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RJD accuses Centre of attempting to block caste survey in Bihar

On PMO’s directions, there is an attempt to block the caste survey which is almost complete in Bihar.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

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The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Only Centre can conduct census, Union tells SC in Bihar caste survey case

Union government affirms only Centre can conduct census/akin activities. Affidavit states Centre committed to uplift SCs/STs/SEBCs/OBCs. Supreme Court refused to stay Bihar survey, noting no right to privacy violation. Patna HC upheld survey legality. Petitions argued survey violated Constitution, Census Act, Rules.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

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Bihar man rapes woman he became friends with after accidental missed call, sentenced to jail

BOKARO: A man from Bihar was sentenced to 15 years in jail on Monday by a court in Jharkhand's Bokaro district for raping a 23-year-old woman.

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2023

Gujarati 'thug' remark: Ahmedabad court summons Bihar's dy CM Tejashwi Yadav in defamation case

AHMEDABAD: A metropolitan court in Ahmedabad on Monday issued summons against the Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav seeking his presence on September 22 over his alleged remark, “Looking at the present condition of the country, only Gujaratis can be cheats (thug).”

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2023

Fodder scam | Special CBI Court of Ranchi acquits 35, finds 89 guilty

The Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court of Ranchi on Monday pronounced the verdict in the fodder scam case related to fraudulent withdrawal of public money from the Doranda treasury. Out of 124 accused, the court acquitted 35 and found 89 guilty. All the accused had to appear physically…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

I have no personal desire to hold any post in INDIA, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Amid buzz in political circles was that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might be appointed as INDIA convener at its Mumbai meeting on August 31 and September 1, he said that he had no “personal desire” to hold any post in the Opposition alliance. The Opposition BJP in Bihar took…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

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Bihar Education dept orders prefabricated classrooms, guest teachers to overcome shortage in govt schools

PATNA: The Bihar Education Department has ordered government schools facing shortage of classrooms to construct prefabricated classrooms to accommodate students, an official said.

The Times of India · Aug 27, 2023

BJP feeling threatened due to INDIA’s unity, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said BJP threatened by Opposition unity; INDIA to meet in Mumbai to discuss strategy; Tejashwi Prasad Yadav attacked PM Modi for selling public assets to private companies; RJD's Jha accused PMO of being guilty in caste-based survey.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Prashant Kishor taunts Kanhaiya Kumar

Prashant Kishor taunts Kanhaiya Kumar's appointment as NSUI in-charge; Shakeel Ahmad Khan slams him. Kishor questions Congress' presence in Bihar, Khan says those not standing with them are supporting govedrnment. Kanhaiya Kumar given big responsibility due to his calibre and talent. Kishor declined Sonia Gandhi's offer to join Congress last…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Man from Bihar booked in Lucknow for breaching Yemen travel ban

LUCKNOW: A 28-year-old resident of Siwan district of Bihar was booked by Sarojini Nagar police of Lucknow for breaching Yemen travel ban.

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023

Pakistan spy arrested in Kolkata, sensitive documents seized

An alleged Pakistan spy, who is a resident of Bihar, was arrested from Kolkata and sensitive documents were seized from his possession, a senior police officer said on Saturday.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Caste-based survey exercise in Bihar completed, now the data is being compiled: Nitish Kumar

Talking to reporters in Patna, Mr. Kumar said, “The caste-based headcount exercise in the State has been completed. Now the data is being compiled and it will soon be made public”.

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Bihar: Heavy rains cause washing away of huts near Ganga banks in Bhagalpur

A hut near the banks of the Ganga River in the Naugachhia village of Bhagalpur got washed away on Friday due to soil erosion followed by heavy rainfall in the district. Read further news on Dynamite News.

Dynamite News · Aug 25, 2023

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The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

28-year-old seeks Kerala women’s panel help for primary education

A 28-yr-old uneducated woman from Bihar, who was brought to Kerala at 8, approached the State Women's Commission for help in getting primary education. The Commission offered support & directed the Jagratha Samiti leaders to explore possibilities. Cases of domestic violence & property disputes were also considered, with 8 settled…

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

JD(U) hits back at Centre over Solicitor General’s intervention in Bihar caste survey case

Janata Dal-United has hit back at the BJP-led Centre, saying “their only objective is to disrupt the caste survey”

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Lalu sidesteps question on Nitish Kumar becoming INDIA convener

Ahead of the third meeting of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in Mumbai, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad said that anybody could become the alliance’s convener when asked about appointing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to the post.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Eye on EBC votes, BJP nominates Hari Sahni as LoP in Bihar Legislative Council

BJP nominates Hari Sahni, an EBC leader, as LoP in Bihar Legislative Council. Move seen as attempt to woo EBCs, who constitute 30% of electorate, and send message to smaller parties. Samrat Choudhary, OBC leader, appointed state party president in March 2023. BJP wants to show it has own base…

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The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Will not stay Bihar caste survey unless prima facie case made out by those opposing it: SC

Supreme Court won't stay Bihar caste survey unless prima facie case made out; Centre to file reply in 7 days. SC allows Centre to file response on caste survey, won't stay exercise unless petitioners make out prima facie case

The Times of India · Aug 19, 2023

Conspiracy to eliminate Araria journalist was hatched in jail, four nabbed: Bihar Police

PATNA: The conspiracy to eliminate the Araria-based journalist Vimal Kumar was hatched inside the jails by two criminals already behind the bars in connection with his brother’s murder, police revealed on Saturday, a day after he was gunned down by four assailants at his doorstep.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Criminals hatched conspiracy in jail to murder Bihar journalist

Two convicts in two different jails conspired to kill Dainik Jagran journalist Vimal Kumar Yadav, who was shot dead on August 18. Four of eight accused have been arrested, two main accused are absconding. BJP leaders blame government for failing law and order, demand CM's resignation.

Dynamite News · Aug 19, 2023

Bihar: 4 killed, 6 injured after bus collides with autorickshaw in Purnia

Four persons were killed while six people sustained injuries after a passenger bus collided with an autorickshaw in Bihar's Purnia. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

No Supreme Court stay on publication of Bihar caste survey data

SC asks what is the harm if a person provided the details of caste or sub-caste during the Bihar caste survey and the individual data is not published ; next hearing on August 21

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023

Bihar: Man held for killing elderly couple, dragging their bodies for 500 m on Bhagalpur highway

BHAGALPUR: A man was held in Bihar's Bhagalpur for allegedly killing an elderly couple in the industrial police station area , police said on Friday.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Journalist shot dead by four people in Bihar

Journalist shot dead in Araria, Bihar; one arrest made. Opposition slams CM Nitish Kumar for alleged deterioration of law and order; CM says incident "unfortunate" & orders strict action. BJP, LJP leaders demand CM's resignation, allege "Jungle Raj" in State.

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