Bihar records 53.54% vote in 1st phase of assembly polls
NEW DELHI: A total 53.54 per cent voters exercised their franchise as polling was conducted peacefully on Wednesday in 71 assembly constituencies in Bihar for the first phase of assembly elections. H.R. Srinivas, Chief electoral officer of Bihar said elections for the first phase were held across 16 districts including the four Naxal-affected districts of […]
BJP gives BSP safe passage in Rajya Sabha polls
NEW DELHI: With the announcement of only eight candidates for the upcoming biennial elections to the Raya Sabha, the BJP has left the field open for the unopposed election of the Bahujan Samaj Party candidate Ramji Gautam. A candidate needs 36 votes to win the election and the BJP with an effective strength of 305, […]
LJP may play spoilsport for JD-U in Bihar Assembly Polls
By Manoj Pathak PATNA: The entry of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) as an independent contestant in the Bihar Assembly elections may spoil the party for the ruling Janata Dal-United, an ally of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. The JD-U, which was the ‘big brother’ for the NDA in the past, is now faced with the […]
If GST has failed, revert to the old tax system: Uddhav Thackeray
By QUAID NAJMI MUMBAI:In a significant statement, Shiv Sena President and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that if the system of GST has failed, then the Centre should honestly admit it and revert to the old system of taxation in the country. Addressing the party’s annual Dassehra Rally online with only 50 […]
Bihar NDA seat allocation: BJP gets 121 seats, JD-U 122
PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced the seat-sharing plan among the constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the Bihar Assembly election. The BJP will contest 121 seats while Nitish’s JD-U has 122 seats. In a joint NDA press conference here, the Chief Minister said that the BJP has been given […]
Will fill 10 lakh vacancies soon after returning to power: Tejashwi Yadav
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday promised that if his party returned to power after the Bihar Assembly elections, over 10 lakh government vacancies in different departments would be filled within two months. He also accused the Nitish Kumar government of neglecting the youths of Bihar. “As a result, job […]
New regional parties set to enter political fray ahead of Bihar assembly polls
NEW DELHI: As the Election Commission announced the dates for the Bihar assembly elections, it seems to be a direct fight between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the RJD-led Opposition Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan). However, in these elections, several rookie parties and groupings will also be in the political fray. […]
NDA will win three-fourth majority in Bihar: BJP
NEW DELHI: Hours after the Election Commission announced the poll schedule in Bihar, the BJP on Friday exuded confidence that it is fully prepared for the elections and will form the government with a three-fourth majority. Voting for the Bihar assembly elections will be held in three phases on October 28, November 3 and November […]
Bihar to have rallies with distancing norms
NEW DELHI: Political parties and candidates can hold rallies as part of their campaigning for the Bihar assembly polls and the grounds where such meetings will be held will have white circles to ensure distancing norms. Addressing a press conference to announce the schedule for Bihar assembly elections, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said he […]
Bihar assembly polls in 3 phases from October 28; counting of votes on November-10
NEW DELHI: Voting for Bihar assembly elections will be held in three phases on October 28, November 3 and November 7 in one of the biggest elections globally during the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by counting of votes on November 10, the Election Commission announced on Friday. Announcing the poll schedule for the 243-member Bihar assembly, […]
Cabinet approves establishment of new AIIMS at Bihar
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister,Narendra Modi has approved establishment of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Darbhanga, Bihar. This will be established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The Cabinet also approved creation of one post of Director in the basic pay of Rs […]
Low voltage problem of North Bihar expected to be solved
NEW DELHI: Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister laid foundation stone for construction of LILO of Kishenganj-Darbhanga 400kV Transmission Line at Saharsa in Bihar through a virtual event. The execution agency for the Rs 100 crore worth project is POWERGRID Ltd., a central PSU under Ministry of Power. While praising the Powergrid for its […]
Narendra Modi dedicates to the nation three key projects related to petroleum sector in Bihar
NEW DELHI:The Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation three key projects related to the Petroleum sector in Bihar today via video conferencing. The projects include the Durgapur-Banka section of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur Pipeline Augmentation Project and two LPG Bottling Plants. They have been commissioned by IndianOil and HPCL, PSUs under the aegis of the […]
Narendra Modi to launch three key projects in Bihar tomorrow
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation three key projects related to the Petroleum sector in Bihar on 13th September, via video conferencing. The projects include the Durgapur-Banka section of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur Pipeline Augmentation Project and two LPG Bottling Plants. They have been commissioned by IndianOil and HPCL, PSUs under the […]
Prime Minister launches PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App and several initiatives in Bihar
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App & several initiatives linked to studies and research in fisheries production, dairy, animal husbandry and agriculture in Bihar through video conferencing. Speaking on the occasion, PM said the motive behind all these schemes launched today is to empower our villages and make […]
Bihar minister says opposition experts in lies, RJD leader hits back
NEW DELHI: Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Sunday alleged that opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress are experts in telling lies and creating confusion and stressed that countering their lies was very important in the coming Assembly elections. The RJD hit back by saying that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on record […]