Patna, May 5 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified ahead of the much-anticipated cabinet expansion of the NDA government, scheduled for May 7 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.Led by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, the event is being viewed not just as a routine swearing-in ceremony but as a significant political showcase.Governor Syed Ata Hasnain is expected to administer the oath of office and secrecy to the newly inducted ministers.The cabinet expansion follows extensive consultations b…
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Patna, May 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders of the NDA in New Delhi on Sunday, amid growing speculation over an imminent cabinet expansion in the state. The meeting with Amit Shah is being seen as particularly significant, as sources indicate that his approval will play a crucial role in finalising the list of ministers.While the interaction was officially described as a courtesy call, political circles believe that discuss…
Patna, April 25 (IANS) After securing the vote of confidence in the Bihar Assembly, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary reached 1, Anee Marg, his official residence, on Saturday to pay a courtesy visit to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Union Minister and JD-U Lok Sabha MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh was also present during the meeting, which lasted for about 20 minutes.While the exact details of the discussion have not been disclosed, it is widely speculated that the talks revolved aro…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched a sharp attack on the INDIA bloc on Monday, accusing opposition parties of denying women their rights and asserting that public anger is now being reflected through a planned “Jan Akrosh” rally by women.Referring to the recent political developments around the Women’s Reservation Bill, Giriraj Singh said, “The parties in the INDIA bloc led by Congress, including Trinamool Congress, RJD, Samajwadi Party, and DMK, celebrated …
Patna, April 13 (IANS) While a series of continuous meetings is underway within the NDA camp over the shifting of power, a significant and symbolic change has been observed outside the JD(U) office. All posters displayed outside the JD(U) headquarters in Patna have been taken down—specifically those bearing the slogan: “From ’25 to ’30—Fir Se Nitish.”This was the slogan upon which the NDA had contested the elections, asserting that Nitish Kumar would continue to serve as Chief …
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s seafood exports have recorded robust growth, driven largely by strong performance in non‑US markets, according to Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, who emphasised the need for sustained market and product diversification and strict regulatory compliance, including adherence to antibiotic bans and strengthened traceability systems.The seafood exports have recorded strong and sustained growth, expanding at an average annual rate of 7 per cent over the past 1…
New Delhi/Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota-Bundi MP Om Birla has chaired a high-level meeting to review and accelerate the integrated development of the dairy sector in the Kota-Bundi region. The meeting, held at Parliament House, was attended by Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh, along with senior officials. Discussions focused on strengthening the dairy ecosystem through cooperatives and enhancing income opportunities for livestock…
Patna, March 25 (IANS) A major political controversy has erupted within the Janata Dal (United) in Bihar as its Lok Sabha MP from Banka, Giridhari Yadav, faces the threat of disqualification over alleged anti-party activities.The issue escalated after Dileshwar Kamait, the party’s leader in the Lok Sabha, formally wrote to the Speaker seeking action against Yadav. The complaint accuses him of violating party discipline, particularly during the Assembly elections when his son, Chanakya Prakash …
Patna, March 24 (IANS) Nitish Kumar was elected unopposed as the National President of Janata Dal (United) on Tuesday following the conclusion of the nomination withdrawal deadline.With no other candidate in the fray, Kumar retains the post for the fourth time.Earlier, on March 19, JD(U) Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha, along with 10 senior leaders, filed Nitish Kumar’s nomination papers in the party’s New Delhi office.The last date for filing nominations was March 22, and since no other ca…
Patna, March 19 (IANS) Amid the ongoing fourth phase of the ‘Samridhi Yatra’, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Munger and Lakhisarai districts on Thursday, launching a series of development projects aimed at boosting regional growth.In Munger, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 26 projects and inaugurated 52 completed schemes, dedicating them to the people of the district.He also inspected stalls set up by various government departments, interacted directly with benef…