The Latest Breaking News from Bihar

Supreme Court fixes August 18 to hear appeals against Bihar caste survey

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 18 multiple petitions claiming that the Bihar caste-based survey was an attempt by the Nitish Kumar government to “usurp” the Centre’s powers. The Bench said any prohibitory move by the court at this stage would indirectly amount to a stay…

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

How politics behind Darbhanga AIIMS has delayed its construction

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mention on Saturday of his government’s achievement in opening new AIIMS in Darbhanga brought into sharp focus the politics between the Centre and the Bihar government leading to the delay in its construction.

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2023

No dearth of girls, Rahul wouldn’t blow kiss to 50-year-old woman: Bihar Cong. MLA

Bihar Congress MLA from Hisua, Neetu Singh, stirred a controversy over the Rahul Gandhi “flying kiss” episode

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

Will not abandon Jamui: Chirag Paswan

Chirag Paswan, president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), announced he will seek re-election from Jamui, the Lok Sabha seat he has represented for two terms. He vowed to make Jamui one of the most developed districts in Bihar.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Plea against HC verdict upholding caste survey in Bihar: SC to hear matter on August 7

SC to hear plea against HC verdict upholding validity of caste survey in Bihar on Aug 7; NGO, Nalanda resident challenge validity of survey, citing constitutional mandate

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Bihar to constitute 'Rhino Task Force' for reintroduction of rhino conservation scheme in Valmiki Tiger Reserve

The Bihar government is now all set to constitute a ‘Rhino Task Force’ for suggesting measures for the reintroduction of the terrestrial mammals in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

NIA arrests two operatives of PFI from Bihar’s Motihari

NIA arrests two suspected PFI operatives in Motihari, Bihar. Raids conducted with local police, yielding a country-made revolver. Yakub alias Sultan alias Usman, nabbed last month, provided information. NIA to interrogate suspects and file supplementary chargesheet against four persons in Patna district.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Bihar Congress chief reiterates party ‘cannot be ignored’, will get its due share in State Cabinet

Congress upset over delay in Bihar Cabinet expansion; party demands two more berths. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has responded positively, but two months on, hope is dwindling. Now only Congress' Murari Prasad Gautam and Afaque Alam are Cabinet Ministers.

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Primary, upper primary govt. schools in Bihar in danger of being replaced by cheap, dingy tuition centres, says report

Government schools in north Bihar in danger of being replaced by tuition centers; survey reveals inadequate resources, ineffective policies and indifferent action. Report by JJSS and Jean Dreze highlights pupil attendance of only 20%, teacher shortages and DBT scheme forcing cruel choice on poor families.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

NIA chargesheets four accused in PFI case in Bihar

The fresh chargesheet has been filed against Mohammed Tanweer, Mohammed Aabid, Mohammed Belal and Mohammed Irshad Alam, all residents of East Champaran in Bihar. The four alleged PFI members had been working in conspiracy with the other co-accused to commit violent criminal acts by arranging arms and ammunition and in…

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023