NITISH KUMARS

JD(U) will push for special status, package for Bihar: Nitish's close aide

Manish Kumar Verma, a key aide of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, emphasized JD(U)'s demand for special status for the state. He highlighted support for Kumar's leadership in upcoming polls and hinted at potential changes within the party.

Nitish Kumar asks private company official to expedite road project, offers to touch his feet

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, at a function for the dedication of the "JP Ganga Path" expressway in Patna, expressed frustration over delays in a road project, offering to touch a private company representative's feet to hasten progress. The official, taken aback, rejected the gesture, leading to a social media buzz and criticism from the opposition, with Tejashwi Yadav calling Kumar "lachaar" (powerless) for his actions.

Manvi Madhu Kashyap becomes first transgender in Bihar to be appointed as Sub-Inspector

Bihar has appointed transgender person Manvi Madhu Kashyap as Sub-Inspector of Police, marking a historic first. Kashyap expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and others for support in achieving this milestone, highlighting struggles faced due to discrimination. Tripura has set up transgender protection cells for grievance redressal, aiming to ensure safety and empowerment of LGBTQIA+ community.

Watch: "I touch your feet...": Nitish Kumar loses cool at IAS officer at public event

The Bihar government has suspended several engineers from the Water Resources Department in Siwan and from the Rural Works Department in the wake of incidents of bridge collapse. Over the past few days, the state has seen the collapse of at least 10 bridges, raising concerns about infrastructure safety and maintenance. A bridge collapsed in Bihar's Saran district last week, marking the 10th such incident in the state in just over a fortnight.

‘Shall touch your feet, please finish on time’, Nitish Kumar raps official over delay in a road project

Need to find out practical solutions to problems faced by states: NITI member Arvind Virmani

NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani argued for practical solutions to state problems, stating that many like Rajasthan and Odisha have done well without special category status. He emphasized the importance of recognizing specific problems and finding pragmatic solutions in a democracy. Virmani noted that states like Andhra Pradesh and Bihar have been seeking special status since 2005, and that the 14th Finance Commission raised the share of states in taxes collected by the Centre to 42% but abolished special category states.

Ex-IAS officer Manish Verma joins JD(U)

Former IAS officer Manish Verma, a close aide of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, recently joined JD(U), having previously served as Additional Advisor to the CM, and was inducted into the party in the presence of top leaders. Hailing from Kumar's home district Nalanda and belonging to the Kurmi community, Verma's loyalty to the CM and strong ties with other JD(U) leaders are notable. His past roles include district magistrate in Patna and Purnea, as well as membership in the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority.

Twelve more killed in lightning strikes in Bihar

Twelve more people have died in lightning strikes across seven districts in Bihar, bringing the total fatalities to over 40 in the past 10 days, including 22 in the last 48 hours. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed condolences and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased. He urged residents to stay indoors during thunderstorms and follow disaster management advisories. The recent deaths include three each in Jamui and Kaimur, two in Rohtas, and one each in Saharsa, Saran, Bhojpur, and Gopalganj.

Something is rotten in the state of Bihar

Multiple bridge collapses in Bihar due to poor construction and maintenance practices. Government officials suspended as investigations continue. Impact on local communities and development highlighted.

Tejashwi Yadav claims another bridge has collapsed in Bihar

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed a bridge collapse in Bihar, but officials clarified it was a makeshift structure washed away by heavy rain. Yadav shared a video of the incident in East Champaran district, where locals blamed poor materials. The District Magistrate confirmed it wasn't a bridge but a drain crossing covered with a small structure that collapsed due to rain. The incident adds to recent bridge collapses in Bihar, sparking political accusations.

Chirag Paswan meets Nitish Kumar in show of solidarity

Union Minister Chirag Paswan met with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in a show of solidarity between NDA partners. Paswan presented flowers to Kumar and assured support in the upcoming by-poll for the Rupauli assembly seat. The meeting comes after Paswan's induction into the Union cabinet and discussions on various issues, including recent bridge collapses.

