Patna, April 14 (IANS) In a significant political development, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Tuesday, marking the end of an era that spanned nearly two decades.Nitish Kumar, who recently became a member of the Rajya Sabha, has now shifted his focus toward national politics.He visited the Raj Bhavan in Patna and formally submitted his resignation to Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, who accepted it, officially bringing the ‘Nitish Era’ in Bihar to a close.In a detailed message …
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Patna, April 9 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on the ruling alliance in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the BJP, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in the state. Citing a brutal murder in Forbesganj under Araria district, Tejashwi Yadav described the current situation in Bihar as “Chopat Raj” (a state of total chaos).“The government is busy with power politics and government formation, while the system in Bihar has com…
Patna, April 8 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, has launched a sharp attack on Bihar’s healthcare system after a disturbing video from Gaya went viral on social media.The video, reportedly from Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital, shows a youth carrying his elderly grandmother out of a ward on a scooter as no stretcher or wheelchair was available.The footage has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about hospital infrastructure in the s…
Patna, April 3 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, has questioned the effectiveness of the prohibition policy after several people died in a fresh hooch tragedy in the East Champaran district.According to reports, at least four people have died after consuming suspected poisonous liquor, while six others have reportedly lost their eyesight, and several more are undergoing treatment after consuming spurious liquor.The incident took place in Balganga village unde…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Thursday started debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which grants statutory status to Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh.The bill, moved by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityananda Rai, was adopted amidst sloganeering by opposition members.Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu sharply criticised the opposition for adopting inconsistent stands on the capital issue. “I…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal, on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Naxalism, alleging that the previous Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government allowed Left-wing extremism to expand across several states, while asserting that strong measures taken under current Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership have significantly curtailed its spread.Speaking to IANS, Pal said that Rahul Gandhi’s public sta…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) An Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), comprising several senior members of the Union Cabinet, convened a meeting on Saturday to assess potential risks to India’s energy security, supply of essential commodities, and the resilience of critical infrastructure in light of the escalating conflict in West Asia.The meeting reflected the government’s growing concern over the ripple effects of regional instability on India’s domestic supply chains and economic stability…
Patna, March 26 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continued his ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ on Thursday with visits to Nalanda and Patna, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a large number of development projects.During his visit to Nalanda, the Chief Minister highlighted the district’s progress under his leadership and unveiled a series of new initiatives.He inaugurated 110 projects worth Rs 316 crore and laid the foundation stones for 106 projects valued at Rs 494 crore, mar…
Patna, March 12 (IANS) Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, the newly appointed Governor of Bihar, arrived in Patna on Thursday, a day ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.According to officials, the swearing-in ceremony will take place on March 14 at Lok Bhavan.The oath of office and secrecy will be administered by the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.Upon his arrival, Syed Ata Hasnain was welcomed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Industry Minister Dilip Jaiswal, and other leaders…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Congress MP Dharamvira Gandhi on Tuesday criticised the Centre, claiming that the government was attempting to divert attention from what he described as one of the most pressing global concerns — the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Speaking to IANS outside Parliament, Gandhi said the government should prioritise discussion on the developments in West Asia rather than focussing on other parliamentary matters.”The government is trying to…