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6,421 posts of head masters in Bihar but only 421 manage to pass exam

The standard of education in Bihar seems to be going down day by day, and the result of the exams for post of head masters (Principal) published by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

'Bihar govt making efforts to give opportunities to budding entrepreneurs'

Bihar Industries Minister Syed Shahnawaz on Friday said the state government is making all efforts to provide opportunities to young and budding entrepreneurs

SC stays Patna HC proceedings in PIL related to Bihar Vidyapeeth land

The Supreme Court Monday stayed the proceedings before the Patna High Court which has been passing directions to the government concerning take over of the 32-acre "private" land of Bihar Vidyapeeth'

It's now proven that RCP became minister without JDU's consent: Nitish aide

A close aide of Nitish Kumar asserted that RCP Singh's statement thanking Prime Minister Modi for his stint in the cabinet was "proof" that the then JD(U) prez had lapped up the berth without consent

Patna: RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav in hospital after shoulder fracture

RJD president Lalu Prasad on Monday took ill and was admitted to a private hospital here, less than 24 hours after he had a fall and fractured his shoulder. The septuagenarian is in ICU, according to an official of the hospital where he is undergoing treatment. "He has been brought here with complaints of many symptoms, which relate to his shoulder injury and other diseases which he suffers from, including kidney problems, he said. He, however, added that it would be premature to speculate whether the former Bihar chief minister might have to be referred to a better facility in Delhi. The RJD supremo's wife Rabri Devi and both sons, Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, were by his side at the hospital. Prasad, who stays at the residence allotted to his wife in her capacity as an ex-CM, had on Sunday tripped on the stairs and fractured his right shoulder. Out on bail in fodder scam cases, Prasad had last month obtained permission from the Jharkhand High Court for traveling abroad,

1,111 arrests made during Agnipath protests: Bihar Minister to BJP leader

Sanjay Jaiswal during the Agnipath protest had criticised the Nitish Kumar govt for not acting against the mob, which led to massive scale in violence in several districts

Bihar BJP chief's house vandalised; he claims attackers not army aspirants

Bihar BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal's residence in Bettiah town was vandalised on Friday during protests against the Agnipath recruitment scheme, the second incident of attack on party leaders' houses

Nitish Kumar has all the abilities for becoming President: Bihar Minister

After the announcement of the presidential poll, Bihar Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar on Thursday said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has all the ability to hold the office of President.

Bihar govt to take suggestions from all parties on caste-based census

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said that the state government will take suggestions for the caste-based census from all the political parties regarding its implementation process

Prashant Kishor: Prohibition in Bihar has been a complete failure

Election strategist-turned-politician, Prashant Kishor, on Thursday said prohibition in Bihar has been a complete failure but Chief Minister Nitish Kumar "does not want to accept this reality. While addressing a gathering, as a part of his 'Jan Suraaj' campaign, in Hajipur in Vaishali district on Monday, Kishor, said, The enforcement of liquor ban has totally failed in Bihar. Despite Bihar being a dry state, those who want can easily get liquor here. Therefore, prohibition in the Bihar has been a complete failure. However the Bihar chief minister "does not want to accept this reality, he added. While targeting the Bihar government, the election strategist on Thursday ran a poll on Twitter questioning the effective implementation of liquor prohibition in the state. Kishor asked respondents to give a 'yes' or 'no' answer to his poser - prohibition of liquor in Bihar has completely failed." Social media users started giving their opinion on this poll. The state government had on Apr

Bihar govt approves caste survey at cost of Rs 500 cr; sets Feb 23 deadline

The state government has embarked on the exercise in the wake of the Centre expressing its inability to undertake headcount of castes other than the SCs and STs as part of the Dalits.

Bihar govt allows exploration of 'country's largest' gold reserve

The Bihar government has decided to accord permission for exploration of the "country's largest" gold reserve in Jamui district, an official said

Bihar CM to chair all-party meeting to discuss caste-based census on June 1

An all-party meeting on the caste-based census in Bihar will be held on June 1 under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Patna, informed Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday.

Nitish lauds Centre for petrol price cuts, says his govt will do needful

Nitish Kumar on Sunday lauded the Centre for the reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel and hinted that his government might do its bit after due deliberations, raising hopes of further relief.

BPSC exam paper leak: CM Nitish Kumar says guilty won't be spared

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that strict action will be taken against the perpetrators of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Preliminary exam paper leak.

Probe report of Gaighat shelter home case in 4 weeks: Bihar govt to HC

The Bihar government on Thursday told the Patna High Court that the investigation related to the alleged scandal at the Gaighat shelter home in the state capital will be completed in next four weeks

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Nitish govt of 'pursuing communal, divisive agenda'

He also accused the state government of failing to generate employment opportunities, maintain law and order and address farmers' issues

RJD leader Tejashwi slams Nitish Kumar govt over lawlessness in Bihar

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed the Nitish Kumar government over rising "lawlessness" in Bihar, claiming that the criminals are using AK-47 assault rifles to commit crime

Rabri Devi alleges Nitish Kumar fell at PM Modi's feet in Lucknow

The RJD leader made the remark while talking to reporters here outside the state legislature, which is in session

SC asks Bihar to file action taken report in Muzaffarpur shelter home case

The Supreme Court Wednesday directed the Bihar government to file an action taken report in connection with Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case.