By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Many areas of Vaishali district, Bihar, have been declared flood-affected, with Tirsia Diara in the Raghopur assembly constituency being the worst hit. The district administration has set up relief camps for those displaced by the rising water levels of the Ganga and Gandak rivers, which have flooded homes over the past…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Janata Dal (United) aka JD(U), under the leadership of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has formed its new state executive, with key figures close to the CM being placed in prominent roles. This move is seen as part of the party’s preparations for the upcoming assembly elections. In a significant…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: For over a decade and a half, Jeevika, officially known as the Bihar Gramin Ajeevika Protsahan Samiti, has garnered significant attention for its impact on the lives of rural women in Bihar. Functioning as a registered organisation under the Rural Development Department, it has played a pivotal role in transforming the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas on Friday, as the situation continues to deteriorate across several districts of the state. In the capital, Patna, the relentless rise of the Ganga river in Mokama has wreaked havoc in the low-lying areas. Earlier in July, the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The concept of democracy is often defined as a system of government where power lies in the hands of the people, exercised by and for them. Efforts have long been underway in Bihar to strengthen this principle. Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan was an early advocate for the Right to Recall, a mechanism…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Within six months of the formation of the NDA government, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar established a 20-point programme committee, appointing 25 members, including a president and two vice-presidents, in each district. The committee primarily consists of workers from JD(U), BJP, HAM, and LJP (Ram Vilas). Preparations are now underway for the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was seen smiling when he noticed a picture of himself with renowned socialist leader Karpuri Thakur. On Thursday, the Chief Minister visited Saran district to inaugurate several development projects. His itinerary included stops at Madhaura and Apahar in Amanour, where he unveiled two newly constructed hostels,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: After parting ways with the Grand Alliance, Nitish Kumar rejoined the NDA earlier this year, forming a new government in January with the BJP and other allies. Following the initial cabinet expansion in March, there is now speculation about a second expansion of Nitish Kumar’s cabinet. With 243 members in the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Nitish Kumar cabinet approved a total of 46 agendas during its meeting on Tuesday. Among the key decisions was the approval for the creation and recruitment of 6,421 teachers on a regular salary basis for the newly established upgraded higher secondary schools across the state. The Bihar High Court Service…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an important tour of Patna district on Monday, which included an aerial survey of the Bakhtiyarpur (Karjan)-Tajpur (Samastipur) bridge and the Bakhtiyarpur-Mokama four-lane road. During his visit, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects in the district. He…
