Page 9 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
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
 "Prashant Kishor slams Nitish, Lalu, Cong; promises jobs, education in Bihar")
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
 "Nitish Kumar urges Bihar residents to thank PM Modi for caste census")
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
 "Bihar election battle: Seat-sharing dilemma for NDA and Opposition")
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
 "Liquor ban in Bihar turns election flashpoint amid rising criticism")
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
 "Modi warns BJP leaders in Bihar over switching sides and family politics")
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.
 "Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails PM Modi's leadership for state's development")
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 1,200-crore new terminal of Patna airport
The new passenger terminal at the Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna was built at a cost of Rs 1,200 crore
 "PM Modi inaugurates Rs 1,200-crore new terminal of Patna airport")
Social media war between RJD, NDA ahead of Bihar's electoral battle
On its X handle, the RJD, which hopes that its young leader Tejashwi Yadav will rise to power, trained its guns at Chief Minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar
 "Social media war between RJD, NDA ahead of Bihar's electoral battle")
Bihar cabinet approves renaming of Gaya town to 'Gaya Ji' citing sentiment
Additional chief secretary S Siddharth said the renaming of Gaya to 'Gaya Ji' was based on local sentiments and the town's historical and religious importance, as decided in a state cabinet meeting
Teacher exam aspirants protest near Bihar CM's home, police disperse crowd
A large number of protesters, carrying placards, raised slogans against the state government and the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
 "Teacher exam aspirants protest near Bihar CM's home, police disperse crowd")
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 10 lakh reward for Vaibhav Suryavanshi
he 14-year-old, who has recently taken baby steps in his career, toyed with GT's bowling unit, boasting 694 international caps
 "Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 10 lakh reward for Vaibhav Suryavanshi")
Nation united in fight on terrorism, says Nitish Kumar on Pahalgam attack
Kumar also reaffirmed his political alignment, saying, 'I made a mistake in the past, but I will stay with the NDA forever'
 "Nation united in fight on terrorism, says Nitish Kumar on Pahalgam attack")
JD(U) must take 'serious note' of Haryana CM's statement on Bihar: Tejashwi
Haryana CM Saini said the BJP's victory march in Haryana must continue in Bihar and expressed confidence that the party will win the upcoming elections under Samrat Choudhary's leadership
 "JD(U) must take 'serious note' of Haryana CM's statement on Bihar: Tejashwi")
Committed to welfare of Dalits, upper castes alike: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
Speaking at an event organised by JD(U) on the eve of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar's birth anniversary, Nitish Kumar urged people from all communities to foster unity
Nitish Kumar failed to check migration, growing unemployment: Sachin Pilot
Pilot further alleged that the recruitment process in Bihar lacks transparency
 "Nitish Kumar failed to check migration, growing unemployment: Sachin Pilot")
Lightning kills 13 in Bihar, CM Nitish announces ₹4 lakh aid to each family
As per the CMO, five people were killed in Begusarai, four in Darbhanga, and three in Madhubani, while Samastipur recorded one fatality
 "Lightning kills 13 in Bihar, CM Nitish announces ₹4 lakh aid to each family")
Big perk bonanza: Bihar govt clears 30% pay hike for MoS, deputy ministers
Bihar Cabinet has approves 30 per cent hike in salaries, allowances for ministerial-equivalent roles; and gave nods creation of 26,000 government posts, including three new health directorates
 "Big perk bonanza: Bihar govt clears 30% pay hike for MoS, deputy ministers")
Ahead of assembly polls, Amit Shah arrives on two-day tour of Bihar
The former BJP president was received at the airport here by party leaders, including Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, an ex-chief of the state unit
 "Ahead of assembly polls, Amit Shah arrives on two-day tour of Bihar")
INDIA bloc to decide on Prashant Kishore's inclusion: AICC's Allavaru
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor had called for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to resign, stating that the Janata Dal (United) chief's ability to govern has been compromised
 "INDIA bloc to decide on Prashant Kishore's inclusion: AICC's Allavaru")