Patna, May 28 (IANS) Former MP and ‘Bahubali’ leader, Anand Mohan, has once again publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership of Janata Dal (United), even after the Bihar government granted Deputy Minister status to his son, Chetan Anand.Speaking to the media in Patna, Anand Mohan asserted that he stands firmly by every statement he makes and accused sections of the media of selectively presenting his remarks.“I speak with deliberation and forethought. I stand by every statement I m…
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New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that around 60 students fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal at a government-run school in Bihar’s Nalanda district. Observing that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights of the students, the apex human rights body has issued a notice to the Nalanda District Magistrate, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.According …
Patna, May 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday announced that the Ministry of Railways has approved the construction of a third railway line between Kiul and Jhajha in Bihar at an estimated cost of Rs 961.71 crore. Sharing the information through a post on X, Samrat Choudhary said the project would significantly strengthen Bihar’s railway infrastructure, improve transportation, and accelerate industrial and economic growth in the state.He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra M…
Patna, May 24 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday reacted to reports suggesting that Saudi Arabia is implementing restrictions on the sacrifice of certain animals, including cows and camels, and also launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his comments on the Narendra Modi government.Speaking to IANS, Singh claimed that discussions are underway in some Gulf countries regarding limitations on the slaughter of large animals.”They are Arab Muslims, genuine Muslims; th…
Patna, May 23 (IANS) As part of the new plan, the Samrat Choudhary-led Bihar government announced that 100,000 teachers will be recruited over the next five years. Around 20,000 appointments are proposed to be made every year.Taking to his official X account on Friday, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that recruitment advertisements will now be issued annually in the month of July to streamline and regularise the appointment process.A high-level meeting in this regard was held at the Chief M…
Patna, May 22 (IANS) The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has welcomed the positive views expressed by Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal regarding the possibility of Bihar having its own Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise in the future. BCA officials said that such encouraging thoughts from a globally renowned industrialist and someone deeply connected to Bihar are highly motivating for the state’s cricket ecosystem, players, and millions of cricket fans.The Bihar Cricket Association also …
Patna, May 20 (IANS) Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amid concerns over a possible global energy crisis, Bihar Road Construction Minister Kumar Shailendra on Wednesday arrived at his office in an e-rickshaw. The Minister said the initiative was aimed at promoting environmentally friendly transportation and encouraging citizens to adopt alternative modes of travel in the national interest.Speaking to the media, Kumar Shailendra said that after the Prime…
Patna, May 19 (IANS) Samrat Choudhary, the Chief Minister of Bihar, on Tuesday clarified the compensation policy for farmers whose land may be acquired for a proposed township project, assuring that no individual would suffer financial loss. Speaking at the inauguration of a ‘Sahyog Shivir’ (Assistance Camp) in Saran, the Chief Minister addressed concerns raised by residents, particularly those worried about covering major family expenses, such as their daughters’ weddings, if their land i…
Patna, May 19 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition and RJD National Executive President Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bihar government led by Samrat Choudhary, alleging a complete failure in ensuring women’s safety in the state. Addressing the media at his official residence in Patna, Yadav said that even after over a month since the formation of the new government, incidents of crimes against women—including rape, murder, and assault—continue unabated.“It ha…
Patna, May 19 (IANS) The Patna High Court has set aside the Bihar government’s decision to downgrade the security cover of Independent Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, from ‘Y+’ to ‘Y’ category, holding that the move was “arbitrary and whimsical” and violated principles of natural justice. A single-judge Bench of Justice Jitendra Kumar directed the Bihar Home Secretary to restore the ‘Y+’ category security cover that had earlier been granted to the Pu…