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  Bihar education department issues fresh timetable effective December 1, teachers mandated to comply

  November 29, 2023 23:31 IST

  Bihar: This revised timetable, scheduled to be implemented on December 1, aligns with the Mission Dakshta initiative, including the creation of profiles for children enrolled in the program.

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  Nitish govt slashes holidays on Ram Navami, Rakshabandhan, Eid-Bakrid get extension, BJP reacts

  November 28, 2023 10:42 IST

  The Education Department of the Nitish Kumar government has released the latest holiday calendar, according to which, holidays on some Hindu festivals including Ram Navami and Rakshabandhan have been slashed. The BJP has reacted sharply, calling the move "appeasement politics".

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  JDU suspects BJP's involvement in PIL challenging Bihar quota hike

  November 27, 2023 23:50 IST

  The PIL against the quota hike adds another layer to the political dynamics, with both JD(U) and BJP engaging in verbal sparring over the matter. The outcome of the court's decision on the PIL will be closely watched in the context of Bihar's evolving political landscape.

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  Bihar liquor ban: Nitish Kumar calls for fresh survey to study impact of prohibition

  November 26, 2023 21:40 IST

  Kumar, the state's longest-serving CM, recalled his early experiences that led to his abhorrence for alcohol.

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  'Went to Centre with demand for caste-based census but...': CM Nitish Kumar

  November 25, 2023 21:38 IST

  The development comes after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar granted his assent, paving the way for the implementation of the enhanced quota.

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  Bihar: Patna Customs destroy tablets, cough syrup worth Rs 9.54 crore

  November 24, 2023 23:52 IST

  The destruction was carried out in the presence of members of the drug disposal committee headed by the additional commissioner, deputy commissioner (disposal) Customs (Prev), HQ Patna and the deputy/assistant commissioner of customs (P) division Motihari, Muzaffarpur and Raxaul.

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  Pakadua biya: Patna HC revokes marriage held at gunpoint 10 years ago

  November 23, 2023 20:20 IST

  The court also cited a Supreme Court judgement to stress that as per Hindu traditions, no wedding could be valid unless 'saptapadi' (seven circumambulations of the consecrated fire) was performed.

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  Bihar: Nitish Kumar-led Cabinet passes resolution seeking 'special category status' for state

  November 22, 2023 14:23 IST

  Chief Minister Nitish Kumar disclosed on social media that a resolution (prastaav) urging the Centre to accept the demand was passed at the cabinet meeting he chaired earlier in the day.

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  Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt raises quota for deprived castes to 65 per cent in state jobs, education

  November 21, 2023 17:26 IST

  The cumulative caste-based reservations have now been elevated from 50% to 65%, marking a significant adjustment in the state's affirmative action policies.

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  Bihar: Family returning after Chhath Puja shot at in Lakhisarai over 'love affair', 2 dead

  November 20, 2023 11:17 IST

  A tragic incident occurred on the last day of Chhath Puja in Bihar's Lakhisarai district, where a man opened fire on a family, resulting in death of two brothers.

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  Bihar: Two groups clash over Chhath puja ghat in Buxar district, six injured

  November 19, 2023 13:48 IST

  Bihar news: The villagers of Dera claimed that every year the devotees from their village offered prayers at Mahadeva Ghat, but this time the villagers of Kathgharwa occupied their place at the ghat.

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  Bihar: Three dead after drinking spurious liquor in Sitamarhi district

  November 19, 2023 9:09 IST

  Sitamarhi liquor deaths: Around 90 bottles of liquor were also recovered from the possession of the accused, police said. Sale and consumption of alcohol was banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government in 2016.

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  Bihar: ‘PM Modi backed my claim on father Ram Vilas Paswan's legacy’, says Chirag Paswan

  November 18, 2023 6:56 IST

  The LJP was founded by late Ram Vilas Paswan and split in 2021, a few months after his death after Paras, backed by other party MPs, revolted against Chirag.

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  Bihar Governor approves bill raising quota for backward classes to 65 per cent

  November 17, 2023 21:06 IST

  At present, Bihar has 50 per cent reservation for OBC, EBC, SC and ST and the bill proposes to enhance this up to 65 per cent while there would be 10 per cent reservation given to the upper castes people on the basis of their financial condition.

