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Bihar Education Minister stirs row, compares Ramcharitmanas to cyanide

Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar caused controversy by comparing Hindu scripture Ramcharitmanas to potassium cyanide. Opposition BJP slammed him, while ruling coalition distanced themselves. Chandra Shekhar had made similar statements in the past, which caused embarrassment to the coalition.

The Hindu

Bihar: 3 shot dead in clash between two groups over Rs 400 in Patna

12 accused have been arrested so far. One rifle and one shotgun have been recovered from their possession. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A day after Bihar boat accident, four more bodies found as search continues

Divers and NDRF and SDRF personnel are continuing the search for nine others - including two young boys and three teenage girls - who are still missing.

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Bihar man raped minor daughters for years on tantrik's advice 'to have a son', social scientists alarmed

PATNA: Social scientists are alarmed at an uncanny incident reported from Bihar’s Buxur district wherein a man was found raping his two minor daughters for years on the advice of a tantrik (occultist) "to have a son".

The Times of India

At least 12 go missing as boat capsizes in Bihar

At least 12 people, including 6 children, missing after boat capsizes in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. Rescue teams launched; CM Nitish Kumar says government will provide assistance to affected families. Boat was carrying 30 people, including school children, when it overturned mid-stream. Villagers say if bridge had been built, tragedy could…

The Hindu

Bihar: 10 school children go missing after boat capsizes in Bagmati river in Muzaffarpur

The boat was carrying 30 children, and 20 of them have so far been rescued. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED arrests JD(U) MLC Radha Charan Seth in Bihar over financial irregularities

The Income Tax (IT) department also raided JD(U) MLC Radha Charan Seth's house on Wednesday morning.

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NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt. over tonsuring of woman’s head on suspicion of adultery

NHRC issues notice to Bihar government over tribal woman's head-shaving incident. Video of act was widely circulated on social media. Notice calls for report on incident, victim's physical and mental health and compensation.

The Hindu

Rain havoc | Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gives ₹5 crore to Himachal Pradesh

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced an assistance of ₹5 crore to Himachal Pradesh government for the loss and damage the State suffered during the rainy season.

The Hindu

JD(U) leaders project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Prime Ministerial candidate

JD(U) leaders project Nitish Kumar as PM candidate for 2024. Bihar CM asked to strengthen party to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats. Election strategist Prashant Kishor predicts JD(U) won't win 5 LS seats in 2024, says Kumar's role in INDIA alliance will diminish.

The Hindu

40% sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% serious criminal cases: ADR

40% of sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% have serious criminal cases, 7% are billionaires and average assets per MP is ₹38.33 crs. 23 (79%) out of 29 MPs from Kerala, 41 (73%) out of 56 MPs from Bihar, 37 (57%) out of 65 MPs from Maharashtra, 13 (54%) out…

The Hindu

'Jungle Raj' to Switzerland: How visiting tourists madly fall in love with Bihar!

PATNA: As the state leadership battles hard to shed the state's "negative image" causing a lot of harm to its fortunes, tourists seem to be falling in love with Bihar for various reasons!

The Times of India

Congress stakes claim to nine Lok Sabha seats in Bihar

The BJP had won 17 while coalition partners JD(U) got 16 and the then Lok Jan Shakti Party 6 seats.

The Hindu

India: A secure government job at any cost

With India now the world's most populous nation, providing enough jobs for young people represents a major challenge. Since contracts in the private sector do not offer job stability, millions of young Indians are vying for government jobs like those for soldiers, station masters or teachers. Although salaries are modest,…

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Bihar: Stone pelting during Chehallum procession in Arrah, heavy police force deployed

The Tajiya procession of Chehallum was passing through Sheesh Mahal Chowk late in the evening when some mischievous elements from a house attacked the procession. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Sanatana Dharma row | Did Opposition INDIA bloc’s meet decide on denigrating Hindus? asks Ravi Shankar Prasad

BJP leader Prasad accuses Congress of denigrating Hindu faith, cites examples of Tamil Nadu ally DMK and Karnataka Home Minister. Alleges silence of Congress top leadership. Displays original Constitution manuscript with Hindu deities inscribed. Accuses Nitish Kumar of deteriorating law and order in Bihar.

The Hindu

Row over reduction in school holidays in Bihar

Bihar schools debate reducing holidays to comply with RTE Act; BJP calls it anti-Hindu. Education Dept. issues circular to reduce festive holidays from 23 to 11 days. After protests, govt. withdraws notification & issues fresh letter to ensure minimum classes as per rules.

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Bihar Governor slams Education Department in presence of CM

Gov. Arlekar slams Education Dept. for disrespecting Chancellor, calls for change in mindset. Chief Minister Kumar and Governor have no tension. Education Dept. withdraws controversial circular reducing festive holidays.

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Primary, middle schools in Bihar’s Katihar struggle sans basic amenities

A former Sarpanch of the village in Bihar says students don’t even know the spelling of simple four-letter words even in Class 5.

The Hindu

Super-30 fame Anand Kumar to open school for students in Bihar

Anand Kumar, who is the founder of Super-30 coaching institute, is planning to open a school in Bihar by 2025 “to groom students and make them a good human being”.

The Hindu

Complaint filed against Udhayanidhi Stalin in Muzaffarpur court for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments calling for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma has triggered a political row.

The Hindu

The BJP’s dilemma in Bihar

The caste survey, initiated by the Nitish Kumar government, has posed a dilemma to the BJP in Bihar

The Times of India

Mumbai police nabs man wanted for murder of real estate agent in Bihar

MUMBAI: The Mumbai police has arrested a 22-year-old man who was on the run after allegedly killing a real estate agent in Bihar, an official said on Sunday.

The Hindu

Government of Bihar locks horns with Governor over autonomy of State universities

Govt. of Bihar & Raj Bhavan in conflict after latter's letter to V-Cs to follow only its orders. Education Dept. issued two letters in response, one to Raj Bhavan & other to V-Cs with fresh instructions.

The Hindu

Bihar Governor orders all State varsities to heed only him

Trouble has been brewing between Raj Bhavan and the State government after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reversed an order of the Bihar Education Department to freeze bank accounts of two officials

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