Bihar Government

Bihar Government Sacks 175 Cops Over Violence At Patna Police Lines

India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Monday November 5, 2018

As many as 175 constables were dismissed from service by the Bihar Government in an unprecedented move on Sunday, two days after clashes erupted at the Patna Police Lines over the death of an ailing policewoman. Barring eight, all of them were trainees recently inducted into the police force.

Upendra Kushwaha Borrows PM Modi's "DNA" Jibe To Taunt Nitish Kumar

India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Sunday November 4, 2018

Rashtriya Lok Samta Party chief Upendra Kushwaha today cited a three-year-old jibe by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to criticise the way Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar treats his partners in the state's ruling alliance. "Nitishji, you have said that you are my elder brother. Then why have you relegated me to this lowly station while you stand on ...

Warrant Against Manju Verma After Top Court Rap On Shelter Home Rapes

India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Thursday November 1, 2018

A non-bailable warrant has been issued against former Bihar minister Manju Verma, who is absconding since Wednesday. The Supreme Court, yesterday, pulled up the Bihar government and said, "It's very strange. The government doesn't know where its former minister is. Has she gone into hiding?" The state government admitted in court that the minister ...

BPSC Notifies Assistant Vacancies; Graduates Can Apply

Jobs | NDTV Education Team | Tuesday October 30, 2018

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released recruitment notification for 51 Assistant posts.

"Why Hasn't Ex-Minister Been Arrested?" Top Court On Bihar Shelter Rapes

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday October 30, 2018

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Bihar government for going slow on the Muzzafarpur shelter home case investigations. The top court asked the state government why a former minister, whose close links with the sexual abuse case, revealed during investigations, has not yet been arrested.

"Reign Of The Devil": Tejashwi Yadav's Sharp Attack On Bihar Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 21, 2018

Leaders of the Grand Alliance in Bihar chose the state's first chief minister Sri Krishna Singh's birth anniversary function in Patna on Sunday to band together against the NDA, where RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed the BJP-JD(U) government by likening it to "Rakshas Raj" (reign of the devil).

Bihar Appoints Over 6,000 Women Constables, Male Candidates Not Impressed

India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Thursday October 18, 2018

As many as 6,643 women have been appointed as constables in the Bihar police, creating a record of sorts and adding yet another feather to the Nitish Kumar government's cap. The development, however, evoked angry reactions from male applicants, who claimed that women were accorded preferential treatment in physical eligibility tests.

Rights Panel Sends Notice To Bihar Government Over Attack On Schoolgirls

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 10, 2018

The NHRC has sent a notice to the Bihar government and DGP in connection with over 30 girl students being beaten up by a mob after they protested against lewd comments on a wall allegedly written by boys of a neighbouring school in Supaul district.

Vacate Deputy Chief Minister Bungalow, Court Tells Tejashwi Yadav

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 6, 2018

The Patna High Court on Saturday dismissed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's petition challenging the Bihar government's order to vacate the official bungalow allotted to him when he was the deputy chief minister.

Bihar Officials Get 'No Mobile Phone' Diktat From Government

India News | ANI | Friday October 5, 2018

The decision was been taken in the wake of officials often being found busy in their mobile phones during crucial meetings.

In Bihar Liquor Ban, 1.61 Lakh Arrested But Only 141 Convicted

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 2, 2018

In the past two and half years, more than 1.61 lakh persons have been arrested for violating the liquor ban imposed by the Bihar government but only 141 have been sentenced so far, an Excise and Prohibition Department official said today.

Polythene Bag Ban In Bihar From October 25

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 1, 2018

The Bihar government on Monday informed the Patna High Court that it will ban all kinds of polythene and plastic bags from October 25 in urban areas of the state and in rural areas from November 25.

Green Court Seeks Info Of Bihar Hospitals On Dealing With Bio-Waste

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 1, 2018

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Bihar government to submit complete details about the units generating bio-medical waste and share as to how does it plan to deal with the trash generated by 23,684 hospitals and nursing homes in the state.

Muzaffarpur Case: Court Defers Hearing Brajesh Thakur's Bail Plea

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 27, 2018

The Patna High Court on Wednesday directed Bihar government to produce the case diary pertaining to an FIR lodged against former minister Manju Verma following the recovery of cartridges from her residence during a CBI raid. A connection between her husband and Brajesh Thakur, key accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case was also establish...

BSPHCL Advertises More Than 2000 Vacancies For 10th Pass, ITI Candidates

Jobs | NDTV Education Team | Wednesday September 19, 2018

Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited (BSPHCL) has invited online application for its subsidiary companies for more than 2000 vacancies.