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When is Chhath Puja 2022? History, Significance, Facts, Rituals, Celebration and all you need to know

Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival predominantly observed in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. On this day Sun God is worshiped with prayers and religious rituals.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2022

Lalu back from Singapore, but visit to Bihar may take some time

PATNA: Lalu Prasad has returned from Singapore, where he had gone earlier this month for treatment of kidney problems, but the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president may stay away from the political hubbub of his home turf Bihar for a while.

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2022

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reveals he had major bruise in belly when his boat collided with JP Setu's pillar

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday revealed that he had a major bruise in his belly on October 15 when the steamer boat he was boarding collided with a pillar of the JP Setu during inspection of Chhath ghats situated on the bank of river Ganga in the state…

The Times of India · Oct 26, 2022

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches online transfer of special financial assistance to drought-hit families

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday launched online transfer of special financial assistance in the bank accounts of all drought-affected families in 96 blocks of 11 drought-hit districts, and asked the district magistrates concerned to ensure that all affected families in their district get the amount before the upcoming…

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2022

Another volte face by Nitish in Bihar's interests will have our support: HAM chief

PATNA: Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday said he will continue to "respect and support" the incumbent Nitish Kumar if the latter decided to return to the BJP-led NDA in the interests of the state.

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2022

Daily Dose Ep 1181: Nagaland CM on separate state demand, PM launches recruitment drive

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from Bihar, Nagaland, Uttar Pradesh, and China.

Newslaundry · Oct 22, 2022

Fill up all vacancies in Bihar government's departments, CM Nitish Kumar tells officials

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asked the heads of general administration and home departments to begin the necessary process to fill-up all vacancies in all departments of the state government.

The Times of India · Oct 19, 2022

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches Rabi Mahabhiyan-2022 by flagging off propaganda chariots

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday launched Rabi Mahabhiyan-2022 by flagging off altogether 38 propaganda chariots, one chariot for each district, at an agriculture department’s event held in the state capital here.

The Times of India · Oct 19, 2022

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reviews preparations for grand functions on 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the state government’s ongoing preparations for the forthcoming grand functions to be organized at Rajgir and Patna Sahib on the occasion of 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.

The Times of India · Oct 18, 2022

Smart meters proving game changer for Bihar, J&K discoms

NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government’s Rs 3.3 lakh crore plan to replace all 25 crore traditional meters in the country with pre-paid meters in the next three years could by far be the smartest move till date to improve the financial health of discoms (distribution companies).

The Times of India · Oct 18, 2022