Page 13 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs JD(U) meeting, discusses Jharkhand polls
The state is currently ruled by the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance, which ousted the NDA from power in the 2019 elections
 "Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs JD(U) meeting, discusses Jharkhand polls")
Poor planning, mgmt delayed projects in Patna Smart Cities Mission: CAG
During the audit, it was noticed that four projects, under execution, were lagging behind their scheduled dates of completion
 "Poor planning, mgmt delayed projects in Patna Smart Cities Mission: CAG")
Budget 2024: From Chandrababu Naidu to Mamata Banerjee, here're CMs' views
Bengal has been completely deprived in this Union Budget, WB CM said
 "Budget 2024: From Chandrababu Naidu to Mamata Banerjee, here're CMs' views")
Ruckus in Bihar Assembly on reservation, proceedings adjourned till 2 PM
The opposition legislators did not relent despite repeated requests by Speaker Nand Kishor Yadav that they take their seats and words of admonition from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
 "Ruckus in Bihar Assembly on reservation, proceedings adjourned till 2 PM")
Centre denying special status for Bihar evokes cryptic response from Nitish
"You will get to know all things slowly, and slowly (sab kuchh dhire dhire jaan jaaiyega)," the longest-serving CM of the state said, in reply to a volley of questions
 "Centre denying special status for Bihar evokes cryptic response from Nitish")
Budget 2024 reactions: BJP, ally Nitish Kumar and Opposition, who said what
Union Budget 2024: The Congress was quick to point out that the parts of Sitharaman's Budget were inspired from its Lok Sabha elections 2024 manifesto
 "Budget 2024 reactions: BJP, ally Nitish Kumar and Opposition, who said what")
Budget 2024: PM Modi allies Nitish, Naidu demands billions, pile pressure
For now, it seems that Modi will likely be able to manage those demands without blowing out the budget deficit.
 "Budget 2024: PM Modi allies Nitish, Naidu demands billions, pile pressure")
INDIA bloc to hold protests over collapsed law & order situation in Bihar
The opposition has been attacking the Nitish Kumar government over the ghastly incident of the killing of former minister Mukesh Sahni's father in Darbhanga
 "INDIA bloc to hold protests over collapsed law & order situation in Bihar")
Bihar CM should 'strike', he's in position to get it done, says Congress
Jairam Ramesh said, "He (Kumar) is in a position to get it done now. He should strike. The same goes for the Andhra Chief Minister (N Chandrababu Naidu) as well"
 "Bihar CM should 'strike', he's in position to get it done, says Congress")
PM Modi faces Budget pressure as Nitish Kumar seeks Rs 30,000 crore aid
Modi's biggest ally in the coalition - N Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party - has already made a request for more than $12 billion in aid over the next few years for Andhra Pradesh
 "PM Modi faces Budget pressure as Nitish Kumar seeks Rs 30,000 crore aid")
Another bridge collapses in Bihar, 13th such mishap in three weeks
Bridge collapsed at Mahishi village in Saharsa district earlier in the day, an official said
 "Another bridge collapses in Bihar, 13th such mishap in three weeks")
With four more bridge collapses in a day, Bihar tally touches 10 in 2 weeks
Four bridges collapsed within 24 hours in Bihar on July 3, marking the tenth such event in the state over the past 15 days. Here is why the bridges aren't able to stand tall in bad weather
 "With four more bridge collapses in a day, Bihar tally touches 10 in 2 weeks")
Bihar set to become growth engine of East, says Minister Nitish Mishra
The state is implementing strategic measures to suit both large and small businesses in order to promote industry and employment
 "Bihar set to become growth engine of East, says Minister Nitish Mishra")
Bihar govt has formed committee to probe recent bridge collapses: Minister
The latest collapse took place at Khausi Dangi village in Kishanganj on Sunday, involving a small bridge built over Boond river in 2009-10 with MPLAD funds
 "Bihar govt has formed committee to probe recent bridge collapses: Minister")
JD(U) names Sanjay Jha working prez, seeks spl status or package for Bihar
The party's national executive meeting chaired by its president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged price rise and unemployment as 'burning issues'
 "JD(U) names Sanjay Jha working prez, seeks spl status or package for Bihar")
Nitish Kumar pushes for Bihar's special category status at key JDU meet
The demand for Bihar's special category status is crucial now as BJP relies on support from JD(U), which has 12 seats in the new Lok Sabha, to stay in power at the Centre
 "Nitish Kumar pushes for Bihar's special category status at key JDU meet")
JD(U) names Sanjay Jha working prez, seeks special package for Bihar
The BJP ally also demanded stringent action against culprits in exam paper leak cases and called for a strong law to rule out such incidents in the future
 "JD(U) names Sanjay Jha working prez, seeks special package for Bihar")
Bihar Police arrests four more in constable recruitment exam paper leak
The arrested persons are Kaushik Kumar Kar and Sanjay Das, both residents of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, and Suman Bishwas from Kolkata
 "Bihar Police arrests four more in constable recruitment exam paper leak")
Lok Sabha highlights: Radical preacher Amritpal Singh fails to take oath as MP
Lok Sabha updates: As the 18th Lok Sabha began, Rahul Gandhi underscored that the Opposition-led INDIA bloc would not tolerate the alleged attacks on Constitution by PM Modi and Amit Shah
 "Lok Sabha highlights: Radical preacher Amritpal Singh fails to take oath as MP")
Bihar govt cancels Rs 826 crore-contracts given during coalition regime
The NDA government in Bihar cancelled 350 contracts totalling Rs 826 crore that were awarded during the previous RJD-led 'mahagathbandhan' government
 "Bihar govt cancels Rs 826 crore-contracts given during coalition regime")