Nitish Kumar’s Folded Hands Moment Sparks Bihar Election As Bihar gears up for its assembly elections later this year, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has once again captured public attention with a brief but unusual gesture during a virtual event with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The folded hands moment, lasting nearly…
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Election Commission Unveils 17 Reforms for Bihar Polls
The Election Commission of India has announced 17 new initiatives aimed at enhancing the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar revealed these reforms during a press conference in Patna, emphasizing that they will serve as models for future elections nationwide. Key…
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Bihar Voter List 2025: 21.53L Added, Patna +1.63Lakh
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released Bihar’s final voter list for 2025, following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ahead of the state elections. The updated roll reflects a significant rise in electors, with Patna alone witnessing an addition of 1.63 lakh voters. The SIR process, which aimed to…
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India’s Unity Rooted in Dharma Not Language VP Radhakrishnan
Patna, September 29: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, on his maiden visit to Bihar after assuming office, stressed that India’s unity is rooted in the concept of dharma rather than linguistic uniformity. Speaking at the valedictory session of the Unmesh International Literature Festival in Patna, he underscored India’s civilisational heritage and democratic…
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PM Modi Launches Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana
Patna: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana today via video conferencing, directly transferring ₹10,000 to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women, marking a major step toward women’s empowerment and self-employment in the state. Women at the Center of Development Addressing the gathering, PM Modi…
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Brig (Retd) Dr Raju Agrawal Takes Charge as AIIMS Patna Chief
Patna witnessed a significant leadership transition on Friday as Brigadier (Retd) Dr Raju Agrawal formally took charge as the new executive director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna. He succeeds Dr Saurabh Varshney, who completed his tenure as the institute’s head. Farewell and Welcome Ceremony The…
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Amit Shah Charts BJP’s Bihar Poll Strategy in Bettiah, Patna
Patna: Union Home Minister Amit Shah began his two-day visit to Bihar on Friday, holding a series of meetings in Bettiah and Patna to sharpen the BJP’s poll strategy for the state assembly elections scheduled in November. Meetings in Bettiah with Grassroots Leaders Shah first addressed a gathering at the…
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Science City
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City on Sunday, located on a sprawling 21-acre site in Rajendra Nagar. The event began with the CM cutting the ribbon and unveiling a commemorative plaque. After the inauguration, CM Nitish Kumar toured various sections of the…
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Nitish Kumar Meets Amit Shah in Patna Ahead of Bihar Polls
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar surprised political circles on Thursday when he drove to a Patna hotel to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The meeting, held as Shah was in Bihar to finalize the BJP’s election strategy, signaled a renewed show of unity within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)…
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Bihar Board Directs Temples to Set Up Akharas, Promote Pujas
Patna: The Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts (BSBRT) has issued new directions for temples and mutts across the state, mandating the establishment of dedicated spaces for akharas and the promotion of regular puja activities. The initiative aims to merge religious traditions with physical culture and social reforms. Focus on…