Page 8 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
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 announces 'special economic packages' to boost investment in Bihar")
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
 "Legacy of U-turns: Timeline of Nitish Kumar's alliance shifts over a decade")
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
 "Bihar Cabinet reserves 85% of teaching jobs for natives ahead of polls")
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
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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
 "Patna's ₹422 cr flyover caves in after rains, just 2 months post launch")
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
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
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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
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
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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")