Page 7 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar disburses ₹1,200 cr pension to 1.13 cr beneficiaries
A total amount of Rs 1,263.95 crore was given away to the beneficiaries of six social security schemes, through direct benefit transfer, at a function held at the chief minister's official residence
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hikes stipend for anganwadi workers, helpers
In a post on X, Kumar said anganwadi workers (sevika) will now get Rs 9,000, up from Rs 7,000 they had been receiving so far
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Nitish launches ₹1,159 cr projects, inaugurates Bihar's first cable bridge
CM also inaugurated Bihar's first cable suspension bridge, modelled on the iconic Laxman Jhula of Rishikesh (Uttarakhand). The bridge over the Punpun River has been built at a cost of ₹82.99 cr
Bihar polls in sight, Nitish Kumar announces women's employment scheme
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the new employment initiative aims to empower women while expanding local job opportunities, helping reduce the need for people to leave Bihar for work
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PM Modi launches development projects worth ₹6,880 cr in Bihar's Gayaji
The PM also flagged off two trains -- Amrit Bharat Express between Gayaji and Delhi and Buddhist Circuit train between Vaishali and Koderma
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Bihar CM transfers ₹456 crore to bank accounts of flood-hit families
Each family hit by the deluge received ₹7,000 as gratuitous relief, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office
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Bihar Assembly polls: The votes that built Nitish Kumar's stronghold
Ahead of Assembly polls, Bihar CM sharpens women-focused agenda with domicile quota, banking on female voters' rising clout and support
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Nitish announces 'special economic packages' to boost investment in Bihar
In addition, several other provisions have been made to significantly assist entrepreneurs setting up industries in the state
Nitish Kumar cuts preliminary exam fee in Bihar to ₹100; Mains to be free
The decision, which will likely benefit lakhs of youth in Bihar, was announced just a few months before the assembly elections in the state
Legacy of U-turns: Timeline of Nitish Kumar's alliance shifts over a decade
From Lalu Prasad's RJD to BJP to RJD to BJP again and back, Nitish Kumar's shifting alliances have redrawn Bihar's political map more than once. Here's how and why he flipped
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Bihar CM assures teachers of district choice in transfer postings
Kumar said the Education Department has been instructed to consider these preferences and ensure teachers are placed in their chosen or nearby areas
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Bihar Cabinet reserves 85% of teaching jobs for natives ahead of polls
Bihar cabinet gives nod to domicile policy in teachers' recruitment; more than 50 per cent of seats were already reserved for residents of the state
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Nitish Kumar announces domicile policy for Bihar teacher jobs before polls
The CM, however, did not specify what percentage of recruitments was to be reserved for those born and raised in the state
Patna's ₹422 cr flyover caves in after rains, just 2 months post launch
A portion of Patna's ₹422 crore double-deck flyover, spanning 2.1 km from Gandhi Maidan to Science College, caved in after heavy rain - barely two months after its June 11 inauguration
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Rivers in spate after heavy rain in Bihar, CM urges officials to stay alert
Several key roads and many low-lying areas in Patna were waterlogged following incessant rain in the state capital
Nitish Kumar doubles pay for school, health workers ahead of Bihar polls
Cooks, watchmen, instructors, ASHAs, Mamta workers see wage hikes in Bihar; ₹882 cr Janki Mandir plan to be launched August 8
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Bihar polls in sight, Nitish Kumar announces hike for ASHA, Mamta workers
Announcing the decision, Nitish Kumar said that the enhanced incentive amount would boost the morale of ASHA, Mamta workers
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Nitish govt bets on youth commission, women's quota to tackle migration
Two Cabinet decisions - 35 per cent reservation for permanent resident women in state government jobs, and the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission - have been rolled out with a promise
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Bihar govt to constitute commission for upliftment of sanitation workers
This commission will provide suggestions related to the interests of sanitation workers, advise the government on the protection of their rights
Bihar govt hikes monthly pension of retired journos by ₹9K ahead of polls
Now, all eligible retired journalists, registered with the Bihar government, will receive Rs 15,000 per month instead of the earlier monthly emolument of Rs 6,000
