Page 27 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
Bihar cabinet increases development fund for MLAs, MLCs to Rs 4 cr
The MLAs and MLCs can now use more funds under the Chief Minister Local Area Development Scheme (CMLADS), the official said
 "Bihar cabinet increases development fund for MLAs, MLCs to Rs 4 cr")
Jitan Manjhi's son Santosh resigns from Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's cabinet
In a sudden move, Bihar minister for SC and ST welfare, Santosh Suman, on Tuesday resigned from the Nitish Kumar cabinet, his party Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) announced here
 "Jitan Manjhi's son Santosh resigns from Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's cabinet")
Allotted 150 acres for AIIMS but Centre rejected it, says Nitish Kumar
While BJP is levelling allegations against JD-U MPs for the shifting of the proposed AIIMS in Darbhanga, Bihar CM claimed that his govt allotted land with good road connectivity but Centre rejected it
 "Allotted 150 acres for AIIMS but Centre rejected it, says Nitish Kumar")
Nitish Kumar is not a PM candidate for 2024 elections, says JD(U) leader
CM Nitish Kumar is spearheading the Opposition gathering, scheduled for June 23, to discuss methods to better challenge the BJP in the upcoming elections
 "Nitish Kumar is not a PM candidate for 2024 elections, says JD(U) leader")
Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti to attend Oppn meet in Bihar: Report
Jammu and Kashmir stalwarts Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti will be coming to the Bihar capital next week for the June 23 conclave of parties opposed to the BJP
 "Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti to attend Oppn meet in Bihar: Report")
Oppn meet on June 23 in Patna; Rahul, Kharge, Mamata among those to attend
"The opposition meeting will be held on 23rd June, in Patna. All opposition parties have agreed to this," JDU Prez
 "Oppn meet on June 23 in Patna; Rahul, Kharge, Mamata among those to attend")
Strict action against guilty in Bihar bridge collapse: CM Nitish Kumar
The incident attracted public outrage, prompting the chief minister to order an investigation with instructions to punish those guilty for the disaster
Only heads of respective parties should be at oppn meet: Bihar CM Nitish
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that he was insistent upon heads of respective parties attending the opposition meet, which was scheduled on June 12, but has been postponed
To ensure Kharge, Rahul availability, Oppn unity meet now likely on June 23
This comes as a huge jolt to the efforts of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav
 "To ensure Kharge, Rahul availability, Oppn unity meet now likely on June 23")
Nitish orders probe as under-construction bridge on Ganga collapses again
"We will take strict action against the construction company 'SK Singla'. It would be put on the 'black-list' after the investigation is completed," said Additional Chief Secretary,
 "Nitish orders probe as under-construction bridge on Ganga collapses again")
Bihar cabinet approves change in Prohibition and Excise Act: Official
The modified section will be notified soon by the government department concerned after completing mandatory formalities, he said
Opposition parties' meeting in Patna likely to take place on June 12
The much-awaited meeting of parties opposed to the BJP may be held here on June 12, according to hints that have emanated from a meeting of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) here on Sunday
 "Opposition parties' meeting in Patna likely to take place on June 12")
Appreciate Nitish's efforts for oppn unity; can't trust KCR, Kejriwal: Cong
AICC spokesperson Alok Sharma alleged that these leaders had 'helped BJP in the last eight-nine years'
 "Appreciate Nitish's efforts for oppn unity; can't trust KCR, Kejriwal: Cong")
Bihar CM Nitish blames Centre for failure to attend Niti Aayog meet
The JD(U) leader, whose party is boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday, dubbed the function as an attempt to change history
What is the need for new Parliament building, asks Bihar CM Nitish
"There is no need for a new Parliament building... Those who had no contribution to the country's fight for independence are trying to distort history," he added
 "What is the need for new Parliament building, asks Bihar CM Nitish")
Defeating bill in RS will be semi-final for 2024 polls, says Kejriwal
Kejriwal said he would meet leaders of various parties to ensure that any bill brought to replace the recent central ordinance, which virtually negated the May 11 Supreme Court order
 "Defeating bill in RS will be semi-final for 2024 polls, says Kejriwal")
Nitish Kumar should stop 'daydreaming' about becoming PM, says BJP
The BJP took a swipe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following his meeting with his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, saying he should pay attention to his state
Nitish meets Kejriwal, assures support to AAP govt amid tussle with Centre
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal at the latter's residence here and extended complete support to him in the AAP government's ongoing tussle with the Centre
 "Nitish meets Kejriwal, assures support to AAP govt amid tussle with Centre")
Nitish Kumar declines to reveal next steps on Bihar's caste survey
The Bihar government has completed 80 per cent of the caste based cum economic survey and it has an option to pass a law and complete the survey
 "Nitish Kumar declines to reveal next steps on Bihar's caste survey")
Dhirendra Shastri: Self-styled godman who ducked proving his 'superpowers'
Videos and photos of his talks are viral on social media but he once called his followers 'mad'
 "Dhirendra Shastri: Self-styled godman who ducked proving his 'superpowers'")