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Male govt teacher gets maternity leave in Bihar
Patna: A male government teacher in Bihar was granted maternity leave after which he took a week-long break. The bizarre anomaly came to light when users of a portal, set up for…
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Man assaulted in Bihar, forced to lick spit; FIR filed after video surfaces
In a disturbing incident, a young Muslim man identified as Nabi Hasan was brutally assaulted reportedly by a group of three men. The incident occurred in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur under the Nagar police…
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Video: Teacher abducted, forced to marry woman at gunpoint in Bihar
A newly appointed 30-year-old school government school teacher Avnish Kumar in Bihar’s Katihar district became the latest victim of the Pakadua Vivha tradition, a forced marriage. The incident reportedly took place on…
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Nitish expresses grief over death of 2 Bihar migrant labourers in Manipur
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday expressed grief over the killing of two migrant workers from the state in Manipur’s Kakching district, and announced ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh…
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Political parties in Bihar have contrasting views on ‘One Nation, One Election’
Patna: The debate over the contentious proposal of ‘One Nation, One Election’ has sparked contrasting opinions across India’s political spectrum. While the ruling NDA supports the initiative, opposition parties such as the…
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Tejashwi promises three-fold rise in social security pension
Patna: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday promised a more than three-fold rise in the amount paid to beneficiaries of social security schemes in Bihar, if the coalition headed by his party…
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Driver shot in stomach, continues driving to ensure passenger safety in Bihar
Ara: In an act of courage and bravery, Santosh Singh, a jeep driver ensured the safety of his passengers by driving the vehicle for a few kilometres even after sustaining a bullet…
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Ahead of Bihar assembly polls, Tejashwi promises 200 units of free electricity
Munger: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday promised “200 units of free electricity” to consumers across Bihar upon formation of government by the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ helmed by his party. Talking to reporters on…
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Tejashwi demands action against rebel MLAs of Grand Alliance
Patna: RJD leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav, on Thursday demanded action against MLAs showing disloyalty to the party. During the floor test of the Nitish Kumar government in February this year, three MLAs…
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‘Good start’: Jan Suraaj got 10% vote share, says Prashant Kishor
Patna: Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj, said on Saturday that his party got a ‘good start’ as it has achieved a 10 per cent vote share in the Bihar bypolls.…
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Bihar will get roads similar to US, pledges Nitin Gadkari
Patna: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday pledged to transform the state’s roads to match the quality of those in the U.S. within the next four years.…
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Nitish to distribute appointment letters to over 1.14 lakh special teachers
Patna: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to distribute appointment letters to 1,14,138 special teachers on Wednesday at an event at Patna’s Convention Hall. Prominent leaders will attend the programs, including Deputy…
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Nitish Kumar to chair key cabinet meeting today
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is scheduled to chair a cabinet meeting on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. This meeting is expected to address and approve several…
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Coordination gap between rly workers led to death of pointsman: ECR probe
Begusarai: A lack of coordination between two rail employees during a shunting operation led to one of them getting stuck in the buffers of the engine and a power car, causing his…
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Video: Railway worker crushed to death during engine shunting
A railway employee was crushed to death by a train engine in a mishap during the shunting process at the Barauni Junction railway station in Begusarai, Bihar, on Saturday morning, November 9.…
