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Fast track courts disposing of just 28 POCSO cases per year on average: research paper

FTSCs set up in 2019 to exclusively try POCSO cases have failed to meet their targets, with each court clearing just 28 cases/yr. Arunachal Pradesh would take 30 yrs to clear its backlog, Delhi 27 yrs, Bihar 26 yrs, West Bengal 25 yrs, UP 22 yrs & Meghalaya 21 yrs.…

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RSS trade union arm to protest Centre’s policies again

BMS to hold 2nd protest rally in 1 month; workers demand social security benefits, permanent jobs. Anganwadi teachers, cooks, ASHA workers to march to Parliament. BMS to support demand for permanent jobs; will meet Union Ministers with workers' demand charter. Central trade unions urge Bihar Govt. not to follow Centre's…

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Mining inspector among six injured in sand mafia attack in Bihar’s Kishanganj; 21 booked

Seeing the team arriving, the sand mafias fled from the spot, leaving behind their tractor trolley. However, the suspects returned and attacked the team with sticks and pelted stones.

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Bihar: Mining inspector among 6 injured in sand mafia attack in Kishanganj, 21 booked

An inspector of the mines department and five home guard jawans were seriously injured allegedly after being attacked by a gang of sand mafias during a joint raid in Bihar's Kishanganj district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Youth held for consuming liquor in dry Bihar found dead in lock-up

A youth who was arrested for consuming liquor in dry Bihar was found dead inside the State prohibition department police lock-up on Friday in Munger district of Bihar. Bihar was declared a dry State in April 2016.

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Bihar govt. gives green push with approval of new electric vehicle policy

Bihar govt. unveils EV policy to promote eco-friendly transport, 400 electric buses to be acquired. Policy aims to reduce reliance on petrol/diesel vehicles, 15% of new vehicles to be EVs by 2028.

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'Positive signal for national politics': key aide of Nitish Kumar on assembly polls outcome

A key aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday saw a “positive signal for national politics” from the assembly elections, in which the BJP has come out with flying colours, much to the disappointment of the Congress.

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Is another prohibition survey needed in Bihar? | Explained

Why is Bihar going in for another survey after the previous one in February 2023? What are the issues of concern despite the fact that the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016 has been tweaked several times?

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Bihar receives global acclaim at COP-28 for afforestation initiatives

The actions undertaken by the Bihar government in the field of afforestation, particularly through the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan (Rural Development Department), received praise

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Supreme Court directs Bihar to remove encroachments near the Ganga

SC orders Bihar to remove 213 unauthorised constructions from Ganga floodplains in Patna. No further construction to take place. Plea filed by Patna resident against illegal structures and encroachments on eco-fragile floodplains. SC noted risk to life and property, destruction of habitat and biodiversity, and contamination of groundwater. 520 acres…

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Ex-Bihar CM Manjhi Proclaims: Liquor ban would be lifted if NDA voted to power in state

Manjhi told media persons that liquor ban would be lifted and open sale of all types of liquor would be allowed if NDA was voted to power in Bihar in next Assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Silkyara tunnel rescue | 5 workers from Bihar return home

Five workers trapped in Silkyara-Barkot tunnel for 17 days return to Bihar. Accompanied by family members, they were welcomed with marigold garlands and shawls by officials and Minister of Labour Resources Dept. Workers thanked NEC, rat miners, SDRF and NDRF for rescue.

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Bihar to showcase afforestation initiatives at COP28 in Dubai on December 2 to combat climate change

Bihar to showcase afforestation initiatives at COP28, highlighting commitment to environmental stewardship. Hariyali Mission, Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Mission, Agriculture Roadmap, Green Budget, and Climate Resilient & Low Carbon Development Strategy for Bihar to be presented. Initiatives focus on indigenous plants, agroforestry, and JEEVIKA's involvement in plantation & nursery raising. CM Nitish Kumar…

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Bihar Education Department suspends salaries of Vice-Chancellors and senior officials of two State-run universities

The Bihar Education Department appears to be at loggerheads with the Raj Bhavan again after it ordered the suspension of the salaries paid to two Vice-Chancellors of State-run universities

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India saw extreme weather events almost every day in first 9 months this year: Report

India experienced extreme weather 86% of days Jan-Sept 2023, leading to nearly 3K deaths, 2M ha of crops ruined, 80K homes destroyed, 92K animal deaths. Madhya Pradesh reported highest events, Bihar highest deaths, Himachal Pradesh most damaged houses.

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Migrant worker from Bihar stabbed to death near Madurai

Migrant workers Subash (21) and Sani (21) were attacked by robbers in Thoppur, Madurai on Nov 28. Subash died on the spot, while Sani sustained serious stab injuries. The workers had chased the robbers, leading to a fisticuff. One of the robbers pulled out a sword and stabbed both. Austinpatti…

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‘Islamisation of Bihar’: BJP stokes row over Bihar government’s decision on school holidays

Row erupts in Bihar over school holiday calendar for 2024, with government slashing Hindu festivals and increasing Muslim festivals. BJP leaders protest, alleging Nitish Kumar's 'anti-Hindu' mindset and 'appeasement' of a particular community. Govt defends move, citing improved education standards. Earlier this year, similar controversy over holidays list led to…

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PIL plea filed in Patna High Court challenging quota hike

A PIL petition has been filed in the Patna High Court challenging the decision of the Bihar government to increase reservation in the State from 50% to 65%.

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Why is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status? | Explained

Bihar seeks SCS to address poverty revealed by Caste-based Survey. SCS was introduced in 1969 to assist development of disadvantaged States. Five factors considered before granting SCS. Centre-State funding of schemes divided in 90:10 ratio for SCS States. Bihar meets most criteria, but lacks hilly terrain. Raghuram Rajan Committee suggested…

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Scrap Justice Shinde Committee on Maratha reservation: OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal, a Maharashtra Minister and prominent OBC leader, demands govt. scrap Justice Shinde Committee to expedite Maratha quota process. He urges govt. to conduct caste-based survey like Bihar before including Marathas in OBC Kunbi category

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Nitish Kumar seeks special status for Bihar at Bhim Sansad

Nitish Kumar urges BJP to take lessons from JD(U) rally, which attracted large turnout of SCs to reach out to them ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

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In Frames | Chhath and the migrant

15 lakh migrant workers from Bihar and Jharkhand in various parts of the country celebrate chhath puja

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Publicity of only one person is going on, says Nitish Kumar in indirect attack on Prime Minister

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that the publicity of only one person is being carried out in the country

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Clarify your stand on special category status to Bihar: Tejashwi asks Centre

Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav asks Centre to clarify stand on special category status for Bihar; CM Nitish Kumar had earlier demanded it for greater development; BJP leader Sushil Modi calls it a "political stunt". #Bihar #SpecialStatus #Development

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Love, ‘marriage’, and a triple murder in Bihar

Devi, between tears and practical exchanges with relatives, says, “I want him hanged.”Devi's daughter and two sons killed by man living across street. Police say Ashish Choudhary, 25, used two 9-mm pistols to shoot family members. Choudhary and Devi's daughter allegedly married in Patna, but Devi denies. Neighbours claim couple's…

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