"One engine engaged in corruption, other in crime": Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar over Bihar bridge collapse

Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Bihar government for corruption and inefficiency following a series of bridge collapses in the state. Concerns arise over infrastructure safety and maintenance after 10 bridges collapse within a short period. Yadav pledges to prevent the ruling party from winning future elections.

Lalu Prasad Yadav predicts fall of Modi government by August, urges party workers to prepare for elections

Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has called on his party workers to gear up for possible early elections, predicting the fall of the Modi government by August. Yadav stated that the current government in Delhi is very weak and could collapse soon.

Bihar bridge collapses: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi shrugs off incidents; says 'It's monsoon time'

On recent incidents of bridge collapses in Bihar, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said, "It is monsoon time. There has been an abnormal amount of rain, which is the reason behind the collapse of bridges. But, the CM of the state is very sensitive towards the investigation... He did a meeting yesterday and has given strict instructions that strict action should be taken against any kind of negligence..."

Another bridge collapses in Bihar, 10th such incident in over 15 days

Bihar has experienced a 10th bridge collapse in just over a fortnight, with the latest incident in Saran. The small 15-year-old bridge over the Gandaki river collapsed, connecting several villages in Saran with the neighboring Siwan district. The exact cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, but desilting work was recently undertaken. Heavy rainfall in the district may have contributed to the collapses.

Bihar's bridges falling, 10th collapse in 16 days: Issue explained as govt, opposition trade charges

Modi's govt on its last legs, can fall anytime: Congress

The Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of diminishing his legitimacy to "one-third" and his government on its "last legs" and potentially falling anytime. The opposition party's assertion came after Modi's remarks in the Rajya Sabha that he has completed 10 years and 20 more left. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has been referring to Modi as a "one-third PM."

Sanjay Jha appointed JDU's national executive president; thanks Nitish Kumar for 'huge responsibility'

Will Nitish Kumar walk the talk on special status for Bihar: Jairam Ramesh

Congress queries Bihar CM's action on special category status. TDP's silence on Andhra Pradesh's status questioned. JD(U) demands special package for Bihar, highlighting key issues of price rise and unemployment. NDA urged to probe paper leak cases for a comprehensive resolution.

JD(U) names Sanjay Jha working president, seeks special category status or package for Bihar

The JD(U) appointed Sanjay Jha, its Rajya Sabha member, as working president during a national executive meeting on Saturday. Neeraj Kumar, a senior leader of the party, highlighted that JD(U) reiterated its demand for special category status for Bihar at the meeting. Alternatively, they suggested the Centre could consider a special package. The party also emphasized the need for stringent action against those involved in exam paper leaks and advocated for robust legislation to prevent such incidents in the future.

Ashwini Kumar Choubey presses for BJP CM in Bihar

Reacting to Choubey's comment, JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Jha said that there is no confusion over leadership in Bihar. "NDA in Bihar means Nitish Kumar. There is no confusion over this," Jha told media persons in Delhi. Apart from Nitish Kumar, Choubey also raised questions about the state leadership of the BJP.

PM Modi meets JD(U) MPs, lauds Nitish Kumar's leadership of Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership of the state as he met the MPs of Janata Dal (United). "Had a great meeting with JD(U) MPs. Our parties have a long history of working together and fighting poor governance, corruption and criminalisation in Bihar. The leadership of Nitish Kumar Ji has taken Bihar on the path of development. We will keep working together for good governance," he said on X.

Bihar: Speculations rife that Nitish Kumar's son may enter politics

For the past few weeks, there have been murmurs that the 73-year-old leader could agree to "demands from within the party" that Nishant formally join the JD(U), which lacks a second rung leadership that could take over from the supremo once he decides to hang the boots. The speculations intensified on Monday, when Vidyanand Vikal, who is associated with the party and heads the State Food Commission, came out with a social media post.