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Caste Census to be Conducted in Bihar Despite BJP Opposition
16 May 2022
Nitish Kumar has convened an all-party meeting and a proposal will be approved by the Cabinet.
Mohd. Imran Khan
Nitish Meets Tejashwi on Caste Census Demand After Ultimatum
11 May 2022
The RJD had warned of Opposition action if a caste census is delayed further.
Mohd. Imran Khan
Bihar’s Heat Action Plan Fails to Take off Amid Heatwave
16 Apr 2022
The Nitish Kumar government is yet to set up a separate ward for heatstroke patients in government hospitals.
Soroor Ahmed
What is the Problem With Bihar’s Alcohol Ban
03 Apr 2022
Bihar’s liquor problem has taken the form of spurious liquor and a powerful liquor mafia. The alcohol-related death toll is higher than in non-prohibition states.
Mohd. Imran Khan
Potato Farmers in Bihar’s Katihar put Profit in ‘Cold Storage’
29 Mar 2022
The lack of adequate cold storage units has forced a distress sale despite a bumper harvest.
Mohd. Imran Khan
More Deaths due to Consumption of Illicit Liquor in "Dry" Bihar, Most Victims from OBC and Dalit Communities
21 Mar 2022
The illicit liquor consumption has again claimed the lives of more than 40 people, mostly poor belonging to OBC (Other Backward Classes) and dalits communities, during three days of Holi celebrations…
Mohd. Imran Khan
War of Words as Nitish Kumar Slams Speaker Sinha for ‘Violating’ Constitution
14 Mar 2022
The CM said that the Speaker should not interfere in the probe into the Lakhisarai incident, in which two persons were arrested.
Mohd. Imran Khan
ASHAs Protest in front of Bihar Assembly Demanding Monthly Salary
11 Mar 2022
The health activists demanded a monthly salary of Rs 21,000 and the status of government employees.
Mohd. Imran Khan
Bihar Opposition Accuses Nitish Kumar Govt of Manipulating MGNREGA Data
09 Mar 2022
RJD said that 1.53 crore people demanded work in 2021-2022 contrary to the state government’s claim of 62.9 lakh.
Mohd. Imran Khan
Bihar: Opposition Questions Use of Swastika in Place of Ashok Chakra on a Memorial
19 Feb 2022
A centenary pillar will be constructed as a memorial in the premises of the Bihar Legislative Assembly to mark the centenary of the Assembly building.