Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar, Mayawati, Other Leaders Visit Arun Jaitley In Hospital

India News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From Agencies) | Saturday August 17, 2019

Arun Jaitley health: The senior leader was admitted at the hospital on August 9 after he complained of breathlessness.

No Compromise On "Crime, Corruption And Communalism": Nitish Kumar

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2019

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar this morning asserted that there would be no compromise on "crime, corruption and communalism" under his rule, which has been characterized by "nyay ke saath vikas" (development with justice) and "sampradayik sauhardra" (communal harmony).

Nitish Kumar Instructs Officials To Maintain Law And Order During Bakrid

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 9, 2019

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday instructed top officials of the state to diligently maintain law and order during the Bakrid festival falling on August 12, which coincides with the last Monday of Shravan month as per Hindu calendar.

Article 370 "Behind Us": Nitish Kumar's Party Signals Shift In Stance

India News | Written by Manish Kumar, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday August 8, 2019

The special status of Kashmir is now over and Article 370 is "behind us", a key leader of Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United said today in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament.

After Opposing Article 370 Move, JDU Says New Law Must Be Abided By All

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 8, 2019

After opposing the Centre's resolution to revoke provisions of Article 370 and a bill to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir, NDA ally Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday struck a reconciliatory note and said the law that had come into force should be accepted and abided by all.

Nitish Kumar's Differences With BJP Grow With Article 370. And Yet...

India News | Written by Manish Kumar, Edited by Suparna Singh | Monday August 5, 2019

As the government announced that the special status for Kashmir has been done away with, several parties in parliament which are not part of the ruling BJP's coalition commended the move. Jagan Mohan Reddy's party, for example; and Mayawati's.

PM Denied Central Status For Patna University 2 Years Ago: Nitish Kumar

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 4, 2019

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday lamented that his fervent request for grant of central status to Patna University two years ago was dismissed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi denying the institution much needed help.

Land Disputes Behind Most Violent Crimes In Bihar, Says Nitish Kumar

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 3, 2019

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday stressed on the need for minimising land disputes, asserting that these were responsible for the most violent crimes taking place in the state.

Nitish Kumar Makes Impassioned Plea For Environment Conservation

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 1, 2019

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday made an impassioned plea for environment conservation and called for urgent action against climate change, underscoring that the current flash floods in the state was a result of torrential downpour over a course of a few days amidst an overall deficient rainfall.

Bill On 'Triple Talaq' Clears Rajya Sabha, Centre Says 'Historic Day'

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday July 31, 2019

The contentious bill to ban 'Triple Talaq', which failed the Rajya Sabha test last time, sailed through the upper house today aided by a series of walkouts and abstentions. The bill, which sought to end the practice of Muslim men instantly divorcing their wives by uttering "talaq" thrice, saw stiff opposition when it was presented in the Lok Sabha.

Night Before "Triple Talaq" Test, PM Speaks To Nitish Kumar On Bihar Flood

India News | Written by Manish Kumar, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday July 30, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday night about the flood in Bihar in which 127 people have died in the last few weeks. PM Modi's call came the evening before the contentious bill to ban Triple Talaq takes the Rajya Sabha test.

Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha: Rajya Sabha Rejects Motion To Send Triple Talaq Bill To Select Panel

India News | Reported by Sanket Upadhyay, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday July 30, 2019

The contentious bill to ban Triple Talaq - the practice of Muslim men instantly divorcing their wives by uttering "talaq" thrice - which failed the the Rajya Sabha test last time, is expected to have a smooth passage today as the opposition to it suddenly crumbled. While Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal supported the bill, the AIADMK and Nitish Kum...

Phagu Chauhan Sworn-In As Bihar Governor

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 29, 2019

Phagu Chauhan was on Monday sworn in as the 40th Governor of Bihar, an official said.

Bihar To Seek Financial Help From Centre For Flood Damage: Nitish Kumar

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 26, 2019

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said his government will send a memorandum to the Centre seeking financial assistance following an assessment of the damage caused by floods in the state.

Nitish Kumar's Chai Pe Charcha With Lalu Yadav's Party Leader Causes Buzz

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday July 24, 2019

A cup of tea has caused a storm in Bihar, where state elections are due next year.