Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

RJD, Congress protest Lalu's exclusion from dais at Prakash Parv

RJD vice president Raghuvansh Prasad Singh voiced the party's grievance.

Jan 06, 2017, 18:30 PM IST

Jayalalithaa's demise: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expresses grief over Amma's death, says huge loss to nation​

Nitish Kumar has expressed his condolence over the demise of J Jayalalithaa. 

Dec 06, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

Nitish announces Rs 11 lakh ex-gratia for BSF jawan's family

Nitish Kumar also ordered that the soldier's last rites be held with state honours, an official statement said here.

Nov 10, 2016, 14:51 PM IST

Nitish Kumar's biggest show of support to PM Modi, says 'Whole nation with you' – Read details

This open “sweetener” from Nitish Kumar to PM Modi is definitely going to create some ripples in the political circles.

Oct 17, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Nitish formally takes over as JD-U chief

A two-day JD-U National Council meeting, which began on Sunday in Rajgir, ratified Nitish Kumar's election to the top post.

Oct 16, 2016, 19:32 PM IST

Satyarthi accepts Bihar CM's proposal to study impact of liquor prohibition

Nitish Kumar made the request at a function organised by Bihar Legislative Council to felicitate the world-famous child rights activist Satyarthi.

Jul 29, 2016, 20:39 PM IST

Nitish pitches for abolishing Governor's post

His remarks came against the backdrop of the Supreme Court's criticism of the Arunachal Governor over dismissal of the Congress government in the state.

Jul 16, 2016, 17:46 PM IST

Know what happened when CM Nitish Kumar got annoyed with this reporter

Bihar Police has issued an arrest warrant against Manorama Devi for alleged possession of illicit liquor. 

May 16, 2016, 19:22 PM IST

Womens' group want Nitish to campaign for liquor ban in Maharashtra

The Bihar Chief Minister has already got invitations from Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha to campaign against liquor.

May 08, 2016, 21:53 PM IST

Oommen Chandy should get another term as Kerala CM: Nitish Kumar

The JD(U) or Janata Dal (United) is a minor constituent of United Democratic Front (UDF) that Oommen Chandy's Congress leads.

May 07, 2016, 18:36 PM IST

Paswan mocks Nitish for 'Sangh-Mukt Bharat' call

The Bihar Chief Minister must be complimented for being good at acting, Paswan, whose party is an ally of the BJP-led NDA at the Centre, Paswan sarcastically.

Apr 24, 2016, 20:05 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar elected JD(U) president

His predecessor Sharad Yadav had resigned from the post about a week ago, thus bringing an end to his 10-year long tenure.

Apr 10, 2016, 14:35 PM IST

Nitish pitches for quota in private sector

The Chief Minister also advocated for extending the reservation in private sector too.

Apr 09, 2016, 21:02 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish calls for increasing reservation quota in private jobs

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday stressed on increasing the reservation quota in jobs beyond 50 per cent in view of the increasing population of Schedule Castes and also advocated extending the facility in the private sector.

Apr 09, 2016, 20:45 PM IST

Nitish seeks central aid for development of Bihar

Industries are growing but there is still a huge scope and potential for industrial growth in the state, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said.  

Mar 27, 2016, 17:38 PM IST

JD(U) to contest Assam Assembly poll, Nitish to campaign

For finalising the list of the party candidates, JD(U) national general secretary Arun Kumar Srivastav is scheduled to arrive in Guwahati, the party said.

Mar 14, 2016, 18:49 PM IST

Nitish Kumar denies calling Ishrat Jahan 'daughter of Bihar'

I will initiate legal action against the media for putting words in my mouth to this effect, Nitish said.

Feb 15, 2016, 19:12 PM IST

Nitish to be conferred social justice award

The award carries a plaque and cash of Rs 1 lakh.

Jan 29, 2016, 19:52 PM IST

Nitish Kumar visits temple in his native village

Ushering in the new year, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday visited his native Kalyanbigha village and offered prayers at a temple for peace and prosperity of the people.

Jan 01, 2016, 14:57 PM IST

Bihar govt proposes ban on hooters in vehicles

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also directed putting in place measures to end unnecessary blaring of horns by vehicles.

Dec 28, 2015, 22:51 PM IST