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  Nitish Kumar to launch state-wide movement if Bihar not given special category status

  November 16, 2023 22:29 IST

  The chief minister said that those who don't support the demand for the special status are not interested in the development of the state.

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  Bihar: Explosion onboard Bhagalpur-Jaynagar Intercity Express, three injured, two detained

  November 15, 2023 23:38 IST

  A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has joined the investigation. The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital. The explosion occurred in a bag inside the coach.

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  Bihar: Police official mowed down by tractor loaded with illegal sand in Jamui, hunt for accused on

  November 14, 2023 13:14 IST

  The incident took place on Tuesday morning in which a Home Guard personnel was also severely injured. The police have identified the accused, the hunt for whom is underway.

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  Bihar: BSPCB urges strict enforcement to tackle poor air quality as AQI crosses 300

  November 12, 2023 17:29 IST

  The BSPCB's proactive measures underline the urgency of addressing the air quality crisis in the state and reflect a commitment to mitigating the health risks associated with poor air quality.

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  Bihar govt to 'name and shame' farmers parctising stubble burning to curb air pollution

  November 11, 2023 22:47 IST

  Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) chairman Devendra Kumar Shukla said the decisions were taken to discourage farmers from stubble burning and harming the environment.

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  Nitish Kumar's food is being poisoned by someone: Jitan Ram Manjhi's explosive claim | VIDEO

  November 10, 2023 14:05 IST

  Bihar news: On Thursday, while speaking to the media, Manjhi said that the Bihar CM had lost his mental balance and underestimated him. "...I wanted to get up and speak (in the Assembly) but the Chief Minister got up and started saying nonsense.

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  Bihar: Nitish Kumar loses his cool over Jitan Ram Manjhi, says 'he became CM due to my stupidity'

  November 09, 2023 17:21 IST

  Bihar: Nitish Kumar lost his cool over the former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi during discussion during the discussion on the Reservation Amendment Bill.

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  Bihar: Bill to increase caste reservation to 65 per cent passed in Assembly

  November 09, 2023 15:53 IST

  More than a third of families in Bihar are making do with an income of Rs 200 or less a day, while the number of SC-ST families living on similar earnings is nearly 43 per cent, according to the Caste Survey report tabled in the state assembly.

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  Nitish's population control remark: Complaint filed against Bihar CM in Muzaffarpur amid outrage

  November 08, 2023 18:38 IST

  It was expected that after Nitish Kumar's apology, the row over his remarks on population control would end but the BJP leaders, including PM Modi targeted the Bihar CM escalating the matter.

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  Nitish Kumar on his bizarre Assembly remarks: 'I apologise and take back my words'

  November 08, 2023 11:47 IST

  The main Opposition BJP, not only created an uproar in the Bihar Assembly but also demanded Nitish Kumar's resignation. A BJP woman leader Nivedita Singh was also seen in tears while talking to reporters over the issue.

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  Bihar cabinet approves proposal to raise backward classes, EWS quota to 75%

  November 08, 2023 0:01 IST

  Bihar's caste survey report revealed that OBCs (27.13 per cent) and the extremely backward classes sub-group (36 per cent) accounted for a whopping 63 per cent of the state’s total of 13.07 crore, while SCs and STs together were slightly over 21 per cent.

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  Nitish Kumar's 'vulgar' birth control remark in Assembly crosses line of dignity | Video

  November 07, 2023 19:28 IST

  A video of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has gone viral on social media in which he used derogatory language to explain the role of education and the role of women in population control.

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  Nitish Kumar wants backward classes quota to be increased from 50% to 65%, 10% for EWS

  November 07, 2023 17:11 IST

  As per the report, tabled by parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, the state was home to about 2.97 crore families, out of which more than 94 lakhs (34.13 per cent) were poor.

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  Bihar Caste Survey's social and economic data released: Check status of major castes

  November 07, 2023 13:53 IST

  According to the caste census report, poverty is highest among the Bhumihars among the general category i.e. upper castes. In terms of poverty, Brahmins are at second place followed by Rajputs. Scroll down to read the story in detail.