricketing facilities and was inspired by M.S. Dhoni

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Supreme Court awards life imprisonment to former Lok Sabha MP Prabhunath Singh

The Supreme Court on September 1 ordered life imprisonment to former Lok Sabha MP from Bihar Prabhunath Singh in 1995 double murder case.

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I’ve caught hold throat of Narendra Modi, will remove him: Lalu Prasad

The Opposition coalition’s third meeting will be held in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1, following the first two meetings held in Patna and Bengaluru in June and July respectively.

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Caste-based survey exercise in Bihar completed, now the data is being compiled: Nitish Kumar

Talking to reporters in Patna, Mr. Kumar said, “The caste-based headcount exercise in the State has been completed. Now the data is being compiled and it will soon be made public”.

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BJP leaders target Nitish Kumar over video of ambulance being ‘stopped’ for his cavalcade

Nitish Kumar's convoy stops ambulance carrying patient in Patna; BJP slams 'VIP culture'. CM Kumar, BJP leaders accuse each other of insensitivity; JD(U) MLC says law will take its course.

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Floods at Patna

A hundred years ago, the Ganges was in high flood here owing to the sudden rise of the Sone river

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NIA arrests two operatives of PFI from Bihar’s Motihari

NIA arrests two suspected PFI operatives in Motihari, Bihar. Raids conducted with local police, yielding a country-made revolver. Yakub alias Sultan alias Usman, nabbed last month, provided information. NIA to interrogate suspects and file supplementary chargesheet against four persons in Patna district.

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