Patna, April 15 (IANS) As Samrat Choudhary took oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar, marking the first time a BJP-led government has been formed in the state, BJP legislator Maithili Thakur on Wednesday described the occasion as a historic day and said that all NDA members are fully prepared to work together under his leadership.Speaking to IANS, Maithili Thakur said, “It is a very historic day. Many congratulations to Samrat Choudhary on taking charge of this new responsibility. We all s…
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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 …
Patna, March 30 (IANS) Governor-cum-Chancellor Syed Ata Hasnain held a high-level meeting with Vice-Chancellors of universities across Bihar at Patna Lok Bhawan, focusing on improving the quality of higher education, administrative efficiency, and safeguarding student interests. During the meeting, Syed Ata Hasnain, who was recently appointed as the Governor of Bihar, underscored the critical role of Vice-Chancellors, urging them to act as competent, empowered, and confident leaders.He emphasise…
Patna, March 27 (IANS) The festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur across Bihar, especially in the state capital Patna, where a massive turnout of devotees has been witnessed.At the iconic Mahavir Temple, an overwhelming crowd of devotees gathered from the early hours of the morning to seek ‘darshan’.The temple doors opened as early as 2:00 AM, followed by ‘aarti’, and long queues, stretching nearly a kilometer up to the GPO Roundabout, were seen till 12 AM….
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) “The world is entering a new era of grey-zone conflicts where traditional international institutions are increasingly struggling to manage evolving geopolitical tensions,” said Daniel Benaim, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Peninsula Affairs, during his keynote address at the Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue (MPAGD) 2026 in Udaipur.Benaim emphasised that the model of international cooperation based on “shared values” is increas…
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…
Patna, March 7 (IANS) Former Speaker and senior BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at his official residence, 1 Anne Marg in Patna, on Saturday, after being appointed as the new Governor of Nagaland. During the meeting, the Chief Minister congratulated him on his new constitutional role, and the two leaders held a formal discussion.Nand Kishore Yadav is considered one of the senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar.Over the years, he has served multi…
Patna, March 6 (IANS) The decision to send Nitish Kumar to the Rajya Sabha and remove him from the post of Chief Minister of Bihar has triggered strong reactions within the Janata Dal(United).Party workers have been expressing anger ever since discussions began about Nitish Kumar’s nomination to the Upper House of Parliament.On Friday, protests were witnessed outside the JD(U) office in Patna, where angry workers resorted to sloganeering.Walls near the party office were also painted with sloga…
Patna, March 6 (IANS) After President Droupadi Murmu appointed Syed Ata Hasnain as the new Governor of Bihar, the state’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended his congratulations and best wishes.Sharing a post on Friday, Choudhary wrote, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain on his appointment as Governor of Bihar. His experience, discipline, and vision in serving the nation will provide a new direction to Bihar’s development and …
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed the new Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi, Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Taranjit Singh Sandhu will replace former Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena, who has been serving at the post since May 26, 2022, the Rashtrapati Bhavan noted on Thursday.During his tenure as Delhi L-G, Vinai Kumar Saxena made his role much more vocal than his predecessors.Along with major rejig in Delhi, Governors of several other…