New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Bihar is witnessing intense political developments as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar steps down, marking the end of a leadership span that has largely defined the state’s governance for nearly two decades, apart from a brief interruption in 2014-15. In what is expected to be his final official engagement as Chief Minister, the Janata Dal (United) leader has called a cabinet meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Soon after, he is likely to resign, clearing the path for a new ad…
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Raisen (Madhya Pradesh), April 12 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday, after being appointed as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) central observer for the election of the Bihar Legislative Party leader, said that “I am a party worker” and expressed gratitude to the party leadership for reposing faith in him.Speaking after the announcement, Union Minister Chouhan said that the BJP had considered him capable of handling the responsibility, for which he remains than…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday appointed Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the central observer for the election of the Bihar Legislative Party leader, a key step towards government formation in the state.The decision was taken by the party’s parliamentary board, according to an official press release issued by BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh. Chouhan, who currently serves as Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Developme…
Patna, April 10 (IANS) Panic gripped Patna on Friday after a bomb threat was reported at the Bihar Assembly premises, prompting immediate action from security agencies. Upon receiving the threatening email, the entire Assembly complex was placed on high alert.Teams from the Bomb Disposal Squad and Dog Squad were swiftly deployed to the spot, while the premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure.A comprehensive search operation is currently underway across the complex.Officials from the Bi…
Patna, April 8 (IANS) The Bihar Police have busted an illegal arms manufacturing unit operating in Sarwa village under the Dhoraiya police station area of Banka district and arrested one person in connection with the case, officials said on Wednesday.The operation was carried out on Tuesday evening following a confidential tip-off from the Special Task Force (STF), Patna. Acting on the input, a raiding team constituted on the directions of the Superintendent of Police conducted a search at the r…
Patna, April 8 (IANS) A tragic situation has emerged for a family in Patna after Binda Singh, a city-based trader, passed away in Vietnam while undergoing treatment. For the past three days, his family has been awaiting the return of his mortal remains, but local authorities have reportedly withheld permission due to visa-related technicalities. Now, the hapless family has appealed to the Centre, seeking help to resolve the tricky issue and alleviate their distress.Binda Singh, a resident of Vig…
Patna, April 7 (IANS) In a major administrative action, the Bihar Police has suspended former Kishanganj DSP Gautam Kumar with immediate effect. The Home Department has also initiated departmental proceedings against him.An official notification issued by the Home Department confirmed the suspension, bringing an end to speculation that had been building since earlier reports of action against the officer.During the suspension period, his headquarters have been designated as the office of the Dep…
Patna, April 6 (IANS) Former Union Law Minister and Lok Sabha MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday stated that the “double-engine government” is seriously considering launching international flight services from Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, to key destinations such as Dubai, Bangkok, and Kathmandu. Prasad revealed that he held constructive discussions with Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary regarding the initiative.“The State Government is actively considering of…
Patna, April 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated its 47th foundation day with enthusiasm across the country on Monday, with a key event held at the party’s state headquarters in Patna.At the BJP state headquarters in Patna, leaders and party workers commemorated the day by cutting a special cake made of laddoos, symbolising the festive spirit of the occasion.The event witnessed the participation of a large number of party workers, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and unity…
Patna, April 4 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday conducted an on-site inspection of the under-construction Danapur–Bihta Elevated Road project in Patna, reviewing progress and issuing directions to officials.During his visit near Kanhauli village, the Chief Minister assessed the pace and quality of the ongoing work and instructed engineers and company officials to ensure timely completion while maintaining high construction standards. He stressed that any compromise on quali…