Tag: Nitish Kumar
RJD, BJP To Join Nitish's Human Chain On Liquor Ban In Bihar
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) a major constituent of Bihar's ruling Grand Alliance, on Tuesday decided to support and join Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's proposed human chain to raise awareness about the liquor prohibition issue in the state. ....
Dalai Lama Hails Liquor Prohibition In Bihar
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who is in Bodh Gaya for the 34th Kalchakra puja, termed the liquor prohibition in Bihar as a good decision.....
'Bijli' Portends Lifestyle Changes In Rural Bihar
Unlike in the past, the current cold wave-like conditions don't bother Nagma Khatoon any more. The biting chill has stopped discomforting her and her family of late -- thanks to the bliss of "bijli".....
Makar Sankranti Treat Will Reflect Bihar's Political Warmth
Political temperature in Bihar's ruling Grand Alliance will be reflected in the warmth with which guests are treated at the residences of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and JD-U state President Vashisht Narain Singh here during the Makar Sankranti festival celebrations, say observors. ....
Bihar's Contractual Teachers Will Get 7th Pay Panel Benefits
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced that nearly 3.5 lakh contractual teachers in Bihar will get their wages hiked after the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission in the state.....
Nitish Kumar Rejects BJP Demand To Postpone Longest Human Chain
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday rejected BJP's demand to postpone its programme of forming the world's longest human chain on January 21 in support of prohibition in the state in view of the boat tragedy that claimed 24 lives.....
Dry Bihar Won't Renew Licences Of Beer, IMFL Units
The Bihar Cabinet on Tuesday decided not to renew the licences of beer and ENA (extra-neutral alcohol) manufacturing units and IMFL (Indian-made foreign liquor) bottling plants from April 1 this year, officials said.....
All Is Well, Say Bihar's Ruling Grand Alliance Leaders
In a show of unity by Bihar's ruling Grand Alliance, its top leaders, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad, senior JD-U leader Sharad Yadav and state Congress President Ashok Choudhary, on Monday attended a 'Lok Samvad' here.....
JD-U Not To Contest In Uttar Pradesh
Ending days of speculation, the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Wednesday announced it will not contest assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.....
Nitish, Lalu Term Budget 'disappointing'
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his ally Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Wednesday said Union Budget 2017-18 is "disappointing" for people, particularly the poor, farmers and youths.....
