Page 9 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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Exercise done to ensure integrity: BJP on Bihar electoral roll revision
A delegation of INDIA bloc leaders from 11 political parties met with ECI to register their opposition to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls underway in Bihar
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Bihar Cabinet okays ₹882.87 cr for developing temple at Sita's birthplace
Around ₹137 crore will be spent on the renovation of the old Punaura Dham Janki Mandir and ₹728 crore for the development of tourist infrastructure around the temple
ECI begins Bihar electoral roll review, says only Indian citizens can vote
The EC has launched a special revision of electoral rolls in Bihar citing constitutional norms; the Opposition claims it targets marginalised voters before polls
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Nitish is tired; retired, corrupt officers running Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav
Yadav's response came after he was asked about his 'mentally unfit or unhealthy' remarks against Nitish Kumar
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Prashant Kishor slams Nitish, Lalu, Cong; promises jobs, education in Bihar
Earlier, at a rally in Samastipur, Kishor promised a livelihood opportunity for all within a year of forming the government
Nitish Kumar's mega pre-poll push: Pension raised to ₹1,100 monthly
Ahead of polls, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar nearly triples social pension to ₹1,100, benefiting over 10.9 million people
 "Nitish Kumar's mega pre-poll push: Pension raised to ₹1,100 monthly")
Nitish Kumar urges Bihar residents to thank PM Modi for caste census
The JD(U) supremo was sharing the stage with the PM in Siwan district, where Modi launched 28 development projects worth over Rs 5,900 crore
Bihar election battle: Seat-sharing dilemma for NDA and Opposition
There is now fresh speculation that in the upcoming Assembly polls, likely to be in October, Paswan's LJP (Ram Vilas) could throw up a surprise
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Liquor ban in Bihar turns election flashpoint amid rising criticism
Ban on alcohol consumption in Bihar becomes a key election issue as JD(U) defends it, other parties demand a review, and deaths due to spurious liquor as well as revenue loss fuel criticism
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Modi warns BJP leaders in Bihar over switching sides and family politics
PM Modi said BJP leaders should not expect tickets for their kin, adding that feudal and dynastic politics must end and leaders shouldn't assume their sons would get tickets in their place
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails PM Modi's leadership for state's development
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the steps being taken by the Union Government towards Bihar's development.
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