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Row over school holidays: Lalu's RJD alleges BJP doesn't want poor children to study

PATNA: Hours after the BJP attacked the Grand Alliance government over "curtailment in Hindu holidays" in the state-runs schools, the RJD headed by Lalu Prasad hit back at the former saying the saffron camp was raising this issue since it doesn’t want the children of the poor to study and…

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Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh joins Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Abhiyan, may contest Lok Sabha polls

PATNA: Well-known Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh (32) on Monday joined "Jan Suraaj Abhiyan" of political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor, months ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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Centre has agreed, the proposed AIIMS-Darbhanga will be built at Sobhan village, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday made it clear that the proposed AIIMS-Darbhanga would be built on land selected by the state government at Sobhan village in Darbhanga district.

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JD(U) all set to hold Bhim Sansad to reach out to the SC community

Traffic arrangements made to ensure the event does not inconvenience the public.

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Love, ‘marriage’, and a triple murder in Bihar

Devi, between tears and practical exchanges with relatives, says, “I want him hanged.”Devi's daughter and two sons killed by man living across street. Police say Ashish Choudhary, 25, used two 9-mm pistols to shoot family members. Choudhary and Devi's daughter allegedly married in Patna, but Devi denies. Neighbours claim couple's…

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Bihar Cabinet passes resolution seeking special category status to State

Bihar special status: CM Nitish Kumar pointed out that to implement the schemes prepared by the State government in the interest of the people an amount of approximately ₹2.50 lakh crore Rs 2 lakh 50 thousand crore would be needed.

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Transfer of 24 HC judges in one go marks power shift from executive to judiciary": Justice Bibek Chaudhuri

Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, who has been moved to Patna High Court from Calcutta, said his transfer along with other 23 judges in one go marks the "beginning of a power shift" from executive to the judiciary. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two killed in accident involving car bearing District Magistrate’s plate in Bihar, two injured

At least three people, including a woman and a child, were crushed to death by a speeding car which has a plate bearing “DM, Madhepura” on Tuesday morning at National Highway 57 near Purwari Tola under Phulparas police station in Madhubani district of north Bihar. The car was said to…

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Man in Bihar kills two after woman’s family denies permission to marry

Two family members killed in Bihar's Lakhisarai district after man refused permission to marry woman. Four others admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital, two in critical condition. Accused man absconding; three of his friends arrested.

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Chhath celebrated with great fervour across Bihar

PATNA: Thousands of men and women in Bihar gathered to pay homage to the setting sun on Sunday as part of Chhath, the state's widely celebrated festival that has gained recognition far beyond its borders.

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Four-day Chhath festival begins in Bihar

The Patna district administration has made elaborate arrangements on the river banks to manage mass gathering on the occasion of Chhath Puja

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SCR to run festival special trains from Hyderabad

SCR will run Hyderabad-Patna Deepavali and Chhath special trains on November 13, 18 and 20. Jansadharan special trains (Secunderabad-Raxaul-Secunderabad) will also be run. Meanwhile, the 1,000th electric locomotive 'Sahasrav' was flagged off at ELS, Lallaguda, on Friday.

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More than 94.42 lakh families in Bihar making their ends meet at an income of Rs 200 or less per day: Caste Survey report

PATNA: More than 94.42 lakh families in Bihar are making their ends meet at an income of meagre Rs 200 or less per day, revealed the economic data of the state’ caste survey tabled in both houses of the state legislature here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Amit Shah talking about caste census only under pressure: Bihar's ruling Grand Alliance

PATNA: A day after Union home minister Amit Shah said the BJP was never opposed to the idea of a caste census, the governing Grand Alliance in Bihar questioned the "authenticity" of his claim saying the former was saying all these since the caste census has now become a national…

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Bihar government announces 70,000 more teachers’ recruitment

The Bihar government on November 2 distributed employment letter to 1.2 lakh people and a grand event was organised at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

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Nitish Kumar's comments over Congress: Cabinet colleague rushes to CM's defence

PATNA: A day after CM Nitish Kumar’s public displeasure over the Congress party “showing more interests in assembly elections to five states than newly-formed opposition bloc INDIA” made national headlines, his party colleague and water resources department minister Sanjay Kumar Jha came to his defence on Friday.

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Bengaluru’s air quality was cleaner in October 2023 compared to last year

Bengaluru saw a fall in PM 2.5 levels in Oct 2023 vs same period last yr, according to Respirer Reports. Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru & Chennai managed to reduce PM 2.5 levels, demonstrating potential for successful air quality improvement efforts. Chennai least polluted, Delhi most polluted.

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Not much progress in INDIA bloc, Congress more interested in State polls: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minsiter Nitish Kumar blames the Congress party for opposition INDIA bloc losing steam; says the Congress more interested in the upcoming five State Assembly elections. BJP takes jibe, says alliance lacks vision and mission.

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Nitish Kumar targets Congress; Says "Congress more interested in states polls than INDIA bloc"

But…Nitish Kumar asserted that the bloc won't stop the fight for the country…. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No irregularities in teacher recruitment: Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar, who will himself hand appointment letters to thousands of candidates at a grand ceremony in Patna, also accused detractors of acting upon “instructions from above”.

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Drones to track Chhath festival crowds at river banks in Patna

Patna district admin to deploy drones to manage Chhath festival crowds. 108 ghats to be monitored for security. CM Nitish Kumar to wave to devotees from boat. Special trains, flights to ferry devotees. Patna to spruce up JP Gangapath track for festival. Drones, CCTV cameras, police personnel to ensure safe…

The Times of India

Joy and grief: Man celebrating his success in Bihar civil services exam gets news about dad's death

PATNA: Happiness and sorrow, they say, go together! A man celebrating his selection as the Senior Deputy Collector suddenly plunged into grief when he got news about the death of his father at a local hospital in Patna.

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Aman Anand tops 67th main examination of Bihar Public Service Commission

PATNA: Aman Anand, a resident of Barh in Patna district, topped the 67th Joint Competitive Examination of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) which result was declared on Saturday.

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'Aapko jo man kare kijiye,' CM Nitish Kumar tells Anand Mohan in Bihar's Saharsa

PATNA: Amid prevailing differences between Anand Mohan and the RJD over "Thakur" row, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday reached former’s native village in Bihar's Saharsa to unveil statue of his grandfather late Ram Bahadur Singh and his uncle late Paramanand Singh Brahmchari, both freedom fighters, adding a fresh twist…

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Bihar: Controversy over ex-MP Anand Mohan's invite to Nitish Kumar

PATNA: Former MP Anand Mohan’s reported invite to CM Nitish Kumar to unveil the statue of his father late Ram Bahadur Singh, a freedom fighter, at his native village in Saharsa triggered fresh war of words between the two ruling Grand Alliance partners—the RJD and the JD(U)—on Tuesday.

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