Page 7 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
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
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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")
Oppn can't digest Bihar's development: PM Modi slams RJD, Cong in Purnea
Referring to the recently announced GST reforms, PM Modi said that the Centre has given a "very big gift" to the poor and middle class
 "Oppn can't digest Bihar's development: PM Modi slams RJD, Cong in Purnea")
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
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
 "Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hikes stipend for anganwadi workers, helpers")
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
 "Bihar polls in sight, Nitish Kumar announces women's employment scheme")
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
 "Bihar Assembly polls: The votes that built Nitish Kumar's stronghold")