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.
The Education Department has allegedly so far struck off names of 20,60,340 students (till October 19, 2023) from government schools after it began a drive to improve attendance since September 1, 2023.
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Can you imagine that five government schools are running together in a four-room building....Will you believe that in one class, five teachers are teaching children from five schools together.. ...Same is the condition of government schools in Bihar.
ASP Kamya Mishra from the 2019 batch, currently posted in Patna, has been transferred to the role of Assistant Police Superintendent in the Crime Investigation Department in Patna.
On August 7, the top court refused to stay the Patna High Court's order giving the go-ahead for the caste survey.
Bihar government sanctions Rs 542 crore for a tunnel linking Bihar Museum with Patna Museum in the state capital to boost tourism.
The Nitish government in Bihar has decided to pay salaries to its employees this month.
Hindustani Awam Morcha withdraws support from the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government.
Bihar news: The decision to this effect was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, he said on Tuesday (June 13).
Bihar Mid-Day Meal tragedy: The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about the matter which occurred at a government middle school in the Narval-Barval area of West Champaran on June 1, 2023.
Anand Mohan case: Attorney Manish Kumar, who was representing the Bihar government, was informed by a bench of Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala that the matter will not be adjourned again and the court should have access to all of the relevant documents.
Caste-based survey in Bihar: State has already completed more than 80 pc of the survey work in some districts and less than 10 per cent of work is pending.
Caste-based survey in Bihar: State has already completed more than 80 pc of the survey work in some districts and less than 10 per cent of work is pending. The entire machinery is working at ground level. There shall be no harm in completing exercise subject to final adjudication of the dispute.
Bihar: Nitish government tweaked the jail rule so that these convicts, including heavyweight politician Anand Mohan can be released. BJP linked it to the upcoming election. The wife of the victim raised concerns on the development.
Bihar: The Principal Secretary was seen roaming on streets wearing casual dress, a t-shirt and a pyjama.
Ramzan 2023: According to Islamic beliefs, Ramzan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
Three petitions against the caste-based survey were listed to hear in the SC but the top court asked the petitioners to approach the Patna High Court for an appropriate remedy.
Sharad Yadav death: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar condoled Yadav's death saying, "I had a very deep relationship with Sharad Yadav Ji. I am shocked and saddened by the news of his demise. It has caused irreparable loss in social and political fields.
The caste-based survey has been Nitish Kumar's ambitious project as he termed it crucial for the development of the most backward people living in the state. He even did not hesitate to go against the then ally BJP when he was in NDA for the project.
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