Page 5 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
Liquor ban to land ceilings: Bihar's reform story resurfaces before polls
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, the 2016 Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act has again taken the spotlight amid criticism over its outcomes and impact on governance
 "Liquor ban to land ceilings: Bihar's reform story resurfaces before polls")
Bihar elections 2025: Key parties, issues, and electoral shifts explained
From Nitish Kumar's 'sushasan' to Tejashwi's job promise, Bihar's elections since 2005 tell a story of shifting alliances, changing issues and the state's long battle between caste and governance
 "Bihar elections 2025: Key parties, issues, and electoral shifts explained")
Bihar election dates announced: Polling on Nov 6, 11, result on Nov 14
The last date for making nominations for the first phase will be October 17, whereas nominations for the second phase should be made by October 20
 "Bihar election dates announced: Polling on Nov 6, 11, result on Nov 14")
Inside Bihar's silent agricultural revolution: What has changed, and how
In a state where nearly 75 per cent of the population depends on agriculture, Bihar has been steadily revolutionising its rural economy by improving yields, diversifying crops, and empowering women
 "Inside Bihar's silent agricultural revolution: What has changed, and how")
BJP urges EC to verify identity of burqa-clad voters during Bihar polls
The BJP found itself on the same page as the RJD on the issue of non-staggered elections, but got charged with "political conspiracy" for raising the issue of female voters wearing veils
 "BJP urges EC to verify identity of burqa-clad voters during Bihar polls")
Nitish Kumar inaugurates first phase of Patna Metro: Check route, fare
Passengers can travel on the 4.3-km corridor between ISBT, Zero Mile, and Bhoothnath stations from October 7; minimum fare for a single station ride is ₹15, and the entire stretch will cost ₹30
 "Nitish Kumar inaugurates first phase of Patna Metro: Check route, fare")
PM Modi slams Congress, RJD for 'devastated' education system in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the NDA government for improving the education system in the State
 "PM Modi slams Congress, RJD for 'devastated' education system in Bihar")
Nitish Kumar transfers ₹10,000 each to 2.5 mn women in poll-bound Bihar
On September 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the scheme under which an initial amount of ₹10,000 was provided as financial assistance
 "Nitish Kumar transfers ₹10,000 each to 2.5 mn women in poll-bound Bihar")
Bihar Dy CM Choudhary misrepresented age to escape trial: Prashant Kishor
In the 1995 case, Samrat Choudhary claimed in the Supreme Court that his age was 14 years and was let off since juveniles could not be put on trial, Prashant Kishor alleged
 "Bihar Dy CM Choudhary misrepresented age to escape trial: Prashant Kishor")
₹10,000 direct transfer for 7.5 mn women as PM Modi launches Bihar scheme
The ₹7,500-cr scheme, launched ahead of the Bihar polls, will provide ₹10,000 each to 7.5 million women, aiming to boost self-employment, livelihoods, and financial empowerment
 "₹10,000 direct transfer for 7.5 mn women as PM Modi launches Bihar scheme")
Nitish govt can't fulfil promises as it will need ₹7 trillion: Tejashwi
Speaking to reporters, Yadav reiterated that the announcements made by the government in the last few days have all been imitations of promises he had made earlier
 "Nitish govt can't fulfil promises as it will need ₹7 trillion: Tejashwi")
Nitish govt failed EBCs, only used them as a vote bank: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi vowed that if the INDIA bloc comes to power in Bihar, it would scrap the 50 per cent cap on reservations
 "Nitish govt failed EBCs, only used them as a vote bank: Rahul Gandhi")
Nitish Kumar launches infrastructure projects worth ₹10,000 cr in Patna
The CM laid the foundation for the construction of the 35.65-km extension of J P Ganga Path Project from Digha area in Patna to Koilwar Bridge at a cost of over ₹6,495 crore
 "Nitish Kumar launches infrastructure projects worth ₹10,000 cr in Patna")
Nitish govt unveils schemes before polls; Oppn calls them INDIA bloc copy
In the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for women entrepreneurs, the government will provide Rs 10,000 each in the first instalment, and later Rs 2 lakh to each entrepreneur
Nitish Kumar announces ₹25,000 allowance for 'vikas mitras' to buy tabs
He said their transportation allowance will also be increased from ₹1,900 to ₹2,500 per month
 "Nitish Kumar announces ₹25,000 allowance for 'vikas mitras' to buy tabs")
Prashant Bhushan alleges high-level corruption in Bihar land deal
He also stressed the need for "transparency and fairness" in the state's mechanism for land acquisition, and suggested that a commission be set up to ensure the affected people got enough compensation
 "Prashant Bhushan alleges high-level corruption in Bihar land deal")
Bihar govt to provide Rs 1,000 monthly aid to unemployed graduates: CM
Earlier, this scheme was applicable for unemployed youths who had passed their intermediate exams only
 "Bihar govt to provide Rs 1,000 monthly aid to unemployed graduates: CM")
Nitish transfers ₹802 cr to 1.64 mn workers' accounts on Vishwakarma Puja
The state government will also launch a web portal of the Mukhyamantri Pratigya Yojna' on the occasion
Bihar CM announces interest-free education loans for Class 12 pass students
Earlier, education loans of up to Rs 4 lakh were provided at an interest rate of 4 per cent to general male applicants, and 1 per cent to female, differently-abled, and transgender applicants
Bihar polls: CM Nitish announces interest-free education loans for students
Bihar Assembly elections 2025: Kumar also extended the repayment period for loans up to ₹2 lakh to 7 years from 5 years, whereas loans above ₹2 lakh need to be repaid in 10 years
 "Bihar polls: CM Nitish announces interest-free education loans for students")
