Patna, March 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday commenced the fifth phase of his ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ (Prosperity Journey), continuing his statewide outreach focused on development and public engagement in Bihar. As part of this phase, the Chief Minister visited Jehanabad, where he inaugurated 88 development schemes worth Rs 70 crore and laid the foundation stones for 73 projects valued at Rs 182 crore.Addressing a ‘Jan Samvad’ (Public Dialogue) program at Gandhi Maidan, …
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New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to begin a three-day visit to Bihar on Wednesday, focussing on border security, administrative preparedness and ongoing development initiatives in the state’s Seemanchal region, which shares proximity with Nepal and Bangladesh.Reacting to the visit, Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary said, “He (Amit Shah) is coming to review our border areas with Nepal and Bangladesh because reports are coming that drug peddlers have become active fro…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A political storm erupted on Saturday after the husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya allegedly made a controversial remark claiming that “Bihar girls are available for marriage for Rs 20,000 to 25,000.” Leaders from across political parties, including the Congress, BJP, Samajwadi Party, and JD(U), condemned the statement, saying it has deeply hurt the sentiments of Bihar’s population of 13 to 14 crore people. The controversy follows a video that has gone viral…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) As Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi is on a trip to Vietnam, the BJP and JD(U) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on him, alleging that he is no longer acting as the Leader of the Opposition but has instead become the “leader of partying and tourism.” Speaking to IANS, BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticised LoP Rahul Gandhi’s frequent foreign visits and questioned his seriousness towards politics.“Rahul Gandhi is no longer th…
Patna, Dec 27 (IANS) Amid the celebrations of the 359th Prakash Parv in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara, where he bowed his head in reverence and prayed for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the state. Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, JDU working president Sanjay Jha, and Minister Ashok Chaudhary, among others, were present on the occasion.The Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Management Committee accorded a warm welcome to the Chief Mini…
Patna, Dec 25 (IANS) The birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee was observed across the country on Wednesday with reverence and solemnity. In Bihar, a state-level function was organised at Patliputra Park in Patna to commemorate the occasion.Chief Minister Nitish Kumar paid heartfelt tributes to the late leader by garlanding his statue. Several senior leaders, ministers, legislators and representatives from social organisations gathered to honour…