Page 7 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
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
 "Bihar polls in sight, Nitish Kumar announces hike for ASHA, Mamta workers")
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
 "Nitish govt bets on youth commission, women's quota to tackle migration")
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 to constitute commission for upliftment of sanitation workers")
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
Nitish may stay as Bihar CM, but should step down as JD(U) chief: Kushwaha
Kushwaha, who has now floated his outfit Rashtriya Lok Morcha, came up with a post on his X handle, extending birthday greetings to his former mentor's son
 "Nitish may stay as Bihar CM, but should step down as JD(U) chief: Kushwaha")
'Na bijli ayegi na bill': BJP leader mocks ally Nitish Kumar's poll promise
BJP leader Arvind Kumar Sharma mocked JD(U) ally Nitish Kumar's promise of free electricity in Bihar, saying it would be free only if supplied. 'Na bijli ayegi na bill ayega,' he quipped
 "'Na bijli ayegi na bill': BJP leader mocks ally Nitish Kumar's poll promise")
PM Modi flags off 4 Amrit Bharat trains, launches several projects in Bihar
PM Modi launched development projects in rail, fisheries, and other sectors, joined by chief minister Nitish Kumar, governor Arif Mohammad Khan, and deputy CM Samrat Choudhary
 "PM Modi flags off 4 Amrit Bharat trains, launches several projects in Bihar")
Lightning kills 19 in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar announces ₹4,00,000 ex-gratia
The Bihar government has appealed to the public to stay indoors and stay safe during bad weather conditions
 "Lightning kills 19 in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar announces ₹4,00,000 ex-gratia")
Bihar CM launches projects worth ₹21,406 cr to improve rural connectivity
Through the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana, the previously implemented Mukhyamantri Setu Yojana has been revived by the RWD to construct missing bridges, access roads, and approaches on rural roads
 "Bihar CM launches projects worth ₹21,406 cr to improve rural connectivity")
Nitish Kumar's poll sop: Free electricity for consumers upto 125 units
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the move to provide free electricity will benefit around 16.7 million families in Bihar
 "Nitish Kumar's poll sop: Free electricity for consumers upto 125 units")
Bihar elections 2025: What's at stake, who's competing, and why it counts
Caste equations, shifting alliances, and regional power bases will define Bihar's high-stakes 2025 election as major parties and smaller players vie for control of the 243-seat Assembly
 "Bihar elections 2025: What's at stake, who's competing, and why it counts")
Bihar Cabinet approves proposal of 10 mn jobs, employment opportunities
The cabinet also approved more than ₹179 crore for the maintenance of the priority corridor of metro rail which will become operational from August 15, in Patna
 "Bihar Cabinet approves proposal of 10 mn jobs, employment opportunities")
BSP's Mayawati takes jab at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's 'job promises'
The announcements, she alleged, were aimed at distracting from the law and order situation in Bihar and questioned their credibility ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state
 "BSP's Mayawati takes jab at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's 'job promises'")
A poll quest for Bihar's 'forgotten people': Contesting for the tribal vote
As the JMM weighs its options ahead of the Assembly polls, including contesting on its own, others chalk out plans to attract the elusive tribal voter
 "A poll quest for Bihar's 'forgotten people': Contesting for the tribal vote")
Bihar govt to provide job opportunities to 10 mn youth in 5 yrs: CM Nitish
To impart skill development training to connect youths with self-employment opportunities in the next five years, the state government will set up the Jananayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University
 "Bihar govt to provide job opportunities to 10 mn youth in 5 yrs: CM Nitish")
Bihar CM releases first instalment of hiked pension to 10 mn beneficiaries
The Bihar government had on June 24 increased the pension amount from Rs 400 per month to Rs 1,100
 "Bihar CM releases first instalment of hiked pension to 10 mn beneficiaries")
Nitish Kumar fooling people by re-announcing old schemes: Prashant Kishor
Reacting to the Bihar cabinet's approval of a 35 per cent job reservation for women, Kishor claimed the move was nothing more than a rebranding of an earlier decision
 "Nitish Kumar fooling people by re-announcing old schemes: Prashant Kishor")
Gopal Khemka murder: Key suspect shot dead by police in Patna gunfight
The encounter comes a day after Bihar police detained 12 people in connection with the Khemka murder case; he was shot dead on July 4 in Patna's Gandhi Maidan
 "Gopal Khemka murder: Key suspect shot dead by police in Patna gunfight")
'Crime capital of India': Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish, BJP over Patna murder
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi blamed the BJP-Nitish govt for the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka and urged voters to 'save Bihar' in upcoming polls
 "'Crime capital of India': Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish, BJP over Patna murder")
Tejashwi Yadav calls 'chakka jam' on July 9 over Bihar voter list revision
Tejashwi Yadav accuses NDA of plotting to deny voting rights to weaker sections; urges Bihar residents to join July 9 road blockade against special electoral roll revision
 "Tejashwi Yadav calls 'chakka jam' on July 9 over Bihar voter list revision")
