Gaya, July 11 (IANS) Emphasising that there can be no ‘Viksit Bharat’ without a ‘Viksit Bihar’, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday inaugurated a two-day Orientation-cum-Training Programme for the members of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly. Speaking at the inauguration event at the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) in Gaya, the Vice President said that differences of opinion are natural in a democracy, but commitment to the Constitutio…
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Patna, July 11 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Gaya on Saturday to attend a two-day orientation and training programme for Members of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The programme is being organised following the constitution of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly.On his arrival, the Vice President was accorded a warm welcome by senior dignitaries, including Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, B…
Patna, July 7 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief, Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday dismissed concerns over his security, saying he has “no problem” with it, describing himself as a “lion of Bihar.” Speaking exclusively to IANS on the security downgrade, Lalu Yadav said, “I am a lion of Bihar, and I don’t have any problem.”He further responded to questions about alleged political targeting by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and said, “Let them target.”When asked about the silence of former Bihar…
Patna, July 4 (IANS) Raju Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Sahebganj constituency in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court in connection with a fatal celebratory firing incident that occurred on New Year’s Eve in 2018. The court convicted Singh of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and offences under the Arms Act. However, it acquitted his wife, Renu Singh, and two co-accused, Rana Singh and Ramendra Sing…
Patna, July 2 (IANS) One of the most iconic addresses in Bihar politics, 10 Circular Road in Patna, entered a new chapter on Thursday as former Chief Minister Rabri Devi vacated the government bungalow after nearly 20 years. Accompanied by RJD chief and former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, she shifted to the family’s private residence in Kautilya Nagar, ending an era closely associated with the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s political journey.Rabri Devi had been residing at the government bungal…
Patna, June 26 (IANS) The process of vacating the official residence at 10 Circular Road in Patna, long associated with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leadership and the family of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, has gathered pace, signaling the possible end of a significant chapter in Bihar’s political history.On Friday, CCTV cameras installed outside the bungalow were removed, while the gradual shifting of household belongings from the premises continued.The developments have intensified poli…
Patna, May 22 (IANS) The recovery of an empty liquor bottle near the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has created a stir among police and security agencies in the state capital on Friday.The incident occurred in the VVIP zone of Patna, considered one of the most heavily secured areas in Bihar.According to an official, security personnel deployed near the Chief Minister’s residence noticed a suspicious bag lying along the roadside during routine surveillance.Upon inspection, a…
Patna, May 1 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday offered prayers at the famous Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, marking the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. He performed rituals inside the sanctum sanctorum and later reviewed key infrastructure and development projects in the region.After the temple visit, the Chief Minister inspected the Falgu River and the Gaya Rubber Dam, taking stock of ongoing works and local conditions. He also sought detailed updates from offic…
Patna, April 30 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday formally entered the race for a vacant seat in the Bihar Legislative Council, with its candidate Arvind Sharma filing his nomination.Sharma was accompanied during the nomination process by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, and several senior leaders from NDA constituent parties, showcasing a strong show of support.Polling for the vacant seat is scheduled to be held on May 12.The vacancy aros…
Patna, April 24 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Samrat Choudhary-led government during the trust vote debate in the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Friday, alleging that the state’s treasury was empty and finances were under severe strain.Tejashwi Yadav claimed that the state is burdened with a debt of nearly Rs 4 lakh crore and that the exchequer is already under severe strain.He questioned how the government could realistically pursue development p…